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2021-06-30 19:00:54 650 US Banks Will Allow Clients to Buy Bitcoins

NCR Corporation, an enterprise payment solutions company, has teamed up with crypto investment firm NYDIG in order to help 650 US banks and credit unions offer their clients the ability to buy, trade and store cryptocurrencies;

NatWest Limits Transfers to Crypto Exchanges Over Fraud Concerns

National Westminster Bank (NatWest), a major retail and commercial bank in the UK, has limited the amount of daily transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, over fraud concerns;

US Senator Proposes Transferring Part of Pension Savings to Bitcoin

Cynthia Lummis, a US senator from Wyoming and Bitcoin supporter, has said during an interview with CNBC that BTC should be considered as a way to diversify retirement and long-term savings;

Argo Blockchain Gets $20M Loan from Galaxy Digital for Mining Centre

Argo Blockchain, a cryptocurrency mining service provider, has received a $20 million loan backed by bitcoin from Galaxy Digital.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $1.406 trillion

BTC $34,299.82 (-5.29%)
ETH $2,211.16 (-4.89%)
BNB $286.54 (-8.24%)
ADA $1.31 (-6.20%)
DOGE $0.24 (-8.99%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.24 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.06 for 1 MH/s
LTC $4.93 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.23 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.04 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-06-29 19:00:39 World's Largest Interdealer Broker to Launch Crypto Platform for Institutions

TP ICAP, the world's largest interdealer broker, plans to launch a cryptocurrency trading platform together with Fidelity Investment and Standard Chartered;

ARK Invest Files for Bitcoin-ETF

Ark Invest has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF);

Mexico Confirms Cryptocurrencies Are Not Legal Tender

Arturo Herrera, Mexico's finance minister, has said cryptocurrencies are not legal tender in the country, therefore, their use is prohibited;

BTCChina Exits Bitcoin Businesses Amid Crackdown in China

BTCChina, one of China's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has closed bitcoin-related businesses after China intensified its crackdown on bitcoin mining.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $1.477 trillion

BTC $36,147.87 (+4.76%)
ETH $2,216.17 (+6.14%)
BNB $310.23 (+6.03%)
ADA $1.39 (+4.27%)
DOGE $0.26 (+3.88%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.26 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.07 for 1 MH/s
LTC $4.91 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.26 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.03 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-06-28 19:00:48 Bitcoin Hashrate Falls to July 2019 Level

The Bitcoin hashrate has fallen 34% over the past day to 57.47 EH/s to the lowest mark since July 2019, when the cryptocurrency was trading at $10,000;

Celsius Leaves UK Over Regulatory Uncertainty

Celsius Network, a blockchain-based lending platform, is leaving the United Kingdom to the United States over increased regulatory uncertainty;

The UK Bans Binance Markets From Operating in the Country

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned Binance's UK subsidiary from any regulated activity without prior written approval from the regulator;

Marvel Announces NFTs on VeVe Marketplace

Marvel's universe is coming to the blockchain industry as the well-known publisher of comic books has announced a partnership with Orbis Blockchain to launch non-fungible tokens.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $1.395 trillion

BTC $34,543.61 (+4.22%)
ETH $2,082.07 (+13.28%)
BNB $292.98 (+5.99%)
ADA $1.34 (+6.13%)
DOGE $0.25 (+6.08%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.24 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.06 for 1 MH/s
LTC $5.07 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.24 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.09 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-06-25 19:00:44 Paraguay Announces Bill to Legalize Bitcoin

Paraguay could become the second country after El Salvador to legalize Bitcoin as legal tender. The bill will be introduced in the country's parliament on July 14, said Congressman Carlos Rejala;

Citigroup Launches Crypto Services for Wealthy Clients

Citigroup, an American multinational investment bank, is now offering cryptocurrency services for its wealthy clients as the market is struggling not to get bogged down in a bearish trend;

El Salvador Will Give Away $30 in Bitcoin to Users Who Download Government's BTC Wallet

The authorities of the Central American country of El Salvador, which recently passed a law granting Bitcoin the status of legal tender, have announced a new measure aimed at encouraging the adoption of the cryptocurrency;

Expiration of GBTC Shares Will Put More Pressure on Bitcoin: JPMorgan

The expiration of shares in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust between June and July will likely put more pressure on bitcoin's price.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $1.307 trillion

BTC $32,787.86 (-4.57%)
ETH $1,824.91 (-9.42%)
BNB $287.68 (-7.11%)
ADA $1.28 (-6.74%)
DOGE $0.25 (+4.47%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.21 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.05 for 1 MH/s
LTC $3.29 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.17 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.02 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-06-24 19:00:59 Andreessen Horowitz Launches World's Largest Crypto Fund

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has completed fundraising for its third crypto fund, in which it has attracted $2.2 billion;

John McAfee Found Dead in Prison: Report

John McAfee, 75, a British-American computer programmer and businessman, found dead by an apparent suicide in a Spanish jail cell;

Bitmain Suspends Sales as China Banned Crypto Mining

Bitmain, a manufacturer of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chips, has suspended sales of mining rigs as cryptocurrency miners are leaving China due to the local ban;

Coinbase Enters Japanese Market After Registering With Regulators

A subsidiary of US crypto exchange Coinbase has registered with Japan's regulators to offer its services in the country.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $1.378 trillion

BTC $34,258.45 (+0.72%)
ETH $1,985.81 (+0.05%)
BNB $309.91 (+6%)
ADA $1.37 (+9.35%)
DOGE $0.24 (+7.56%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.23 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.06 for 1 MH/s
LTC $3.26 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.17 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.02 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-06-23 19:00:47 Goldman Sachs Completes First Deal on JPMorgan Blockchain Platform

Investment bank Goldman Sachs has joined financial holding company JPMorgan's blockchain network to conduct repurchase transactions using smart contracts and a digital version of the dollar;

Fireblocks Faces Lawsuit Over Losing Private Keys Worth $75M

Fidelity-backed cryptocurrency infrastructure firm Fireblocks is facing a lawsuit from a cryptocurrency company Stakehound over losing $75 million worth of cryptocurrencies it was entrusted with;

SEC Charges Crypto Company Loci With Selling Unregistered Digital Assets

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused cryptocurrency company Loci Inc. and its CEO John Wise of selling unregistered digital assets;

India's Tax Regulator Studying 2% Levy for Overseas Crypto Purchases

Cryptocurrency buyers from India might face new difficulties with purchasing cryptocurrencies from overseas exchanges as the country's tax department is weighting whether it could impose the 2% on these purchases.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $1.460 trillion

BTC $34,017.29 (+7.11%)
ETH $1,995.31 (+7.06%)
BNB $299.10 (+14.36%)
ADA $1.27 (+8.05%)
DOGE $0.23 (+21.76%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.23 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.06 for 1 MH/s
LTC $3.16 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.30 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.01 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-06-22 19:00:49 Daily Bitcoin Inflows to Exchanges Hit New Record

June has seen the largest daily inflow of bitcoins to cryptocurrency exchanges since March 2020, analysts at blockchain firm CryptoQuant have found;

US Watchdogs Impose $2.5B Against Crypto Markets

Elliptic, a blockchain-forensic company, has found out that $2.5 billion in penalties have been imposed against the cryptocurrency market by US regulators;

Bitfarms' Shares Fall On NASDAQ Debut

The shares of green crypto miner Bitfarms have fallen on their first day of trading on the NASDAQ as a consequence of the current bear market;

Canadian Watchdog Goes After ByBit Over Violating Securities Law

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) filed charges against cryptocurrency exchange ByBit over violating securities law.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $1.215 trillion

BTC $30,499.65 (-6.52%)
ETH $1,825.25 (-8.62%)
BNB $251.59 (-17.52%)
ADA $1.15 (-12.51%)
XRP $0.54 (-18.95%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.21 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.06 for 1 MH/s
LTC $2.57 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.18 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.01 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-06-21 19:00:38 MicroStrategy Buys 13,005 Additional Bitcoins

Analytics software provider MicroStrategy has purchased 13,005 BTC for approximately $489 million;

Denmark's Largest Bank Sees 'Significant' Innovation in Cryptocurrencies

Danske Bank, the largest bank in Denmark, believes that cryptocurrencies represent a significant digital innovation, which is why many people find these assets interesting;

One of China's Largest Banks Bans Customers From Transacting with Cryptos

The Agricultural Bank of China (ABC), the third-largest banking institution in China, has issued a warning banning cryptocurrency-related transactions;

UK Bank TSB Bans Customers From Buying Crypto: Report

TSB Bank, a retail and commercial bank in the UK, is reportedly barring its customers from buying cryptocurrencies over fraud concerns.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $1.368 trillion

BTC $32,818.88 (-4.54%)
ETH $1,998.84 (-5.27%)
BNB $305.13 (-5.56%)
ADA $1.31 (-3.80%)
XRP $0.68 (-6.61%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.19 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.06 for 1 MH/s
LTC $3.04 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.19 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.01 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-06-18 19:00:42 Grayscale Expands List of Crypto Assets to Launch New Products

Grayscale Investments has added 13 crypto assets to its platform that it can use to offer new investment trusts to its clients in the future;

Kraken Plans to Go Public in 18 Months

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken might go public in 18 months, Jesse Powell, Kraken CEO, told Bloomberg in an interview;

Goldman Sachs Criticizes the Value of BTC Investment

Analysts at investment bank Goldman Sachs have written in a new report that cryptocurrencies have no long-term value and are not an asset class;

US House Republicans to Accept Donations in Crypto

The National Republican Congressional Committee is ready to accept donations in cryptocurrency.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $1.514 trillion

BTC $36,632.98 (-5.65%)
ETH $2,239.87 (-6.52%)
BNB $338.49 (-4.67%)
ADA $1.41 (-5.59%)
DOGE $0.28 (-6.54%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.23 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.05 for 1 MH/s
LTC $3.16 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.23 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.02 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment

2021-06-17 19:00:44 General Motors Says it Will Accept Bitcoin as Payment Method

General Motors CEO Mary Barra has admitted the company will start accepting Bitcoin payments if customers request so. In an interview with CNBC;

House Democrats Take Aim at Crypto with New Working Group

Democratic House members will form a new group to address cryptocurrency-related concerns, Rep. Maxine Waters said in a virtual hearing;

SEC Extends Again Deadline for Decision on VanEck's Bitcoin ETF

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again extended the deadline to make a decision on the rule change proposal filed by digital asset management firm VanEck in order to launch a Bitcoin-based ETF;

Indian Government Reviewing Key Parts of Rules for Crypto

India is reviewing key moments of the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, Bloomberg reports , citing a person familiar with the matter.

Market Cap at 17.00 (GMT) - $1.607 trillion

BTC $38,874.98 (+0.43%)
ETH $2,399.58 (-0.7%)
BNB $354.60 (+2.07%)
ADA $1.5 (+0.05%)
DOGE $0.3 (+0.63%)

Mining Profitability

BTC $0.28 for 1 TH/s
ETH $0.06 for 1 MH/s
LTC $3.54 for 1 GH/s
BCH $0.28 for 1 TH/s
DASH $0.02 for 1 GH/s Open / Comment