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- Bitcoin now accepted by Costa Coffee, Card Factory, and other major chains in Gibraltar
Sandpiper (Gibraltar) Holdings Limited has entered into a partnership CoinCorner to enable their stores to accept BTC payments.
· Business
- FDIC clarifies non-bank entities and crypto firms not covered by insurance
FDIC issues a crypto advisory to clarify the scope of its deposit insurance.
· Regulation
- Crypto seals signing of Argentinian player’s transfer to a Brazilian soccer club
The transfer of midfielder Giuliano Galoppo from Banfield’s Athletic Club to Sao Paulo Futebol Clube is the first signing of a local footballer made with crypto.
· Digital Currency
- Bitcoin is about to enter into one of its "greatest bull markets"
Mike McGlone believes that Bitcoin is poised for another rally in what he describes as one of the “greatest bull markets” for BTC.
· Insights & Views
- Finder predicts DOGE will rise to $0.08 this year but warns that crypto might also lose its value in the future
Twenty-one percent of Finder's experts believe that DOGE’s price could still bounce back.
· Insights & Views
- Hong Kong university to launch a metaverse-based campus allowing students from different locations to attend the same class
HKUST's metaverse classrooms will utilize sensors, cameras, and other visualization tools allowing students from the university’s two campuses to attend the same class.
· Technology
- IMF is concerned Kenya’s CBDC might threaten private banks and mobile money operators
The IMF recommended that special safeguards must be put in place for banks and M-Pesa against unfair competition from the digital shilling.
· Regulation
- Indicators hint Bitcoin bear market is over as BTC briefly soars past $24K
Bitcoin (BTC) continued its upward trajectory on Friday and soared to as high as $24,294.79 before settling at $23,817.57.
· Insights & Views
- National Crime Agency says crypto assets are increasingly being used by criminals
The NCA seized $33 million in crypto from April 2021 to March 2022.
· Regulation
- Mark Cuban warns of coming ‘nightmare’ crypto regulation from SEC
Shark Tank star and Dallas Mavericks owner warned that the SEC would introduce new rules on crypto token registration that he described as a nightmare for the crypto industry.
· Regulation
- Gibraltar MP owns Bitcoin and is a long-term BTC HODLer
Albert Isola, the Minister for Digital and Financial Services for Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar, revealed that he owns Bitcoin, which he intends to keep for his children.
· Insights & Views
- Binance’s native crypto BNB could rise to $781 by 2025 and $1,814 by 2030
Price comparison site Finder released a new prediction for the crypto where its panel of experts believes that BNB’s price could soar past $1,800 in just eight years.
· Insights & Views
- Moscow among top Russian destinations for crypto miners
With its cheap electricity, well-developed energy infrastructure in many of its regions, and surplus generating capacity, Russia has everything needed to be a global leader in mining Bitcoin(BTC), Ether(ETH), and othe…
· Insights & Views
- Russian regulation for NFTs could arrive via proposed amendments to existing laws
The Ministry of Economic Development plans to introduce several amendments to the law “On Digital Financial Assets” and the Civil Code to enable them to regulate Russia’s NFT market.
· Regulation
- Crypto exchange Kraken could be fined by Treasury for alleged sanction violations
Crypto exchange Kraken is under investigation for allegedly allowing Iranian users access to its services.
· Regulation
- South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb becomes the next acquisition target for FTX
Seoul-based Vidente revealed that it is in talks with FTX for a possible sale of its stake in Bithumb.
· Business
- Bitcoin, Ether, and other cryptos won’t be banned in the Philippines
Incoming Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (BSP) governor Felipe Medalla said that banning cryptos such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) is not an option, which is good news for the country’s crypto market, the world’s fift…
· Regulation
- Tesla’s Bitcoin holdings down to $222M after selling 75% of its BTC stash
Elon Musk previously explained that Tesla had to sell a big chunk of its Bitcoin holdings so the company could meet the unexpected rise in its operating expenses.
· Business
- Elon Musk’s decision to sell Tesla’s BTC stash won’t affect Bitcoin’s fundamentals, says CZ
The Binance CEO said that he still holds almost all of the “original ones” or those BTCs he bought since the beginning and he only sold less than one percent of his accumulated stash.
· Insights & Views
- The University of Tokyo will offer Metaverse-based courses this year
The University of Tokyo, also known as Todai, will offer a range of courses this year where the learning process will take place in the Metaverse, the online virtual-reality space that has become the latest target for…
· Technology
- SEC identifies nine cryptos as securities in its complaint against former Coinbase exec
SEC identified the tokens AMP, RLY, DDX, XYO, RGT, LCX, POWR, DFX, and KROM as securities.
· Regulation
- California to allow Bitcoin and crypto campaign donations
California is now one of the 12 states that explicitly allow crypto campaign contributions.
· Regulation
- SEC’s actions against crypto firms being questioned by US Congressman
Tom Emmer, the Republican Congressman from Minnesota, became the latest politician to criticize the SEC’s actions and described it as a power-hungry regulator that threatened players in the digital assets industry.
· Regulation
- Bitcoin price predictions: Finder says BTC will rise above $25K by year-end while Hayes believes it could soar to $1M by 2030
While Bitcoin’s price has been generally going downhill since the start of 2022 and even briefly fell below $18,000, many still believe that BTC will eventually rebound and even set new records.
· Insights & Views
- Crypto miners moved 14K Bitcoin in 24 hours signaling miner capitulation
The current market downturn makes it hard for crypto miners to raise capital while they struggle to maintain profitability amidst the current decline in crypto prices.
· Insights & Views
- Cybercriminals are using fake crypto apps to defraud investors, warns FBI
In an advisory published on July 18, the FBI warned that criminals are targeting crypto investors by designing apps that use the same logos and identifying information as legitimate crypto firms.
· Regulation
- Bitcoin soars to $22K, Ethereum surges past $1,500 as crypto market regains $1T level
Total crypto market cap soared to $1.02 trillion, up 6 percent from the previous close, as Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and other coins rallied on Monday.
· Insights & Views
- Russia bans the use of Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs and other digital assets for payments of goods and services
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into a law a bill that bans the use of digital assets, including cryptos such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), as payment for goods and servi…
· Regulation
- Kiyosaki preparing to buy Bitcoin with the coming ‘Greatest Sale on Earth’
Robert Kiyoski, the author of the best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” said that he is now in cash position ready to pounce on bargain assets such as Bitcoin (BTC).
· Insights & Views
- Crypto firm Fasset partners with Mastercard as it expands its services in Indonesia
The partnership aims to provide locals more access to digital technology and help improve financial inclusion in the country.
· Business
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka issues crypto warning amidst worsening political and economic crisis
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a warning to the public against making crypto purchases citing the lack of regulations and risks associated with cryptocurrencies.
· Regulation
- Jordan Belfort recommends long-term Bitcoin investing
The Wolf of Wall Street says he’ll be shocked if crypto investors won’t make money in Bitcoin within three to five years.
· Insights & Views
- US tops BItcoin hash rate and crypto ATM installations
Nearly 88 percent of crypto ATMs worldwide are installed in the United States.
· Insights & Views
- Crypto sector lures three former JPMorgan execs
While the current crypto market downturn has recently sent the prices of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) to their lowest levels this year, the digital asset sector still managed to attract top-level people from tradi…
· Business
- Bitcoin family continues to buy BTC despite losing $1M this year
Taihuttu believes that Bitcoin will bottom between $15,000 and $20,000 before rising above $140,000 by 2025, which makes now the “ultimate buying moment.”
· Insights & Views
- Crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Friend open to acquiring troubled Bitcoin miners
Both publicly-listed and private crypto mining firms are facing margin calls and details after accumulating massive debts to construct large-scale mining facilities across North America.
· Insights & Views
- OneCoin crypto scam mastermind now on FBI’s most wanted
With her recent addition, Ignatova became the only woman on the FBI's 10 most wanted list.
· Regulation
- El Salvador buys the dip adding 80 Bitcoins to its stash
El Salvador bought 80 more BTCs just as the crypto’s price dropped below $20,000 per coin.
· Investing
- RBI views crypto as a clear danger
In its Financial Stability Report, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das described crypto as a clear danger and mere speculation.
· Regulation
- Taiwan’s CBDC project needs at least two more years, says central bank governor
The central bank’s team has been simulating the use of the CBDC in a closed-loop environment.
· Regulation