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Crypto Miner Sells Data Center for $6.1M as Its Shares Plunge 55% in 2024
Crypto Miner Sells Data Center for $6.1M as Its Shares Plunge 55% in 2024
28.03.2024 09:33
Although Bitcoin (BTC) has already gained nearly 70% in 2024, shares of Argo Blockchain, a cryptocurrency mining company publicly listed in London and the USA, are scraping the bottom, falling 55%.The company's solution to some of its problems and shareholder discontent is selling its data center in Mirabel, Canada. The company's London branch (LSE: ARB) announced the finalization of this move on Thursday. At the same time, the miner issued over 460,000 new ordinary shares.Argo Blockchain Closes Sale of Mirabel Data Center, Reduces Debt by $12.4MThe plan to sell a data center in the Quebec region was first announced almost two months ago. The transaction, which yielded a total consideration of $6.1 million, has enabled the company to reduce its debt and streamline its operations significantly.The net proceeds from the sale were used to repay the Mirabel Facility's outstanding mortgage of $1.4 million, with the remainder being allocated to repay debt owed to Galaxy Digital Holdings, [...]
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‘Eccentric’ Crypto Laundering Mastermind Dreamed of Being Anointed a Buddhist Goddess
‘Eccentric’ Crypto Laundering Mastermind Dreamed of Being Anointed a Buddhist Goddess
28.03.2024 09:30
Zhimin Qian, the alleged mastermind behind the cryptocurrency laundering, dreamed of being anointed as a Buddhist goddess by the Dalai Lama. Qian also had plans to build a Buddhist temple, an airport, and a port in Danube, a fictitious micronation situated between Serbia and Croatia. Zhimin Qian’s Digital Diary Zhimin Qian, the alleged mastermind behind […]
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XRP ETF Premium Primed For Monumental Leap: Eyes Set On $500
XRP ETF Premium Primed For Monumental Leap: Eyes Set On $500
28.03.2024 08:04
XRP enthusiasts are in a frenzy after prominent community figure Chad Steingraber proposed a scenario where an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) could trade at a staggering 100x premium. Steingraber, a seasoned game designer, laid out his thoughts in a recent post, igniting discussions about the potential trajectory of an XRP ETF, particularly in light of the ongoing push for institutional adoption of the altcoin. Related Reading: Hold Onto Your Seats: XRP Primed For 90% Rally, According To Top Analyst Targeting A $500 XRP ETF Share Price Steingraber’s speculation centers around the price at which an XRP ETF’s shares might trade. His hypothesis hinges on the crypto reaching an unprecedented price of $5 per coin. In this scenario, he theorizes that the corresponding ETF could soar to equally unprecedented heights, potentially reaching a solid $500 per share. The actual underlying asset price does NOT have to skyrocket. The fund can trade at MASSIVE Premiums. Let’s say #XRP breaks ATH @ [...]
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#altcoins #crypto #cryptocurrency market news #digital currency #ripple #xrp
Understanding the Long Term Vision for the Diamante Blockchain Ecosystem – Chirag Jetani
Understanding the Long Term Vision for the Diamante Blockchain Ecosystem – Chirag Jetani
28.03.2024 08:00
Diamante Blockchain stands at the forefront of blockchain innovation, committed to expanding the reach and utility of its proprietary network, Diamante Net. The mission is to harness the transformative power of blockchain to deliver unparalleled value and efficiency across industries. With a focus on security, scalability, and sustainability, the team is dedicated to developing open-source […]
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‘Build on Bitcoin’ Startup Secures $10M in Seed Funding to Advance Hybrid L2
‘Build on Bitcoin’ Startup Secures $10M in Seed Funding to Advance Hybrid L2
28.03.2024 07:30
The layer-two (L2) initiative BOB, an acronym for ‘Build on Bitcoin,’ successfully secured $10 million during its seed funding round, led by Castle Island Ventures. The financial boost is set to advance the deployment of a Bitcoin L2 that is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), aiming to spur creativity across the network and […]
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#bitcoin #bitcoin l2 #blockchain #bob #crypto #cryptocurrency #defi #ethereum #evm #l2
Bitcoin Price Faces Uphill Task But Indicators Signal More Upsides
Bitcoin Price Faces Uphill Task But Indicators Signal More Upsides
28.03.2024 05:55
Bitcoin price is consolidating gains above the $69,000 support zone. BTC must clear the $71,500 resistance zone to start a steady increase. Bitcoin price is still showing positive signs and facing resistance near $71,500. The price is trading above $69,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a major bullish trend line forming with support at $69,120 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $71,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Holds Support Bitcoin price remained in a positive zone above the $68,800 resistance zone. BTC climbed higher the $70,000 resistance zone, but the bears were active near the $71,500 level. There were more than two attempts to clear the $71,500 level but the bulls failed. There was a downside correction, and the price tested the $68,400 support. A low was formed at $68,366 and the price is now starting a decent increase. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement [...]
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Nigerian Central Bank Not in Charge of Crypto Regulation, Says Governor
Nigerian Central Bank Not in Charge of Crypto Regulation, Says Governor
28.03.2024 05:30
According to the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Securities and Exchange Commission is responsible for regulating cryptocurrencies. However, the governor said the central bank will collaborate with law enforcement agencies and regulators overseeing the Nigerian crypto sector. The Central Bank’s Change of Heart In a surprise announcement, Yemi Cardoso, governor of the […]
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Breath Of Fresh Air: Viral ‘Cardano Girls’ Video Sparks Conversation About The Project
Breath Of Fresh Air: Viral ‘Cardano Girls’ Video Sparks Conversation About The Project
28.03.2024 04:00
Cardano (ADA) has received plenty of criticism over the years, whether it’s ADA’s price performance, its founder’s personality, or its community’s “beef” with Solana. This time, the project’s marketing team made the headlines after a viral video of female Cardano users became viral on social media. The ‘Cardano Girls’ video has sparked a conversation about the project’s efforts to reach a broader audience. Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Eyes Explosive 2000% Bull Run, Targeting $12 And Quadrupling ATH A Breath Of Fresh Air In The Community The ‘Cardano Girls’ video was uploaded by Lily Brodi, a content creator and Cardano user, and went viral in hours. The video recreated a popular social media trend of people playfully listing stereotypical practices of a group of people with the phrase “We are (group). Of course, we…” The trend, recreated by millions, including famous personalities like Kim Kardashian, has reached the crypto community. Last week, a “Crypto Girls” version of the trend [...]
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#ada #adausdt #cardano #cardano adoption #cardano girls #charles hoskinson #cryptocurrency market news
Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol, and Singularitynet to Merge Tokens Into ‘Artificial Superintelligence’ Coin
Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol, and Singularitynet to Merge Tokens Into ‘Artificial Superintelligence’ Coin
28.03.2024 03:30
The teams from Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol, and Singularitynet (SNET), three top projects in artificial intelligence (AI) on the blockchain, have announced their intention to amalgamate their tokens into a unified cryptocurrency named “artificial superintelligence (ASI).” 3 Top AI Tokens to Combine Into a Single Coin Called ‘ASI’ In a communication dispatched to Bitcoin.com News, the […]
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#agix #ai crypto #ai sector #altcoins #artificial intelligence #blockchain #crypto #crypto ai #cryptocurrency #fet #ocean
Ondo Finance Joins BlackRock Tokenized Fund As Inflows Surpass $160M
Ondo Finance Joins BlackRock Tokenized Fund As Inflows Surpass $160M
28.03.2024 03:00
BlackRock, one of the largest asset managers globally, has witnessed notable success with its newly launched tokenized money-market fund, BUIDL. The fund, which records shared ownership on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, has attracted over $160 million in just one week since its debut.  BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund According to a Bloomberg report, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) primarily invests in cash, US Treasury bills, and repurchase agreements. The fund rewards its holders with a cryptocurrency, BUIDL, valued at $1 per token.  Shareholders can transfer these tokens to other validated addresses using digital wallets approved by Securitize, BlackRock’s partner for the investment vehicle. The tokenized fund serves several key use cases, including treasury management for crypto companies, support for derivatives of Treasury bills, and acting as collateral for borrowing and trading, thus providing an alternative to stablecoins. Related Reading: Bitcoin “Liquid [...]
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$9.5 Billion In Bitcoin Options Poised To Expire This Friday: Market Turbulence Ahead?
$9.5 Billion In Bitcoin Options Poised To Expire This Friday: Market Turbulence Ahead?
28.03.2024 02:00
This Friday, the spotlight is turned to Deribit, the leading crypto derivatives exchange, as it gears up for a notable event in its trading history. Particularly, the exchange is poised to witness the expiration of over $9.5 billion in Bitcoin options open interest. For context, Open interest refers to the total number of outstanding derivative contracts, such as futures or options, that have not been settled or closed. It represents the number of contracts market participants hold at the end of each trading day.  This surge in open interest recorded by Deribit reflects increased market participation and signals heightened liquidity, marking a notable milestone in the crypto derivatives landscape. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s ‘Next Leg Higher Has Started,’ Says Analyst: Reveals $100,000 Target On The Horizon Record-Breaking Open Interest Notably, this event is significant in two ways: It underscores the growing interest in Bitcoin as an asset class and highlights the increasing [...]
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#bitcoin #bitcoin analyst #bitcoin news #bitcoin prediction #btc #btcusdt #crypto #deribit #open interest
CFTC Takes Legal Action Against Kucoin, Highlights BTC, ETH, and LTC as Commodities
CFTC Takes Legal Action Against Kucoin, Highlights BTC, ETH, and LTC as Commodities
28.03.2024 01:30
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against Kucoin, emphasizing the classification of bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin as commodities. The enforcement action, launched in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, accuses Kucoin of multiple regulatory breaches involving these digital assets. Kucoin’s Legal Battles Shine a Bright […]
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#btc #cftc #cftc charges #crypto #crypto exchange #cryptocurrency #eth #kucoin #kucoin exchange #ltc #regulation
Breaking Records: Mantle (MNT) Soars 40% In One Day To New All-Time Highs, Next Target Revealed
Breaking Records: Mantle (MNT) Soars 40% In One Day To New All-Time Highs, Next Target Revealed
28.03.2024 01:00
Layer 2 (L2) blockchain Mantle (MNT) has demonstrated remarkable performance, surpassing most of the top 100 cryptocurrencies in the market. The token has surged by 40% in the past 24 hours, reaching a new all-time high (ATH) of $1.49.  Mantle Network’s Layer 2 Solution Mantle Network operates as an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible L2 scaling solution to provide a deeper understanding of the protocol. It leverages Optimistic rollups to enable fast and cost-effective transactions.  The unique aspect of Mantle lies in its modular design, which combines Optimistic rollups with a separate data availability layer. Unlike traditional blockchains, Mantle’s approach involves handling the four key blockchain functions on different layers. Related Reading: Here’s Why The Cardano Price Is Struggling Below $0.7 Mantle’s transaction execution function occurs on its EVM-compatible execution settlement layer. Blocks are generated on the L2 execution layer by Mantle’s sequencer, which then [...]
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#blockchain #crypto #cryptocurrency #cryptocurrency market news #ethereum #ethusd #ethusdt #layer 2 #mantle #mantle (mnt) #mantle news #mantle price #mnt #mntusd #mntusdt
XRP Price Enters Pre-Bull Rally Phase: Crypto Analyst Reveals Next Target
XRP Price Enters Pre-Bull Rally Phase: Crypto Analyst Reveals Next Target
28.03.2024 00:00
The XRP price has largely left many of its enthusiasts feeling dissatisfied during this bull cycle, as it has failed to reach the $1 mark despite the bullish sentiment surrounding cryptocurrencies. However, crypto analyst EGRAG CRYPTO believes a $1 XRP price is still possible in this cycle, as he predicted a price surge in the near term. From this analyst’s technical perspective, recent price action has seen XRP forming a “W” pattern, making it ready for a massive push above $1. XRP Price Pattern Signals A Potential Massive Move XRP’s highest price so far this year is $0.718. The cryptocurrency now finds itself perambulating below the $0.65 price level and even falling to as low as $0.57 in the past seven days. This has prompted many investors and holders to feel frustrated and concerned about the poor price performance.  Related Reading: Crypto Outflows Reach New Record High, Will The Bitcoin Decline Continue? Despite this lackluster performance, many analysts continue to hold on to [...]
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Goldman Sachs Says ‘Many of Our Largest Clients’ Getting Active in Crypto
Goldman Sachs Says ‘Many of Our Largest Clients’ Getting Active in Crypto
27.03.2024 23:30
Many of Goldman Sachs’ largest clients are ramping up their activity in the crypto space following spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approvals and BTC price recovery. “The recent ETF approval has triggered a resurgence of interest and activities from our clients,” said Goldman Sachs’ Asia Pacific head of digital assets. Goldman Sachs’ Clients Getting Active […]
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Bitcoin Next Stop $80,000? Crypto Analyst Sees BTC Soaring Ahead Of 2024 Halving
Bitcoin Next Stop $80,000? Crypto Analyst Sees BTC Soaring Ahead Of 2024 Halving
27.03.2024 22:30
As the crypto market braces for the upcoming Bitcoin (BTC) halving in April 2024, the discussion surrounding Bitcoin’s price trajectory has continued to gain momentum. Particularly, Michaël van de Poppe, a well-regarded figure in the crypto analysis domain, has shared his latest analysis on Bitcoin. Next Stop $80,000? In a post shared on X, Van de Poppe suggests that Bitcoin is on the cusp of a notable rise, eyeing a target range between $75,000 to $80,000 in the lead-up to the halving event. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s ‘Next Leg Higher Has Started,’ Says Analyst: Reveals $100,000 Target On The Horizon This prediction is based on the current consolidation phase of Bitcoin, indicating a buildup toward testing its all-time high with the potential for a subsequent correction. #Bitcoin consolidating. I think that we’re close to the peak of this run, but I think we’ll have another ATH test, perhaps even $75-80K pre-halving and then we’re correcting. During that consolidation / correction [...]
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#bitcoin #bitcoin analysis #bitcoin halving #bitcoin market #bitcoin news #bitcoin prediction #btc #btcusdt #crypto
Hashdex Bitcoin ETF Begins Trading — US Now Home to 11 Spot BTC ETFs
Hashdex Bitcoin ETF Begins Trading — US Now Home to 11 Spot BTC ETFs
27.03.2024 21:30
Hashdex Bitcoin ETF, one of the 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in early January, has launched. The fund converted from Hashdex Bitcoin Futures ETF and is trading on the NYSE Arca exchange. US Now Has 11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs Hashdex Asset Management has completed converting […]
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#crypto #cryptocurrency #finance #hasdex bitcoin etf #spot bitcoin etfs #spot crypto etfs
Fifth Largest Bitcoin Whale Moves $6 Billion In BTC, Here’s The Destination
Fifth Largest Bitcoin Whale Moves $6 Billion In BTC, Here’s The Destination
27.03.2024 21:00
The crypto community’s attention has been drawn to a Bitcoin whale who recently moved a huge portion of their BTC holdings across different wallets. This action has sparked the curiosity of those in the community about the reason for these transactions.  Bitcoin Whale Moves $6 Billion In BTC Blockchain analysis platform Arkham Intelligence first brought this occurrence to the community’s attention when it mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post that the Bitcoin address (37XuVSE) had moved over $6 billion in BTC to three new addresses.  Related Reading: Ripple CEO Responds To SEC’s Shocking $2 Billion Demand As part of the transactions, $5.03 billion worth of BTC was sent to one of these addresses (bc1q8yj), while the two other addresses (bc1q6m5 and bc1q592) received $561.46 million and $488.40 million worth of BTC respectively. Arkham added that one of the wallets (bc1q592) has since then proceeded to transfer the received funds to another wallet.  Notably, the wallet which moved [...]
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says He's "Very Bullish On The Long Term Viability of Bitcoin"
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says He's "Very Bullish On The Long Term Viability of Bitcoin"
27.03.2024 20:39
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF is the fastest growing ETF in history, Fink stated.
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Bitcoin ETF Demand Surges, Outpacing Supply by 600%
Bitcoin ETF Demand Surges, Outpacing Supply by 600%
27.03.2024 19:49
As the halving approaches, BTC is being bought off the market at record pace.
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#bitcoin #bitwise #markets #news #spot bitcoin etf
Bitcoin “Liquid Inventory Ratio” Hits All-Time Low, What It Means
Bitcoin “Liquid Inventory Ratio” Hits All-Time Low, What It Means
27.03.2024 19:30
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin “Liquid Inventory Ratio” has dropped to an all-time low. Here’s what this could mean for the asset. Bitcoin Sell Side Liquidity Is Low Relative To Demand Right Now In a post on X, CryptoQuant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju discussed the recent trend in the Liquid Inventory Ratio for Bitcoin. The Liquid Inventory Ratio is an on-chain indicator that tells us about how the total sell-side liquidity inventory of the asset compares against its demand. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sentiment Returns To Extreme Greed As BTC Breaks $71,000 The sell-side liquidity inventory of the asset is gauged using four factors: the total exchange reserve, miner holdings, OTC desk holdings, and US government-seized BTC. Out of these, the exchange reserve (that is, the total amount sitting in the wallets of centralized exchanges) is the largest potential source of sell-side liquidity. The chart on the right below shows how the sell-side liquidity inventory of the coin has changed [...]
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US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $418 Million Inflow
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $418 Million Inflow
27.03.2024 19:30
On Monday, the U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced their first positive inflows, breaking a streak of five consecutive days of outflows totaling $887.6 million. The momentum continued into Tuesday, with the ETFs amassing $418 million in inflows, building on the $15.4 million gained the previous day. Bitcoin ETFs’ Fortunes Flip The week prior […]
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Coinbase Faces Regulatory Heat as Judge Allows SEC's Lawsuit to Proceed
Coinbase Faces Regulatory Heat as Judge Allows SEC's Lawsuit to Proceed
27.03.2024 19:14
A federal judge in Manhattan has allowed the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to proceed with a lawsuit against Coinbase. While the court dismissed one of the regulator's claims, this latest decision paves the way for a potentially lengthy legal battle. The ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing regulatory scrutiny facing digital assets firms, Reuters reported.The US District Judge Katherine Failla partly granted Coinbase's motion to dismiss the SEC's lawsuit, which accused the company of violating securities regulations. Despite this partial win, the ruling largely aligns with the SEC's approach to regulating cryptocurrency, echoing previous decisions in favor of the regulator.Coinbase's Legal ArgumentsCoinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, expressed the exchange's preparedness for the ruling and reiterated its commitment to contesting the SEC's claims. Despite this setback, Coinbase has expressed optimism in its legal arguments and plans to prove its [...]
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#coinbase #cryptocurrency #sec
Here’s Why The Cardano Price Is Struggling Below $0.7
Here’s Why The Cardano Price Is Struggling Below $0.7
27.03.2024 18:00
A plausible explanation has emerged for why the Cardano (ADA) price has dropped below the psychological price level of $0.7. The crypto token saw a sharp correction from its monthly peak of $0.8, recorded on March 14, and has since failed to recover such a height.  Cardano Whales Responsible For Price Decline Data from the crypto analytics platform Santiment shows that the whale transaction count ($100,000 and above) on the network has reduced since March 14. That period was when Cardano hit a high of $0.8, which suggests that ADA whales began to take profits from then and have slowly exited their positions since then.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Held On Coinbase Exchange Reach 9-Year Low, Can Bitcoin Reach $75,000? Crypto whales are known to have a massive impact on the market, and prices usually drop as soon as these traders begin to offload their holdings. Moreover, this wave of profit-taking isn’t peculiar only to the ADA ecosystem; these past few weeks have been marred by investors [...]
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Dune Integrates the TRON Network and Joins HackaTRON Season 6 as a Partner
Dune Integrates the TRON Network and Joins HackaTRON Season 6 as a Partner
27.03.2024 18:00
PRESS RELEASE. Oslo, Norway, March 27, 2024 – Dune, a web-based platform that allows users to query public blockchain data and create it into interactive live dashboards, has officially integrated the TRON network, a high-performance blockchain known for being the home of Web3. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in increasing coverage of accessible data […]
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