Month: August 2024

Marathon Digital sells 51% of Bitcoin produced in Q2 as net loss soars to $200m

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Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital has disclosed in its Q2 financial report that it sold over 50% of the BTC it mined during the quarter to fund operating costs. Marathon Digital Holdings, a publicly traded American crypto mining firm, saw its shares drop more than 7% on Thursday, Aug. 1, following the release of its earnings report, which showed revenue falling significantly short of analysts’ expectations. According to the report, the company produced a total of 2,058 Bitcoin (BTC) during Q2, representing a 30% decrease compared to Q2 2023. Marathon…

India’s Enforcement Directorate cracks down on $890k Emoillent crypto scam

India’s Enforcement Directorate has launched a search operation against the founders of Emoillent Coin, a dubious cryptocurrency that promised investors lucrative returns. Reports from local media allege that 2,508 investors in India lost a total of 7,343,6267 inr (approximately $890,000) in hopes of making profits from the cryptocurrency hype. The fake coin, launched under the brand name “Emollient Coin Limited,” drew in users by offering returns of up to 40% in exchange for locking their investments for ten months. To further entice victims, it promoted a multi-level referral scheme that…

GRT Market Signals 12% Drop: Is A Turnaround Possible?

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GRT’s current situation mirrors the bearishness the broader market is experiencing. Today, the total market cap shows a percentage slip, due to the major cryptocurrencies returning to levels that investors can sustain. On the altcoin side, GRT is one of the tokens that were hit hard by the bears. Related Reading According to CoinGecko, the token is down nearly 12% since last week, showing exaggerated losses in the face of continuous downward pressure. Although the token’s performance within the market leaves much to be desired, The Graph devs are brewing…

Bahamas Enacts Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act

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The Bahamas has enacted the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act, 2024 (DARE 2024), establishing itself as a leader in digital asset regulation. Announced by the Securities Commission, DARE 2024 builds on the DARE Act, 2020, introducing significant reforms to address the evolving digital asset landscape. Christina Rolle, Executive Director of the Securities Commission, emphasized […] Source

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs see first joint positive inflows since Ether ETF launch

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Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds in the United States saw joint positive inflows for the first time on Aug. 1 since the launch of the nine spot Ether ETFs on July 23. Bitcoin ETFs see $50.6m in inflows According to data from Farside Investors, the 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of roughly $50.6 million on Aug. 1, led by Grayscale’s newly launched Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust, which alone recorded a substantial $191.1 million in inflows. Blackrock’s IBIT followed with a more modest inflow of $25.9 while…

Bitcoin.com’s First VERSE Airdrop Goes Live

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Active users of the Bitcoin.com Wallet app can now claim their VERSE tokens. Bitcoin.com, a pioneer in the cryptocurrency space since 2015, has announced that the initial airdrop of Bitcoin.com’s ecosystem token VERSE is now live. As approved by the results of a community-led proposal, active Ethereum users of the Bitcoin.com Wallet app are now […] Original