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European Central Bank Cuts Rates by 0.25%, Confirms Data-Driven Approach for Path Ahead

The European Central Bank announced cuts of 0.25% (or 25 basis points) on three of its main interest rates: the main refinancing operations, the marginal lending facility, and the deposit…

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Crypto Exchange Bybit Announces Trading Support for Overseas Chinese

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has opened its platform to overseas Chinese residents for trading. The Dubai-based company’s decision is part of a strategy to draw new users while navigating the complexities…

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Russian State Duma Official: International CBDC Settlements to Become ‘Common Practice’ in 5 Years

Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the Russian State Duma Financial Markets Committee, has predicted that international trade will migrate to CBDC for settlements during the next five years. Aksakov stressed that…

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Gamestop-Related Meme Coins Surge With Roaring Kitty Up 161%, GME Token Up 80%

Gamestop and Wall Street Bets-related meme coins are experiencing a significant rise on Friday, with many achieving double and triple-digit increases. The token roaring kitty (KITTY) climbed 161%, while GME…

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Coingecko Data Breach Affects Nearly 2 Million Users

Coingecko experienced a data breach on June 5, compromising the personal information of nearly 2 million users. The breach occurred through its third-party email platform, Getresponse. Third-Party Email Platform Breach…

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Semler Scientific Expands Bitcoin Holdings, Acquires 247 More BTC

Semler Scientific Inc. (Nasdaq: SMLR), a developer of medical technology aimed at fighting chronic diseases, has expanded its bitcoin portfolio by acquiring an additional 247 bitcoins for $17 million, inclusive…

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ETFs See 18 Days of Gains: Blackrock’s Bitcoin Holdings Surpass 300,000

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, now holds more than 300,000 bitcoins following $217.7 million in positive inflows from all of the U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Thursday’s inflows…

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Jailed Binance Executive: 108 Former US Government Workers Echo Calls for Biden Administration’s Intervention

Over 100 former federal prosecutors and federal agents have asked the U.S. State Department to intensify its efforts to secure the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and Binance…

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American Securities Association Sues SEC Over Lack of Transparency in Enforcement Actions

The American Securities Association (ASA) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday for failing to comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The…

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Bitcoin Scarcity Grows as Miner and Exchange Reserves Drop by 183,253 BTC Since January 

Over the past 158 days, starting from the beginning of the year, the quantity of bitcoin held by exchanges and miners has decreased by 183,253 BTC, valued at nearly $13…

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