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Coinbase Highlights Key US Regulatory Developments Driving Crypto Prices

The latest Coinbase Weekly Market Commentary, dated May 17, highlights the crucial influence of regulatory developments on U.S. cryptocurrency markets. Coinbase stated: “Macro continues to be a key driver for…

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IMF Acknowledges Russian Assets’ Confiscation Might Undermine the World’s Financial System

The IMF has expressed its concerns about the possible outcome of the confiscation of Russian assets abroad as a consequence of the ongoing military conflict between the nation and Ukraine.…

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Latam Insights: El Salvador Embraces Geothermal Bitcoin Mining, Bitfarms Expands Its Capacity in Paraguay

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: El Salvador produced nearly 474 bitcoin using geothermal…

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Novogratz Predicts Bitcoin Trading Between $55K-$75K This Quarter

Bitcoin is expected to trade within a narrow range this quarter, according to Michael Novogratz, founder of Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. “Bitcoin, ethereum and everything else, solana will consolidate,” he…

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Skybridge’s Scaramucci: Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin Is Happening Now

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, believes that the institutional adoption of bitcoin is happening now. Highlighting recent developments like the State of Wisconsin Investment Board investing in Blackrock’s spot…

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US Congress Passes First Standalone Crypto Legislation

The U.S. Congress has passed its first standalone crypto legislation, which aims to overturn the controversial U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s SAB 121 rules regarding crypto assets. However, President…

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Venezuelan Authorities Announce Bitcoin Mining Ban, Confiscate Over 11,000 Miners to Face the Nation’s Energy Crisis

The Venezuelan National Power Ministry announced a special operation to disconnect all bitcoin mining farms from the grid. Authorities have seized over 11,000 bitcoin miners as the government seeks to…

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Over $23M in Casascius Bitcoins Redeemed in 2024, Leaving $2.7B Untouched

As of the latest data, 352.3 BTC valued at $23.5 million linked to Casascius physical bitcoins have been redeemed this year. Despite 155 physical bitcoin peels, an estimated $2.7 billion…

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Cryptoquant CEO Predicts Bull Run Midpoint as Bitcoin Recovers

The price of bitcoin experienced a challenging May, dipping below $60,000 to reach a low of $56,500 per unit on May 1, 2024. Currently valued at $66,900 per unit, bitcoin’s…

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10 US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Absorbed 548,556 BTC Worth $36 Billion in 128 Days

According to recent data, the ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), excluding Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), acquired 548,556.62 BTC from the market over the last 128 days. This acquisition means…

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