Author: Bitcoin.com

In a recent analysis by Kaiko, it has been found that hedge funds are currently holding net short positions on bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) futures. This strategic move reflects a cautious stance amid fluctuating market dynamics and speculative trading activities. Study Shows Hedge Funds’ Net Short Positions in Bitcoin and Ether Futures Amid Market […] Read the full article here

Venezuelan authorities led by the National Power Ministry and Corpoelec, the state-owned power company, have seized over 6,000 bitcoin miners in two new operations. The ministry, which recently declared that it would disconnect all bitcoin miners due to its high energy consumption, has already confiscated over 17,000 miners from several mining farms. Venezuelan Authorities Advance […] Read the full article here

The stablecoin market has experienced modest growth over the past two weeks, with valuations increasing by approximately $590 million. Among the top five U.S. dollar stablecoins, Ethena’s USDE saw the largest supply growth, rising 17.5%. In contrast, First Digital’s FDUSD experienced a 29% supply decrease. Stablecoin Valuations Adjust With Diverse Market Movements in May Since […] Read the full article here

While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved several spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) 19b-4 filings, and ether alongside numerous digital assets have experienced double-digit increases over the past week, the much anticipated ‘altcoin season’ has not yet arrived. In fact, according to the Altcoin Season Index, the likelihood of such a season […] Read the full article here

Presidential candidate and 45th U.S. President Donald Trump has declared support for the crypto sector. “I will also stop Joe Biden’s crusade to crush crypto,” he promised. “I will support the right to self-custody.” He will also “commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht to a sentence of time served.” Moreover, Trump stressed, “I will keep […] Read the full article here

Following former President Donald Trump’s appearance at the Libertarian National Convention, the meme coin associated with his name, maga (TRUMP), has soared more than 30% in the past day. Current statistics show that the meme coin TRUMP is the top-performing cryptocurrency over the last 12 months, boasting a 98,352.40% increase. TRUMP Meme Coin Skyrockets Post-Libertarian […] Read the full article here

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved significant regulatory filings for spot ether ETFs. Economist Jim Rickards predicts that gold prices could surpass $27,000 based on rigorous analysis. Satoshi Nakamoto’s Genesis wallet now holds over 100 BTC after an accidental transfer added 0.10754671 BTC, bringing its total value to approximately $6.75 million. The […] Read the full article here

Continuing raids in China on alleged underground gangs using cryptocurrency to facilitate foreign exchange transactions underscore the ineffectiveness of the Asian nation’s 2021 ban on crypto trading. Chengyi Ong, head of policy for the Asia-Pacific region at Chainalysis Inc., said the peer-to-peer nature of cryptocurrency activity renders the ban ineffective. China Remains a Significant Cryptocurrency […] Read the full article here

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority in the UAE has issued a new advisory prohibiting the use of farms for cryptocurrency mining. The advisory explicitly states that farms cannot be repurposed for cryptocurrency mining, which authorities consider a “misuse of the farm for purposes other than its intended use. Farmers caught engaging in […] Read the full article here

Marathon Digital Holdings and the Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum recently signed an agreement which sees the crypto mining firm committing to invest $80 million in Kenya’s digital infrastructure. Following the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing, the Kenyan government will establish a steering committee comprised of ministry officials and executives from Marathon. Joint Steering […] Read the full article here