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🪙 Tether generates a record $5.2 billion profit in first half of the year
Leading stablecoin firm Tether released its latest quarterly attestation Wednesday, reporting a record net profit of $5.2 billion for the first half of 2024. The company also reached a net operating profit of $1.3 billion in the second quarter, largely due to its yield-bearing investments and reserves, according to its press release. The attestation was conducted by BDO, a global independent accounting firm.
Leading stablecoin firm Tether released its latest quarterly attestation Wednesday, reporting a record net profit of $5.2 billion for the first half of 2024. The company also reached a net operating profit of $1.3 billion in the second quarter, largely due to its yield-bearing investments and reserves, according to its press release. The attestation was conducted by BDO, a global independent accounting firm.
💰 Bitcoin futures open interest reaches ATH
Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) reached an all-time high of $39.37 billion on July 29. The significant jump from the previous day’s OI of $37.49 billion follows Bitcoin’s spike to over $69,700 following the Bitcoin2024 conference in Nashville. CME, having the highest OI at 161,100 BTC, shows significant institutional participation in the derivatives market. Binance, with the second-highest OI of 127,520 BTC, reflects an equally impressive retail interest in futures.
Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) reached an all-time high of $39.37 billion on July 29. The significant jump from the previous day’s OI of $37.49 billion follows Bitcoin’s spike to over $69,700 following the Bitcoin2024 conference in Nashville. CME, having the highest OI at 161,100 BTC, shows significant institutional participation in the derivatives market. Binance, with the second-highest OI of 127,520 BTC, reflects an equally impressive retail interest in futures.
💰 Ron Paul Champions Liberty and 'Competing Currencies' at Bitcoin 2024
Ron Paul, former U.S. congressman and well-known advocate for liberty, shared his thoughts on bitcoin and monetary policy during an interview with Bitcoin Magazine editor Pete Rizzo. Paul emphasized the importance of liberty and sound money principles while expressing cautious optimism about bitcoin’s future.
Ron Paul, former U.S. congressman and well-known advocate for liberty, shared his thoughts on bitcoin and monetary policy during an interview with Bitcoin Magazine editor Pete Rizzo. Paul emphasized the importance of liberty and sound money principles while expressing cautious optimism about bitcoin’s future.
🇺🇸 U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promises to issue Bitcoin-related executive orders if elected
U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to issue several Bitcoin related executive orders on his first day in office if elected president. Kennedy, who is running as an independent, said he would direct the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Marshals Sevice to transfer about 200,000 Bitcoin held by the U.S. government to the Department of Treasury to be held as a "strategic asset."
U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to issue several Bitcoin related executive orders on his first day in office if elected president. Kennedy, who is running as an independent, said he would direct the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Marshals Sevice to transfer about 200,000 Bitcoin held by the U.S. government to the Department of Treasury to be held as a "strategic asset."
💰 Senator Hagerty says loving Bitcoin is in every American’s ‘DNA’ – praises Trump’s stance
US Senator Bill Hagerty passionately advocated for Bitcoin and the principles of decentralization during his speech at the Bitcoin2024 conference, highlighting the alignment of these values with American ideals of liberty and autonomy. Hagerty said during his appearance at the Bitcoin2024 conference on July 26 that the flagship crypto represents the fundamental principles of freedom — drawing parallels with the ideals of America’s founding fathers.
US Senator Bill Hagerty passionately advocated for Bitcoin and the principles of decentralization during his speech at the Bitcoin2024 conference, highlighting the alignment of these values with American ideals of liberty and autonomy. Hagerty said during his appearance at the Bitcoin2024 conference on July 26 that the flagship crypto represents the fundamental principles of freedom — drawing parallels with the ideals of America’s founding fathers.
📊 Bitcoin and Ethereum plunge after US tech sell-off, sparking $300 million in losses
The crypto market declined by around 5% in the last 24 hours, aligning with a significant drop in major US stock shares, which sent global markets downward. Bitcoin’s price fell almost 3%, falling from $67,000 to around $64,000, while Ethereum experienced an even steeper decline, dropping nearly 8% from $3,400 to about $3,100.
The crypto market declined by around 5% in the last 24 hours, aligning with a significant drop in major US stock shares, which sent global markets downward. Bitcoin’s price fell almost 3%, falling from $67,000 to around $64,000, while Ethereum experienced an even steeper decline, dropping nearly 8% from $3,400 to about $3,100.
🇷🇺 Russian lawmakers pass bill legalizing Bitcoin mining, crypto payments for international trade
The Russian State Duma passed a bill legalizing Bitcoin mining and allowing the use of crypto for international trade. The bill, which was first introduced a few years ago, is expected to take effect on Sept. 1, pending final approval from the federation. Based on local reports, the vote tally from the session was conclusive, with 404 votes in favor, representing 89.8% of the total. No members voted against or abstained from voting.
The Russian State Duma passed a bill legalizing Bitcoin mining and allowing the use of crypto for international trade. The bill, which was first introduced a few years ago, is expected to take effect on Sept. 1, pending final approval from the federation. Based on local reports, the vote tally from the session was conclusive, with 404 votes in favor, representing 89.8% of the total. No members voted against or abstained from voting.
💰 BlackRock continues to eat spot Bitcoin ETF volume share
The iShares Bitcoin Trust (ticker IBIT) has roared to a new all-time high, capturing an impressive 67% of the spot Bitcoin ETF volume market share. This surge surpasses its previous record of 61%, further cementing BlackRock's dominance in the crypto ETF space. Despite this record-breaking market share, IBIT's daily trading volume stood at $1.2 billion, which is only average for the fund. This suggests that while IBIT outperforms its competitors, overall market activity remains steady.
The iShares Bitcoin Trust (ticker IBIT) has roared to a new all-time high, capturing an impressive 67% of the spot Bitcoin ETF volume market share. This surge surpasses its previous record of 61%, further cementing BlackRock's dominance in the crypto ETF space. Despite this record-breaking market share, IBIT's daily trading volume stood at $1.2 billion, which is only average for the fund. This suggests that while IBIT outperforms its competitors, overall market activity remains steady.
💰 July crypto inflows surpass $3 billion milestone, driven by Bitcoin ETF demand
Crypto investment products saw their third straight week of inflows last week, reaching $1.35 billion. This has pushed the total inflows for July to surpass $3 billion, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly report. Notably, ETP trading volumes also rose significantly last week, increasing by 45% week-on-week to $12.9 billion. However, this significant volume only accounts for 22% of the overall crypto market volume.
Crypto investment products saw their third straight week of inflows last week, reaching $1.35 billion. This has pushed the total inflows for July to surpass $3 billion, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly report. Notably, ETP trading volumes also rose significantly last week, increasing by 45% week-on-week to $12.9 billion. However, this significant volume only accounts for 22% of the overall crypto market volume.
💰 Bitcoin’s Flash Crash Below $66K and Rebound Above $68K Following Biden's Election Decision
On Sunday at 4:30 p.m. EDT, bitcoin (BTC) is trading between $67,968 to $68,108 per unit, following a flash dip to $65,833 per coin after U.S. President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 election. The volatility on July 21 led to the liquidation of $37.32 million in bitcoin long positions over the past 24 hours and over $100 million in longs across the entire crypto market.
On Sunday at 4:30 p.m. EDT, bitcoin (BTC) is trading between $67,968 to $68,108 per unit, following a flash dip to $65,833 per coin after U.S. President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 election. The volatility on July 21 led to the liquidation of $37.32 million in bitcoin long positions over the past 24 hours and over $100 million in longs across the entire crypto market.
🏦 BlockFi repayments to creditors to begin this month through Coinbase
Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi said in a post on X that it will begin interim crypto distributions through Coinbase in July. “The distributions will be processed in batches in the coming months, and eligible clients will receive a notification to the BlockFi account email on file,” the company said. It added: “Please note that non-US clients are unable to receive funds at this time due to the regulatory requirements applicable to them.”
Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi said in a post on X that it will begin interim crypto distributions through Coinbase in July. “The distributions will be processed in batches in the coming months, and eligible clients will receive a notification to the BlockFi account email on file,” the company said. It added: “Please note that non-US clients are unable to receive funds at this time due to the regulatory requirements applicable to them.”
🚨 Indian exchange WazirX hit by $235 million hack, North Korea link suspected
Blockchain security firm Cyvers Alert reported that the Indian exchange WazirX was exploited for around $235 million. Blockchain analyst Lookonchain reported that the stolen assets included 5.43 trillion SHIB tokens (worth $102 million), 15,298 ETH (valued at $52.5 million), 20.5 million MATIC (worth $11.24 million), 640.27 billion $PEPE (worth $7.6 million), 5.79 million USDT, and 135 million GALA (worth $3.5 million).
Blockchain security firm Cyvers Alert reported that the Indian exchange WazirX was exploited for around $235 million. Blockchain analyst Lookonchain reported that the stolen assets included 5.43 trillion SHIB tokens (worth $102 million), 15,298 ETH (valued at $52.5 million), 20.5 million MATIC (worth $11.24 million), 640.27 billion $PEPE (worth $7.6 million), 5.79 million USDT, and 135 million GALA (worth $3.5 million).
💰 Mark Cuban says Bitcoin ‘will be way higher’ than expectations, addresses Trump’s rising support
Mark Cuban, billionaire entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, believes Bitcoin (BTC) prices “will be way higher” than people think, primarily driven by its growing role as a “safe haven” asset for the world and limited supply. Cuban made the prediction in a July 17 social media post, where he also shared his thoughts on Silicon Valley’s growing support for former President Donald Trump and its connection to Bitcoin.
Mark Cuban, billionaire entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, believes Bitcoin (BTC) prices “will be way higher” than people think, primarily driven by its growing role as a “safe haven” asset for the world and limited supply. Cuban made the prediction in a July 17 social media post, where he also shared his thoughts on Silicon Valley’s growing support for former President Donald Trump and its connection to Bitcoin.
💰 Bitcoin buy propels Metaplanet stock up 10%, total holdings now 225 BTC
Japan-based Metaplanet said it has acquired additional Bitcoin, according to a July 16 statement. Metaplanet furthered that this acquisition aligns with its prior announcement of plans to invest ¥1 billion in Bitcoin as part of its ongoing strategy to adopt the top crypto as a treasury reserve asset. Last month, it set up a subsidiary, Metaplanet Capital Limited, in the British Virgin Islands to enhance its Bitcoin management and expand into new regions.
Japan-based Metaplanet said it has acquired additional Bitcoin, according to a July 16 statement. Metaplanet furthered that this acquisition aligns with its prior announcement of plans to invest ¥1 billion in Bitcoin as part of its ongoing strategy to adopt the top crypto as a treasury reserve asset. Last month, it set up a subsidiary, Metaplanet Capital Limited, in the British Virgin Islands to enhance its Bitcoin management and expand into new regions.
💰 Mt. Gox extends creditor repayment deadline to 2025
The trustee overseeing the collapsed Japanese crypto exchange Mt. Gox has extended the creditor repayment deadline by one year to Oct. 31, 2025, according to an Oct. 10 statement. The exchange’s Rehabilitation Trustee, Nobuaki Kobayashi, stated that the extension was necessary to complete the repayment process for all creditors. The previous deadline had been set for Oct. 31, 2024.
The trustee overseeing the collapsed Japanese crypto exchange Mt. Gox has extended the creditor repayment deadline by one year to Oct. 31, 2025, according to an Oct. 10 statement. The exchange’s Rehabilitation Trustee, Nobuaki Kobayashi, stated that the extension was necessary to complete the repayment process for all creditors. The previous deadline had been set for Oct. 31, 2024.
💰 Bitcoin buy propels Metaplanet stock up 10%, total holdings now 225 BTC
Japan-based Metaplanet said it has acquired additional Bitcoin, according to a July 16 statement. Metaplanet furthered that this acquisition aligns with its prior announcement of plans to invest ¥1 billion in Bitcoin as part of its ongoing strategy to adopt the top crypto as a treasury reserve asset. Last month, it set up a subsidiary, Metaplanet Capital Limited, in the British Virgin Islands to enhance its Bitcoin management and expand into new regions.
Japan-based Metaplanet said it has acquired additional Bitcoin, according to a July 16 statement. Metaplanet furthered that this acquisition aligns with its prior announcement of plans to invest ¥1 billion in Bitcoin as part of its ongoing strategy to adopt the top crypto as a treasury reserve asset. Last month, it set up a subsidiary, Metaplanet Capital Limited, in the British Virgin Islands to enhance its Bitcoin management and expand into new regions.
💰 Bitcoin futures volume peaks in March, declines in sync with price drop
Bitcoin futures volume on major exchanges shows varied trends throughout 2024. The Glassnode charts illustrate a significant shift in futures trading activity. From the start of the year, the volume fluctuated, peaking in early March with almost 1.2 million BTC traded daily. This peak coincided with Bitcoin’s price reaching over $70,000, suggesting a strong correlation between trading volume and price movements at the time.
Bitcoin futures volume on major exchanges shows varied trends throughout 2024. The Glassnode charts illustrate a significant shift in futures trading activity. From the start of the year, the volume fluctuated, peaking in early March with almost 1.2 million BTC traded daily. This peak coincided with Bitcoin’s price reaching over $70,000, suggesting a strong correlation between trading volume and price movements at the time.
🪙 Tether (USDT) Loses Ground on Centralized Exchanges, Down to 74% Market Share
Even with several high-profile collapses and de-pegging events in recent years, stablecoins have continued to capture market share from fiat, reflecting strong demand increasingly. Although the stablecoin market is still highly concentrated, with Tether’s USDT at the forefront, its dominance has been eroding over the last two years. In 2024, USDT’s market share on centralized exchanges (CEXs) dropped from 82% to 74% per Kaiko’s estimates.
Even with several high-profile collapses and de-pegging events in recent years, stablecoins have continued to capture market share from fiat, reflecting strong demand increasingly. Although the stablecoin market is still highly concentrated, with Tether’s USDT at the forefront, its dominance has been eroding over the last two years. In 2024, USDT’s market share on centralized exchanges (CEXs) dropped from 82% to 74% per Kaiko’s estimates.
📊 Bitcoin and ether slide as equities sell-off despite rising rate-cut expectations
Bitcoin, ether, and other major altcoins fell further on Friday alongside equity indices, despite indicators boosting the odds that the U.S. Federal Reserve could begin a rate cut cycle in September. The bitcoin price traded lower over the past 24 hours, down 3% to change hands for $57,189 at 7:51 a.m. ET, according to The Block's Price Page. Major altcoins such as ether and Solana also fell 2% and 5%, respectively, in the same period.
Bitcoin, ether, and other major altcoins fell further on Friday alongside equity indices, despite indicators boosting the odds that the U.S. Federal Reserve could begin a rate cut cycle in September. The bitcoin price traded lower over the past 24 hours, down 3% to change hands for $57,189 at 7:51 a.m. ET, according to The Block's Price Page. Major altcoins such as ether and Solana also fell 2% and 5%, respectively, in the same period.
💰 Bitcoin mining touted as solution for UK’s renewable energy goals
Bitcoin Policy UK, a crypto advocacy group in the United Kingdom, has urged the new administration to consider Bitcoin mining to bolster the country’s renewable energy grid. Bitcoin mining involves creating new bitcoins by solving complex math problems that verify transactions. A KPMG report stated that Bitcoin mining helps to stabilize power grids and utilizes underused renewable energy sources.
Bitcoin Policy UK, a crypto advocacy group in the United Kingdom, has urged the new administration to consider Bitcoin mining to bolster the country’s renewable energy grid. Bitcoin mining involves creating new bitcoins by solving complex math problems that verify transactions. A KPMG report stated that Bitcoin mining helps to stabilize power grids and utilizes underused renewable energy sources.
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