In recent times, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has teamed up with various federal and private organizations to combat the increasing prevalence of crypto scams, particularly the notorious “pig butchering” scams. These fraudulent schemes have resulted in significant financial losses, highlighting the urgent need for greater awareness and vigilance among consumers. Partnership Against Scams
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In the month of August, data from bitcoin on-chain analysis platform Bitbo revealed that miners of the largest cryptocurrency experienced a significant decline in revenue generation. The figures showed that BTC mining activities only secured $827 million, marking a more than 10% decrease from the previous month’s $927.35 million. This downturn also represented a 57%
In the past five decades, the payments industry has seen significant growth and has become one of the largest sectors globally. However, one major issue remains – the industry still relies on outdated technology that is becoming more inefficient over time. A recent report from Binance Research sheds light on the potential benefits of blockchains,
Cardano, along with its native token ADA, experienced a significant decline in the second quarter of 2024. The report by Messari highlighted various key performance indicators that pointed towards a downturn in the cryptocurrency market. ADA’s price dropped by 39.7% to $0.39, while its market capitalization fell by 39.4% to $14 billion. This decline was
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it will be performing wallet maintenance for The Open Network (TON) on August 26. During this maintenance period, TON deposits and withdrawals will be temporarily suspended. However, trading will not be affected by this maintenance. The maintenance is expected to last for approximately two hours, after which all services
The Nigerian Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is set to implement new legislation aimed at taxing the rapidly growing crypto sector in the country. This decision was revealed by FIRS Executive Chairman Zacch Adedeji during a meeting with the National Assembly’s Finance Committees. The primary objective of this new regulation is to stimulate economic growth
Hut 8 Corp., a prominent Bitcoin mining company in North America, recently disclosed its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. Despite recording a significant year-over-year revenue increase of 72% to $35.2 million, the company reported a net loss of $71.9 million. This loss was primarily attributed to a $71.8 million loss
TeraWulf’s recent earnings report for the second quarter of 2024 highlighted a decrease in Bitcoin production compared to the same period in the previous year. The company mined 699 BTC across its facilities, representing a 21% decrease from the preceding year. This decline in BTC output could be concerning, especially in the context of a
Norway, a country with a population of nearly 5.5 million, has made significant investments for its citizens totaling around $1.7 trillion. A portion of these investments is held in Bitcoin stocks, and the government has recently increased its holdings in the cryptocurrency. In fact, Norway now indirectly owns 2,446 BTC through its investments in crypto
Toronto-based Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms reported a total revenue of $42 million, marking a 16% decline quarter-over-quarter. This decrease is attributed to the reduction in block rewards resulting from the BTC halving event on April 19, 2024. Bitfarms reported a net loss of $27 million, or $0.07 per share, which includes a $1 million non-cash