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Whopping 98% Drop Witnessed in Bitcoin Ordinals NFT Trading Volume

According to DappRadar, trading volume for the Bitcoin Ordinals NFT has plummeted by about 98% since May, indicating a severe decline in user engagement. DappRadar reported on August 17 that the overall sales volume of Bitcoin Ordinals has dropped from $452 million in May to under $3 million as of

August 19, 2023 1 min read

Why Did Bitcoin (BTC) Fall Below $26K After June?

The act of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s SpaceX selling its giant Bitcoin (BTC) lump — worth $373M — turned about to be a striking Bitcoin FUD of the day. Amid this, distressing traders and investors, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to its 2-month low, reaching below the $26,500 level. Notably, according to

August 18, 2023 2 mins read

Bitcoin Hits Two-Month Low; More Decline Likely?

Stocks in the United States unexpectedly fell at the market close, with the technology-focused Nasdaq Composite leading the decline. The release of the Fed’s July meeting minutes affected market sentiment because they highlighted a rising worry among top officials about “upside inflation risks.” Fear of further interest rate rise dampened investor optimism on

August 17, 2023 2 mins read

PayPal to Temporarily Halt Cryptocurrency Sales for UK Customers

Online payment giant PayPal is making changes to its platform in the UK so that it is in line with local financial legislation. In order to comply with new rules, PayPal notified on August 16 that it is temporarily halting the capacity for its U.K. clients to acquire cryptocurrencies. A

August 16, 2023 2 mins read

Uzbekistan Progresses Testing Crypto Regulations in Digital Sandbox

The National Agency for Prospective Projects (NAPP) in Uzbekistan has granted permission to two private banks, Kapital Bank and Ravnaq Bank, to test crypto regulations in a “digital sandbox.” Moreover, Mastercard-powered crypto cards will be issued by the banks. The NAPP announced on August 14 that Ravnaq Bank has been

August 16, 2023 1 min read

Dubai Offers 90% Subsidy on Licenses for AI and Web3 Businesses

Dubai has begun granting commercial licenses to AI and Web3 businesses at a 90% subsidy. This is part of an effort to build an unparalleled hub of cutting-edge technology enterprises in the MENA region, Emerging tech center Dubai AI and Web 3.0 Campus has decided to subsidize licenses for businesses

August 16, 2023 1 min read

Europe’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF Debuts on Euronext Amsterdam

After the highly-anticipated debut of Jacobi Asset Management’s Jacobi FT Wilshire Bitcoin ETF, Europe will finally have its first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). More than a year after its initial debut date of 2022, the London-based digital asset management business said on August 15 that its new investment product

August 15, 2023 2 mins read

Crypto-friendly Bank Custodia Expands Services With Bitcoin Custody

Custodia stated on Friday that it is now taking deposits in U.S. dollars from clients in certain locations and will shortly begin providing Bitcoin custody services. The crypto-friendly bank is now offering services for US government money market funds to its clients. CEO of Custodia, Caitlin Long argues that banks,

August 12, 2023 1 min read

U.S SEC Delays Ark Bitcoin ETF Proposal; Seeks Feedback

The U.S. SEC released a notice inviting comments on the proposal to list the Ark Spot Bitcoin ETF on Friday, amid significant anticipation leading up to the deadline. The notice was released in order to gather feedback on the proposed rule change to allow the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to

August 11, 2023 1 min read

Bitcoin Fumbles Briefly Post U.S CPI Inflation at 3.2% for July

Inflation as measured by the annual Consumer Price Index in July came in at 3.2%, below market estimates of 3.3%, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inflation measured by the Core Consumer Price Index came in at 4.7%, below the market’s estimate of 4.8%, with the monthly

August 10, 2023 1 min read