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Pro-Bitcoin Libertarian Javier Milei Takes Surprising Lead in Argentine Presidential Primary Election

Javier Milei, a libertarian candidate who supports abolishing the central bank and has praised Bitcoin (BTC), secured an unforeseen triumph by winning the primary presidential election in Argentina.With 90% of the vote counted, Milei from the "La Libertad Avanza" party secured 30.5%. The "Juntos...

, by Hassan Shittu

Former US SEC Chair Jay Clayton Calls for Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval – Where Next for the BTC Price?

Former chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Jay Clayton just called for the approval of a spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) in an appearance on CNBC TV.Initially, he conceded that, back when he was chair of the SEC, he had been skeptical of the Bitcoin trading...

, by Michael Davis

Bitcoin ETF Hopefuls Face Setback as SEC Delays Ruling

Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) hopefuls have faced a setback as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to delay their ruling on Ark Invest’s spot Bitcoin ETF application.Next up now is the Bitwise Bitcoin ETP Trust's, which the SEC will need to decide on whether to...

, by Fredrik Vold

Biggest Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools – SPURDO, FOOM, FRENS

Major cryptocurrencies are trading with a modestly positive bias on Monday, with the likes of Bitcoin (BTC) up close to 1% in the last 24 hours, and Ether (ETH) slightly in the green, with both still stuck within recent ranges.Volatility levels remain stuck at historic lows, with Bitcoin near...

, by Michael Davis

Former SEC Official: Bitcoin ETF Approval Will Not Happen Soon, Could Occur After 2024

A spot Bitcoin-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF) will not be approved in the US until at least 2024 when the election is over, according to a former SEC official. Writing on social media platform X this weekend, John Reed Stark, a former chief of the SEC’s Office of Internet Enforcement, said...

, by Fredrik Vold

SEC Delays Decision on Ark Invest’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Application, Calls For Public Input

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just delayed a decision on Ark Invest’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application by at least eight weeks by calling for a period of public comment.The agency published an order calling for public input on Ark Invest’s Ark...

, by Michael Davis

Can 1 BTC Make You a Millionaire? Here’s What You Need to Know

Could owning one Bitcoin (BTC) make you a millionaire?According to prominent figures in the crypto space like Ark Invest’s CEO Cathie Wood and MicroStrategy executive chairman (and former CEO) Michael Saylor, yes.In a report released by Ark Invest earlier this year, Cathie Wood and co....

, by Michael Davis

Biggest Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools – STRONGX, M87, 0x1

Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and the broader crypto market are little moved in wake of US Producer Price Index inflation data for July that came in ever so slightly above expectations but still fits with the narrative that the US inflation picture is quickly improving.The two largest cryptocurrencies...

, by Michael Davis

Introducing BTC20: The Green Bitcoin on Ethereum Launching Tomorrow – How to Buy?

An exciting new “green” version of Bitcoin called BTC20 is about to launch on the Ethereum blockchain, and industry experts are already hailing it as a coin with massive potential.BTC20 has the same tokenomics design as the original Bitcoin, with a maximum supply of 21 million tokens...

, by Michael Davis

Pepe Coin Price Jumps 9%, But BTC20 Launch Expected to Be Much More Explosive – 24-Hour Countdown Begins

The price of Pepe Coin (PEPE) has leaped around 9% in tandem with a broader cryptocurrency market rally on Tuesday.The world’s third-largest meme coin by market capitalization, which burst onto the scene back in May, was last trading around $0.0000012, now up more than 12% from the...

, by Michael Davis

Is Bitrock Price Going To Zero? Down 80%, New ERC-20 Token Launches This Week

After a stratospheric run-in mid-July that saw the Bitrock (BITROCK) nearly 8000x from its decentralized exchange (DEX) launch price of $0.000037 to reach highs of around $0.30 per token, the token has come under massive sell pressure.BITROCK was last trading slightly below $0.06, more than 80%...

, by Michael Davis

Cathie Wood Expects SEC to Approve Multiple Spot Crypto ETFs Simultaneously – What’s Going On?

In an interview on August 7, Cathie Wood, the CEO of ARK Investment Management, stated that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might approve multiple spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) simultaneously. This marks a change from her belief that her firm would be the first to...

, by Hassan Shittu

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Rallies Towards $30,000 Amid Rising Spot ETF Application Approval and PayPal Stablecoin Optimism

Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching a retest of the psychologically important $30,000 amid a fresh wave of optimism about the likelihood of near-term spot bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) application approvals, as well as optimism about crypto’s broader adoption.The world’s first and largest...

, by Michael Davis

Biggest Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools – TOSHI, BULLET, XBTC

Blue chip crypto markets are on the front foot on Tuesday, with Bitcoin (BTC) at its highest level in nearly a week above $29,500 and up close to 3% in the last 24 hours, and Ether (ETH) approaching a retest of $1,850 and up around 2% in the last 24 hours.The total crypto market’s...

, by Michael Davis

Glassnode Data Reveals Bitcoin HODLers Reach New Record: Long-Term Holders Now Control More BTC Than Ever

The staunchest Bitcoiners, known in industry terms as long-term holders, now control more Bitcoin (BTC) than ever before, new data from blockchain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed.According to the data, the so-called long-term holder supply now stands at 14.599 million BTC,...

, by Fredrik Vold

Investors Have Stopped Shorting Bitcoin for First Time in 3 Months: CoinShares Report

According to the latest Coinshares Fund Report, outflows into short Bitcoin (BTC) products have ceased for the first time in fourteen weeks. This notable shift in the market suggests that significant digital asset funds are now adopting a different strategy towards the leading cryptocurrency,...

, by Hassan Shittu

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