The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.1% in June. The decline, primarily due to reduced gasoline prices, brought the annual inflation rate to its lowest in over three years. This news comes after U.S. President Joe Biden was accused of tapping into gasoline reserves ahead of the election to gain favor with voters. […]
Paxful Co-Founder Pleads Guilty to AML Conspiracy — Faces up to 5 Years in US Prison
A Paxful co-founder has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program on the peer-to-peer cryptocurrency platform. This led to various criminal activities being conducted on the platform, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). He faces up to five years in prison and will step down […]
Coinmetrics Report: Bitcoin Mining Faces Turbulence in Q2 2024
Bitcoin miners experienced a challenging second quarter in 2024, marked by a 7% decline in hashrate following the halving event. Despite this, the industry saw significant efficiency improvements and notable market activity, according to a Coinmetrics report. Bitcoin Mining Faces Pressures and Efficiency Improvements in 2024 Second Quarter In the aftermath of Bitcoin’s halving in […]
Russia’s Cryptocurrency Mining Bill Faces Delays
The Russian State Duma is considering a bill related to cryptocurrency mining and sales, but the legislation is not expected to be approved by fall. The bill aims to legalize crypto mining and allow the sale of mined digital currency. Currently, cryptocurrency cannot be used for settlements in Russia. The proposed law specifies that digital […]
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Faces Bearish Sentiment Amidst Continued Downtrend
Ethereum’s price stands at $ 3,311, with a market capitalization of $ 404 billion. The 24-hour intraday trading range has fluctuated between $ 3,277 and $ 3,500, while the 24-hour trade volume has reached $ 16.82 billion. A technical analysis across various timeframes highlights significant bearish indicators. The confluence of …