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Cryptocurrency exchange BTCC has reported a significant increase in futures trading volume on days preceding Argentina's World Cup matches. The surge is attributed to a promotional campaign offering volume boosts as part of its regional partnership with the Argentine Football Association.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has launched its "Fiat & Pay Summer Splash" campaign, offering a share of a 25,000 USDT prize pool to eligible users. The promotion rewards participants for completing qualifying fiat deposits and transactions with Bybit Pay until July 15, 2026.
Bitcoin's price rose nearly 4% on Wednesday, reclaiming a key psychological level one day after concluding a quarter with a 14% loss. The recovery comes amid persistent headwinds from expectations of higher interest rates and significant outflows from cryptocurrency investment funds.
Liquid Mercury announced its MERC crypto-asset white paper has been added to the ESMA MiCA register, fulfilling key disclosure requirements. The move makes the MERC token eligible for admission to trading on regulated platforms across the European Union.
Global blockchain technology firm BTSE Group has announced the launch of BTSE Indonesia, a regulated digital asset exchange, through a joint venture with PT Aset Kripto Internasional. The move marks the company's entry into one of Asia's most rapidly expanding cryptocurrency markets.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has launched its virtual Bybit Card in Peru, allowing users to spend funds from their accounts in local and foreign currencies. The launch is part of the company's expansion in Latin America and includes promotional rewards for new cardholders.
Bitcoin's price increased on Thursday, briefly topping $62,000, after a U.S. labor report indicated slower job growth than anticipated. The data has eased investor concerns about potential interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
According to a JPMorgan analyst, MicroStrategy's recent shift from a buy-and-hold strategy to one that allows for selling Bitcoin could introduce significant uncertainty and risk to the broader cryptocurrency markets.
Bitcoin's price climbed above $62,000 and is set for a weekly increase, supported by softer U.S. labor market data and a renewal of net inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs.
