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With cryptocurrency prices experiencing a downturn and the S&P Global US manufacturing PMI slipping to 47 in August from 49 in July, a surprising supporter for Bitcoin has come forward—U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

digital assets traces its origins to 1998, marked by Nick Szabo's visionary concept of 'bit gold' – a decentralized digital asset. Cut to 2023, cryptos are the most well-known digital assets with more than 20,000 of them in circulation. How did the personal finance industry witness such a significant transformation over the years? Besides adapting to the evolving needs and preferences of investors, it saw rapid advancement of technology, the rise of fintech companies, and the increasing accessibility of information. This shift has empowered individuals with greater control over their financial decisions, offering a plethora of tools for budgeting, investing, and managing money. Moreover, the concept of financial literacy has gained prominence, urging people to take charge of their economic well-being. As a result, the personal finance industry has witnessed a revolution, placing a stronger emphasis on convenience, transparency, and user-centric solutions to cater to the demands of today's investors.Increasing crypto investments over the yearsBetween 2018 and 2020, the worldwide user base of crypto experienced a substantial growth of almost 190%, and this growth trend accelerated even further in 2021.

One of today's biggest crypto news stories comes from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume.

crypto investors, with Bitcoin seeing its most significant weekly drop since the November 2022 FTX crash. In the past week, Bitcoin declined 11.5%, hitting $26,023.3, according to CoinGecko's data as of 5.30 pm on Monday. Similarly, significant alternative cryptocurrencies like Ethereum fell 9.7%, Ripple lost 16.9%, Solana crashed 13.3%, and memecoins such as Dogecoin and Shiba Inu declined nearly 16%. The broader market was already in a bear phase, but Bitcoin faced an 8% plunge on August 18 as Elon Musk's SpaceX reportedly divested its Bitcoin holdings, akin to Tesla. SpaceX had accumulated $373 million in Bitcoin during 2021-2022.

cryptocurrency bitcoin hit a fresh two-month low on Friday, breaking out of its recent tight range as a wave of risk averse sentiment swept through world markets. On Thursday, bitcoin fell 7.2% in its biggest one-day drop since November 2022 when top exchange FTX collapsed. It then slipped to a two-month low of $26,172 during Asian trading hours on Friday, its lowest since June 16.

Coming into force on 1 September, the UK rule applies even when crypto companies use third-party suppliers.

Meanwhile, the global cryptocurrency market cap was trading lower, around $1.15 trillion, falling 1.43% in the last 24 hours. «Bitcoin has been trading above the $29000 level. This might be attributed to the U.S. retail sales report for July, which indicates a growth of 0.7%, surpassing the predicted rise of 0.4%. Additionally, Europe’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF Listed in Amsterdam yesterday,» said Edul Patel, Co-founder and CEO at Mudrex. On Wednesday, the market cap of Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, was around $566 billion. Bitcoin's dominance is currently 49.06%, according to CoinMarketCap.

Mumbai: Nearly 1 in every 10 women in India have owned cryptocurrency in India, marking the third-highest share globally, a study showed. Women crypto owners stood at 63 million in India as against a female population of about 685 million — a 9.2% share, data from foreign exchange education platform Forex Suggest showed. Vietnam tops the list with 12 million women cryp

A recent cybersecurity breach targeting a government service provider could have left thousands of Albertans’ banking records and hundreds of thousands more names exposed.

The United States Federal Reserve announced on Tuesday an enhanced oversight program concerning lenders' interactions with cryptocurrencies.

cryptocurrency markets were trading in the red in Monday's trade. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 0.06% to $29,006, whereas Ethereum (ETH) was below the 1,850 level. BTC volume stood at approximately $8.1 billion, rising 26.27% in the last 24 hours. «Bitcoin's price remained calm throughout the weekend, trading in a narrow range of around $29,000. Bitcoin has been less volatile than gold on a 5-day weighted average. Meanwhile, Shiba Inu (SHIB) surged by more than 20% over the weekend. The rally was sparked by news that Binance would be adding SHIB as collateral for flexible loans,» said CoinDCX Research Team. The total volume in DeFi is currently at $2.32 billion, 10.5% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume. The volume of all stablecoins is now $20.33 billion, which is 91.99% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume. Meanwhile, the global cryptocurrency market cap was trading marginally lower, around $1.16 trillion, falling 0.09% in the last 24 hours.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is anticipated to give the green light to spot Bitcoin ETF applications from financial giants BlackRock and Invesco.

cryptocurrency markets were trading mixed in Friday's trade. Bitcoin, BNB, Tron, and Shiba Inu were trading with gains, while XRP, Litecoin, Cardano and Polkadot were trading with cuts. «The crypto market has experienced slight selling pressure in the last 24 hours. The crypto greed and fear index is up by 2 points and is currently in the neutral zone with a score of 54/100. The overall market, especially BTC, seems to be rather immune to many macro developments in its current state. The latest example is the rise of jobless claims and treasury rates, which usually triggers a risk-off sentiment amongst investors,» Parth Chaturvedi, Investments Lead at CoinSwitch Ventures, said. Bitcoin (BTC) rose 0.55% to $29,180, meanwhile, its largest peer, Ethereum, was also trading higher and stood above the $1,800 level. The total volume in DeFi is currently $2.41 billion, 8.31% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume. The volume of all stablecoins is now $27.03 billion, which is 93.14% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume.

PayPal, the global payments giant, continued its journey into the cryptocurrency space with the launch of its own stablecoin today, PayPal USD (PYUSD).

Fitch Ratings downgraded the US long-term debt rating on fiscal concerns. Fitch Ratings has downgraded the United States' sovereign credit grade by one level from AAA to AA+ on the basis of 'ballooning fiscal deficits and erosion of governance' that have caused repeated debt limit emergencies over the past two decades. Bitcoin (BTC) surged 2.61% to $29,657, meanwhile, its largest peer, Ethereum, was also trading higher and climbed above the $1,850 level.

Hong Kong has taken a major step today in embracing cryptocurrency by granting a retail trading license to HashKey, making it the first platform in the country to receive such authorization.

The US, which boasts the largest consumer base for crypto, is currently grappling with uncertainty due to the SEC's relentless crackdown on crypto operations. This has significantly impeded progress in terms of regulatory developments, the adoption environment, and the support from financial institutions in providing liquidity for virtual digital assets. In stark contrast, the EU, the UK, Hong Kong, Dubai and Singapore, have been steadily cultivating thriving ecosystems for crypto. Their proactive approach has even enticed crypto entrepreneurs in the USA to consider relocating their operations to these countries for smoother functioning. However, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon in the form of the Fit Act, which aims to bring the US on par with other nations that have implemented forward-looking crypto regulations. The primary objective of this bill is to clearly define boundaries for oversight of the industry between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and remove any ambiguity which might cause differences in verdict or uncertainty for stakeholders. Amid the SEC's ongoing exercise of authority over the crypto industry, the Ripple verdict has ignited hope within the community. This first-of-its-kind positive judgment has raised expectations for additional scrutiny of lawsuits and the possibility of more favourable verdicts in the future. This bill, which marks the first-ever congressional vote on the matter, has boosted the ecosystem's hopes further.

Major cryptocurrencies saw an increase in their prices in the final hours of trading yesterday, coinciding with the news of MicroStrategy Inc's financial recovery in Q2.

cryptocurrency markets were trading lower in Wednesday's trade. Bitcoin (BTC) declined 1.72% to $28,895, whereas Ethereum (ETH) was below the $1,850 level. Meanwhile, the global cryptocurrency market cap was trading lower, around $1.16 trillion, falling 1.74% in the last 24 hours.

Despite recent changes to macroeconomic policies, analysts warn that Bitcoin could still plummet to $25,000.

Bitcoin's price plunged under the psychologically significant support level of $30,000 over the past week, reaching a close of $28,874 today.