1) The global cryptocurrency market gap sees an increase of 4.94%, stands at $1.75 trillion
The global cryptocurrency market cap stands at $1.77 trillion, a 7.27% increase from the previous day. The total crypto market volume over the last 24 hours is $102.60 billion, which makes a 2.50% increase, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
Bitcoin prices surged past the 40k mark and are currently $43,839.66. Bitcoin dominance is currently 46.28%, an increase of 0.55% in the last 24 hours.
2) Brian Brooks, CEO of Binance US resigns
Brian Brooks, chief executive officer of cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance US announced on Friday that he has resigned from the post three months after taking up the position.
“Letting you all know that I have resigned as CEO of BinanceUS,” Brooks tweeted. “Despite differences over strategic direction, I wish my former colleagues much success. Exciting new things to come!”
From @BinanceUS chairman of the board @cz_binance https://t.co/uYcSjfRNOX pic.twitter.com/4BFuHQQz2V
— Binance.US 🇺🇸 (@BinanceUS) August 6, 2021
3) Christie’s set to hold its first Bored Ape Yacht Club and Meebits auctions
International art auction house Christie’s announced on Friday that it is set to hold its first auction of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and Meebits non-fungible tokens (NFTs), The Block reported.
The Auction will begin on September 17 at 2:00 PM HKT (September 18, 2:00 a.m. ET) and ends on September 28 at 2:00 p.m. HKT.
4) SEC charge Florida men for failing to register $30 million sales
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged two Florida men and their firm for not registering sales of $30 million and for misleading the investors, Reuters reported.
According to Reuters, Blockchain Credit Partners and founders, Gregory Keough and Derek Acree sold digital tokens the SEC deemed securities without registering with the regulator through their platform DeFi Money Market from February 2020 to February 2021.
