After two difficulty increases during the past month, #Bitcoin ’s mining difficulty jumped another 3.45% higher on September 13.
Bitcoin's Mining Difficulty Taps All-Time High — 220 Exahash of Hashpower Remains Strong – Mining Bitcoin News](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoins-mining-difficulty-taps-all-time-high-220-exahash-of-hashpower-remains-strong/)) After two difficulty increases during the past month, the network’s mining difficulty jumped another 3.45% higher on September 13.
"Now is the time you NEED to get into #crypto, before the biggest economic crash in history," said #RobertKiyosaki. #cryptocurrency #bitcoin
Robert Kiyosaki Urges Investors to Get Into Crypto Now, Before Biggest Economic Crash in World History – Economics Bitcoin News](https://news.bitcoin.com/robert-kiyosaki-urges-investors-to-get-into-crypto-now-before-biggest-economic-crash-in-world-history/)) The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has urged investors to get into crypto now.
The brother of a former #Coinbase product manager has pleaded guilty in a #crypto insider trading case. He is facing up to 20 years in prison. #cryptocurrency
Former Coinbase Manager's Brother Pleads Guilty in Cryptocurrency Insider Trading Case – Regulation Bitcoin News](https://news.bitcoin.com/former-coinbase-managers-brother-pleads-guilty-in-cryptocurrency-insider-trading-case/)) The brother of a former Coinbase manager has pleaded guilty in a cryptocurrency insider trading case. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
According to a recent report issued by #Dappradar, the numbers registered by the #Web3 gaming industry have been positive, resisting the effect of the current market downturn.
Web3 Gaming Still Growing Despite Economic Woes, According to Dappradar Report – Metaverse Bitcoin News](https://news.bitcoin.com/web3-gaming-still-growing-despite-economic-woes-according-to-dappradar-report/)) The Web3 gaming sector looks to be in good health, even with the downturn that traditional and cryptocurrency markets are facing.
Analysts from #JPMorgan believe there is a tremendous possibility of an explosion in this sector in #China, even with the current limitations imposed by #crypto legislation.
China's Metaverse Gaming Market Might Explode to Over $100 Billion According to JPMorgan – Metaverse Bitcoin News](https://news.bitcoin.com/chinas-metaverse-gaming-market-might-explode-to-over-100-billion-according-to-jpmorgan/)) Analysts from JPMorgan believe that the metaverse gaming market can explode in China even with the current anti-crypto regulation.
#BTC nears $20,000, as prices plunge following U.S. inflation report.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Drops by Over $2,000 in the Last 24 Hours – Market Updates Bitcoin News](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-ethereum-technical-analysis-btc-drops-by-over-2000-in-the-last-24-hours/)) Cryptocurrency prices plunged on Wednesday, as markets reacted to the latest U.S. inflation report which came in at 8.3%
The U.S. SEC is setting up a dedicated office to review filings related to #crypto assets. #cryptocurrency #bitcoin
US SEC Sets Up Dedicated Office to Review Crypto Filings – Regulation Bitcoin News](https://news.bitcoin.com/us-sec-sets-up-dedicated-office-to-review-crypto-filings/)) The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is setting up a dedicated office to review filings related to crypto assets.
The #blockchain startup will use the funds raised to bolster its team as well as to integrate its product offerings. #cryptocurrency #virtualdollar
Nigerian Blockchain Startup Bitmama Closes $2 Million Pre-Seed Round – Africa Bitcoin News](https://news.bitcoin.com/nigerian-blockchain-startup-bitmama-closes-2-million-pre-seed/)) Leading the funding round were two Africa-focused venture capital firms: Unicorn Growth Capital and Launch Africa.
Macro markets and #geopolitics dominated the news this week, with #Russia cutting off Europe's #gas supply, and hedge funds betting against Italian #debt.
Russia Shuts Off EU Gas, Vitalik Discusses Bitcoin Security, and More — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review – The Weekly Bitcoin News](https://news.bitcoin.com/russia-shuts-off-eu-gas-vitalik-discusses-bitcoin-security-and-more-bitcoin-com-news-week-in-review/)) Macro markets and geopolitics dominated the news, with Russia cutting off Europe's gas supply, and hedge funds betting against Italian debt.
