A widely followed crypto analyst is predicting that Bitcoin (BTC) is about to take off on another bull run after chopping around for weeks. Pseudonymous crypto trader Inmortal tells his 213,800 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin appears to be mirroring a 2020 pattern of trading around the prior cycle’s all-time high […]

… a cutting-edge scheme to exploit the Ethereum blockchain's integrity and steal $25 million worth of cryptocurrency.

TL;DR OKTO Expansion: OKTO is set to launch its own blockchain and native token, transitioning from a wallet app to a full-fledged Web3 ecosystem, aiming to simplify the user experience for mass adoption. Rewards Program: A new points system will reward users for on-chain activities, with additional benefits for transferring assets to the OKTO Wallet, […]

Pertsev received a 5-year sentence for laundering US$2.2bn through Tornado Cash, which was used by cybercriminals. Prosecutors argued Tornado Cash operated like a company and that Pertsev ignored legal obligations. Pertsev’s defence claimed Tornado Cash was decentralised and open-source, but the court disagreed, emphasising legal non-compliance. Alexey Pertsev, the developer of Tornado Cash, has been […]

Novogratz predicts Bitcoin will trade between US$55k and $75k as the market consolidates this quarter. The stagnation follows a bull run driven by US Bitcoin ETFs and the Bitcoin halving, with optimism tempered by strong economic data. Galaxy Digital’s net income surged due to early 2024’s digital asset rally, and the firm is raising US$100M […]

Sonne Finance, a decentralized liquidity market protocol, was hit by a cyberattack, with initial losses of $3 million in USD Coin and Wrapped Ethereum from its Optimism chain quickly escalating to $20 million, as detected by blockchain security firm Cyvers on May 15. Following the attack, Sonne Finance suspended its Optimism Market and assured that […]

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Robinhood Crypto has chosen Europe to launch its first staking product, offering customers Solana staking with a 5% yield at launch.

A fresh prediction has ignited discussion in the XRP community. Analyst Cryptobilbuwoo is charting an ambitious course for the cryptocurrency, with a potential price target that has some investors excited and others skeptical. Echoes Of 2017: Fibonacci Paints A Bullish Picture Cryptobilbuwoo’s forecast draws inspiration from historical patterns, particularly the XRP rally of 2017. By […]

BlockDAG’s Development Release 28 Fuels Presale Success, Projects $30 Value By 2030  BlockDAG continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation and transparency with Development Release 28, which plays a crucial role in building trust and enthusiasm within the cryptocurrency community. Through detailed updates, BlockDAG not only educates but also excites potential investors about its future. […]

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz thinks Bitcoin’s price action is in for a lengthy sleeper period until the market “narrative” can rear its head. That narrative can come in one of two forms: either the central bank cuts interest rates, or regulators clear the air on crypto. Bitcoin Needs A New Narrative During a company […]

Although Robinhood may face enforcement actions in the United States for its cryptocurrency offerings, it is expanding its services in Europe further. Today (Wednesday), the brokerage has announced its first crypto staking services for Solana holders, which will be available only to its customers in Europe. Robinhood’s First Crypto Staking Service Apart from staking, the […]

Ah, the wild west. John Wayne, the Man with No Name, Billy the Kid and Jesse James. The frontier has a way of capturing everyone’s imagination – young and old. The cowboys, the outlaws, the gold prospectors. A land of opportunity and harsh cruelty. Unforgiving yet irresistible. Bitcoin was once such a frontier. The early […]

A Boston-based hedge fund has gobbled up $363 million worth of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) shares. Bracebridge Capital has reported owning $262 million worth of the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB), $81 million worth of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and $20 million worth of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC), according to Eric […]

A widely followed crypto strategist and trader says that it’s almost time for Bitcoin (BTC) to reveal its hand. Analyst Michaël van de Poppe tells his 718,100 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin is at a point where it either attacks a new all-time high or sees another big sell-off event. According […]

The popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase suffered a system-wide outage early Tuesday morning. Users could not access Coinbase and received a …

Illya Sutskever said he’s leaving OpenAI for a “personally meaningful” project, and research director Jakub Pachocki is now taking over the role.

TL;DR Alexey Pertsev, developer of Tornado Cash, has been found guilty of money laundering and sentenced by a Dutch court. The sentence of over five years in prison for Pertsev raises concerns about the persecution of developers of decentralized technologies. The sentence sends a warning to cryptocurrency developers and users worldwide. In an unfortunate turn […]

Can top coins keep rising until end of week?

Salim Ramji, a former executive at Blackrock renowned for his leadership in Ishares and Index Investments, and for overseeing the filing for Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust, has been appointed the new CEO of Vanguard, signaling a potential shift in the asset management firm’s stance on cryptocurrencies. Ramji, set to replace Tim Buckley on July 8, […]

In an analysis of the current landscape at the nexus of artificial intelligence and altcoins, crypto analyst Prithvir (@Prithvir12) recently shared insights via X that highlight both the opportunities and pitfalls in the AI coin market this month. His analysis covers upcoming AI catalysts, their impact on specific tokens, and personal investment recommendations, shedding light […]

Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev has been sentenced to 64 months in jail for laundering billions of dollars, according to a new Dutch court press release. The Netherlands’ Oost-Brabant district court handed down the sentence Tuesday for his involvement in creating the Ethereum (ETH)-based coin mixing system that helps users obfuscate their digital assets. Says […]

May 2024 Crypto Investment Spotlight: Solana’s Rebound, Filecoin’s Growth, And BlockDAG’s Strategic Success Inside the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies, savvy investors are constantly scouting for promising projects. This month, the spotlight is on Solana’s promising rebound, Filecoin’s significant ecosystem expansion, and BlockDAG‘s strategic success on the global stage, highlighted by its recent listing on CoinMarketCap […]

Memecoins ran hot to start 2024, with projects like BONK, Pepe and Dogwifhat recording significant gains. The catalyst behind GME’s infamous 2021 short squeeze, Roaring Kitty, has returned to the scene after a three year hiatus. His comeback immediately pushed the price of several stocks and cryptocurrencies up, including GME (both the crypto and regular […]

North Korea’s cyberwar on South Korea has intensified, with Lazarus Group – one of the world’s largest hacking groups – being responsible for ~16% of all lost funds in 2023. A potential associate group, Kimsuky, has also been actively targeting South Korean crypto software developers. The criminals use malware called “Durian” to gain backdoor access […]

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) has expanded its offerings on its platform in the United Kingdom by launching cryptocurrency trading. Investors, both individuals and institutional, onboarded under the brokerage’s UK entity can now trade four cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash. Expansion of Crypto Trading Announced today (Wednesday), the US-headquartered broker has introduced crypto services […]

Bitcoin has continued to gain mainstream adoption, with major corporations and top industry dogs incorporating the digital asset into their long-term financial strategies. Metaplanet, a Japanese investment and consulting company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, is the most recent firm to make such a remarkable move. Metaplanet Makes Bitcoin Reserve Asset According to an […]

Today, the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) has revealed its substantial investments in Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) through a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the filing, SWIB holds nearly $100 million worth of BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT). JUST IN: 🇺🇸 State of Wisconsin Investment Board discloses it […]

President Biden Blocks Chinese Bitcoin Mine. On May 14, President Joe Biden issued a directive prohibiting a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining …

Degen Chain says it’s working to resolve an issue that has seen its network stop producing blocks for more than two days.

On Monday, popular internet figure and trader “Roaring Kitty” made a surprise comeback to social media that sent the crypto market into shock and excitement. His return post was followed by a series of cryptic videos, including catsm, which seemingly fueled a price increase for cat-themed memecoins in the past 24 hours. Memecoin Frenzy And […]

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