JPMorgan has boosted its outlook on Coinbase stock (COIN) from “underweight” to “neutral” after following a better-than-expected crypto market rally to kick off the year. In a research report shared with CryptoPotato, the bank’s analysts argued that Bitcoin has experienced “meaningful price appreciation” after the launch of Bitcoin spot ETFs last month. JPMorgan’s Revised Coinbase […]

The launch of spot bitcoin ETFs in January has had a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market, particularly Bitcoin mining stocks.

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic says the crypto gaming platform PlayDapp (PLA) lost $290 million worth of crypto assets as a result of security breaches this month. Elliptic says the first breach, suspected to involve a private key leak, happened on February 9th. An unauthorized wallet minted 200 million PLA tokens worth $36.5 million at the […]

One widely followed crypto analyst is expressing amazement at Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest historic rise. Pseudonymous crypto trader Rekt Capital shares his incredulity at BTC’s meteoric rise with his 400,000 followers on the social media platform X. “Can you believe Bitcoin’s price has increased by almost $10,000 over the past 10 days?” Speaking toward the commentary that often accompanies […]

I attended the Bitcoin Freedom Festival in Uvita, Costa Rica from January 18th through 20th. It was a unique event that was unlike any bitcoin gathering I’ve ever attended. There were over 30 speakers during the festival so I won’t try to cover each but there was one session that stood out and it involved […]

Kraken, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has started requiring additional information in the U.K. regarding transactions of self-custody wallets made to and from its accounts. Kraken sent an email to some of its U.K. customers, stating that if the information required was not provided, it could result in an account lock until the required data is […]

PEPE has been on quiet rebound since February 5

According to a recent report from Spot On Chain, Bitcoin might be on the edge of a notable plunge. So far, the flagship cryptocurrency has recently broken through the $52,000 mark and traded above it for the first time since December 2021. However, Spot On Chain reveals that Bitcoin faces potential challenges that could affect […]

An official with the United States Department of the Treasury says rooting out illicit finance by players in the crypto industry calls for additional tools and resources. In his written testimony for a House Financial Services Committee hearing, Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI) Brian Nelson says published risk assessments of virtual […]

A Solana-based (SOL) decentralized rendering altcoin is trading sideways despite the news that the top US crypto exchange platform would be adding support for it. In a new announcement, Coinbase says that it’s going to be listing Render (RENDER), a decentralized altcoin that allows users to share their unused GPU (graphics processing unit) power to […]

TL;DR 29.5% decrease in cryptocurrency money laundering in 2023. Increase in the use of DeFi to hide the illicit origin of funds. Grupo Lazarus adapts new strategies, such as the use of a new mixer, after the closure of Sinbad. Money laundering in the world of cryptocurrencies has been the subject of in-depth analysis by […]

In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, a new contender is making headlines by directly challenging established giants like Polygon …

In a surprising turn of events, a wallet associated with the Polygon Foundation recently transferred 9 million MATIC tokens to Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, sparking significant attention within the crypto community. According to insights from analytics firm Spotonchain, Wallet 0x57f, which is linked to the Polygon Foundation, executed the transfer of 9 […]

Since the introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year, GBTC has experienced substantial outflows, resulting in its AUM (Assets Under Management) decreasing to $23.7 billion as of Thursday. While Grayscale has maintained its leading position among its competitors, its market share appears to be dwindling. Receding GBTC Outflows Between January 11-21, the Grayscale Bitcoin […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of Bitcoin, changes can be hard to keep up with. As we enter into a new year, it’s important to be mindful that significant industry shifts and expansions will likely occur. The increase in regulatory measures we’ve seen over the last year is expected to continue well into 2024 and stands […]

The “points” meta has overtaken the crypto space as of late, and NFT marketplaces across Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin are jumping on the bandwagon (and in some cases driving it) in an attempt to win the hearts, minds, and wallets of traders everywhere. Will points translate to token airdrops? Will the NFT market return to […]

Avalanche continues to build bridges with the traditional finance world. Global bank Citi announced Wednesday that it used Avalanche—the blockchain behind the 10th biggest cryptocurrency, AVAX—to explore the tokenization of private funds. The global bank said that it worked with Wellington Management and WisdomTree to carry out its proof-of-concept trial. The takeaway? “Smart-contract capabilities” could […]

The digital asset firm Nexo has announced its partnership with Sift, aiming to upgrade its fraud prevention mechanisms. The collaboration between the duo is expected to streamline and secure the user experience for Nexo’s customer base, which exceeds six million globally. Nexo to Leverage Sift’s Fraud Protection Services By integrating Sift‘s payment protection and account […]

A popular crypto analyst is laying out bullish price targets for a Chainlink (LINK) rival that’s already surged nearly 85% since the beginning of 2024. The pseudonymous trader known as Altcoin Sherpa tells his 207,200 followers on the social media platform X that he plans to use Fibonacci extensions for targets for the data aggregating […]

Renowned investor and entrepreneur says banks are not buying US debt, predicts Bitcoin price surge

Bitcoin price is holding gains above the $52,000 resistance. BTC is consolidating gains and might aim for more upsides toward the $55,000 resistance. Bitcoin price is showing positive signs below the $52,800 resistance zone. The price is trading above $51,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming […]

… cryptocurrency setbacks, including scandals. The world's biggest cryptocurrency reached $52,749, a high since December 2021. Its market …

TL;DR Cardano’s Total Value Locked (TVL) has experienced a 166% increase quarter over quarter, solidifying it as one of the leading DeFi platforms in the crypto market. Minswap remains one of the most popular dApps on Cardano, but the entry of new players like Indigo expands the platform’s DeFi ecosystem. The Midnight project will provide […]

If you want to remove custodial risk from your bitcoin holdings, you must take self-custody. Bitcoin custody is determined by whoever has the keys to control the bitcoin—if you aren’t holding the keys to your bitcoin, then someone else is. As the saying goes, not your keys, not your coins. Once someone decides that they […]

In a remarkable turn of events, the gaming NFT and rental token, $PROM, has experienced a staggering surge of over 78% in the past 24 hours. Of course , this is accompanied by a remarkable 3300% increase in its 24-hour trading volume, propelling it to achieve a new yearly high at $14.64. This surge in […]

Brian Nelson was grilled during a House Financial Services Committee hearing providing oversight of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, according to a press release from Representative Tom Emmer on Feb. 14. Treasury Undersecretary Brian Nelson had to answer for reports that Hamas received $41 million and […]

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Gary Gensler repeated the SEC emphasis on merit neutrality towards these Bitcoin and related ETFs. He also expressed scepticism about Bitcoin’s decentralisation, noting the significant market volume controlled by a few crypto exchanges. Gensler remains cautious about the industry and described Bitcoin merely as an “accounting ledger.” He had a final pun for one of […]

Ran Neuner suggests this crypto bull-run could be unprecedented in scale and potentially the last of its kind. The current bull market is distinguished from past ones by a shift from leveraged speculation to institutional investment. The trend away from retail-driven, speculative trading to strategic macro asset allocation by global financial institutions marks this bull […]

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has discussed the challenges of regulating the volatile cryptocurrency market

Bitcoin has been on an absolute tear, surpassing $52,000 for the first time since December 2021. The leading digital asset has already climbed over 23% in 2024, and a major driver of this meteoric rise has been the influx of institutional money entering the space through spot Bitcoin ETFs.  Bitcoin’s mainstream credibility among traditional investors […]

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