Solana (SOL) price jumps 6% amid broader market slump, fuelled by announcement of token extensions. Token extensions are a new feature set to enhance Solana token functionality for developers. There are five key extensions, including confidential transfers and permanent delegate authority. The extensions will be particularly useful for stablecoin issuers and other real-world businesses/governments joining […]

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A financially-motivated threat actor has been targeting Mexican banks and cryptocurrency trading entities with a modified version of AllaKore RAT.

A blockchain-focused financial services company wants to launch an interest-bearing stablecoin pegged to the penny. According to a registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in October, the San Francisco-based Figure wants to set up a subsidiary called Figure Certificate Company. The subsidiary hopes to issue “Figure Transferable Certificates,” which are […]

A widely followed crypto analyst says Bitcoin (BTC) could rush to new all-time highs (ATHs) with a boost from one key driver. In a new strategy session, crypto analyst Jamie Coutts tells his 10,200 followers on the social media platform X that the top crypto asset by market cap will surge to record highs if […]

Blur ($BLUR) has emerged as a prominent player in both the cryptocurrency and NFT markets, gaining recognition for its prowess. Launched on October 19, 2022, Blur.io has swiftly climbed the ranks of the Ethereum mainnet NFT marketplace, boasting an impressive $770 million market cap. On-chain reports from Spotonchain reveal that the top seven $BLUR holders […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Lisbon, Portugal, January 25th, 2024] Common Wealth unveiled the All Street Oracles, a group of ten seasoned professionals with decades of experience in blockchain, crypto and technology investments, who will play a pivotal role in identifying and referring early-stage investment opportunities to the Common Wealth platform. This initiative is a significant leap […]

The Shiba Inu team has unveiled its ambitious project for 2024, dubbed “Shibdentity”. This innovative initiative aims to redefine digital identity in the Web3 ecosystem, marking a new era in the world of digital transactions. 3/9 Your Shibdentity, in the form of a Shib Name, will offer a secure, unified way to establish and maintain […]

Chaos ensues in the DeFi world. The Lido protocol finds itself in the midst of controversy after LayerZero, a leading company in building interoperability infrastructure for blockchains, launched a crypto bridge for Lido’s stETH token without obtaining prior permission from Lido DAO, the community overseeing the protocol. The trigger for the discord was LayerZero’s unilateral […]

The approval of 11 Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could guarantee a similar instrument of Ether as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed its decision on BlackRock’s Ether ETF application. The Fight for Ether ETF Continues The decision of the US regulator came one day before the deadline on January 25. The SEC cited the […]

Amid the current market turmoil, the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index has continued on a sharp decline. This decline has seen the index fall to its lowest level in over three months as crypto investors become more fearful and hold their investments from the market. Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Takes A Nosedive In the […]

Renowned trader Peter Brandt sends warning signal to Bitcoin investors, hinting at possible downturn, but ray of hope hinges on breaking $42,400 barrier

Popular crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen says that one indicator suggests Bitcoin (BTC) may be entering a downtrend. In a new strategy session, Cowen tells his 789,000 YouTube subscribers that the extension from the 20-week simple moving average (SMA) is flashing bearishness for Bitcoin. According to Cowen, the indicator shows Bitcoin may have reached a mid-cycle […]

A US regulatory organization says that 70% of all crypto communications potentially contain violations of current regulations. In a new press release, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which creates and enforces rules for registered brokers and brokerage firms, says that they found violations in up to 70% of crypto communications after conducting an investigation. […]

The SEC, following its pattern of delaying cryptocurrency ETFs as seen with Bitcoin, has extended its decision deadlines for Spot Ethereum ETFs. This includes applications from Fidelity and BlackRock, but more delays can be expected, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart says. He anticipates May 23 as a key date to watch out for. The SEC […]

Denver Pastor Eli Regalado and his wife Kaitlyn are facing civil fraud charges in Colorado after selling "worthless" cryptocurrency to 300 …

Crypto investment platform Abra settled in principle with Texas securities regulators, part of which requires the company to allow its customers to withdraw their assets. Abra was previously accused of deceiving customers and violating securities laws through the offering of its interest-bearing products. Abra to Return Crypto Assets to Investors The Texas State Securities Board […]

Today, Dr Craig S Wright, who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto despite providing no concrete evidence, has issued a settlement offer to members of the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) and all other parties involved. The letter, published on Wright’s personal blog, outlines the terms of the proposed settlement. The letter from Dr. Wright expresses […]

Ethereum’s price exhibited a decline below the crucial $2,240 support level, dipping briefly under $2,200 before finding support around $2,165. Similar to Bitcoin’s pattern, ETH established a short-term base and initiated an upward correction, currently trading at $2,205. Amidst the price fluctuations, Celsius continued to make notable deposits of Ethereum to centralized exchanges (CEXs). In […]

A federal judge rejected a travel request from Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao to visit his home in the United Arab Emirates for the “hospitalization and surgery” of an undisclosed individual. This decision comes despite Zhao offering to post his Binance equity, valued at $4.5 billion, as security for his return to the United States. […]

On January 23, Wallet Connect and other web3 companies informed their users about a phishing scam using official web3 companies’ email addresses to steal funds from thousands of crypto wallets. A Massive Phishing Campaign Wallet Connect took X to notify its community about an authorized email sent from a Wallet Connect-linked email address. This email […]

A trio of traders believe that the smart contract platform Solana (SOL) will head to much lower prices before regaining bullish momentum. Starting with pseudonymous crypto analyst Bluntz, the analyst tells his 237,900 followers on the social media platform X that SOL appears to be mirroring Bitcoin’s (BTC) late 2018 price action when it collapsed […]

Crypto analyst and trader Justin Bennett is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) still could undergo a massive market crash this cycle. Bennett tells his 110,700 followers on the social media platform X that the crypto king could decline by more than 74% from its current value if a black swan event triggers a severe correction. According […]

In an unprecedented move, nine spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have amassed over 100,000 BTC in just seven days. This rapid accumulation signifies a potential power shift in the cryptocurrency market. These ETFs, including BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), purchased 102,613 BTC in the first week after their […]

XRP investors face stormy February with potential losses, as historical data rings alarm bells for popular token’s price next month

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ASIC launches probe into Blockchain Global following an investigation by The Guardian Australia showing close links with alleged crypto scam HyperVerse. HyperVerse was promoted by figures including Chuck Norris and Steve Wozniak; globally investors have lost an estimated US$1.3 billion. Despite evidence to the contrary, Blockchain Global director Sam Lee denies HyperVerse was a scam. […]

The 1993 classic, DOOM, is playable on the Dogecoin blockchain thanks to new Doginals technology. Doginals allows inscriptions – data storage of things like images, videos and games – directly and permanently on-chain. The Dogecoin version of DOOM draws data exclusively from the Dogecoin network, requiring no external sources. It’s a regular Thursday morning – […]

TL;DR Speculation about a spot XRP ETF has risen following the approval of Bitcoin ETFs in the US, but the ongoing Ripple/SEC lawsuit poses a significant obstacle. One expert suggests that the launch of the product might be more likely after 2024, pending clearer regulatory guidance. Are There Any Chances? The historic approval of several […]

Hundreds of millions of Africans face two problems holding them back from progress: 600 million lack electricity, while virtually all 1.4 billion people on the continent lack high-quality currency. Compare this to the US, Northern Europe, or Japan, where nearly everyone has access to consistent, affordable power and a widely-accepted reserve currency like the dollar, […]

A wallet associated with the defunct crypto lending platform Celsius deposited $30.34 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) to Coinbase on Monday, according to the crypto tracker Lookonchain. Lookonchain also notes that Celsius deposited $5.13 million worth of ETH to the crypto exchange FalconX. Celsius’ two staking wallets still hold a total of 557,081 Ethereum worth […]

A closely followed crypto strategist believes that Bitcoin (BTC) will soon make a parabolic move similar to prior market cycles. Pseudonymous analyst Rekt Capital tells his 389,700 followers on the social media platform X that he believes Bitcoin’s price pattern will follow similar phases from prior halving years, including 2020 and 2016. The next halving […]