Analyst and trader Jason Pizzino believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is gearing up for a big upside move en route to fresh all-time highs. Pizzino tells his 326,000 YouTube subscribers that the Bitcoin bull market is just taking a breather as it consolidates below its immediate resistance at around $69,000. According to the analyst, it is […]

After five years of drama and dozens of rejections, ETFs (exchange-traded funds) based on Bitcoin’s spot price have finally been approved. A total of 11 ETFs are making their market debut, allowing US investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) without directly owning the cryptocurrency itself. While this could see billions of dollars flow into […]

Smart NAV by DTCC and Chainlink aims to bring trusted data to blockchain networks

On April 30, a judge sentenced the former Binance CEO to four months in federal prison but did not set a reporting date at his hearing.

Decentralized oracle network Chainlink (LINK) is skyrocketing after completing a fund tokenization pilot with the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC). According to a new press release, the DTCC has developed a new pilot program, known as Smart NAV, which utilizes both the firm’s digital asset capabilities as well as Chainlink’s data feeding and interoperability […]

A senior analyst with crypto intelligence platform K33 Research says investments in spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are surging. In a post on social media platform X, Vetle Lunde says that the number of professional firms that invested in Bitcoin ETFs in Q1 outpaced the number of firms that invested in gold ETFs in […]

The Nigerian fintech firm Flutterwave claimed on May 16 that it had foiled an attempt to breach its payments platform. Flutterwave asserted that the “unauthorized activities inconsistent with usual customer behavior” did not compromise users’ funds or data confidentiality. According to one report, over $7 million was siphoned from Flutterwave following a cyberattack in April. […]

Are you primed to venture into the unchartered territory of the crypto universe? This is a place where innovation aligns with opportunity. While Cardano (ADA) contends with selling pressure and Ripple (XRP) is entangled in legalities, a new competitor named MoonBag (MBAG) surfaces. This platform’s goal is to turn the crypto meme world upside down. […]

For Immediate Release. U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York. Defendant Admits Bilking Real Estate and Cryptocurrency Investors Out …

Rusty Russell, lead Lightning developer for Blockstream, is spearheading an ambitious initiative known as the Bitcoin script restoration project. This effort aims to restore and expand the functionality of Bitcoin’s script language, which was significantly limited in the early days of Bitcoin due to security concerns. In a recent interview with Bitcoin Magazine, Russell elaborated […]

VeChain (VET), a blockchain platform focused on supply chain management, is stirring excitement in the crypto’s fan base. After a period of consolidation, VET is experiencing a surge in investor confidence, buoyed by a recent price increase and positive technical indicators. However, analysts remain cautious, highlighting the inherent volatility of the crypto market and the […]

One widely followed crypto analyst believes digital assets are on the precipice of a prosperous new era. Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 718,500 followers on the social media platform X that better times are ahead for the markets. “This might be the final easy rally to change your life with crypto.  If you have […]

The “basic laws of supply and demand” are primed to act in Bitcoin’s (BTC) favor, according to a popular crypto analyst. The trader Ali Martinez tells his 62,300 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin flooded the market after the top crypto asset hit an all-time high of more than $73,700 in March, […]

Reddit and OpenAI, the creator of the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, announced a partnership to benefit both the Reddit and OpenAI user communities in various ways. According to data from Google Finance, Reddit’s stock experienced a 13% surge in after-hours trading immediately following the announcement. Reddit and OpenAI’s Partnership On May 16, Reddit announced […]

Former Binance CEO CZ has reemerged on social media to highlight successful five-year-old Bitcoin prediction

The United States Department of Justice alleges Thomas John Sfraga convinced a victim to invest in a “fictitious” cryptocurrency” wallet after promising significant gains.

TL;DR Surging Volumes: Bitcoin ETFs have seen a remarkable $5.65 billion in daily volume, indicating a revival in market activity and investor confidence as Bitcoin’s price nears $67,000. Institutional Interest: There’s a notable trend of consecutive net inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading the pack. Over 937 professional firms have invested in these ETFs, showcasing the growing […]

We do the research, you get the alpha! Go to Alpha Reports Chainlink’s LINK token has soared as much as 18.8% after DTCC, the biggest settlement and clearinghouse in the U.S., announced it had just concluded a tokenization pilot with Wall Street giants like JP Morgan and BNY Mellon, leveraging Chainlink’s CCIP. Chainlink is a […]

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced on May 15 that two Ontario residents have been charged with offenses under the Criminal Code of Canada as part of Project Swan, a joint investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and the OSC. Aiden Pleterski, self-proclaimed “Crypto King,” is charged with fraud over $5,000 and laundering […]

A former bank executive is facing decades behind bars for abusing her position to embezzle more than a million dollars. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri says Stacia Wilson has pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud. Wilson, who worked as vice president at St. Clair County State Bank in […]

After correcting by almost 50% in a month, Chainlink LINK found support and began to range until it located a key level on Wednesday. It initiated a surge and steadily increased until the price broke out of a range bound. The past month of trading has been indecisive for Link as it trades within a […]

This marks the first instance of standalone cryptocurrency legislation this session of Congress and represents an unusual bipartisan move, with a …

According to Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, the Bitcoin current market dynamics suggest a bullish phase that could extend well into April 2025. Ju’s analysis comes amid BTC’s current uptrend, which appears to be a continuation of that seen in March, when BTC achieved a new all-time high, surging above $73,000 for the first […]

The U.S. Congress bipartisan vote has overwhelmingly demonstrated its rejection of the SEC’s SAB 121. President Biden threatened to veto the overruling. Will the executive branch overthrow Congress’s decision?

Stablecoins saw enormous surge over past week, suggesting comeback on crypto market

After wreaking havoc across the digital asset sector and stealing millions of dollars, scam-as-a-service kingpin ‘Pink Drainer’ has vowed to erase all traces of its operations and announced the winding down of its nefarious infrastructure. In an unexpected statement shared via Telegram, Pink Drainer, the wallet drainer tool known for siphoning funds from cryptocurrency wallets, […]

Michael Burry, an investor famous for making a fortune by anticipating the 2007 subprime mortgage crisis, made a sizable bet on physical gold. According to regulatory filings, Burry’s Scion Asset Management purchased over 440,000 Sprott Physical Gold Trust units, a closed-end fund that invests and holds its assets in physical gold bullion. Big Short’s Investor […]

TL;DR Massive Expiry: A substantial number of Bitcoin and Ethereum options, valued at $2.1 billion, are set to expire today, potentially impacting market dynamics. Market Sentiment: Bitcoin options show a preference for calls with a Put Call Ratio of 0.63 and a Maxpain point at $63,000, while Ethereum’s bullish sentiment is even stronger with a Put Call Ratio of 0.28 and a Maxpain […]

TL;DR DTCC, Chainlink, and several financial institutions successfully complete a pilot to tokenize funds. Key financial players like JPMorgan, Templeton, and BNY Mellon participated alongside Chainlink. The pilot demonstrates the possibility of embedding fundamental data in multiple on-chain use cases, increasing operational efficiency. The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), in collaboration with Chainlink and […]

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BitConnect’s national promoter in Australia, John Bigatton, pled guilty to his role in promoting the scam after three and a half years of his indictment. He promoted the fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme on social media, hosted seminars across the country, and had face-to-face meetings with victims, persuading them to invest in the scheme. Bigatton pled guilty […]

Recent 13F SEC filings have revealed several major US financial institutions are allocating serious money to Bitcoin via spot ETFs, with these filings disclosing the holdings of institutional investors with over $100 million allocated. After the SEC approved several spot Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year, investors have eagerly awaited these disclosures. The filings reveal names […]