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Bitcoin to Reach $420K by Decade’s End, Says Ric Edelman
21.5.2024
Ric Edelman, founder of Edelman Financial Engines, forecasts bitcoin will reach $420,000 by the decade’s end. He explained that if 1% of the world’s $738 trillion in financial assets were allocated to bitcoin, it would result in $7.4 trillion in inflows, raising bitcoin’s price...
Quantum Computing Poses Critical Threats to Blockchain Security, Warns Expert
21.5.2024
Professor Massimiliano Sala, a professor of Mathematics at the University of Trento, warns that quantum computing poses significant threats to blockchain security. He highlights that quantum computers could solve problems foundational to digital signatures, compromising user assets on blockchain...
Ex-Florida congressman joins Coinbase Global Advisory Council
20.5.2024
Stephanie Murphy, Tim Ryan, and Pat Toomey — all former U.S. lawmakers — are on the council advising Coinbase on regulatory matters
Indian Finance Minister: Crypto Regulation Needs Global Consensus
20.5.2024
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman advocates for global consensus on cryptocurrency regulation, highlighting the need for international cooperation, particularly within the G20. She noted that while Indian regulators have differing opinions regarding how to treat crypto, there is currently...
Analysts Boost Odds for Ethereum ETF Approval to 75% Amid SEC Chatter
20.5.2024
On May 20, 2024, Bloomberg Intelligence exchange-traded fund (ETF) senior analyst Eric Balchunas informed his 274,000 X followers that he and his colleague James Seyffart had increased their expectations for the approval of a spot-based ethereum ETF. “Update: [James Seyffart] and I...
Crypto Startup Funding Hits $2.4 Billion in Q1
20.5.2024
Crypto startup funding rose to $2.4 billion in the first quarter of 2024, driven by expectations of lower interest rates and the launch of the first U.S. bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Pitchbook data. This funding, spread across 518 deals, marked a 40.3% increase from...
Bitcoin price hits $70K as spot and BTC ETF buying surges
20.5.2024
Analysts believe Bitcoin price is en route to new highs now that the recent consolidation phase has come to an end
Ripple Unveils Brazil Fund for Supporting Local XRP Ledger Projects
20.5.2024
Ripple, the cryptocurrency services and payments company, has recently unveiled a local fund to support Brazil-based projects using XRP Ledger, the XRP asset blockchain. Julia Heitner, Program Manager of the XRPL Grants program, stated that Brazil was the first country where this strategy would...
62 Crypto Projects Raise $474M in 20 Days, Led by Sophon and Securitize
20.5.2024
According to the latest data, 62 blockchain or cryptocurrency projects have collectively raised $474 million over the past 20 days of May. Leading the charge, the entertainment-focused blockchain project Sophon garnered $60 million in a node sale, with Securitize following closely, raising...
‘Really Stupid and a Huge Mistake:’ Putin Blasts US Actions Blocking Payments to China; Exporters Turn to Small Banks and Crypto
20.5.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin charged against the U.S. actions seeking to block Russian payments to China and other countries. During a two-day trip to China, the Russian leader emphasized that this strategy was “really stupid and a huge mistake,” considering that these actions...
The Week’s Biggest Crypto Gainers and Losers: PENDLE Soars, WLD Plummets
20.5.2024
This week bitcoin appreciated over 6% against the U.S. dollar, while ether increased more than 3% in the same period. Meanwhile, more than twelve alternative cryptocurrencies saw double-digit gains between 10% and 33.4%. Weekly Crypto Highlights: Double-Digit Gains and Losses Across the Board As...
Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Transfers 114 BTC Worth $7.6M After 11 Years
20.5.2024
With bitcoin’s price up 6.8% from last week, a dormant bitcoin address from 2013 became active for the first time in over 11 years, transferring 114.42 bitcoins valued at $7.67 million. Sleeping Bitcoin Wallet Awakens After 11 Years, Moves 114 Bitcoins April and May have seen fewer...
Gemini Earn to repay customers’ crypto by month-end
20.5.2024
A U.S. court has approved a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan for the defunct cryptocurrency lender Genesis. According to a company announcement, Gemini, a Genesis creditor, will return assets to customers by the end of the month. Genesis, the bankrupt cryptocurrency lender that ceased operations...
Polkadot eyes 10x surge with Web3 take on TikTok, industry support
20.5.2024
Polkadot aims to import TikTok’s experience into the Web3 ecosystem. This has triggered a discussion around the listed value of DOT, its native cryptocurrency. The idea is to craft an innovative new version of TikTok on the Polkadot network. For this, they have also expressed interest...
Judge Rules Craig Wright Lied ‘Extensively,’ Committed Forgery in Bid to Claim Satoshi Identity
20.5.2024
On May 20, 2024, a ruling was delivered by Justice James Mellor in the COPA vs. Craig Wright case. Mellor determined that Wright lied “extensively and repeatedly” in his efforts to prove he was Satoshi Nakamoto. Mellor emphasized that Wright’s evidence was “at best...
Charles Hoskinson touts Cardano Hydra and Leios for Global Financial OS
20.5.2024
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano blockchain, has sung praises for Hydra and Leios innovation, expressing commitment to developing the blockchain in compliance with the basic principles of efficiency and less cost. The ultimate idea is to boost the global financial OS (operating system)...
Grayscale Leadership Change: Sonnenshein Steps Down — Goldman Sachs’ Peter Mintzberg Appointed New CEO
20.5.2024
Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments has appointed Peter Mintzberg as CEO, effective August 15, 2024. Mintzberg, currently Global Head of Strategy for Asset and Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs, will also join Grayscale’s Board of Directors. He succeeds Michael Sonnenshein, who steps down...
Shiba Inu price may suffer as Shibarium transactions plunge
20.5.2024
Shiba Inu is using a double-edged sword right now. Transactions on Shibarium have dropped, with a negative net flow of 3,015%. Moreover, the price of SHIB is down by 3.11% in the last 24 hours, listed at $0.00002397 at the time of writing this article. There is speculation that transactions...
Ethereum Technical Insights: ETH Crosses $3,100 Mark for the First Time in 21 Days
20.5.2024
Ethereum’s price has been exhibiting a narrow intraday range between $3,048 and $3,139. With a market capitalization of $373 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $9.83 billion, the cryptocurrency shows a mixed technical outlook. At 7:57 (EDT) on Monday, ether is exchanging hands for just...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Bulls Push Forward, Breaking Upper Resistance Levels
20.5.2024
As of May 20, 2024, bitcoin is trading at $67,224, reflecting a strong market performance. The cryptocurrency has experienced a 24-hour range between $66,000 and $67,431, with a market capitalization of $1.32 trillion and a trading volume of $21.18 billion. Bitcoin The daily chart indicates that...