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Venezuelans Crave USDT as Dollar Exchange Rate Explodes
17.10.2024
Venezuelans have ramped up the use of Tether’s USDT, as it has become one of the largest sources of dollar liquidity in national markets. While the government has tried to contain the black market exchange rates by injecting dollars into the banking sector, it has enjoyed limited success...
Is Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Leverage a Bigger Threat Than FTX? Vinny Lingham Suggests It’s Possible
17.10.2024
Earlier this week, the well-known entrepreneur and investor Vinny Lingham, originally from South Africa but now based in the U.S., sparked a conversation on X by sharing his thoughts about Microstrategy. This company holds an enormous amount of bitcoin on its balance sheet. Lingham suggested that...
Nishad Singh asks for time served, claiming ‘limited’ role in FTX crimes
17.10.2024
The former FTX engineering director pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in February 2023 and will return to court on Oct. 30 for a sentencing hearing.
$20B Flows Into Bitcoin ETFs Since January – Wednesday’s Top Players Revealed
17.10.2024
On Wednesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced another high-activity trading session, pulling in $458.54 million in gains. Meanwhile, ether ETFs also saw inflows, with $24.22 million moving into the nine funds. U.S. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Absorb Millions – A Key Shift...
Polymarket Volume Hits Record $917M in October—How Much Higher Could It Go?
17.10.2024
According to recent data, Polymarket’s October trading volume has already eclipsed September’s figures, with two weeks still remaining in the month. Impressively, the volume has hit a record high, approaching $1 billion in just over two weeks, ahead of the 2024 U.S. election. $917M and Growing:...
Crypto Scheme Settlement: Tennessee and GS Partners Resolve Misleading Digital Asset Investments
17.10.2024
Tennessee has secured a multi-million dollar settlement with GS Partners over alleged deceptive investment schemes involving digital assets and the metaverse. Investors were enticed with tokens and vouchers linked to physical gold, skyscrapers, and virtual staking pools. Now, affected individuals...
Daily Crypto Update: Bitcoin at $67k, Traders Show Moderate Greed
17.10.2024
The crypto market maintains a bullish stance, with top cryptos showing growth. Bitcoin is firmly at 67k dollars,…
Ireland Moves to Draft Urgent Legislation for Cryptocurrency Regulations Ahead of EU Deadline
17.10.2024
Ireland’s Finance Minister Jack Chambers has announced plans to draft urgent legislation aimed at updating financial regulations to include cryptocurrency and digital asset firms. According to the Irish Examiner, this legislation is crucial to ensure compliance with new European Union money...
Russia’s Digital Currency Measures Fail to Satisfy FATF, Blacklist Possible
17.10.2024
Russia’s financial regulator maintains that its anti-money laundering system, including strengthened virtual currency regulations, remains effective even if the country faces potential blacklisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The agency highlighted new federal laws addressing...
Crypto Experts Turn to Lunex Network Presale Over SHIB and BONK
17.10.2024
Shiba Inu and Bonk were poised for big gains in Q4, but investors appear to be losing interest…
US Sends Crypto Promoter to Prison for 20 Years in Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
17.10.2024
A cryptocurrency promoter was sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors, particularly in Spanish-speaking U.S. communities. The scheme, disguised as a crypto mining operation, promised guaranteed returns but left victims unable to withdraw...
Bitfinex hacker should get 5 years jail for 120K BTC heist: Feds
17.10.2024
Ilya Lichtenstein, who stole 120,000 Bitcoin in a 2016 hack on the Bitfinex, should receive a reduced sentence of five-years in prison, prosecutors say.
A Second 2011 Bitcoin Wallet Moves $10M This Week—Could the Transfers Be Linked?
17.10.2024
On Wednesday, as bitcoin soared to an intraday peak of $68,388 per coin, a wallet from 2011 suddenly sprang to life after lying dormant for over 13 years, spending 150 BTC, valued at $10.17 million. This latest awakening follows the movement of 100 BTC from a similar 2011 address just two days...
Jump Trading accused of crypto ‘pump and dump’ in game dev’s suit
17.10.2024
Game developer Fracture Labs accused Jump Trading of using its DIO token to profit millions from a “pump and dump” scheme
Shiba Inu Struggles as $0.03 RCO Finance Token Eyes Surge to $0.7
17.10.2024
Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) have yet to gain traction despite the crypto market resurging. As a…
Italy Targets Bitcoin With Capital Gains Tax Hike as EU Prepares for MiCA Regulations
17.10.2024
Italy plans to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42%, up from 26%, as part of efforts to fund election promises and curb the fiscal deficit. The government cites growing bitcoin adoption as a key factor. This comes as the European Union prepares to implement its Markets in Crypto-Assets...
Understanding Bitcoin Treasury Strategies: Insights From Public Bitcoin Miners Like MARA
17.10.2024
The following guest post comes from Bitcoinminingstock.io, the one-stop hub for all things bitcoin mining stocks, educational tools, and industry insights. Originally published on Sept. 11, 2024, it was penned by Bitcoinminingstock.io author Cindy Feng. In the editorial, readers discover how MARA...
AI ‘mind uploads’ could allow the dead to trade forever
16.10.2024
Becoming a ghost in the machine could have financial benefits, but for who?
AI ‘mind uploads’ could allow the dead to trade forever
16.10.2024
Becoming a ghost in the machine could have financial benefits, but for who?
From Bitcoin to Tether: How Trump’s Campaign Quietly Raked in Millions in Crypto
16.10.2024
Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign has seen a notable influx of cryptocurrency donations. A political action committee (PAC) supporting Trump pulled in $7.5 million during the third quarter, underscoring a growing interest from the crypto community. Trump Campaign Receives $7.5...