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AMF warns: Bybit operates without approval in France
17.5.2024
Bybit, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has recently faced regulatory scrutiny in France. Despite the cryptocurrency exchange, it has been in the market for five years. The exchange is estimated to have a user base of 20 million around the world. The fact that the exchange is not authorized...
Down From the Peaks: Bitcoin Holds Strong, Closer to ATH Than Crypto Rivals
17.5.2024
Despite bitcoin holding steady above the $66,000 mark on Friday, the leading cryptocurrency is still down 9% from its all-time high (ATH). In comparison, most other cryptocurrencies are much further from their ATHs, with many alternative crypto assets still having a significant journey ahead...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Bulls Eye $68K After Surpassing Key $66K Resistance
17.5.2024
As of May 17, 2024, bitcoin’s price stands at $66,303 with a market capitalization of $1.30 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $28.43 billion. Technical indicators from multiple time frames suggest a potential continuation of the bullish trend, albeit amidst notable market volatility....
Crypto ETF race intensifies with US and Hong Kong spot crypto ETFs
17.5.2024
Other countries and global markets will soon join the digital asset race, including Australia. Recently, the American Securities and Exchange Commission approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. Hong Kong also took a similar initiative, approving spot Ether Exchange Traded Funds. The US performed better than...
SEC says crypto exchanges are delisting Naira from P2P platforms
17.5.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced that cryptocurrency exchanges have begun delisting the Naira for peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platforms. The SEC and the Office of the National Security Advisor (ONSA) issued an order the week prior mandating that digital currency...
Over 80% recent Binance token listings are bleeding red
17.5.2024
Most of the newly launched tokens function as “exit liquidity” for insiders capitalizing on the lack of retail access, due to their high initial FDV
Binance helps Taiwan solve $6.2M crypto fraud
17.5.2024
Working with Binance, Taiwan prosecutors pieced together the evidence, resulting in the indictment of nine individuals for financial crimes, including money laundering and fraud
Ouroboros Genesis: Unveiling the latest design innovations
17.5.2024
The appearance of Ouroboros Genesis marks a significant step forward in the process of creating Cardano’s core consensus protocol, Ouroboros. This update is designed to safeguard users who have recently joined the network or returned to the network. The Cardano blockchain runs on...
Bitcoin bridge XLink resurrection underway post $10M hack
17.5.2024
XLink faced a security breach involving almost $10 million, with $4.3 million recovered thanks to a friendly neighborhood whitehat hacker
Binance Collaborates with Taiwan to Resolve Multi-Million Crypto-Assisted Money Laundering Case
17.5.2024
Binance has teamed up with Taiwan's authorities to solve a significant case involving cryptocurrency-assisted money laundering.
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What Is Restaking?
17.5.2024
The concept of restaking introduces a groundbreaking way for people to utilize their staked cryptocurrency across various protocols simultaneously. This not only boosts reward potential but also significantly enhances the security and scalability of blockchain networks, benefiting the entire crypto...
Legendary Investor Tim Draper Leads Bitcoin Lending Protocol Zest’s $3.5 Million Seed Round
17.5.2024
Draper Associates, the VC firm led by the legendary investor Tim Draper, has led the $3.5 million seed round of Zest Protocol, a Stacks-based Bitcoin lending market. The round, which also had the participation of Binance Labs, Flow Traders, Trust Machines, and others, seeks to allow bitcoin holders...
Juno Addresses Banking Service Disruption — ‘This Is Outside Our Control’
17.5.2024
Juno Finance acknowledges the disruption in banking services and is collaborating with its brokerage and banking service providers, Synapse and Evolve Bank & Trust, to restore full service as soon as possible. Juno is a financial platform that integrates checking and savings accounts with...
DOJ’s Unlawful Interpretation Threatens Bitcoin and Crypto Innovation, Lawmakers Warn
17.5.2024
Two U.S. senators have criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s new interpretation of “money transmission,” which extends requirements to non-custodial software, citing concerns over its impact on crypto networks and financial innovation. “I’m concerned the DOJ’s...
$25M Sophisticated Ethereum Blockchain Exploit Leads to Arrests in US
17.5.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted two brothers for wire fraud and money laundering. They allegedly exploited the Ethereum blockchain to steal $25 million in cryptocurrency within 12 seconds. Using sophisticated techniques, they manipulated transactions and concealed their...
Andrew Tate Plans to Invest Big in Bitcoin, Leaving Fiat Completely
16.5.2024
Andrew Tate, a British-American social media personality and former professional kickboxer, has announced a plan to invest significantly in bitcoin, expressing frustration with banks and their scams. “I’m about to leave fiat completely,” he stressed. “I’m done...
Solana Meme Coin Marketplace Pump.fun Suffers $80 Million Exploit
16.5.2024
Pump.fun, a Solana-based marketplace and deployment tool for meme coins, has acknowledged suffering an exploit dealing with the bonding curve contracts in its platform. While the protocol is still investigating the matter, it reported that “the TVL in the protocol right now is safe,”...
US Senate Votes to Overturn SEC’s Controversial Crypto Rules — Biden’s Veto Threat Looms
16.5.2024
The U.S. Senate has voted to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s controversial SAB 121, which imposes regulatory burdens on digital asset custodians. The resolution also passed in the House and now faces a veto threat from President Joe Biden. Last week, the White House...
French regulator warns investors Bybit provided services ‘illegally’
16.5.2024
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers reported Bybit has been blacklisted since May 2022 “for non-compliance with current French regulations.”
As TRUMP Coin Surges Over 100% in a Month, Trump’s Crypto Wallet Swells in Value
16.5.2024
Over the past week, the meme coin known as maga (TRUMP) has increased by more than 45% against the U.S. dollar, and over the past day, the TRUMP token has climbed more than 7%. Statistics reveal that this rise in value has boosted former U.S. President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency holdings...