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Nigerian Currency Plunges to New Low Versus the USD, Central Bank Governor Says Naira is ‘Undervalued’
28.1.2024
The Nigerian currency reportedly plunged to a new low versus the U.S. dollar on the official market on Jan.25. Central Bank governor Olayemi Cardoso has said the naira is currently “undervalued” and that efforts are underway to rectify this. Official and Parallel Market Exchange Rates...
SEC Crypto Enforcement Reached New High in 2023
28.1.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) crypto enforcement skyrocketed in 2023, with more than a 50% increase in crypto-related enforcement actions compared to 2022, according to a new report. The securities regulator “continues to view cryptocurrency-related enforcement as a...
Deutsche Bank Survey: Over One-Third of Respondents Expect Bitcoin to Fall Below $20,000
28.1.2024
A Deutsche Bank survey has revealed that over one-third of 2,000 respondents anticipate bitcoin’s price to drop below $20,000. Moreover, around 15% of those surveyed predict the cryptocurrency’s price to range between $40,000 and $75,000 by the end of the year. Respondents Expect...
JPMorgan Sees Downward Pressure Easing for Bitcoin as Grayscale Profit-Taking Fades
28.1.2024
Global investment bank JPMorgan says that profit-taking from Grayscale’s bitcoin trust (GBTC) has largely happened already. “This would imply that most of the downward pressure on bitcoin from that channel should be largely behind us,” the bank’s analyst explained....
Bitcoin’s Fourth Halving May Unleash the ‘Mother of All Reorgs,’ Ordiscan Founder Predicts
27.1.2024
The crypto community is abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming Bitcoin network halving event, projected to occur on or around April 20, 2024. This event is sparking widespread speculation about its distinct importance. As the fourth Bitcoin halving nears, a theory of a potential major blockchain...
Analysts Suggest Financial Giant Charles Schwab Poised to Shake Up Bitcoin ETF Market With Potential Late Entry
27.1.2024
In the wake of a noteworthy 11-day period during which U.S.-centered spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) amassed a trading volume totaling $25.36 billion, discussions have emerged about the potential involvement of Charles Schwab, the American multinational financial services corporation....
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Rebounds From January Dip as Miners Eye Upcoming Difficulty Adjustment
27.1.2024
Bitcoin’s cumulative hashrate witnessed notable swings starting in late December, with a pronounced decline occurring in mid-January. This decrease was primarily attributed to the severe cold in Texas, leading many miners to pause their operations temporarily. By Jan. 21, 2024,...
$867 Million Erased — Grayscale’s GBTC Experiences Record 20,803 Bitcoin Reduction in 24 Hours
27.1.2024
Recent data from Grayscale’s GBTC spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund reveals a significant reduction in its holdings, with 20,803.83 bitcoin, valued at $867.98 million, being withdrawn from the fund’s reserves. This substantial outflow, occurring over the past 24 hours, marks the most...
Crypto Investors Can Now Break into the AI-integrated, Eco-friendly Future of Transportation with eTukTuk
27.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. eTukTuk is a new crypto project that breaks the barriers to the EV sector for people living in developing economies. At the same time, it opens investment opportunities in the industry for people...
Axiom Secures $20 Million in Series A Funding Round
27.1.2024
Axiom announced a $20 million Series A funding round led by Paradigm and Standard Crypto. The company’s approach uses zero-knowledge cryptography to provide a more efficient and cost-effective method for smart contract developers to access and use on-chain data. Axiom Secures $20 Million...
Gala MUSIC Launches on LBank Exchange: A New Era in Music Streaming and Blockchain Technology
27.1.2024
PRESS RELEASE. In an exciting development for music enthusiasts and blockchain aficionados alike, Gala MUSIC, a trailblazing decentralized music platform, has officially launched on LBank Exchange. This launch marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the music industry, intertwining...
Estonian Government Approves Extradition of Crypto-Fraud Accused Duo to the US, Again
27.1.2024
The Estonian government has once again approved the extradition of the two alleged masterminds behind the Hashflare crypto mining Ponzi scheme to the United States. According to a local news report, the government has met the conditions for the men’s extradition set by the Tallinn Circuit Court....
Compelling Daily Staking Rewards Drive Traffic to Scorpion Casino Presale – $SCORP Investment Outlook 2024
27.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. New projects are constantly popping up in the crypto world, offering tokens that promise to have value in the future. However, Scorpion Casino is different. Even before the token is officially...
Crypto, AI and Data Centers Could Double Energy Consumption in 2026
27.1.2024
The aggregated demand for energy from crypto, artificial intelligence (AI), and traditional data centers could double in 2026. According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the consumption growth might mean adding a country like Sweden (in the best case) or Germany (in the worst...
Onecoin Lawyer Mark Scott Sentenced to 10 Years for Money Laundering
27.1.2024
Mark Scott, a lawyer entangled in the infamous Onecoin cryptocurrency fraud, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the U.S. District Court. The sentencing comes after a 2019 conviction. Onecoin Lawyer Mark Scott Receives Decade-Long Prison Sentence Mark Scott, a lawyer associated with the infamous...
Bank of England, HM Treasury Respond to Digital Pound Consultation Amid Strong Public Interest
27.1.2024
Amidst public interest, the Bank of England and HM Treasury have addressed key concerns regarding the digital pound, reassuring the public of stringent legislative measures for privacy and control, alongside the maintenance of traditional cash. HM Treasury and Bank of England Respond to Public’s...
ECB Staff Unhappy With Christine Lagarde’s Leadership, Survey Shows
27.1.2024
A survey of European Central Bank (ECB) staff has revealed widespread dissatisfaction with President Christine Lagarde’s leadership. More than half of the respondents rated Lagarde’s performance as “very poor” or “poor.” Some expressed concerns that the former...
SEC Delays Spot Ethereum ETF Decisions
27.1.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decisions on spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) proposed by Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, and Grayscale Investments. Grayscale is seeking to convert its existing Ethereum Trust into a spot ETF. Spot...
Chinese Investors Are Turning to Crypto Amidst a National Stock Market Slump
27.1.2024
Chinese investors are increasingly putting part of their portfolios in cryptocurrency due to the state of the national stock market. According to reports, investors are using exchanges like Binance or Okx, or Hong Kong local exchanges, to purchase crypto using payment methods like Alipay...
Worldcoin to Redesign Iris Scanning Orb
27.1.2024
Worldcoin will change the design of the Orb, the device used for scanning the irises of users as proof of personhood for the project, to be more friendly and less polarizing. Alex Blania, CEO and co-founder of Tools For Humanity, the company behind Worldcoin, stated that the next iteration would...