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SEC Amends Lawsuit Against Tron Founder, Asserting US Jurisdiction
19.4.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an amended lawsuit against Tron founder Justin Sun, claiming he spent a significant amount of time in the U.S., thus granting the SEC jurisdiction over him and his businesses. The SEC alleges that Sun’s extensive travel...
DF85 completes and DF86 launches
19.4.2024
DF86 is live today. As the ASI merger votes remain unconfirmed, Ocean Protocol has paused passive DF and volume DF rewards, but Predictoor claims are still active. The Ocean Protocol is collaborating with FETCH and SingularityNET to make things easier. Their merger will result in...
Russian Duma Financial Market Chairman States Digital Financial Assets Might Replace Fiat for International Payments
19.4.2024
Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on the Financial Market Anatoly Aksakov stated that digital financial assets, issued by institutions regulated by the central bank, could replace fiat channels for international settlements. Aksakov also acknowledged that while not being controlled...
How is Tether used as a stablecoin in Defi applications?
19.4.2024
DeFi, which stands for Decentralized Finance, has the potential to change the way financial services are being offered by eliminating the roles of intermediaries such as banks and brokers. Blockchain technology is a decentralized, transparent platform where individuals can enter the system...
Central Bank of Fiji Warns About Penalties For Purchasing Cryptocurrency
19.4.2024
The Reserve Bank of Fiji, Fiji’s central bank, reminded Fijians that cryptocurrencies were not accepted as legal tender in the country. In a recent press release, the institution reinforced that purchasing cryptocurrency with funds held in Fiji was illegal and that penalties could be applied...
Operation Racer: Hong Kong Authorities Dismantle Cryptocurrency Laundering Operation
19.4.2024
Hong Kong customs officers arrested three individuals involved in a HK$1.8 billion ($228 million) money laundering operation that utilized a cryptocurrency platform and bank accounts of shell companies, with investigations revealing suspicious activities such as abnormally frequent large...
Plan B Predicts Repeat Performance Post-Bitcoin Halving Amid Mixed Analyst Forecasts
19.4.2024
At block height 839,856, the Bitcoin blockchain stands a mere 144 blocks short of the forthcoming reward halving at block height 840,000. Historically, bitcoin’s price has seen substantial increases following prior halving events. However, there are speculations that this occurrence might...
Bitcoin Halving: Goldman Sachs Downplays Impact of ‘Buy the Rumor, Sell the News’
19.4.2024
Goldman Sachs analysts believe that whether the upcoming Bitcoin halving will turn out to be a “buy the rumor, sell the news” event may have less impact on bitcoin’s medium-term outlook. They explained that the bitcoin price performance will likely continue to be driven by...
Bitwise: Bitcoin Halving Is a ‘Sell the News’ Event, Market Underestimates Long-Term Impact
19.4.2024
Asset management firm Bitwise has cautioned that data suggests the upcoming Bitcoin halving is a “sell the news” event. However, the firm explained that the market likely “prices in the short-term impact of the halving but underestimates the long-term impact,”...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s Social Media Post Led Some to Believe He Was Resigning
18.4.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s social media post expressing that “it’s been an honor to serve” as SEC chairman sparked speculation within the crypto community that he might be resigning from his position. Many people, including lawmakers, have...
Recent Analysis Shows Common Transaction Patterns Among Several Bitcoin Mining Pools
18.4.2024
A comprehensive X thread by Bitcoin developer and observer 0xB10C has uncovered that several prominent bitcoin mining pools are using identical block templates and transaction prioritization methods, mirroring those of Antpool. This revelation follows earlier findings that highlighted a notable...
Report: Mango Markets Exploiter Convicted in Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Fraud Case
18.4.2024
A U.S. federal jury has convicted Avraham ‘Avi’ Eisenberg on charges of commodities fraud, commodities manipulation, and wire fraud due to his involvement in the $116 million exploit of Mango Markets, a Solana-based decentralized exchange (dex) platform. Jury Convicts Avi Eisenberg...
Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken Acquires TradeStation Crypto
18.4.2024
The takeover, which hasn't been previously disclosed publicly, expands the cryptocurrency exchange's regulatory licensing in the U.S
Binance Shifts $1 Billion in SAFU Bitcoin Reserves to USDC
18.4.2024
Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange globally in terms of trading volume, has shifted its SAFU (Secure Asset Fund for Users) reserves into the stablecoin USDC to bolster “its reliability.” During the early hours of Thursday, the platform transferred two substantial amounts...
World Gold Council Sees Gold as Underowned, Forecasts Continued Rally
18.4.2024
The World Gold Council, an authority in global gold markets, expects the recent gold price rally to continue, supported by geopolitical risks, steady central bank purchases, and demand for coin and jewelry. The council also sees gold ETFs fueling a future rise in prices given their precious...
Best Crypto to Buy Now April 18 – Injective, Gala, Akash Network
18.4.2024
As cryptocurrency prices bounce on Thursday in wake of the bulls putting up a strong defense of the $60,000 Bitcoin (BTC) and $3,000 Ether (ETH) levels a day earlier, investors are hunting for smaller, lesser-known altcoins that could be the best crypto to buy now to deliver quick gains.
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Web3 Startups Raise Nearly $1.9B in Q1 2024 Despite Overall Downtrend in Crypto VC Interest
18.4.2024
Venture capital funding for cryptocurrency and blockchain projects has experienced its first quarterly rise since 2021.
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Binance Back on Their Feet With Dubai Crypto Licence Following CZ’s Resignation
18.4.2024
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, received a long-awaited Dubai crypto licence after Changpeng Zhao “CZ” stepped down as CEO.
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South Korean Inmate on Funeral Leave Robs Crypto Buyer of $363,000
18.4.2024
Local sources have reported that a South Korean inmate, temporarily released to attend a funeral, exploited a cryptocurrency over-the-counter (OTC) deal to rob another individual. He enticed the buyer by offering to sell the digital assets at a rate below the prevailing market value and stole...
Will Solana recover its recent crash & rebound to $150 range?
18.4.2024
Various events in the cryptocurrency market have mainly driven Solana’s price movement in the last few days. First, it moved from $128 to $142 due to the expectation of halving Bitcoin, a phenomenon that plays a crucial role in shaping the entire crypto market. This momentum got a boost....