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Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval is Unlikely to Change Regulatory Environment in the US + More News
2.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / 2024 Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval is Unlikely to Change Regulatory Environment in the US INX Says Customer Data and Funds...
Bitcoin Is an ‘Intriguing Option for National and Corporate Financial Portfolios’ Says Billionaire Stelian Balta
2.1.2024
Stelian Balta, the billionaire and co-founder of the digital asset management firm Hyperchain Capital, has said that while bitcoin is indeed a volatile asset it nonetheless helps to diversify and align an investment portfolio with digital trends. The top crypto asset’s high-return...
Hydropower Fuels Kyrgyzstan’s Crypto Mining Industry
2.1.2024
Kurpsai Hydro station. Lower Naryn River Canyon near Toktogul in Kyrgyzstan. Source: AdobeStock / Dynamoland Kyrgyzstan’s water-rich environment has the potential to provide a necessary boost for the country’s crypto mining industry – but that power is currently difficult...
Stake Secures Naming Rights for Sauber’s Formula 1 Car in Multi-Year Deal
2.1.2024
  Cryptocurrency betting and casino platform Stake has obtained the naming rights for Sauber’s Formula 1 car for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. On January 1st, Stake made an announcement revealing their transition into Formula One, as they will feature as the primary sponsor...
December Ranks Fifth Highest Month in Crypto Scams With Over $100 Million Drained
2.1.2024
Source: Pixabay / Pete Linforth Blockchain security firm CertiK says that over $116 million was lost in December to cryptocurrency scams with exploits, exits scams and flash loan attacks recording highest figures. The firm posted the industry hack data for the previous on X (formerly Twitter)...
As JJ Coin Rises 20,000% Overnight, This May be the Next Crypto to Explode
2.1.2024
Source: Dall•E 3 JJ Coin has risen by as much as 20,000% overnight, with the new meme token currently sitting on an 11,000% gain in the past 24 hours. Such eye-watering percentages make JJ one of the best-performing new tokens in the market today, although the coin is actually down by 71% since...
Is Helium Price Going to Zero? HNT Drops 6% as Novel New Mining Protocol Secures $7.2 Million in Funding
2.1.2024
Source: Dall•E 3 The Helium price has fallen by as much as 6% in the past 24 hours, slipping to $6.82 on a day when Bitcoin ETF hopes have caused the market to rally by the same percentage. HNT is now down by 4.5% in a week and by 21% in a fortnight, yet the […]
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Orbit Bridge Hack Confirmed, Over $81.5 Million Lost in Cryptocurrency Assets
2.1.2024
Orbit Bridge, an inter-blockchain bridging protocol, has confirmed that it was recently exploited, losing over $81.5 million in several assets, including USDT, DAI, USDC, WBTC, and ETH. Orbit Chain is trying to communicate with the group responsible for the attack and has asked cryptocurrency...
New Mickey Meme Coin Capitalizes on Cartoon’s Public Domain Status
2.1.2024
Image Source: Sky News Crypto enthusiasts have created a meme coin inspired by Mickey Mouse, the beloved cartoon character, after the first-ever cartoon featuring the iconic mouse entered the public domain. The newly minted token, known as MICKEY, quickly emerged in the wake of Mickey Mouse’s...
SEC Reportedly Overwhelmed with Paperwork as Deadline for Spot Bitcoin ETFs Approach
2.1.2024
Image by Parradee, Adobe Stock The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly swamped with a substantial amount of paperwork as the January 10 deadline for the approval of spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs approach. According to Eleanor Terrett, a journalist for FOX Business, a spot Bitcoin...
Bitcoin Sets New Daily Record with Over 731,000 Transactions
2.1.2024
Source: DALL·E Bitcoin has achieved a significant milestone on New Year’s Eve, setting a new record in its network’s history with over 731,000 transactions processed in a single day. The leap from the previous record set on Christmas Eve 2023, where the network saw 723,459 transactions...
When will Shiba Inu (SHIB) reach $0.001? Are there better options available?
2.1.2024
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has carved out its niche as one of the most popular meme coins. However, amidst fluctuating markets and fierce competition, the question on many investors’ minds is: Will Shiba Inu reach the coveted $0.001 mark, and are there better investment opportunities that offer more...
eTukTuk Driving Change as the Developing World Tesla Rolls Out Groundbreaking Three-Wheeler EV
2.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. eTukTuk is driving changes in the developing world as it begins rolling out its groundbreaking three-wheeler EV. The project is quickly earning the reputation of becoming the Tesla for the developing...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Breaks $45K, ETF Approval Looms, AI’s $100K Forecast
2.1.2024
In a remarkable shift, Bitcoin has surged to $45,316, marking a 7.06% increase on Tuesday. This breakthrough above $45K comes at a crucial time, just ahead of a potential ETF approval that could significantly impact its market trajectory. Amidst these developments, ChatGPT sheds light on the role...
US Presidential Candidate Outlines Plan to Shut Down FBI if Elected — ‘This Is Much More Practical Than It Sounds’
2.1.2024
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has outlined his plan to shut down the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) if he is elected President of the United States. “56% of the bureau that are professional bureaucrats should be fired immediately,” he stressed, adding that 44% of FBI employees...
China Raises Alarm Over Corrupt Officials Exploiting Cold Storage Cryptocurrency for Illicit Cross-Border Transactions
2.1.2024
Image Source: Pexels Official Chinese media sources have raised concerns regarding the exploitation of cryptocurrencies by corrupt officials for illicit activities. The use of cold storage methods for cryptocurrencies, in particular, has become a cause for alarm as it allows these individuals...
75 US Lawmakers Now Support CBDC Anti-Surveillance Bill
2.1.2024
Congressman Tom Emmer’s CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act now has 75 cosponsors. “A central bank digital currency is government-controlled programmable money that, if not designed to emulate cash, could give the federal government the ability to surveil and restrict Americans’ transactions,”...
Bitcoin Price Rally to Breach $50,000 This Month: Matrixport
2.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Matrixport has predicted that the price of Bitcoin will jump to $50,000 this month based on several factors in a report released today. According to Matrixport, this bullish trend is attributed to various factors, including the potential approval of a Bitcoin Spot ETF, institutional...
Orbit Chain Hacker Swaps Stolen USDT for ETH, Rakes in $1.45 Million Profits
2.1.2024
Source: Pixabay The attackers behind the recent Orbit Chain exploit successfully converted their ill-gotten gains into Ethereum (ETH), amassing an additional $1.45 million in unrealized profits amidst a 4.7% surge in ETH prices over the past 24 hours. ???? After stealing ~$81.6M in various assets...
Bitcoin Price Surges to $45,000 Pending SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Approval
2.1.2024
Source: DALL·E Bitcoin‘s price has soared to $45,000, marking its highest point since April 2022. With growing investor anticipation of the decision by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Bitcoin is currently...