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Crypto Crimes Highlighted in IRS Criminal Investigation’s 2023 Top 10 Criminal Cases
16.12.2023
In the IRS’s list of top 10 criminal cases for 2023, cryptocurrency frauds are featured, ranging from multi-million dollar tax evasions to elaborate money laundering schemes. Crypto Scams Among Most Significant Financial Crimes in IRS Criminal Investigation’s 2023 Report The...
Iris Energy to Ramp Up Capacity in 2024 Following $22M Spend on Bitmain Rigs
16.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Photocreo Bednarek Renewable Bitcoin mining company Iris Energy has revealed the acquisition of 1.6 EH/s of Bitmain T21 miners, increasing its self-mining capacity to 10 EH/s. In a press release on December 15, the company disclosed plans to acquire 8,380 new-generation...
Bitcoin Miner Hive Diversifies Into AI, Acquires 96 Nvidia GPUs to Boost High-Performance Computing Operations
15.12.2023
On Friday, Hive Digital, based in Vancouver and specializing in bitcoin mining and high-performance computing (HPC), announced its foray into artificial intelligence (AI) and HPC technologies. This strategic move involves acquiring 96 Nvidia H100 graphics processing units (GPUs). From Bitcoin...
TVL on Real-World Assets Spikes Up 700% as Stablecoin and CBDC Popularity Grows in 2023
15.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Luisa Total value locked on real-world assets recorded a 700% surge year-to-date (YTD) alongside overall decentralized finance (DeFi) figures in 2023 as the market’s bullish sentiment continues. A recent market report by CCData shows overall strength in the market after several...
Trader Turns $16k into $10,000,000 After Bonk Price Skyrockets Higher – Here’s the Other Coin He’s Watching
15.12.2023
BONK! Listed on Binance A trader has turned $16,000 into more than $10,800,000 by betting on the recent BONK! ($BONK) price rally. you know we had to double it god willing @unipcsbot https://t.co/Jjp29Qm5oM pic.twitter.com/oD4XthiwF9 — The Lab (@LawliettesLab) December 15, 2023 As per a tweet...
Best Crypto to Buy Now December 15 – Helium, Aave, Osmosis
15.12.2023
Technical indicators highlight Helium, Aave, Osmosis, Bitcoin ETF Token, and TG.Casino as having potential upside for investors seeking the best crypto to buy now. Image by cryptonews.com. As the cryptocurrency market fluctuates with volatility, investors seeking the best crypto to buy now...
SEC’s Dialogue With Wall Street Behemoth BlackRock Regarding Spot Bitcoin ETF Application Continues – Approvals Coming in January?
15.12.2023
BlackRock Office Officials from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) met with three employees of BlackRock on Thursday to discuss the asset manager’s application to set up a spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), as per a memorandum released by the SEC on Friday. Blackrock met with...
Crypto Experts are Accumulating This AI Coin Before it Lists on Exchanges – How to Buy Early?
15.12.2023
The presale success of Launchpad XYZ’s AI crypto trading tools is catching the eye of smart money crypto investors seeking predictive analytics. Image by Pol Solé, Adobe Stock. Web3 is on continuously evolving ground, with new trends and technologies constantly being integrated. One of...
JPMorgan Analysts Predict Ether Will Outperform Bitcoin Next Year; Halving Priced In
15.12.2023
JPMorgan analysts predict ether, the main asset of the smart contracts enabled Ethereum blockchain, will likely outperform bitcoin next year. A note released this week explains that Proto-Danksharding, an update coming to Ethereum next year to address the network’s operative capacity, will...
Bitcoin ‘Cash Creates’ Model ETFs are a “Done Deal” Says Expert – Here’s What You Need to Know
15.12.2023
Source: Adobe Stock Bitcoin spot ETF applicants will almost certainly be forced by regulators to adopt an “in-cash” redemption model for their fund’s shares, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. When asked how negotiations between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Financial Regulators Urge Congress to Pass Crypto Legislation in New Report
15.12.2023
The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) has renewed its calls for Congress to pass crypto legislation, according to their annual report released Thursday. Crypto vulnerabilities addressed FSOC’s latest release reiterates its suggestion from last year’s report demanding greater regulation...
CFA Renews Accusations Against Circle, Says CCTP May Be Funding Terrorism via Tron
15.12.2023
Nonprofit watchdog CFA alleged Circle’s blockchain protocol CCTP enables money laundering and funding of terrorism through Tron network. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. The Campaign for Accountability (CFA), a nonprofit ethics watchdog, renewed its accusations against Circle on December...
SEC Denies Coinbase Push for Crypto Regulation, Cites Own Priorities
15.12.2023
The SEC rejected Coinbase’s plea for customized crypto regulations, preferring to apply traditional securities laws. Image by RareStock, Adobe Stock. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected a petition by cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on Friday requesting the creation...
Arrest Warrant Issued for Self-Proclaimed ‘Crypto King’ Accomplice in $14 Million Scam
15.12.2023
Source: Pixabay A judge in Ontario, Canada has issued a warrant for the arrest of Ryan Rumble, an accomplice of Canada’s self-proclaimed “crypto-king” Aiden Pleterski, for aiding the con artist in his years-long eight-figure crypto investment scam. A class action lawsuit launched earlier this year...
Red Bull Formula 1 Team Launches NFT Collection on Sui Blockchain
15.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The Red Bull Formula 1 team has dropped an exclusive NFT collection on the Sui blockchain after a dominant performance in the 2023 Formula 1 season. The team announced in a press release Friday that fans would be able to mint the collectibles free of charge exclusively on Sui,...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Gary Gensler Says SEC Taking ‘New Look’ at Spot BTC ETFs – Approval Coming?
15.12.2023
In the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, the pioneering digital currency, has recently seen a downturn, slipping below the $43,000 threshold. This decline aligns with the broader crypto market, which witnessed a 0.25% drop in its global market cap, now standing at $1.61 trillion. This...
Bitget Forecasts BTC to Reach $100,000 and ORDI’s Ascent in Next Bull Market
15.12.2023
In a newly published prediction report, Bitget, a leading derivatives crypto exchange, forecasts a vibrant future for the Bitcoin ecosystem, with BTC potentially soaring to $100,000 and the ORDI BRC20 token climbing the ranks in the next bull market. Bitget researchers say this expansion is set...
Verida and inDAO Team Up to Help Uzbekistan Adopt Web3 Tech
15.12.2023
Source: Pixabay inDAO, a specialized organization focused on incorporating blockchain technology into daily life, and Verida, a provider of self-sovereign digital identity solutions, have formed a partnership with the goal of promoting the widespread adoption of Web3 in Uzbekistan. The partnership...
Arbitrum Price Prediction as Network Hit By Partial Outage Amid Traffic Surge – Where Next for ARB?
15.12.2023
ARB, the governance token for the Ethereum layer-2 scaling blockchain Arbitrum, is close to 5% lower on Friday, though is holding above its 21DMA at $1.10 despite news of a partial network outage. The blockchain’s official X account tweeted that its sequencer staled at 10:29 ET due to...
Sui Blockchain’s Promise: Simplifying Crypto Transfers via Email
15.12.2023
Image Source: Pixabay Mysten Labs, founded by five former Facebook engineers, is working on its Layer 1 blockchain Sui to revolutionize the ease of sending money and cryptocurrencies. The company aims to simplify blockchain transactions to the level of basic online communication, enabling seamless...