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‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Goes Hard on Gold, Invests $10 Million in Q1
18.5.2024
Michael Burry, an investor famous for making a fortune by anticipating the 2007 subprime mortgage crisis, made a sizable bet on physical gold. According to regulatory filings, Burry’s Scion Asset Management purchased over 440,000 Sprott Physical Gold Trust units, a closed-end fund that...
Ontario ‘Crypto King’ Faces Major Fraud and Money Laundering Charges
18.5.2024
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced on May 15 that two Ontario residents have been charged with offenses under the Criminal Code of Canada as part of Project Swan, a joint investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and the OSC. Aiden Pleterski, self-proclaimed...
Ontario ‘Crypto King’ Faces Major Fraud and Money Laundering Charges
18.5.2024
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced on May 15 that two Ontario residents have been charged with offenses under the Criminal Code of Canada as part of Project Swan, a joint investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and the OSC. Aiden Pleterski, self-proclaimed...
Nigerian Fintech Firm Flutterwave Confirms Hacking Attempt, Says Users’ Funds Safe
18.5.2024
The Nigerian fintech firm Flutterwave claimed on May 16 that it had foiled an attempt to breach its payments platform. Flutterwave asserted that the “unauthorized activities inconsistent with usual customer behavior” did not compromise users’ funds or data confidentiality. According...
Nigerian Fintech Firm Flutterwave Confirms Hacking Attempt, Says Users’ Funds Safe
18.5.2024
The Nigerian fintech firm Flutterwave claimed on May 16 that it had foiled an attempt to breach its payments platform. Flutterwave asserted that the “unauthorized activities inconsistent with usual customer behavior” did not compromise users’ funds or data confidentiality. According...
French Regulator Renews Warning Against Blacklisted Bybit
18.5.2024
The French securities regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has issued a renewed warning against using the digital asset platform Bybit. The AMF reminded French investors that Bybit is an unregistered crypto platform operating illegally in the country. The regulator has advised...
French Regulator Renews Warning Against Blacklisted Bybit
18.5.2024
The French securities regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has issued a renewed warning against using the digital asset platform Bybit. The AMF reminded French investors that Bybit is an unregistered crypto platform operating illegally in the country. The regulator has advised...
Crypto Biz: Galaxy, CoinShares Q1 results, ETFs on the blockchain, and more
17.5.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz features Galaxy Digital and CoinShares earning results, Franklin Templeton’s CEO betting on blockchain, Polymarket’s funding raise, and a leadership transition at dYdX
Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXScreener – SPURDO, BRETT, OMIKAMI
17.5.2024
As blue-chip cryptocurrencies post a strong finish to the week, with Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL) up 2.5%-5.5% each over the past 24 hours, traders are turning to the on-chain meme coin markets as they hunt for top crypto gainers today.
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US Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Dismantle Fed’s Board of Governors and Abolish the Central Bank
17.5.2024
Following the policymaker’s survey, U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced the introduction of H.R. 8421, known as the “Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act.” This legislation aims to dismantle the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and close its branches across...
US Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Dismantle Fed’s Board of Governors and Abolish the Central Bank
17.5.2024
Following the policymaker’s survey, U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced the introduction of H.R. 8421, known as the “Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act.” This legislation aims to dismantle the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and close its branches across...
Penguiana Reports New Milestones As PENGU Presale Hits Soft Cap, Teases Play-to-Earn Game Trailer Next Month
17.5.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Penguiana (PENGU), a novel penguin-themed meme coin, is making significant waves within the cryptocurrency and Solana meme community. With its presale already raising over 1500 SOL, Penguiana is positioning itself as the next popular meme coin on the Solana blockchain. Penguiana...
Steven Cohen's Point72 Also an Owner of Bitcoin Via Spot ETFs
17.5.2024
Point72, the $34 billion hedge fund of billionaire and owner of the New York Mets, Steven Cohen, held $77.5 million of the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) as of the close of the first quarter, according to a filing
Crypto Mining Surge and Erratic Weather Strain Laos’ Power Grid
17.5.2024
A report released on May 16 highlights how increased electricity consumption due to crypto mining and inconsistent rainfall have led to power shortages in Laos, challenging its goals as a hydropower exporter in Southeast Asia. Reuters: Increased Crypto Mining Strains Laos’ Hydropower Grid...
Price analysis 5/17: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, SHIB
17.5.2024
Bitcoin price aims to break its range resistance and hit a new all-time high. Will altcoins follow?
Liquid Staking Market in Flux: Withdrawals Hit Swell and Mantle, Reshuffling Landscape
17.5.2024
Over the past 18 days, 27 distinct liquid staking derivatives (LSD) protocols have experienced withdrawals amounting to approximately 50,000 ether, valued at $146.72 million. The most significant reductions occurred in the LSDs Swell and Mantle, with Swell’s ether holdings decreasing...
Tether mints another $1B mint — Last time it helped Bitcoin climb to $73K
17.5.2024
Bitcoin flipped its old resistance into support as Tether’s market cap continues to grow rapidly in 2024
Bitcoin poised for institutional boom: Scaramucci predicts rise
17.5.2024
Anthony Scaramucci, the co-founder of Skybridge Capital, remains optimistic about Bitcoin. He thinks it is still on its way to becoming widely adopted. He specifically mentions the increasing focus of institutional investors as a critical factor for that possibility. In a recent interview with...
Token Terminal and Messari Release Research Reports on TRON Network For Q1 of 2024
17.5.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, May 17, 2024 – Recent detailed analyses by Token Terminal and Messari have provided an in-depth review of the TRON network’s activity during the first quarter of 2024, emphasizing its competitive positioning and expansive growth within...
Bitcoin Rises Above $67K, but Lags Broader Crypto Market as ETH, SOL, LINK Post Big Gains
17.5.2024
The CoinDesk 20 Index is higher by more than 4% over the past 24 hours as crypto's big rally this week continues