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Rising Cryptocurrency Phenomenon: Attracting Dogecoin Investors’ Attention
8.1.2024
TLDR A new meme coin has taken over the market with a remarkable rise to prominence as the best ICO during its presale. Experts predict the emerging meme coin will outshine top altcoins to deliver 150% gains. Market analysts believe Dogecoin (DOGE) has the momentum to cross the $0.15 price mark...
Institutions Need the ETF, Not Bitcoin, Says Bybit CEO
8.1.2024
Source: Upbit Ben Zhou, the co-founder and CEO of Bybit has expressed optimism over the approval of spot Bitcoin ETF but he also believes that this is not a “make or break” scenario for the leading cryptocurrency. In his view, it’s the institutions that need the ETF, not Bitcoin. Pointing...
Bitcoin ETF Approval Imminent: SEC’s Key Decision Expected This Week
8.1.2024
Source: DALL·E This week marks a potentially transformative moment for cryptocurrency as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to make a key decision on the approval of several spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The SEC’s decision, due by Jan. 10, will...
Michael Saylor Warns of Deepfake Bitcoin Giveaway Scams Featuring Him and Microstrategy
8.1.2024
Microstraetgy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, has warned about new bitcoin giveaway scams using AI-generated deepfake videos featuring him and his company. “There is no such thing as a free lunch,” the Microstratgy executive stressed. The deepfake Saylor urges investors...
Former Bitmex Chief Predicts 30% BTC Correction — Warns Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could Make It Worse
8.1.2024
Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes is cautioning about a potential 30% correction in the bitcoin market. “The washout could be even more severe if the slate of U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs has already commenced trading,” he warned. “I could easily see a 30% to 40% correction due to...
SEC Issues ‘Fear of Missing Out’ Warning Ahead of Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision
8.1.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors about fear of missing out (FOMO). “Just because others might buy a particular investment, doesn’t mean it’s the right opportunity for you,” the SEC noted. “We’ve all seen the increased interest...
Blackrock Expects SEC to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF This Wednesday
7.1.2024
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, reportedly expects its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust, to be approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this coming Wednesday. According to reports, the asset manager has lined up over...
‘Controversial’ Bitcoin Proposal to Curb Inscriptions Ignites Fierce Debate, Ends Without Resolution
7.1.2024
On Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, the debate surrounding Bitcoin developer Luke Dashjr’s proposal to restrict all varieties of data-bearing transactions concluded as the topic veered into “controversial” territory. Bitcoin Core custodian and Blockstream staff member Andrew Chow...
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Hits Record 549 EH/s in Early 2024 Amid Rising Difficulty and Lower Hash Price
7.1.2024
As the first week of 2024 concluded, Bitcoin’s hashrate shattered another lifetime high on Jan. 6, achieving an unprecedented 549 exahash per second (EH/s). Though the hashrate dipped post-Dec. 25, 2023, falling from 546 EH/s to a low of 510 EH/s, it rebounded amidst a declining hash price...
Mysterious Million-Dollar Bitcoin Transfer Sparks Wave of ‘Dust’ to Satoshi’s Genesis Wallet
7.1.2024
After the enigmatic transaction on Jan. 5, 2024, in which an unidentified bitcoin wallet transferred 26.917 bitcoin worth $1.19 million to Satoshi Nakamoto’s Genesis wallet, there has been a surge of about 34 dust transfers to the same address in the past 24 hours. A Slew of Micro...
Bonk Price Prediction as BONK Falls 68% From Recent Peak – Dip Buying Opportunity?
7.1.2024
In the ever-evolving cryptocurrency market, Bonk (BONK) has recently caught the eye of investors and traders alike. Despite its significant prominence, Bonk has experienced a dramatic 68% drop from its recent peak, currently trading at $0.000011. This decline has sparked interest among those...
New US Crypto Tax Law, SEC Still Processing BTC ETFs, Saylor Buys More BTC, and More — Week in Review
7.1.2024
The U.S. introduces stringent tax reporting laws for transactions over $10,000, while the SEC grapples with a backlog of paperwork for pending spot Bitcoin ETFs. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor sells Microstrategy shares to increase his bitcoin holdings, and CNBC’s Jim Cramer hails Bitcoin as...
Consortium of Nigerian Banks and Fintechs Cleared to Pilot Stablecoin
7.1.2024
The Nigerian central bank has given its go-ahead for the Africa Stablecoin Consortium (ASC) to pilot its cNGN stablecoin initiative in the financial regulator’s regulatory sandbox. The ASC asserts that the cNGN stablecoin can prove to be vital not only for the country’s payment rails but...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Multiple ETF Approval Deadlines Approach – Instant Spike to $50,000 Incoming?
7.1.2024
As the cryptocurrency market buzzes with anticipation, Bitcoin is poised at a crucial juncture, trading at $44,013 with a modest increase of 0.63% on Sunday. In the backdrop of this upward trend, the potential approval of multiple Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) is generating excitement....
Report: Taiwan Police Arrest Crypto Exchange Bosses Accused of Fraud
7.1.2024
The police in Taiwan recently arrested two individuals who are accused of deceiving 100 investors into buying fake virtual currencies. The police also apprehended 14 other participants in the fraud scheme and recovered more than $7 million in both cash and virtual currencies. Worthless Virtual...
Bitcoin Explodes to $45k; Eos and Borroe Finance Witness Growing Investor Enthusiasm
7.1.2024
Bitcoin (BTC) jumps to $45,000 as investors anticipate the approval of Bitcoin ETF in the United States. Meanwhile, one of the new Defi projects, Borroe Finance ($ROE) is changing the world of Web3 business funding and EOS garners attention. >>BUY $ROE TOKENS NOW<< Bitcoin’s...
Traders Liquidate $225M in Crypto To Start The Year While Meme Coin Sees Investor Boost
7.1.2024
TLDR The crypto market kicked off the new year with massive liquidations of $225 million. NuggetRush emerges as a memecoin that has attracted investor boosts. The engaging gameplay experience NuggetRush offers makes it an attractive choice worth diversifying your portfolios with. In a dramatic...
Prohibition of Cash Withdrawals From VASPs Operated Accounts May Contradict Central Bank’s Cashless Policy — Nigerian Lawyer
7.1.2024
Nigerian fintech lawyer Senator Ihenyen said the new central bank guidelines which bar the withdrawal of cash from accounts operated by virtual asset service providers (VASPs) seem “reasonable and understandable.” The lawyer however believes an “outright” prohibition of cash...
Former Citi Executives Launch New Bitcoin Product That Bypasses SEC Approval
7.1.2024
A group of former Citigroup executives has introduced a new product called bitcoin depository receipts. They explained that this crypto product does not need to be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The new offering aims to be a “complementary” product...
Concerns Mount Over Potential SEC Rejection of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Analyst Weighs In
7.1.2024
The possibility of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejecting spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) became a concern after financial watchdog group Better Markets called on the securities regulator to reject spot bitcoin ETFs, warning that approvals will lead...