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Bitcoin Worth $1.7B Seized As Ex-Restaurant Worker Tries To Buy $30M London Mansion with Fraud Money
31.1.2024
Authorities in the United Kingdom have seized Bitcoin valued at over £1.4 billion as a result of a fraud investigation into a former Chinese takeaway worker, Jian Wen, who allegedly attempted to buy a £23.5 million mansion in Hampstead. According to a Sky News report, the police seized over 61,000...
Jupiter Price Prediction as Solana Airdrop Creates a New Crypto Unicorn – How to Check JUP Eligibility?
31.1.2024
Jupiter (JUP) Price Chart / Source: TradingView Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator Jupiter just launched a massive airdrop of its native Jupiter (JUP) token, with the Jupiter price subsequently storming higher to turn the protocol into crypto’s latest unicorn. A crypto unicorn...
Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust Sees Reduction Slowdown as New ETFs Gain Ground With Over 160,000 BTC Acquired
31.1.2024
In the most recent update, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced a decrease of 4,461.36 bitcoin, valued at approximately $190.53 million, over the past day. Since Jan. 12, 2024, GBTC has observed a cumulative reduction of about 124,967.54 bitcoin, equivalent to an estimated $5.33...
Stablecoin Market Cap Climbs $4.85 Billion in 30 Days; USDT, USDC, FDUSD Spearhead Growth
31.1.2024
In the past month, data reveals a significant increase in the combined market capitalization of leading stablecoins, rising from $131.71 billion to $136.56 billion. The top two stablecoins, tether and usd coin, experienced notable expansions in their supplies, with increases of 4.8% and 7.2%...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: A Collision of Signals and Macro Decisions Ahead of Fed Ruling
31.1.2024
Over the past 60 minutes, bitcoin’s trading value has fluctuated between $42,525 and $42,715, demonstrating a dynamic price range. Its 24-hour price swing extends from a low of $42,340 to a high of $43,853. Currently, bitcoin boasts a market capitalization of $834 billion, coupled with...
SEC, DOJ Charge Individuals in $1.9 Billion Hyperfund Cryptocurrency Fraud
31.1.2024
The SEC alongside the DOJ, has levied serious charges against key figures in a $1.9 billion cryptocurrency fraud scheme involving Hyperfund. SEC and DOJ Crack Down on $1.9 Billion Hyperfund Crypto Fraud The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have taken...
Binance Regains Trading Volume Market Share Following Settlement with US DOJ
30.1.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has experienced a notable recovery in its trading volume market share, rebounding to 49% two months after settling its case with the United States Department of Justice and paying a $4.3 billion settlement fine. The data, provided by crypto research firm Kaiko...
German Authorities Confiscate 50,000 BTC Worth $2 Billion From Illegal Movie Site
30.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Following an investigation led by the Dresden General Prosecutor’s Office and the Saxony State Criminal Police, approximately 50,000 Bitcoins were “provisionally” secured in mid-January 2024 in connection with the crackdown on an illegal movie site. According to German...
London Trial Sheds Light on Alleged Bitcoin Laundering in £5 Billion Fraud Case
30.1.2024
In a trial unfolding at London’s Southwark Crown Court, prosecutors have revealed details of an alleged Bitcoin (BTC) laundering scheme connected to a £5 billion ($6.3 billion) fraud case originating from China. The trial centers around Wen Jian, a woman accused of converting Bitcoin into...
LUNC community burns over a billion tokens- Will this push price to $0.01?
30.1.2024
After Crypto.com announced that the platform would be delisting Terra Luna Classic (LUNC), the once-leading altcoin saw a huge downtick of over 40%. But now, we’re seeing the token put in motion a revival plan, and the first step is rapid coin burning. Many investors wonder whether this could bring...
Manta token soars to $3.7 billion valuation in just 10 days
30.1.2024
MANTA is one of the tokens to have gained significant value in the last 7 days. Despite the recent fall of 2.565 in the last 24 hours, it has jumped up by 47.98% in the last 7 days. What makes the climb remarkable is the valuation of Manta, which is now booked at $3.7 billion, …
SEC Charges Two Masterminds Behind $1.9 Billion HyperFund Crypto Ponzi Scheme
30.1.2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged two masterminds behind the $1.9 billion crypto fraud investment scheme HyperFund. The regulator has indicted Australian blockchain entrepreneur Sam Lee and HyperFund promoter Brenda Chunga for their involvement in the Ponzi scheme....
How One Man Stole $3 Billion in Bitcoin and Got Away for Nearly a Decade
30.1.2024
From purchasing cocaine to uncovering a multimillion-dollar glitch, the story of James “Jimmy” Zhong reads like a dark comedy. Zhong, a computer science graduate, exploited a vulnerability on Silk Road to steal over 50,000 bitcoin, evading detection for nearly a decade while living...
GBTC Outflows Topped $2.2 Billion Last Week, Outweighing All Spot Bitcoin ETF Gains: CoinShares
29.1.2024
Newly released data reported by CoinShares reveals Grayscale’s spot bitcoin ETF (GBTC) saw over $2.2 billion in outflows last week, greatly outweighing the total weekly inflows of its competitors. ETF Outflows are Finally Subsiding According to CoinShares’ report, newly issued spot bitcoin ETFs...
9 Newly Launched Spot Bitcoin ETFs Accumulate BTC Holdings Worth Nearly $6 Billion
29.1.2024
Current data reveals that Blackrock’s IBIT spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) currently possesses 52,025.76 bitcoin, with a total value of $2.18 billion. Furthermore, Fidelity’s FBTC has increased its bitcoin holdings, now standing at 46,238.09 bitcoin as of Jan. 29, 2024....
PeckShield: Crypto Scams Plummeted 27.78% in 2023
29.1.2024
Blockchain security firm PeckShield has released an overview of the state of cryptocurrency hacks in the last twelve months with over 600 reported cases resulting in losses of $2.61 billion. Impressively, crypto scams saw a drop of 27.78% in 2023. The company disclosed its latest findings in a...
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Trade Volume Remains Low Amid Selling Pressure
29.1.2024
On Jan. 29, 2024, ethereum’s price dynamics display a nuanced interplay of market elements. The current price of ether stands at $2,247, with a 24-hour range fluctuating between $2,246 and $2,284. Despite its substantial market capitalization of $270 billion, ether trading volume remains...
Crypto Whales Accumulate $3 Billion in Bitcoin in January, Data Shows
29.1.2024
Large investors in the cryptocurrency market, known as crypto whales, have been busy accumulating Bitcoin (BTC) this month, amassing a total of $3 billion worth of the leading cryptocurrency. According to data from onchain analytics firm IntoTheBlock, the amount of Bitcoin held in whale wallets...
Solana Price Prediction as SOL Approaches $100 – Can SOL Beat Its All-Time High?
28.1.2024
As Solana (SOL) edges closer to the $100 mark, the crypto community is abuzz with speculation about its potential to surpass its previous all-time highs. Trading at $94.05 today, SOL has seen a 1.03% increase in the last 24 hours, with a robust trading volume of around $2.34 billion. Currently...
NFT Giant OpenSea Keeps Options Open for Potential Acquisition
28.1.2024
The collapse of the non-fungible token (NFT) market last year dealt a blow to OpenSea, raising questions about its once staggering $13.3 billion valuation. Now, the popular NFT marketplace is at the center of acquisition discussions, with CEO and co-founder Devin Finzer expressing an open-minded...