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X Confirms US SEC’s Official Account Was Hacked, No Insider Error Detected
10.1.2024
SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Source: screenshot of a YouTube video / Yahoo Finance The official X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was compromised when it posted the fake spot Bitcoin ETF approval announcement, X has confirmed. SEC’s Account did not Have a 2FA Set Up Upon...
Ukrainian Central Bank Says ‘Crypto Isn’t Money,’ Vows to Regulate Sector
10.1.2024
Source: Bumble Dee/Adobe The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has stated that crypto “is not money,” and has reaffirmed its intention to regulate the sector – using EU law as a benchmark. The comments were made by the First Deputy Governor of the NBU Kateryna Rozhkova in a TV interview with...
SEC Has Not Approved Bitcoin ETFs, but Its Hacked X Account Briefly Said Otherwise
9.1.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved any spot bitcoin ETF applications as of Tuesday afternoon, despite a tweet from the regulator's X (formerly Twitter) account saying they had been, the agency's chair said
‘Extreme Greed’ — Bitcoin’s Price Rise Leads to Highest Fear and Greed Index Level Since 2021
9.1.2024
Hovering just below the $47K mark, bitcoin’s price rise has coincided with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) reaching a notable 76 on Jan. 9, 2024. This signals a phase of “extreme greed,” a sentiment intensity not witnessed since the cryptocurrency’s previous bull...
New Scientist’s Bitcoin Ban Article Sparks Backlash: Experts Slam ‘Bad Science’ and Bias
9.1.2024
On Jan. 8, 2024, a New Scientist article sparked debate by questioning whether nations ought to consider banning bitcoin due to its environmental footprint. The editorial has drawn significant criticism from numerous bitcoin supporters. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expert Daniel...
Crypto Staking is One of the Best Ways to Grow Wealth This Year – But Where to Invest Securely?
9.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. The crypto market is entering a new period of growth in 2024 according to market analysts. With a series of Bitcoin spot ETF approvals and the next Bitcoin halving event on the horizon, it wouldn’t...
Notable Absence of Hashdex in Latest Round of S-1 Bitcoin ETF Amendments
9.1.2024
Source: Adobe / Backcountry Media In the recent wave of amended S-1 filings by multiple asset managers on January 8, the notable absence of digital asset management firm Hashdex has caught the attention of industry observers. The firm, which already offers a Bitcoin futures-based exchange-traded...
High Flying Retik Finance (RETIK) Presale Stage 4 Sold Out, Total Raise Now Crosses $6.5 Million
9.1.2024
Retik Finance (RETIK) has not only captured the attention of the cryptocurrency community but has now etched its success in the annals of fundraising history. The highly anticipated Presale Stage 4 of Retik Finance has not only sold out but has propelled the project’s total funds raised...
Less Than A Week Before eTukTuk (TUK) Presale Enters The Next Stage, Investors Piling In
9.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. eTukTuk (TUK) stands out as a prime example of effective blockchain utilization, fostering the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) and supporting local economies within its ecosystem. The project...
Immediate Bitnex Review – Scam or Legitimate Trading Platform
9.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is an advertorial article that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content Immediate Bitnex claims to provide users with a new way to trade crypto that’s simple, more attuned to investors’ needs, and more streamlined. But are the claims of this platform...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Surge to $47K Amid SEC ETF Speculation, $200K Forecast by 2025
9.1.2024
Bitcoin’s price has soared to $47,000, marking its highest level since April 2022, driven by fervent speculation about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) possibly approving Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This surge in value is not just a stand-alone event but...
Reviving Retro — Ninjalerts CEO Unveils SNES Emulator on Bitcoin Blockchain to Preserve Classic Games
8.1.2024
The chief executive officer of Ninjalerts announced on Monday that a functional Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) emulator has been successfully encoded onto the Bitcoin blockchain. The head of Ninjalerts emphasized that the inscription of the emulator on the Bitcoin network was motivated...
Vitalik Buterin’s Advice on Prudent Investing Draws Skepticism Among Crypto Investors
8.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin responded “awful advice” to a post on X that warned investors not to diversify their portfolios. Commenting on the post, Buterin offered practical financial advice, stressing the value of diversification. In his guide to prudent investing,...
Ahead of Bitcoin ETF Launch, BlackRock Announces Major Workforce Cuts
8.1.2024
BlackRock headquarters. Source: Adobe / John Hanson Pye BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, is reportedly reducing its global workforce by about 3%, just days before the expected approval of the firm’s spot Bitcoin ETF application. The layoffs, which have not yet been...
America’s Bitcoin Crossroads: Path to Leadership or Decline?
8.1.2024
In the rapidly evolving world of digital assets, the United States seems to be cautiously lagging behind, while other nations sprint ahead. This hesitance is not just a matter of policy inertia but reflects a deeper resistance. The establishment often views these emerging technologies as a threat...
Green Bitcoin (GBTC) Lets You Earn Huge Rewards With Its Predict-To-Earn Mechanism
8.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. A burgeoning trend in the crypto market, known as Gameified Green Staking, has become the latest fascination for crypto enthusiasts. Green Bitcoin (GBTC) is the project at the forefront...
How to Buy Retik Finance (RETIK)? A Beginner’s Guide
8.1.2024
The cryptocurrency landscape is a vast and ever-evolving frontier, where innovation and ambition often collide. Retik Finance emerges as a beacon in this digital gold rush, promising a revolution in how we interact with our finances. However, for newcomers, navigating the intricacies of buying...
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8.1.2024
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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...
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...