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Genesis Converts GBTC Shares into Bitcoin: Acquires 32,000 BTC in Major Move
6.4.2024
Bankrupt crypto lending firm Genesis has converted approximately 36 million shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into Bitcoin as part of preparations to settle its debts with creditors.
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NFT Sales Slide Continues Amid Record Crypto Volumes, Marking Fourth Week of Decline
6.4.2024
Over the past week, sales volume for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) experienced another week-on-week decrease, marking a 13.72% reduction. This downturn marks the fourth consecutive week of declining NFT sales, a stark contrast to the record-breaking achievements witnessed throughout other sectors...
Bitcoin’s Path to Halving — Anticipated Increase in Difficulty Sets Stage
6.4.2024
Based on current metrics, the Bitcoin blockchain is set to undergo another difficulty adjustment before the halving, with an anticipated increase of 1.2% to 2.16% around April 11, 2024. Following this adjustment, there will be 1,344 blocks remaining until the reward is halved. Estimated Increase...
Toncoin (TON) And Cardano (ADA) Break Into Top 10 Crypto, Why ETFSwap ($ETFS) Is Next In Line
6.4.2024
Crypto tokens are always looking to break into the top 10 cryptos by market cap, which is why Cardano (ADA) and Toncoin (TON) are climbing into the number 9 and 10 spots, which is a remarkable achievement. While these two projects are doing well for themselves, a new player, ETFSwap ($ETFS), looks...
Terraform Labs and Co-Founder Do Kwon Found Guilty of Fraud in SEC Case
6.4.2024
Terraform Labs and its co-founder, Do Kwon, have been found guilty of fraud in a civil case brought against them by the SEC.
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Bitcoin.org Owner Cobra Predicts Next Bitcoin ‘Great Divide’
6.4.2024
Cobra, the pseudonymous owner and operator of Bitcoin.org, has predicted the next divide that will plague the Bitcoin ecosystem in the coming times. Cobra explained in social media that this conflict will face ossificationists (people that want Bitcoin to stay as it is), and improvers, who want...
Makerdao Co-Founder Rune Christensen: Defi Frontends Might Need Licenses to Operate in Europe
6.4.2024
Rune Christensen, a co-founder of the Makerdao project, has warned about the possible disruptions linked to hypothetical EU-wide requirements for defi fronteds to receive a license for operating. Christensen said this would decelerate the EU to the Stone Age, disrupting European defi access...
India’s Digital Rupee Expands: Non-Banks to Offer Central Bank Digital Currency Wallets
6.4.2024
India’s central bank has announced that it will enable non-bank payment system operators to offer central bank digital currency (CBDC) wallets. Noting that “necessary changes will be made to the system to facilitate this,” the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said the initiative...
Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXScreener – MUFFIN, PVGO, GPT
6.4.2024
As blue-chip cryptocurrencies nurse losses on a Friday that saw a further hawkish repricing of Fed rate cut expectations, investors looking for top crypto gainers today are turning to the highly illiquid and volatile on-chain markets for quick returns.
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Blackrock Adds Citi, Goldman, UBS, Citadel as Bitcoin ETF’s Authorized Participants — IBIT Holdings Near 260K BTC
6.4.2024
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, now has nine authorized participants for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). They include JPMorgan Securities, ABN Amro, UBS Securities, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Citadel Securities. 9 Authorized...
IMF Urges Ukraine to Finalize Crypto Legislation, Government Official Reveals
6.4.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Ukraine to finalize its crypto legislation, the country’s Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for IT industry development has revealed. “In the face of war, we have to exploit the full range of opportunities and develop new sectors...
Nigerian Court Postpones Detained Binance Executive’s Tax Evasion Case to April 19
6.4.2024
A Nigerian court has postponed the tax evasion case of the detained Binance executive to April 19, while the hearing for the cryptocurrency exchange itself is scheduled for April 8. The court also ordered that the executive Tigran Gambaryan be held in the custody of the Economic and Financial...
FTX Nets $1.9B in Solana Sale at $64 per SOL, Discount Price Draws Creditor Scrutiny
5.4.2024
In a report informed by individuals close to the situation, the FTX estate has successfully liquidated $1.9 billion by offloading a considerable amount of solana (SOL), including tokens that were not immediately available due to a vesting schedule. Insiders Say FTX Sold Millions of Locked Solana...
Terraform Labs and Former CEO Do Kwon Found Liable for Civil Fraud by Jury
5.4.2024
On Friday, Zack Guzmán, founder of Coinage Media, announced that Terraform Labs’ co-founder Do Kwon and his startup were deemed responsible for fraudulent activities in its legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The lawsuit spanned approximately two weeks....
Hong Kong Welcomes Crypto With New Initiative For Stablecoin Issuers
5.4.2024
A crypto-supportive bank in Hong Kong is already in touch with five corporate clients planning to become stablecoin issuers.
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Bitdeer Utilizes Chip Giant TSMC, Eyeing $60M in Bitcoin Mining Equipment Production
5.4.2024
According to the publicly-listed mining corporation Bitdeer, the company is employing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for its Sealminer A1 mining rigs for the third quarter. Bitdeer also disclosed that it extracted 294 bitcoins in March, marking a 28.4% enhancement over March...
Meme coins take center stage: A look at this week’s crypto news
5.4.2024
Q1 results show the meme coin frenzy Memecoins were determined to be the most profitable investments in Q1 of 2024, per a recent CoinGecko research. Memecoins have yielded remarkable returns, averaging 1,312.6%. Notably, based on market capitalization, tokens from WIF, MEW, BOME, and other...
Best Crypto to Buy Today April 5 – NEAR Protocol, Toncoin, Bitcoin Cash
5.4.2024
As major crypto prices chop within weekly ranges as traders contend with more strong US economic data and fresh hawkish commentary from Fed policymakers which has had the combined effect of pushing markets to downsize bets on Fed rate cuts in 2024, investors looking for fast returns continue...
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Blasts SEC Over Crypto Regulation, XRP Lawsuit: “Get Off Your Soap Box”
5.4.2024
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, told the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to “get off its soap box” after the SEC’s Director of Enforcement, Gurbir Grewal, seemingly criticized the crypto exchange for its XRP lawsuit.
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Crypto market braces for turbulence after SBF conviction, rate cut revision
5.4.2024
The crypto market is known for its volatility. More than that, it is known for housing turbulence; most of it makes it to the surface and then the reports. Volatility entails fluctuations in the price, and turbulence pertains to incidents that catch tons of attention. That said, BTC and ETH...