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Nigerian Instagram Celebrity Could Face Jail Time for ‘Spraying’ National Currency
19.4.2024
Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Pascal Okechukwu, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of abusing naira banknotes. The charges against Okechukwu relate to three incidents in which he allegedly tampered with or “sprayed” NGN500 banknotes. Another Nigerian celebrity, Oluwadarasimi...
Dubai Defies Nature’s Fury: Global AI and Blockchain Shows Shine Through Adverse Weather
19.4.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, April 19, 2024: Following a resounding success, VAP Group is thrilled to announce the triumphant conclusion of the inaugural editions of the Global AI Show and the Global Blockchain Show, held on April 16 and 17, 2024, at Grand Hyatt, Dubai. The heavy rainfall that hit Dubai...
Polymarket Traders See 32% Chance of No Fed Rate Cuts This Year
19.4.2024
The hawkish shift in the market sentiment could dampen the demand for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies and technology stocks
Bitcoin Vulnerable to 15% Drop from War or Terror Events: SkyBridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci
19.4.2024
SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci said that war or terrorist attacks could potentially lead to a 10% to 15% decline in Bitcoin’s value over the next year.
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Russian Duma Financial Market Chairman States Digital Financial Assets Might Replace Fiat for International Payments
19.4.2024
Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on the Financial Market Anatoly Aksakov stated that digital financial assets, issued by institutions regulated by the central bank, could replace fiat channels for international settlements. Aksakov also acknowledged that while not being controlled...
Central Bank of Fiji Warns About Penalties For Purchasing Cryptocurrency
19.4.2024
The Reserve Bank of Fiji, Fiji’s central bank, reminded Fijians that cryptocurrencies were not accepted as legal tender in the country. In a recent press release, the institution reinforced that purchasing cryptocurrency with funds held in Fiji was illegal and that penalties could be applied...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Hits $60,500 in Descending Channel, Potential Sell-Off Looms
19.4.2024
As Bitcoin hovers around $60,547, analysts warn of more declines within a descending channel, raising concerns about future sell-offs.
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Bitcoin Dips Below $60K as Israel Launches Strike on Iran
19.4.2024
Iran's first strike on Israel pushed down crypto and risk assets, while leading to a spike in gold
Operation Racer: Hong Kong Authorities Dismantle Cryptocurrency Laundering Operation
19.4.2024
Hong Kong customs officers arrested three individuals involved in a HK$1.8 billion ($228 million) money laundering operation that utilized a cryptocurrency platform and bank accounts of shell companies, with investigations revealing suspicious activities such as abnormally frequent large...
Plan B Predicts Repeat Performance Post-Bitcoin Halving Amid Mixed Analyst Forecasts
19.4.2024
At block height 839,856, the Bitcoin blockchain stands a mere 144 blocks short of the forthcoming reward halving at block height 840,000. Historically, bitcoin’s price has seen substantial increases following prior halving events. However, there are speculations that this occurrence might...
Bitcoin Halving: Goldman Sachs Downplays Impact of ‘Buy the Rumor, Sell the News’
19.4.2024
Goldman Sachs analysts believe that whether the upcoming Bitcoin halving will turn out to be a “buy the rumor, sell the news” event may have less impact on bitcoin’s medium-term outlook. They explained that the bitcoin price performance will likely continue to be driven by...
XRP Price Prediction as Ripple Falls Behind USDC In Coin Rankings – What’s Going On?
19.4.2024
The XRP (XRP) price is struggling to keep up with a broader crypto market rebound on Thursday, rising just 1.4% in 24 hours as per CoinMarketCap versus gains of 3.5% for Bitcoin (BTC) and 4.5% for Solana (SOL), with XRP’s market cap having recently slipped below that of US dollar stablecoin Circle...
Bitwise: Bitcoin Halving Is a ‘Sell the News’ Event, Market Underestimates Long-Term Impact
19.4.2024
Asset management firm Bitwise has cautioned that data suggests the upcoming Bitcoin halving is a “sell the news” event. However, the firm explained that the market likely “prices in the short-term impact of the halving but underestimates the long-term impact,”...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s Social Media Post Led Some to Believe He Was Resigning
18.4.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s social media post expressing that “it’s been an honor to serve” as SEC chairman sparked speculation within the crypto community that he might be resigning from his position. Many people, including lawmakers, have...
Over 27,700 BTC ($1.72 Billion) Moves into Accumulation Addresses Amidst Bitcoin’s Dip Below $63,000
18.4.2024
As Bitcoin experienced a dip below $63,000, a recent report reveals a surge in BTC accumulation, with over 27,700 BTC ($1.72B) moving into accumulation addresses. Technical analyst Ali Martinez highlighted this trend, suggesting a strategic pivot towards long-term holding amidst market volatility...
This Bitcoin Halving Is Different. But Is It 'Priced In'?
18.4.2024
Institutions launching Bitcoin ETFs this year have buoyed the bitcoin price to record levels. Does that mean the impact of the halving — the four-year slashing of the bitcoin reward — will be relatively muted this time, as any pontential bump is “priced in”?
Popular Analyst Plan B Predicts Bitcoin Price to Surpass $300,000 in 2025 – Here’s How
18.4.2024
Bitcoin price predictions are heating up, with analyst Plan B forecasting a potential $300,000 valuation by 2025. Discover the factors influencing this projection, including the upcoming halving event, the Stock-to-Flow model, and growing institutional interest. Explore insights from other experts...
Recent Analysis Shows Common Transaction Patterns Among Several Bitcoin Mining Pools
18.4.2024
A comprehensive X thread by Bitcoin developer and observer 0xB10C has uncovered that several prominent bitcoin mining pools are using identical block templates and transaction prioritization methods, mirroring those of Antpool. This revelation follows earlier findings that highlighted a notable...
Crypto Experts Are Early Birds on This Bitcoin Project Set for Exchange Listing
18.4.2024
As Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates within its recent $60,000-70,000ish ranges ahead of its fourth quadrennial halving event this weekend, traders are looking for alternative investment opportunities that could deliver strong returns.
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BlackRock ETF Closing in on Grayscale Market Share Despite Low Inflows
18.4.2024
Despite lower inflows, BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) is steadily gaining ground on Grayscale's GBTC in the battle for market share. With impressive growth since its launch and a more competitive fee structure, IBIT is attracting attention in the Bitcoin ETFs landscape. Could this signal a shift in ...