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South Africa’s FIC Unveils Draft Directive for Travel Rule Implementation; Crypto Industry Leader Issues Warning
5.5.2024
The South African Financial Intelligence Centre recently issued a draft directive calling crypto-asset service providers to implement the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) travel rule. However, key figures in South Africa’s crypto industry say several factors could hinder the implementation...
Bitcoin will 'propel the next leg up' if key trading pattern confirms — Traders
5.5.2024
The inverse head and shoulders pattern forming "would make sense" if Bitcoin doesn't "break straight through" to $67,500, according to a crypto analyst
Former Bitmex Chief Expects Bitcoin to Trade Within $60K-$70K Range Until August
5.5.2024
Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes predicts bitcoin will range-bound trade between $60,000 and $70,000 until August. “The slow addition of billions of dollars of liquidity each month will dampen negative price movement from here on out,” Hayes said, adding that he expects “prices...
Robert Kiyosaki Shares Crash Survival Rules — Warns ‘Crash Has Begun, It Will Be a Bad One’
5.5.2024
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has cautioned that a crash has begun, highlighting its severity. The famous author also shared his crash survival rules. He urged investors to invest in bitcoin, alongside gold and silver, emphasizing that they are “real money that goes up in value...
Block Is Buying Bitcoin Every Month for Its Balance Sheet
4.5.2024
Block Inc. has announced its strategy of regularly purchasing bitcoin for its corporate balance sheet via dollar-cost averaging (DCA). The company plans to allocate 10% of its monthly gross profit from bitcoin products towards investments in the cryptocurrency. “We view bitcoin as...
Jack Dorsey-Backed Initiative Donates $21M to Bitcoin Nonprofit Opensats to Bolster Development
4.5.2024
According to the 501(c)(3) public charity Opensats, a nonprofit focused on supporting Bitcoin-related initiatives and efforts that contribute to Bitcoin’s success, Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic endeavor #startsmall has contributed $21 million to the organization. Bitcoin Development...
BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
4.5.2024
According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Alexander Vinnik, a former operator of the BTC-e exchange, has admitted to a conspiracy to launder money. This admission of guilt comes over six years following his arrest in Greece on July 25, 2017. BTC-e’s Vinnik Pleads...
Snowden Issues ‘Final Warning’ to Bitcoin Developers on Privacy Enhancements
4.5.2024
In the wake of the U.S. intensifying its clampdown on privacy-oriented software and Zksnacks closing its coordinated coinjoin service, Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower and former contractor, has issued a stern warning to Bitcoin developers. Snowden emphasizes that time is running out...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Is Back Above $60,000 Before the Weekend – Bullish Week Incoming?
4.5.2024
Bitcoin surges past $63,200, boosted by halted rate hikes and fresh inflows into ETFs, suggesting a bullish trend ahead as market cap hits $2.36 trillion.
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NFT Market Sees Over 30% Decline in Weekly Sales
4.5.2024
From April 27 to May 4, 2024, non-fungible token (NFT) sales amassed $164.4 million, reflecting a 30.16% decrease compared to the previous week. Leading the field in blockchain sales, Bitcoin-based NFT sales totaled $56.81 million, experiencing a 41.57% drop from the preceding week. Bitcoin...
Bitcoin opens $63K futures gap as thin liquidity threatens BTC price
4.5.2024
Bitcoin market participants are doubting the staying power of the ongoing BTC price relief bounce
Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust Halts 78-Day Outflow Streak With $63M Inflow
4.5.2024
Statistics indicate that after a prolonged period of 78 days, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust has ceased experiencing outflows, observing an infusion of $63 million on Friday, equating to around 1,030 bitcoins. GBTC Sees First Inflows After 78 Days For the time being, Grayscale’s Bitcoin...
US Authorities Charge Man in Connection With $43 Million ‘Classic’ Ponzi Scheme
4.5.2024
U.S. authorities have charged a man they accuse of operating a Ponzi scheme, which purported to invest in a cryptocurrency trading enterprise. The operator of the scheme is accused of defrauding investors of at least $43 million. FBI Assistant Director James Smith said the actions of Idin Dalpour...
Democratizing Investment – The Power of Asset Tokenization in Real-World Assets
4.5.2024
In the traditional financial landscape, investment opportunities in real-world assets (RWAs) have traditionally been reserved for the affluent and well-connected, with significant barriers preventing the average person from accessing lucrative investment markets. For instance, opportunities...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Surges to $63,375, Eyeing $70,000 as Buying Intensifies
4.5.2024
With Bitcoin climbing to $63,375 and resistance looming at $70,000, the crypto community buzzes about the next big breakthrough in price.
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Paypal Partnership Allows US-Based Moonpay Users to Buy Crypto With Their Paypal Accounts
4.5.2024
The digital asset trading platform, Moonpay, announced on May 2 that it had formed a partnership with Paypal. This partnership will allow U.S. users to purchase cryptocurrency using their Paypal accounts. Users of Moonpay can benefit from the security offered by Paypal, a payment provider known...
Grayscale’s GBTC stops bleeding: First inflow since launch
4.5.2024
Grayscale Investments' GBTC has seen its first day of inflows, following over $17.5 billion in outflows since the launch of Bitcoin ETFs in January
Buenos Aires Targets Worldcoin With Eye Scanning Biometric Bill
4.5.2024
A bill that seeks to regulate the activities of companies that scan the eyes of their users, like Worldcoin, has been recently introduced in Buenos Aires. The law aims to protect the app users’ rights and help them to secure and determine the destination of the biometric data collected...
Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF Sees First Inflow After Billions Lost Since January
4.5.2024
GBTC, the biggest spot bitcoin ETF, has seen its assets under management lead over BlackRock's IBIT shrink
Trader Loses $68M of Wrapped Bitcoin in Address Poisoning Scam
4.5.2024
An unknown trader lost $68 million worth of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) in a single transaction in an address-poisoning scam.
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