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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Could Drop in the Short Term
6.2.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Feb. 6, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Binance Welcomes Back Steve Christie as Deputy Chief Compliance Officer
6.2.2024
Binance has welcomed back Steve Christie, its former Senior Vice President of Compliance, as Deputy Chief Compliance Officer. Binance Bolsters Compliance Team, Welcoming Steve Christie Back to Leadership Role Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the return of Steve Christie, its former...
Why this coin could surpass Bitcoin, Solana, and XRP in 2024?
6.2.2024
Given that the crypto market is full of surprises, it is not such a rare phenomenon that young coins sometimes succeed in achieving incomparably better results than their “older colleagues”. Such surprises are certainly the most common among meme coins because certain meme coins often...
Binance to Delist Monero Privacy Token; XMR Slides
6.2.2024
The crypto exchange will stop listing the token as of Feb. 20
Hong Kong Securities Regulator Issues Warning to Unlicensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms
6.2.2024
The region’s securities regulator has said that Hong Kong crypto investors must only use or trade on approved virtual asset trading platforms. The regulator urged crypto investors using platforms not featured on its two lists to close accounts or transfer funds to licensed entities. Verifying...
Ripple rides the wave: Emerging markets drive XRP adoption in 2024
6.2.2024
Ripple Labs Inc. is a notable fintech company for its unique cross-border payment belts. The foundation of Ripple’s ecosystem is XRP, a digital asset created for quick and inexpensive international payments. With the growth of globalization, the need for a smooth transfer of payments across borders...
Bitcoin ETFs Pose Risk for Coinbase Stock, Leverage Shares Says
6.2.2024
COIN was one of the best-performing stocks in 2023, but has dropped by almost a third since the start of 2024
Solana Network Suffers 'Major' Outage, SOL Slips 2%
6.2.2024
Solana Mainnet-Beta is experiencing a performance "degradatation," a validator said
Haru Invest Execs Arrested in South Korea for Allegedly Stealing $828M Worth of Crypto: Report
6.2.2024
The platform paused withdrawals and fired 100 employees last June citing issues with service partners
Ripple Must Share Financial Statements Requested by SEC, Court Rules
6.2.2024
The statements will help a judge determine if institutional sales of XRP after the SEC lawsuit was filed in 2020 broke securities law, the SEC said in its request
Egypt Aims to Ease Pressure on Forex Reserves via $1 Billion Treasury Bill Auction
6.2.2024
Barely a month after raising $850 million from an auction of dollar-denominated treasury bills, the CBE was reportedly poised to raise $1 billion via similar instruments. The decision to hike overnight interest is said to be part of the central bank’s ongoing efforts to stabilize Egypt’s...
Tether Launches Tether Edu, Expands Educational Initiatives in Emerging Markets
6.2.2024
Tether, the largest stablecoin company, has announced the launch of Tether Edu, an initiative that will concentrate all of the global educational and learning programs of the institution. Tether Edu will focus on emerging markets, offering courses and hybrid programs in blockchain, artificial...
Trump-Themed Tokens Rocket as Prominent Crypto Fund Bets on Coins Modeled After Ex-President
6.2.2024
The former president has been a considerable driver for related crypto trading volume since 2020, data shows
Janet Yellen Calls for Crypto Regulation in Congressional Testimony, Citing Financial System Risks
6.2.2024
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, in her forthcoming appearance before the House Financial Services Committee, is set to emphasize the potential dangers the cryptocurrency industry presents to financial stability, advocating for legislative action to regulate digital assets effectively. Treasury...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Consolidates Near $42,830 Amid Cathie Wood’s Gold Comparison
6.2.2024
Bitcoin price prediction; February 6, 2024 Bitcoin price prediction remains bullish as BTC‘s climb to $42,830 ignites discussions, with Cathie Wood championing it as the new gold, reshaping investment strategies in the digital age. Market sentiment appears cautiously optimistic as influential...
Will the Tokenization of Debt Trend Gain Momentum in 2024?
6.2.2024
The tokenization trend continues to gain momentum in 2024 with the primary focus being on digital assets and payment systems. The tokenization of debt, derivatives, and structured products requires converting these instruments into digital tokens on the blockchain or distributed ledgers and remains...
Brazilian Tax Authority Reports Bitcoin Irregularities in Over 25,000 Statements
6.2.2024
The Brazilian tax authority has reported identifying cryptocurrency irregularities in more than 25,000 tax statements. After a country-wide investigation, the institution detected that 25,126 individuals who possessed at least 0.05 BTC failed to include these holdings in its income tax statements...
British Columbia Court Backs Ban on Crypto Mining in Canadian Province
6.2.2024
Conifex, a B.C.-based cryptocurrency mining company, challenged B.C. Hydro's 18-month moratorium on mining
California School Officials Plead Guilty to Running Crypto Mining Scheme With School Resources
6.2.2024
A sophisticated scheme to defraud Patterson Joint Unified School District has been unveiled, with senior officials Jeffrey Menge and Eric Drabert at the helm, using the district’s resources to mine cryptocurrency illegally, as disclosed by the DOJ. School Officials Plead Guilty to Crypto Mining...
Artists Ordered to Pay $9 Million in BAYC Copyright Dispute
6.2.2024
Artists Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen are mandated by a federal court to pay $9 million in damages to Yuga Labs, following a high-profile legal dispute over unauthorized use of the Bored Ape Yacht Club’s copyrighted non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Yuga Labs Wins Big as Artists Ordered to Pay up...