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U.S. Treasury Debunks Narrative That Hamas Relied on Crypto to Fund Terrorism
14.2.2024
Just after Hamas' terrorist attacks in Israel last year, crypto took blame for helping fund such brutal killing. While the prominent media reports were later bashed by cryptocurrency experts, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's top official on terrorism financing confirmed to lawmakers...
Crypto Phishing Group Angel Drainer Reportedly Steals $400,000 From 128 Wallets
14.2.2024
Phishing group Angel Drainer stole over $400,000 from 128 crypto wallets after deploying a malicious vault contract yesterday. According to an X post published on February 13 by blockchain security firm Blockaid, Angel Drainer employed a new attack vector that exploited Etherscan’s...
Best Crypto to Buy Today February 14 – DYM, SEI, STX
14.2.2024
As the crypto market continues to see positive momentum, analysts are watching for potential prospects among the best crypto to buy now. Image by cryptonews.com As the Bitcoin (BTC) price pumps to new two-year highs on strong spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, investors looking to secure faster near-term...
Uniswap’s Hayden Adams Calls Attention to Scammer Impersonating His ETH Wallet Address
14.2.2024
On February 14, Uniswap founder Hayden Adams warned the cryptocurrency community on social media platform X about a new strategy of crypto thieves who imitate Ethereum wallet addresses to defraud unsuspecting investors. Here’s how this new crypto scam works. Uniswap Founder Issues Warning...
Stablecoin Sector Swells by $1.7 Billion in February; USDC and FDUSD Lead Supply Growth
14.2.2024
Statistics reveal that since the onset of February 2024, the stablecoin sector has experienced a significant expansion, with an increase of $1.7 billion in its economy. In the last 30 days, both usd coin and first digital usd witnessed their supplies jump by 9.6% and 40.3%, respectively....
Upcoming High-Level EU Financial Policy Talks Could Steer Crypto Oversight: Source
14.2.2024
An informal document shared among EU officials shows digital finance, and thereby crypto, topping a list of priorities to be discussed
FCA Reviewed 44 Crypto Firms Registered in UK For Anti-Money Laundering Purposes
14.2.2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has conducted internal reviews on 44 cryptocurrency firms registered in the country to tackle money laundering concerns. In a Feb 14 release, the regulator highlighted key areas in the UK markets including digital assets regulations. Last year, the FCA carried...
Craig Wright Cross Examination Ends as COPA Trial Closes for Day
14.2.2024
Wright who has been battling it out against COPA counsel in a trial for the past couple of days is trying to prove he is Satoshi Nakamoto
Bitcoin Short Squeeze Wipes Out $89M as Price Surges to $52K; ETF Inflows Hit $4B
14.2.2024
The price of bitcoin soared past the $52K milestone on Wednesday, reaching $52,056 per unit on Bitstamp at 10:05 a.m. Eastern Time. Bitcoin’s meteoric rise over the past day triggered a wave of liquidated leveraged positions, wiping out $89.28 million in short positions. ‘Sustained...
Robinhood’s Strong Crypto Performance Sets Positive Tone for Coinbase Earnings
14.2.2024
Coinbase shares rose 10% today after Robinhood’s Q4 2023 earnings report yesterday said that the popular trading app made a tidy profit from its crypto trading business. Robinhood declared its transactions-based revenues in Q4 2023 rose 8% compared to the same quarter the preceding year. In...
How Bitcoin Benefits From Global Stresses
14.2.2024
An asset that gains from disorder is surely worth having in one’s portfolio, says Jennifer Murphy, CEO of Rune Digital Assets
How the ‘Halving’ Could Impact Bitcoin
14.2.2024
Bitcoin halvings have generally been good for the network. But price increases have decreased over time, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices
Japan’s FSA Urges Tighter Scrutiny on Crypto Transfers, Citing Risk of Unlawful Activity
14.2.2024
Japan’s leading financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), is urging institutions to place tighter scrutiny on crypto transfers, according to an official note published today. The joint note by the FSA and the country’s National Police Agency (NPA) refers to a high number...
Crypto Exchanges Reported Over 16,000 Flagged Transactions to South Korean Authorities
14.2.2024
South Korean crypto exchanges reported over 16,000 transactions to local authorities in 2023, an increase from previous years. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) released a breakdown of its efforts to tackle money laundering and other illegal financial threats involving crypto assets....
Indonesia Picks Crypto-Friendly Team in Presidential Election
14.2.2024
During the presidential campaign, vice-presidential candidate Gibran discussed crypto and blockchain as a means to expand job opportunities for the country’s younger generation
Crypto Fear and Greed Index Touches ‘Extreme Greed’ as Bitcoin Soars, Echoing 2021’s Highs
14.2.2024
Bitcoin’s ascent beyond the $51,000 mark has propelled the Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) into the “greed” territory, registering a notable 74 out of 100. Just a day earlier, the CFGI soared to an impressive peak of 79, denoting “extreme greed” and marking...
Kraken Inquires UK Users Regarding Self-Custodial Wallet Activity, Cites Local Regulations
14.2.2024
Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has recently introduced a new requirement for its users in the United Kingdom. According to a recent post shared by James Van Straten, Kraken is now mandating that its UK users verify their self-custodial wallets or validate their wallet identities...
Mondelēz International to Join Hedera Council + More Crypto News
14.2.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s crypto news: Mondelēz International to Join Hedera Council Fetch.ai Foundation Welcomes Deutsche Telekom as First Corporate Partner Taurus and Lido Enable...
Japanese Financial Regulator Proposes Stricter Measures For P2P Crypto Transactions
14.2.2024
Japan’s principal financial regulator has unveiled a series of proposed measures that could negatively impact the peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions market. In a Wednesday announcement, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) issued a formal request to Japanese banks, noting that a high number...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC’s Bullish Momentum Signals Strong Market Confidence on Valentine’s Day
14.2.2024
Bitcoin’s price trajectory on Feb. 14, 2024, showcases a robust bullish trend, with the cryptocurrency reaching a 24-hour high of $51,814. Amidst a consolidating market, the digital asset has seen significant growth, marking a 3% increase today, and 21% over the past month. Bitcoin Bitcoin...