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Hacker Reportedly Breaches Law Enforcement Systems of Binance & Coinbase
5.2.2024
Recent cybersecurity breaches have targeted the law enforcement request systems of prominent tech giants including Google, Meta, and TikTok, and major crypto exchanges like Binance and Coinbase. According to a report by InfoStealers, a notable rise in cybersecurity threats has led to hackers...
South Korean Regulator to Discuss Spot Bitcoin ETF With U.S. SEC: Report
5.2.2024
In December it was reported that Financial Supervisory Service head Lee Bok-hyun was planning on meeting with the U.S. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler for the first time to discuss crypto regulation
Veteran Investor Jim Rogers Skeptical About Bitcoin as Future Currency
5.2.2024
Legendary investor Jim Rogers believes that governments are unlikely to authorize Bitcoin, or other major cryptocurrencies, as official fiat money. “I don’t see cryptocurrencies becoming money because governments do not want that competition,” he said in a recent interview with Kitco News....
Spanish Treasury Proposes Tax Reform to Allow Cryptocurrency Seizures
5.2.2024
The Spanish Treasury is proposing a tax reform to allow the seizure of cryptocurrency assets when liquidating tax debts. According to local sources, the proposal would also allow the state administration to embargo these digital assets as it is giving the first steps by declaring electronic money...
FTX Estate to Monetize AI Investment, Seeks Sale of Anthropic Shares Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
5.2.2024
In a significant move within the crypto bankruptcy landscape, FTX Trading Ltd. has announced its intention to sell its equity interests in the artificial intelligence (AI) firm, Anthropic PBC. Holding close to an 8% stake, valued between approximately $1.47 billion to upwards of $2.4 billion,...
South Korean Financial Authority Director Plans Talks on Spot Bitcoin ETFs with US SEC Chair
5.2.2024
Head of the Financial Supervisory Service, Lee Bok-hyun, is set to visit the United States later this year, intending to engage in discussions with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler. The agenda of the meeting is expected to encompass various aspects of the crypto...
Bitcoin Pioneer Nayib Bukele Reelected in El Salvador by a Landslide
5.2.2024
President Nayib Bukele, a pioneer in introducing the law that made bitcoin legal tender in El Salvador, has been reelected as president of the country in the ballot completed on Sunday. The Latam leader, who will reportedly continue implementing bitcoin-related policies, won by a landslide, scoring...
Coinbase Sees Positive Setup for Bitcoin as Exhaustion Hits Factors Pressuring BTC
5.2.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase says many technical factors pressuring bitcoin, and crypto more broadly, are starting to be exhausted. “We expect macro factors to become more relevant for the digital asset class in the weeks ahead, which could be supportive for performance,”...
Avalanche (AVAX) and Cosmos (ATOM) Trail Behind as Kelexo (KLXO) Looks to Upend its Sector
5.2.2024
  The competition in the crypto space has gotten stiffer and projects like Avalanche (AVAX) and Cosmos (ATOM) are lagging in the struggle for survival. However, this has got nothing on Kelexo (KLXO). While Avalanche (AVAX) and Cosmos (ATOM) trails, Kelexo (KLXO) surges ahead with...
Latam Insights: El Salvador Reinforces Its Bitcoin Allegiance, Milei Drops Crypto From Omnibus Bill
5.2.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: El Salvador to deepen its Bitcoin commitment if President Bukele gets reelected, Argentine President Javier Milei drops crypto tax matters from Omnibus Bill...
Commodity Analyst Mike McGlone Says Gold Glitters Over Bitcoin as Crypto-to-Metal Ratio Plunges Post-2021
4.2.2024
Bloomberg’s commodity market expert Mike McGlone warns of a potential downturn for bitcoin, highlighting its disappointing performance against gold since its peak in 2021. On Sunday, McGlone pointed out that the bitcoin/gold ratio had plummeted by about 40% from its 2021 zenith of 37 times....
9 New ETFs Capture 177,949 Bitcoin, Pulling Nearly 40M BTC off Market After GBTC Outflows
4.2.2024
In the latest reports, a number of the nine spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that were launched on Jan. 11, 2024, have increased their bitcoin holdings following the last day of trading activity recorded on Feb. 2, 2024. According to the data, Blackrock’s IBIT now possesses...
Socialfi’s Shining Star Friend.tech Dims: A Tale of Decline and Disinterest
4.2.2024
Just a few months back, social finance (socialfi) platforms were the talk of the town, with Friend.tech leading the charge amidst surging popularity. Yet, as the curtains closed on October 2023, this once-celebrated socialfi platform witnessed a sharp decline in user engagement, and data from...
Genesis Seeks Court Approval to Offload $1.4 Billion in GBTC Assets Post-SEC Settlement
4.2.2024
After reaching an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the bankrupt company Genesis Global Capital has submitted a petition to the bankruptcy court to dispose of holdings from Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust, Ethereum Trust, and Ethereum Classic Trust. These assets...
Bit.Store and Gate Pay Unveil Gate MiniApp Collaboration for Enhanced Crypto Card Services
4.2.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Bit.Store, a leading innovator in cryptocurrency card solutions, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Gate Pay, one of the world’s premier cryptocurrency exchanges. This collaboration introduces a groundbreaking Gate MiniApp on Gate.io, designed to seamlessly...
Genesis Seeks Green Light from Bankruptcy Court for $1.4 Billion GBTC Share Sale
4.2.2024
Crypto lender Genesis Global Capital, currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, has requested permission to sell trust assets worth approximately $1.6 billion. In a motion filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York, the firm sought approval to sell assets held...
Bitcoin’s Fourth Halving, Nigerian Currency Plunges, Canadian Court Rebukes Trudeau, and More — Week in Review
4.2.2024
Anticipation is high for Bitcoin’s fourth network halving. Meanwhile, the Nigerian currency has hit a new low against the U.S. dollar, while in Canada, the Federal Court declared the freezing of crypto donations during the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” protests unconstitutional. Renowned...
Analyst makes a bold prediction ahead of 2024 bull run, Retik Finance (RETIK) at $0.1 will reach $5 before Polygon (MATIC)
4.2.2024
  The crypto market is filled with anticipation of the next bull run, expected to kick off in a few months. As investors seek out promising projects to back, one analyst has made a bold prediction regarding an emerging decentralized finance (DeFi) platform – Retik Finance (RETIK). Retik...
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Alternative Set for 100x Increase in 2024
4.2.2024
  Shiba Inu (SHIB) has undoubtedly captured the imagination of many investors, thanks to its association with the popular meme culture and its impressive price surges. However, as the crypto market continues to evolve, alternative projects are emerging, and one such contender that stands...
Cryptocurrency Set to Surpass Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA)
4.2.2024
  The cryptocurrency market has seen tremendous growth in recent years, with new and innovative projects entering the space. Two standout performers have been Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA), which have seen their prices surge over 2,700% and 550%, respectively, in the past three years....