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Crypto-Linked Violations Rack Up $2.8B in SEC Fines in 2023
25.1.2024
A Cornerstone Research report published Wednesday showed that crypto fines against digital asset market participants hit $2.89b by the end of 2023. That’s an 11% jump from the $2.6b in fines imposed through 2022. The findings show that as the crypto market grows, so does the SEC’s role...
Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools – NYRO, TUCKER, MELON
24.1.2024
Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools $NYRO, $TUCKER and $MELON are the top crypto gainers today on DEXTools as the broader crypto market attempts to rebound following recent sell pressure. Bitcoin (BTC) was last up just over 1% in 24 hours and close to $40,000, as per CoinMarketCap. Solana (SOL)...
3 Promising Altcoins for High Returns in the 2024 Crypto Surge
24.1.2024
Looking for a high-return crypto? Look no further than the 2024 crypto best altcoin list, and discover promising altcoins that could offer an unusually high return here. Indeed, 2024 is an anticipated bull run year, with a duality of factors set to induce upside price moves across the crypto...
Animoca Brands and HashKey Sign Strategic Partnership Deal + More Crypto News
24.1.2024
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 edition: Animoca Brands and HashKey Sign Strategic Partnership Deal KuCard Crypto News: Apple Pay Integration Bitget Reveals Smart Copy Mode __________...
Cardano Price Prediction as Trading Volume Skyrockets 80% – Is ADA Poised for Recovery?
24.1.2024
The Cardano price has risen by 4% in the past 24 hours, reaching $0.4728 as the cryptocurrency market recovers by a modest 0.5% today. ADA’s jump today isn’t enough to override losses over greater timeframes, however, with the altcoin still down by 10% in a week and by 21% in the last...
Nexo Seeks $3B in Damages from Bulgaria Over Aborted Investigation Affecting US Stock Listing
24.1.2024
Crypto lender Nexo has started a legal battle seeking $3 billion in damages from Bulgaria following an aborted criminal investigation that the company claims derailed its plans for a US stock market listing and a soccer sponsorship deal. Nexo AG, a Swiss subsidiary of Nexo Capital based in...
British Billionaire Alan Howard’s Crypto Firm Scores UK Watchdog Approval
24.1.2024
Goldman Sachs-backed crypto platform Elwood Technologies announced Wednesday that the firm secured regulatory approval as a service provider. The Financial Conduct Authority’s approval covers Elwood’s execution system for security tokens and derivatives. Elwood, founded by British...
HashKey Capital and FTSE Russell Launch Indices Tracking Crypto Assets
24.1.2024
Crypto fund manager HashKey Capital and FTSE Russell, a subsidiary of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), have unveiled a suite of indices tracking cryptocurrencies. HashKey Capital and FTSE Russell unveiled jointly developed crypto indices on January 24, as per a release shared with Cryptonews....
Taiwan’s ACE Exchange in Hot Water as Prosecutors Expand Fraud Probe
24.1.2024
Taiwanese prosecutors have expanded their investigation into ACE Exchange, requesting the detention of Chenhuan Wang, the president of the platform. The prosecutors have accused Wang of money laundering and fraud in connection with the alleged fraudulent activities orchestrated by David Pan,...
JPMorgan Analysts Downgrade Coinbase Shares to Underweight, Citing Impact of Spot Bitcoin ETFs
24.1.2024
JPMorgan analysts have downgraded Coinbase shares from Neutral to Underweight, causing a 5% drop in the stock’s value during premarket trading on Tuesday. The analysts have also established a price target of $80 per share, indicating a significant downside risk of over 37% from the current...
Goldman’s Digital Assets Chief Bets on Spot Ether ETFs Getting the Thumbs Up
24.1.2024
Mathew McDermott, Goldman Sachs’ digital assets head, said Tuesday he anticipates approval of spot Ether ETFs in the coming months. During a CNBC interview, McDermott said a major factor in the approval decision hinges on whether ether is classified as a security. “A big question naturally...
BitMEX Founder Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Support Range at $30,000 to $35,000
24.1.2024
BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes has predicted Bitcoin (BTC) to find support in the range of $30,000 to $35,000. In a recent blog post, the crypto billionaire said he has purchased a Bitcoin put option with a strike price of $35,000, which expires on March 29. He noted that Bitcoin appears to...
BIS Unveils 2024 CBDC Plans, Project ‘Aurum’ Enters New Phase
24.1.2024
Source: BIS The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has unveiled that its central bank digital currency (CBDC) is entering a new phase this year. Dubbed ‘Aurum,’ the CBDC project will explore “the privacy of payments in retail CBDCs,” BIS noted. The announcement came Tuesday as a part of BIS’s...
Report: Ethereum and Solana Showcase Unique Market Dynamics in Recent Altcoin Trends
23.1.2024
In the dynamic world of crypto markets, recent trends have illuminated intriguing divergences in the altcoin market, particularly between ethereum and solana, relative to bitcoin. A comprehensive report published by Glassnode, an onchain analytics firm, delves into this phenomenon. Altcoin Dynamics...
Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools – XETH, TWEET, KABO
23.1.2024
Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools $XETH, $TWEET and $KABO are the top crypto gainers today on DEXTools, as the broader market downturn worsens. Small-cap cryptocurrencies almost always take the mantle for the top crypto gainers each day. That’s because their low level of liquidity means that...
Pastor Blames God for Commanding a $3.2M Crypto Scam + More Crypto News
23.1.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Pastor Blames God for Commanding a $3.2M Crypto Scam Solana and Polychain-Backed VC Lead $5M Seed Raise to Challenge Google Bybit Announces ByBUIDLERs...
Kaspersky Labs Uncovers MacOS Malware Targeting Bitcoin and Exodus Wallets
23.1.2024
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs has uncovered a new strain of malware specifically designed to target macOS users and their Bitcoin and Exodus wallets. The company said in a press release on Monday that the malware is distributed through pirated software and replaces legitimate wallet...
Three Arrows Capital Co-founder Su Zhu Says Prison Was an “Enjoyable Experience Overall”
23.1.2024
Su Zhu, the co-founder of now-collapsed hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), has shared his thoughts on his time spent in prison, describing it as an “enjoyable experience overall.” During a video podcast, Zhu expressed appreciation for his time behind bars, even claiming that he...
Texas Securities Board Orders Crypto Lender Abra to Return Assets to Investors
23.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Crypto lender Abra has reached an agreement with the Texas State Securities Board to return customers’ frozen funds. The ruling comes after the authority filed an emergency cease and desist order and accused the company of securities fraud. Per the settlement agreement published...
Blockchain Startup Figure Technologies Seeks US Regulatory Approval for Interest-Bearing Stablecoin
23.1.2024
Financial technology company Figure Technologies is seeking approval from US regulators to introduce an interest-bearing stablecoin. Founded by former SoFi Technologies CEO Mike Cagney, if successful, Figure will become the first company to offer a stablecoin regulated as a security within...