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Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Identifies Bitcoin’s Down Channel Pattern
21.7.2024
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has emphasized that the current bitcoin price pattern “appears as a down channel.” Brandt’s recent analysis also indicates a potentially significant long-term upside for bitcoin, contrasting with gold advocate Peter Schiff’s bearish stance...
US Senator Highlights Bitcoin as Currency Unaffected by Widespread Cyber Outages
20.7.2024
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has emphasized bitcoin’s resilience as a form of currency unaffected by widespread cyber outages. Her remarks followed major system failures linked to Crowdstrike, which impacted multiple sectors and have been described by some as “the largest IT outage...
2 Foreign Nationals Plead Guilty in Lockbit Ransomware Case
20.7.2024
Two foreign nationals pleaded guilty in Newark federal court regarding their participation in the Lockbit ransomware organization, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed on Thursday. Russian citizen Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov and Mikhail Vasiliev, a dual citizen of Canada and Russia, were...
Wazirx Prepares Bounty Program to Recover $230 Million Stolen in Security Breach
20.7.2024
Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty has updated the public on the $230 million security breach affecting the Indian crypto exchange. The Wazirx team is preparing a bounty program, engaging with expert teams to trace the stolen funds, and collaborating with other exchanges. “This is...
Study: Europe Leads in Global Crypto Transaction Volume; Binance Remains Most Used Exchange
20.7.2024
Europe stands out as the global leader, accounting for 37.32% of the total transactional value, according to a comprehensive analysis by Coinwire. Asia’s trading volumes primarily result from factors like high mobile penetration, a robust tech infrastructure, and growing institutional interest....
WazirX halts trading, launches bounty program to recover stolen assets
20.7.2024
The exchange remains focused on addressing the impact on customer funds and ensuring the security and integrity of their platform
WazirX launches bounty program to recover stolen assets
20.7.2024
The exchange remains focused on addressing the impact on customer funds and ensuring the security and integrity of their platform
Nigerian crypto star out on bail following police detention
20.7.2024
Industry watchers are closely monitoring the case for signs of how Nigerian authorities will handle similar cases, which could impact the country’s growing cryptocurrency sector
Nigerian crypto star out on bail following police detention
20.7.2024
Industry watchers are closely monitoring the case for signs of how Nigerian authorities will handle similar cases, which could impact the country’s growing cryptocurrency sector
South Korea's strict laws on crypto exchanges come into force
20.7.2024
The new regulations issued by South Korea’s watchdog to protect user assets on crypto exchanges went into effect on July 19
ETH price may dip after spot Ether ETF 'novelty' wears off due to surging supply
20.7.2024
Into The Cryptoverse founder Benjamin Cowen says if supply keeps increasing it will "revert" to similar levels before the Ethereum Merge in September 2022
Chinese Billionaire Convicted of Racketeering and Wire Fraud in US
20.7.2024
Exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui, also known as Miles Guo, has been convicted by a U.S. jury on charges including racketeering conspiracy and wire fraud. Guo defrauded followers of over $1 billion, primarily through false investment schemes in cryptocurrency. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams...
Philippine Central Bank Warns of AI-Driven Crypto Scams — Governor Denies Endorsing Cryptocurrency Projects
20.7.2024
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, has cautioned the public against scams involving AI-manipulated videos and audios, which are used to spread false information, particularly about cryptocurrency investments. The BSP emphasizes that Governor Eli M. Remolona...
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Accepts Bitcoin From Kraken in Sponsorship Deal
20.7.2024
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has expressed his hesitation to buy bitcoin at its current price but is open to accepting the cryptocurrency as payment. He disclosed that he accepted bitcoin from crypto exchange Kraken as part of a sponsorship deal, highlighting his belief in...
Blockfi to Begin Interim Crypto Distributions via Coinbase This Month
19.7.2024
Crypto lender Blockfi announced that it will begin interim crypto distributions via Coinbase this month. U.S. clients will receive notifications, while non-U.S. clients face regulatory restrictions. Blockfi, which filed for bankruptcy protection in November 2022, is now collaborating with Coinbase...
Basel Committee Gives Permissioned Stablecoins ‘Preferential Treatment’ in Amended Crypto Asset Standard Amidst Heavy Criticism
19.7.2024
The Basel Committee, responsible for setting standards for bank regulation, has revised its crypto asset standard, introducing new considerations that impact stablecoins. The updated standard favors permissioned stablecoins, such as JPM Coin, over those issued on public chains. This has elicited...
WazirX hacker funnels $149M, Hamster Kombat users face phishing attacks: Finance Redefined
19.7.2024
This week, hackers staged the second-largest crypto hack of 2024, stealing over $230 million, while other malicious actors are targeting Hamster Kombat players
Bitforex reopens for withdrawals after police investigation
19.7.2024
After roughly five months of silence, the crypto exchange Bitforex claimed that the police in Jiangsu Province had detained its team members in February
Bitcoin oversold after German gov’t sell-off — ARK Invest
19.7.2024
Bitcoin miners seem to be capitulating, a harbinger of a bullish reversal, according to Ark
WazirX Seeks Legal Aid; $234 Hack Reported to Indian Police
19.7.2024
Yesterday, July 18th, 2024, India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, WazirX, was hacked and lost over $234 million in crypto. Following the attack, WazirX has filed a report with the Indian Police. The exchange says, “…we have filed a police complaint and are pursuing additional...