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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...
DOJ Charges Trio Behind $400 Million SIM Swap Attack on FTX
4.2.2024
The United States Department of Justice has charged three individuals accused of masterminding the SIM-swapping attack that siphoned over $400 million from FTX. The indictment of the trio appears to undercut claims that incarcerated FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was the mastermind behind the hack....
AI Crypto Market Cap Leaps $1.07 Billion in 12 Days Led by Bittensor’s Rise
3.2.2024
In the span of just 12 days, the market cap of the artificial intelligence (AI) cryptocurrency sector has risen from $6.08 billion to its present valuation of $7.15 billion. This growth is primarily attributed to the impressive performance of bittensor (TAO), which saw a notable increase of 31.6%...
U.S. Regulatory Approach Pushing Crypto Overseas, New 21Shares Report Says
1.2.2024
The push by U.S. lawmakers for stringent regulations in the crypto industry is driving business overseas, a 2024 market outlook report released on January 28 from ETP provider 21Shares revealed. The U.S. Desperately Needs Regulatory Clarity 21Shares’ State of Crypto report claims regularity...
U.S. Drilling Down on Crypto Miners' Energy Use Draws Ire From Community
1.2.2024
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is starting a survey to track the electricity consumption of crypto miners in the U.S
SEC to Withdraw Case Against Crypto Startup DEBT Box Following Admission of Inaccuracy
31.1.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to withdraw its lawsuit against crypto startup DEBT Box after admitting to making inaccurate statements in court. The agency filed a lawsuit against Digital Licensing Inc., operating as DEBT Box, in July last year. However, it has now informed...
Famed Analyst Richard Bove Says US Dollar Is Finished as World’s Reserve Currency — Expects China to Overtake US Economy
31.1.2024
Renowned financial analyst with over 54 years of experience, Richard Bove, has warned that the U.S. dollar is finished as the world’s reserve currency, cautioning that China will overtake the U.S. economy. He warned that the offshoring of American manufacturing poses a significant threat...
US Sanctions on Russia Similar to Planting a ‘Bomb Under the Dollar,’ Says Russian Analyst
30.1.2024
The United States’ sanctions against Russia are undermining confidence in the U.S. dollar and may force other countries to ditch the currency, a Russian financial analyst has said. The analyst said contrary to the West expectations, the sanctions against Russia have failed to destroy...
Indian National Pleads Guilty in Case Involving ‘Largest Single Cryptocurrency and Cash Seizure in DEA History’
30.1.2024
An Indian national has pleaded guilty in a case involving “the largest single cryptocurrency and cash seizure” in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) history. The defendant “is designated as a Consolidated Priority Target, which makes him one of the most significant...
Spectacular Swings — The Week’s Victorious Crypto Climbers and Fallen Token Challengers
29.1.2024
Bitcoin has seen a 2.9% rise against the U.S. dollar in the past week, while ethereum has experienced a 5.8% decline during the same period. Several cryptocurrencies have made notable gains over the past seven days. Leading the pack is manta network (MANTA), which surged by an impressive 47.2%...
Bitcoin Stabilizes Over $42,000 as Crypto Fear and Greed Index Shifts to Neutral
28.1.2024
Recently fluctuating within the realms of “greed” and “extreme greed,” the Crypto Fear and Greed Index transitioned into a “neutral” phase on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. This shift coincides with bitcoin’s value jumping slightly over $42,000. In...
Morgan Stanley on Decline of US Dollar, JPMorgan Warns of a BTC Selloff, BTC Mining Improved, and More — Week in Review
28.1.2024
Morgan Stanley has raised concerns about the potential decline of the U.S. dollar’s dominance due to the increasing interest in digital currencies. Meanwhile, JPMorgan has warned of a potential bitcoin selloff, anticipating a $3 billion outflow from Grayscale’s Bitcoin fund....
Nigerian Currency Plunges to New Low Versus the USD, Central Bank Governor Says Naira is ‘Undervalued’
28.1.2024
The Nigerian currency reportedly plunged to a new low versus the U.S. dollar on the official market on Jan.25. Central Bank governor Olayemi Cardoso has said the naira is currently “undervalued” and that efforts are underway to rectify this. Official and Parallel Market Exchange Rates...
Onecoin Lawyer Mark Scott Sentenced to 10 Years for Money Laundering
27.1.2024
Mark Scott, a lawyer entangled in the infamous Onecoin cryptocurrency fraud, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the U.S. District Court. The sentencing comes after a 2019 conviction. Onecoin Lawyer Mark Scott Receives Decade-Long Prison Sentence Mark Scott, a lawyer associated with the infamous...
Bitcoin Sinks Below $39,000 as Market Pressure Intensifies
23.1.2024
Over the past day, bitcoin’s value has experienced further decline, now plummeting below the $39K mark as ongoing bearish trends exert downward pressure. Following its dip under the $40K barrier on Monday, the leading crypto asset further depreciated by 5.3% relative to the U.S. dollar...
US Senator Marco Rubio Warns BRICS Expansion Threatens Western Sanctions’ Effectiveness
23.1.2024
Florida Senator Marco Rubio expressed his worries about the increasing influence of BRICS, the international group, in the world’s economic system. According to Rubio, if the group keeps expanding, it will be a valid alternative to the current system, allowing nations to sway away from...
Crypto Firm USI Tech Founder Horst Jicha Arrested for Alleged $150 Million Fraud
22.1.2024
Horst Jicha, the founder of crypto firm USI Tech, has been arrested and charged by U.S. authorities for his involvement in an alleged $150 million international fraud scheme. According to a recent release published by the U.S. Depoartment of Justice (DOJ), Jicha, a 64-year-old German national,...
Morgan Stanley Sounds Alarm on US Dollar’s Dominance — Says Crypto Could Significantly Alter Currency Landscape
22.1.2024
Morgan Stanley has warned about the risk of the U.S. dollar losing its dominance, fueled by growing interest in digital assets, including bitcoin. Emphasizing that the U.S. dollar’s dominance “is being increasingly scrutinized,” the investment bank stated: “A clear shift towards reducing...
‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scheme Uncovered: Debiex Charged by CFTC for Defrauding Investors
20.1.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged digital asset platform Debiex for engaging in a deceptive scheme known as “pig butchering,” which resulted in the loss of $2.3 million from investors. On Firday, the CFTC filed a complaint against Debiex and Zhāng Chéng Yáng...
$9.6 Billion in 3 Days — ETF Analyst Highlights Remarkable Early Success of Bitcoin ETFs
17.1.2024
On Tuesday, the third day of trading for the U.S.-based spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), there was a noticeable decrease in activity with trading volumes falling by 37% from the levels seen on Jan. 12, 2024. The day concluded with most funds slightly over 1% lower against the U.S. dollar...