Crypto

Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is facing potential criminal charges for claiming to be Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. The High Court Justice James Mellor has referred Wright’s misconduct to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for consideration on charging him with perjury and forgery of documents. This comes after Wright provided false testimony during a trial,

Recently, the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform LI.F.I protocol fell victim to an exploit resulting in the loss of over $8 million. According to Cyvers Alerts, suspicious transactions were detected within the LI.F.I cross-chain transaction aggregator, leading to the confirmation of a breach by LI.F.I on July 16. The team issued a statement urging users not

The US spot Bitcoin ETFs have been making headlines recently, with a daily net inflow of $301 million on July 15th. This marked the seventh consecutive day of positive inflows, setting a new record amidst a broader market recovery. It is worth noting that none of the ETFs recorded any outflows on that day. According

The price of Bitcoin recently surged to over $65,000, marking a significant milestone. This increase came after a period of volatility in the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin recovering from previous losses and reaching around $58,000. However, this upward trend was disrupted by news related to Mt. Gox, causing the price of Bitcoin to drop by

Bitcoin has once again reclaimed the $63,000 level, bringing attention to the activation of a dormant address containing 1,000 BTC, worth approximately $60 million. This wallet had been inactive for over a decade, receiving the stash around 11 years and 9 months ago, back in September 2012 when it was valued at a mere $11,908.

The Scroll network, a ZK rollup Layer 2 network, has seen a remarkable 23% increase in the total value locked (TVL) over the past week. This surge has propelled the network’s TVL to an impressive $1.03 billion, making it the 8th Ethereum Layer 2 network to surpass the $1 billion milestone. Of this TVL, ETH

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant surge recently, adding a whopping $200 billion in just four days. Bitcoin (BTC) saw a 4.5% increase, briefly surpassing the $63,000 mark, while Ethereum (ETH) reclaimed the $3,300 level. Other meme coins such as Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) also recorded gains, with a 4% and 3%

In the past week, digital asset investment products have seen a massive increase in inflows, totaling $1.44 billion. This brings the year-to-date (YTD) inflows to an astonishing $17.8 billion, breaking the previous record. Despite this surge in inflows, trading volumes remain relatively low at $8.9 billion for the week, compared to the annual 7-day average

Bitcoin has made a significant move, reaching the $63,000 level early on Monday, July 15th. This surge to a two-week high has led some analysts to believe that the downtrend has been broken. On-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant has pointed out that this recent increase has been primarily driven by “U.S. whales” as institutional Bitcoin purchases

Recently, XRP has seen a significant surge in its price, outperforming other major cryptocurrencies in the market. The overall cryptocurrency sector has experienced a rally with a global market capitalization exceeding $2.4 trillion, according to data from CoinGecko. Notable digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana have all shown positive performance on a weekly scale.

Metaplanet, an investment firm based in Japan, recently made a bold move by purchasing 42.4 Bitcoin for ¥400 million ($2.4 million). This strategic acquisition aims to enhance the company’s long-term financial strategy by adding Bitcoin to its holdings as a “strategic treasury reserve asset.” With the current value of Bitcoin at $57,652 and struggling to

The 2024 presidential election has brought to light the increasing relevance of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies among voters, particularly among Republican supporters. A recent poll funded by crypto-focused investment firm Paradigm revealed that a significant percentage of Republicans who were originally undecided about supporting Donald Trump have shifted their views in light of his pro-crypto

As the United States gears up for the upcoming elections in November, the role of crypto voters has come into the spotlight. The crypto exchange Coinbase has conducted a survey revealing that 52 million Americans own cryptocurrencies, with a significant number residing in key battleground states. These states, such as Arizona, Florida, Michigan, and Georgia,

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently facing a crucial moment that could dictate whether its price will stabilize or continue to drop. According to CryptoQuant’s weekly report, the lack of growth in stablecoin liquidity may delay any potential rally in BTC’s price. Historically, an increase in liquidity through Tether (USDT) minting has often led to price surges.

In the wake of the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, several cryptocurrency tokens related to him have experienced a surge in value. Despite the attempt on his life, Trump survived and was quickly released from the hospital, causing a significant spike in the prices of these tokens. The cryptocurrency space is no

In the past seven days, Bitcoin’s price has been fluctuating between $54,000 and $60,000, showcasing a significant level of volatility. This has sparked predictions from various analysts regarding a potential surge to $90,000-$100,000 in the near future. The current trading price hovers around $58,000, according to data from Coingecko. Crypto Rover, a prominent figure with

Over the past few years, stablecoins have seen a rise in demand and market share, challenging the dominance of Tether’s USDT. Recent data from Kaiko indicates a decline in USDT market share on centralized exchanges, dropping from 82% to 74% in 2024. This shift can be attributed to the emergence of competitors like FDUSD and

During a hearing on July 11, Judge Katherine Polk Failla raised concerns about Coinbase’s attempts to subpoena SEC Chair Gary Gensler in the context of the ongoing SEC case against the cryptocurrency exchange. She expressed doubts about the necessity of acquiring Gensler’s communications, especially those made before he assumed the role of SEC Chair in

Germany’s on-chain Bitcoin wallet balance has officially reached zero, signaling the potential end of sell pressure from the European economic powerhouse. This news comes from Arkham Intelligence, who reported that the government’s wallet had just 4925 BTC left, down from 50,000 BTC in June. The recent outflows from the wallet mark the conclusion of a

Ethereum’s price has been facing a downward trend lately, particularly after facing a second rejection at the $4,000 resistance level. The daily chart reveals a pattern of lower highs and lows since failing to break above the $4,000 level. Additionally, the market has broken below the 200-day moving average, currently positioned around $3,100. Despite the

The German state of Saxony has been rapidly depleting its Bitcoin reserves after seizing assets from the film piracy website, Movie2K. The government has been auctioning off confiscated Bitcoin, with transactions totaling around $3 billion worth of BTC. On Thursday, German authorities transferred 10,567 BTC (approximately $600 million) to various entities, including Bitstamp, Coinbase, Kraken,

Bitcoin’s price has been on a roller-coaster ride lately, with significant fluctuations in a short period of time. After the CPI numbers were released, Bitcoin surged towards $60,000, only to retrace by over $2,000 shortly after. This quick and drastic movement has left investors wondering about the stability of the market. While Bitcoin has been

Railgun, a popular crypto privacy protocol, recently prevented Inferno Drainer from laundering stolen funds. SlowMist’s anti-money laundering tracking system, MistTrack on X, revealed that Railgun intercepted an attempt to launder over 174 ETH, valued at approximately $533,000 at the time. As a result, the perpetrators were compelled to return the stolen ETH to Inferno Drainer’s

Bitcoin’s recent surge towards $60,000 was met with a sudden halt as the digital asset experienced a minor retracement, settling just above $58,000. This fluctuation comes after a period of significant volatility in the cryptocurrency market. Among the larger-cap altcoins, Stacks has emerged as a standout performer, with a remarkable 14% increase in value. Following

Recently, the Canadian musician Drake made a substantial Bitcoin bet on the Copa America semi-final match between Canada and Argentina. Despite the odds being against Canada, with a potential profit of over $2.5 million in Bitcoin, Argentina emerged victorious with a 2-0 win. This loss adds to Drake’s history of significant betting losses. Past Betting

In mid-July, Binance made the decision to suspend deposits and withdrawals for approximately one hour to conduct scheduled wallet maintenance. This announcement caused some concern among users, as the exchange is known for its high trading volume and quick transactions. However, Binance assured the community that trading services would not be affected during this time

Recently, wallets linked to the CoinStats exploiter made a move that raised eyebrows in the crypto community. A staggering $1 million in Ether was transferred into the controversial crypto mixing protocol known as Tornado Cash. This significant transfer occurred not long after CoinStats announced that they were conducting investigations into the exploit. The blockchain security