Crypto

In the first quarter of 2024, Ethereum and its Layer 2 scaling solution, Polygon, have emerged as the top choices for new users in the blockchain space. According to a recent report by Flipside, these two platforms have seen a significant influx of users, surpassing other EVM chains in terms of cumulative new users since

The Bitcoin halving is an event that occurs approximately every four years and is designed to slow down the production of new BTC. This mechanism ensures that the last Bitcoin will be mined over a century from now, despite there already being over 19.6 million in circulation. Historical Context In the past, Bitcoin halvings have

Ethena Labs, the creators of USDe, have recently announced the incorporation of Bitcoin (BTC) as backing into their synthetic dollar-pegged offering. This strategic move aims to boost USDe’s supply from its current $2 billion mark. Highlighted in an April 4 announcement, Ethena Labs emphasizes the importance of incorporating BTC as a backing asset due to

The cryptocurrency market has recently experienced a period of correction, with Bitcoin (BTC) being one of the digital assets significantly affected. On a seven-day scale, BTC’s price has dropped by around 6%, currently trading at approximately $65,400. One possible reason for this heightened volatility and declining value could be attributed to profit-taking by long-term holders.

The recent analysis by industry analytics provider Glassnode indicates a significant shift in the behavior of long-term holders of Bitcoin. They have started distributing BTC and selling to new investors at higher prices. This activity has led to an injection of new capital into the asset class, ultimately increasing the realized cap to new heights.

March proved to be an incredibly lucrative month for the Bitcoin mining industry, with miners collectively earning over $2 billion for securing the leading cryptocurrency network. Data from Blockchain.com reveals that miners raked in an average of $65.23 million per day throughout the month of March, setting a new record for their daily earnings. The

In March 2024, blockchain security firm PeckShield released a report highlighting a troubling trend in the world of cryptocurrencies. The report revealed that there were over 30 incidents of hacks, resulting in approximately $187.29 million in losses. This surge in crypto hacks is particularly concerning as it can have a significant impact on investor confidence

Argentina has recently taken significant steps towards regulating the cryptocurrency industry within its borders. The government has introduced legislation requiring all local crypto firms to register with a new regulatory body dedicated to the sector, or face the consequence of ceasing operations entirely. This move aligns with recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force and

Bitwise Asset Management, a key player in the cryptocurrency index fund market, has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to postpone the approval of a spot Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) until December. Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan shared with Forbes his concerns that the industry’s current emphasis on Bitcoin-related products may be taking

Shiba Inu (SHIB) saw a remarkable surge in token burns during March, with billions of tokens taken out of circulation. The burning mechanism was a key focus, with over 15.5 billion assets destroyed in just one month. This spike in burning activity, especially on March 8 when almost 14 billion tokens were burned, represented a

With the widespread boom in the cryptocurrency market, there has been a significant increase in crypto-related crimes worldwide. One of the most targeted groups in these scams are elderly individuals who are often manipulated by fraudsters into exchanging their funds for crypto by offering unrealistic promises of high investment returns. Authorities in South Korea recently

In response to the recent attacks on Israel, both the US and UK authorities have taken decisive action against entities suspected of financing terrorism through cryptocurrency. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the UK’s Office of Foreign Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) have imposed sanctions on two individuals and three entities allegedly involved

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK is making moves to regulate meme-based marketing in the financial services sector. With the rising popularity of cryptocurrencies and other investments, the FCA has released guidelines for both financial services firms and social media influencers to ensure transparency and prevent misleading advertising. The FCA’s latest report underscores

Tigran Gambaryan, a prominent figure at Binance, has recently taken legal action against the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria. As an American citizen, Gambaryan is fighting against his alleged wrongful detention by Nigerian authorities. According to Gambaryan’s lawyer, T.J. Krukrubo SAN, the Nigerian government is using

Kerrisdale Capital recently released a report arguing that MicroStrategy’s shares have become significantly overvalued in comparison to the actual value of Bitcoin. The company pointed out that the premium at which MicroStrategy’s shares are trading, at over two and a half times the spot price of Bitcoin, is unjustified. In fact, Kerrisdale Capital believes that

Prisma Finance recently fell victim to a hack where $11.6 million was stolen from the decentralized finance protocol. The hacker, however, claimed that the exploit was a “whitehat rescue” and expressed interest in returning the funds. This indicative behavior of the hacker raises questions about the motives behind the attack and whether the funds will

Guy Turner, the host of Coin Bureau, has made a bold prediction regarding SOL’s potential breakout above the $300 mark. According to Turner, SOL has shown promising signs on both weekly and monthly charts in the early months of 2024. He describes the cryptocurrency as “incredibly bullish” and highlights the significant resistance at the $300

Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise, a crypto index fund and asset management firm, recently shared his insights on the future of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to him, he believes that inflows into Bitcoin ETFs will continue for years as more investors and institutions adopt these products. During a 20-day road

The recent accusations against major cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin and its founders, Chun Gan and Ke Tang, have shed light on the alleged failure to implement anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) procedures. Prosecutors in the United States have claimed that this negligence allowed the platform to become a hub for laundering illicit funds from criminal

Over the weekend, the crypto world was abuzz with news of a massive transfer of funds from the fifth richest Bitcoin address. A staggering $6 billion worth of Bitcoin was moved to three new wallets, leaving just a fraction of the original funds in the original address. This unprecedented transfer comes at a time when

Ark Invest recently made headlines with their decision to sell 74,291 Coinbase shares, valued at $20.8 million, across three of their exchange-traded funds. This move comes shortly after the firm sold over $100 million worth of Coinbase shares last week as the price of COIN reached new yearly highs. One of Ark Invest’s strategies is

CommEX, a crypto exchange that once took over Binance’s operations in Russia, has recently declared its decision to close its operations in the country. The announcement came after Binance’s exit from the Russian market in September 2023, with a projected timeline of one year for the process to be completed. CommEX Russia shared in a

Bitcoin’s price has been experiencing a period of sideways consolidation around the significant $60K price level. Although there was a surge towards the all-time high of $73K, the price has since corrected and found support between the 0.5 ($62K) and 0.618 ($59.5K) Fibonacci retracement levels. This consolidation phase has increased buying pressure, leading to a

The legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reaching its trial phase scheduled for April 23. However, before reaching this crucial point, both parties have been required to address certain court requirements. Recently, the entities demonstrated a collaborative effort by filing a joint letter to tackle sealing issues related

In a recent development, U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby found the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guilty of serious misconduct in the legal action against Utah-based cryptocurrency firm DEBT Box. The judge accused the SEC of a “gross abuse of power” in handling the case and highlighted multiple instances of “bad faith” conduct. This decision

Bitcoin’s price movements over the weekend have been somewhat underwhelming as the asset has calmed at just over $64,000 after the previous week’s volatility. The altcoins are, in general, also less volatile today, with a few exceptions like Dogecoin, which has surged by around 7%. Last business week started on a highly unfavorable note for

In a devastating turn of events, a 46-year-old housewife from Hong Kong has found herself facing losses of a staggering 7.1 million Hong Kong dollars ($908,000) after falling victim to a fraudulent crypto investment platform. The woman, who remains unnamed, was lured into the scam through a series of deceitful tactics employed by cunning fraudsters.