Crypto

A recent study conducted by KuCoin has found that nearly half, or 49%, of German crypto investors believe that digital currencies have the potential to help them achieve their long-term wealth accumulation goals. Furthermore, one in four individuals surveyed stated that they view crypto as a store of value, especially during times of economic turbulence.

John Michael Musbach, a 34-year-old resident of Haddonfield, New Jersey, has recently been sentenced to six and a half years in jail for a heinous crime. Musbach hired a hitman on the Dark Web to murder a child who was about to testify against him in a child-pornography case. This child, who was the victim

According to an analysis conducted by the Atlantic Council, nearly all major economies are actively exploring the implementation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). This study revealed that 130 nations, accounting for approximately 98% of the global GDP, have expressed interest in CBDCs. While 11 countries, including China, have successfully launched their own CBDCs, another

Binance Research, the research arm of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, recently conducted a survey to gauge the outlook of institutional investors towards cryptocurrencies. The survey, titled the “Institutional Crypto Outlook Survey,” was conducted between March 31 and May 15, 2023, with 208 global institutional clients and VIP users participating as respondents. These respondents represented

TRM Labs, a prominent firm specializing in blockchain analysis and the prevention of cybercrime, has recently published a detailed report outlining the significant sums of money lost to malicious actors within the crypto industry throughout 2022. These figures are particularly striking, given the decline in prices and waning interest in the market over the past

American multinational investment giant, Citigroup Inc., is reportedly reevaluating its collaboration with Swiss firm Metaco. Metaco specializes in providing crypto custody services for institutional investors and joined forces with Citi a year ago to develop and pilot the latter’s digital asset custody capabilities. However, recent market volatility has strained the relationships between traditional financial firms

Ledger, a well-known crypto wallet service provider, has unveiled its latest product offering called Tradelink. This innovative trading and settlement network technology is specifically designed for asset managers, custodians, and exchanges/OTC with off-exchange trading capabilities. The primary goal of Tradelink is to simplify processes and enhance operational speed for these entities. Streamlining Trading Processes Tradelink

Cryptocurrency exchange EDX Markets, which recently launched, is reportedly in final negotiations with Anchorage Digital to serve as its custodian. This comes after EDX Markets terminated its collaboration with Paxos, a blockchain infrastructure firm, as reported by Bloomberg. Paxos was initially intended to be the custodian for EDX Markets, providing customers with direct access to

Eden Island, Republic of Seychelles – June 27th, 2023 – A new memecoin called PEPE is set to launch on the BNB Chain, following in the footsteps of its Ethereum counterpart. PEPE (BEP20) is an innovative memecoin that incorporates several distinctive mechanisms into its tokenomics. Inspired by the mischievous frog from the webcomic “Boy’s Club,”

Bybit, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has secured a license to operate in Cyprus and is set to expand its operations in the country. The license will allow Bybit to provide a full suite of services, including trading between cryptocurrency pairs and fiat currency pairs, financial services related to crypto assets, and custody solutions curated specifically

After experiencing a significant downtrend and period of correction, Ethereum’s price found support at the $1.6K level, coinciding with the 200-day moving average. The buying pressure at this level triggered a rapid reversal and an upward trend towards the critical resistance zone at $2K. Additionally, the price surpassed the 100-day moving average at $1.8K, indicating

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the largest financial institution in Japan, is reportedly considering issuing global stablecoins via its blockchain platform, Progmat. MUFG has already shown interest in introducing such tokens tied to the value of the Japanese yen. However, the company is now in talks with industry leaders and other companies on minting stablecoins

Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin’s price attempted to reach $31K and maintained its dominance over the rest of the market. However, the bulls were unable to sustain the price above $31K, and sellers pushed it below this level to where it currently trades at around $31,600. It’s worth noting that Bitcoin’s dominance, which tracks

The crypto market has seen a flurry of activity in recent days, with various coins and tokens experiencing double-digit returns. However, Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) have experienced a slowdown in their growth, leading investors to question whether their recent momentum was only temporary. At the time of writing, ETH is hovering around the $1,870

Shiba Inu, the Dogecoin-killer, experienced a surge on Thursday following the announcement of a new upgrade in the ecosystem. One of the lead developers revealed that Shibarium would soon enable users to link non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to real-world assets. This will provide proof of ownership and authentication for physical items. Shibarium is a layer 2

Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament, will be offering artificial intelligence (AI)-based audio commentary and player analysis for fans during the upcoming competition. The initiative is the result of a collaboration between The All England Lawn Tennis Club and International Business Machines (IBM). The AI-powered audio commentary tool will allow fans to observe key moments of

Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange, has disputed claims from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the company mismanaged user assets. In response, Binance’s U.S. subsidiary has filed a motion stating that the SEC’s claims are misleading and have the potential to harm its customers. Contradictory Statements from the Regulator Binance’s U.S. subsidiary has highlighted contradictory

According to the latest ASX Australian Investor Study, approximately 15% of Australians have invested their wealth in cryptocurrencies. This figure is similar to the 17% recorded during the bull market in 2021. The study showed that young Australians are more inclined towards the cryptocurrency industry, with 31% of them being HODLers. The study also highlights

ChainGPT is expanding its on-chain presence and increasing its interchain capabilities by bridging its $CGPT token to the Ethereum Network. The bi-directional bridge was developed through a partnership with ChainPort, KuCoin, BitGet, and other top-tier Web3 partners, enabling users to transfer their $CGPT seamlessly between the ETH and BNB/BSC networks. The implementation of the bridge

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has made a significant stride towards its involvement in the cryptocurrency industry by filing for a Bitcoin Spot ETF with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. BlackRock’s success rate with the SEC has been unmatched so far, and despite many other companies’ previous applications for such a product failing,

Kaiko, a crypto market data provider, has conducted an analysis which revealed that USD Coin (USDC) has become the most liquid stablecoin on centralized exchanges (CEXs). The asset has approximately $38 million bids preventing a .1% price deviation. USDC’s liquidity is followed by that of Tether (USDT), Binance USD (BUSD), True USD (TUSD), and Dai

A new report by Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has highlighted the uncertainty surrounding the impact of Bitcoin halving events on the asset’s performance. While the halving is seen as a positive development as it is believed to enhance Bitcoin’s prospective scarcity and support its supply-demand dynamics, it is difficult to

Bitcoin has experienced two days of consecutive price increases, marking the first time in a while. During this period, the cryptocurrency rose from under $25,000 to almost $27,000. The second-largest crypto, Ethereum (ETH), has also experienced similar performance, as it now sits at $1,750. Most other altcoins are also in the green. Despite this, last

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched a new tool called “Bitcoin Transaction Accelerator” to enable users to confirm their transactions on the Bitcoin network more quickly, regardless of any potential network congestion issues. The new solution was launched on June 15, and it will only be available for verified Binance

Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has asked Binance.US management to reduce the size of its workforce across the division as it foresees protracted and expensive litigation with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a letter to employees, Binance warned that the litigation with the SEC is likely to be lengthy and costly. The

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been arrested in Montenegro and faces possible extradition to both South Korea and the United States for numerous fraud charges. Kwon has been in custody since March of this year, and the Montenegrin authorities are considering extending his detention for another six months to decide on his extradition.

Michael Egorov, the founder of decentralized exchange (DEX) and automated market maker protocol Curve, has repaid $1.35 million of a loan on the decentralized lending platform, Aave. Egorov made the move as Curve’s native token (CRV), which was used as the loan’s collateral, declined significantly in the past week, reducing the loan’s health factor and