Simon Hoadley, a retired financial advisor from East Sussex, UK, found himself caught in the clutches of a harrowing cryptocurrency scam that resulted in the loss of nearly $100,000. However, thanks to the efforts of legal experts, a significant portion of the funds were successfully recovered. Hoadley, seeking to supplement his income during the COVID-19
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The journey towards the approval of a Bitcoin ETF has been a long and arduous one. The Winklevoss twins filed the first Bitcoin ETF application in 2013, but US regulators have yet to give their stamp of approval. However, the tides seem to be shifting as some of the biggest names in traditional finance have
Uniswap Labs has recently shared some exciting details about the progress of its highly anticipated v4 release. The team behind the decentralized finance (DeFi) powerhouse, Uniswap, has outlined three key milestones in the launch of this upcoming version. Barring any security issues or delays related to the Cancun hard fork and audit process, v4 is
The crypto market has witnessed a significant downturn in recent days, with Bitcoin (BTC) and several other cryptocurrencies experiencing a notable drop in prices. This unexpected turn of events has caused concern among traders, leading them to question whether the bullish momentum that has been driving the market is now coming to an end. Despite
The resurgence of memecoins may have waned, but the Shiba Inu token (SHIB) continues to capture attention. On July 5th, SHIB stood out among tokens with the highest transaction fees, indicating a surge in activity surrounding it. Recent data reveals significant growth in the SHIB network, further supporting a bullish outlook. Additionally, the supply of
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the CEO of Binance, recently shed light on why the company dedicates time and resources to support cryptocurrencies and blockchains beyond its own developments. While CZ expressed optimism about the BNB Chain ecosystem, he emphasized that he personally advocates for Bitcoin (BTC). During an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Twitter, a
Verge ($XVG) has experienced an astonishing surge of 380%, leaving traders wondering if this momentum is sustainable or just temporary. However, Verge is not the only cryptocurrency that has caught the attention of traders. Wall Street Memes ($WSM) and Ecoterra ($ECOTERRA) have also emerged as significant players in the market. Verge, a decentralized and open-source
Ordinals developers are revolutionizing the way blockchain bloat caused by Bitcoin NFTs is managed, potentially slashing creation costs by 90%. The latest development in this field is BRC69, a groundbreaking standard proposed by Ordinals launchpad platform Luminex. The aim of BRC69 is to optimize the costs associated with inscribing on Bitcoin using the Ordinals protocol.
Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have not rebounded to the same extent as the overall cryptocurrency market. Even the most prominent collections in the industry, like Yuga Labs’ Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), have experienced substantial discounts. On July 3, Will Clemente, co-founder of Reflexivity Research, disclosed that BAYC’s value had dropped by 90% from its peak.
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