Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed that it is “reevaluating” its talent base following reports of layoffs. This comes as a stark contrast to the company’s position of strength last year when it continued to expand during the bear market. Reports of Layoffs Reports of layoffs at Binance first emerged on Wednesday when
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Tuesday that former Coinbase manager Ishan Wahi and his brother, Nikhil Wahi, have agreed to settle charges of insider trading using knowledge from the exchange. The SEC has forced Ishan Wahi to forfeit 10.97 ETH ($20,848.92) and 9,440 USDT, while Nikhil Wahi was made to forfeit $892,500.
El Salvador has made headlines in the cryptocurrency world recently after becoming the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. In line with this move, President Nayib Bukele has appointed Saifedean Ammous, author of the book “The Bitcoin Standard” and well-known Bitcoin maximalist, as an economic advisor to the National Bitcoin Office of El
NVIDIA, the multinational semiconductor and technology company, has reached a market capitalization of over $1 trillion, a value comparable to that of all cryptocurrencies combined. Following the release of strong quarterly earnings results, the company’s stock rose by 6%, reaching a 52-week high. Although share prices have since fallen slightly, the company’s value remains above
Bitcoin blockchain has recorded over 10 million inscriptions using the Ordinals protocol, according to data from Dune Analytics. The majority of these inscriptions were recorded within the last month. Ordinals protocol allows users to embed data into a single identifiable satoshi, thereby opening up potential applications. Ordinals Inscriptions Ordinals inscriptions were first used for producing
The Indonesian province of Bali has recently warned tourists against using cryptocurrencies for payments, stating that those who violate this rule will face severe consequences. The provincial governor, Wayan Koster, made the announcement during a press conference on May 28, where he explained that foreign visitors who use crypto as a means of payment are
In a joint motion to dismiss a lawsuit by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Gemini and Genesis Global Capital, the two cryptocurrency firms have stated that the SEC has no legal basis to describe the Earn program as the sale of unregistered securities. Gemini and Genesis have insisted that the program was
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken action against five individuals for their involvement in promoting fraudulent bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading services. The CFTC claims that the defendants targeted Spanish-speaking investors and swindled them out of their funds. The five individuals are David Carmona, Juan Arellano Para, Moses Valdez, David Brend, and Marco A.
Pepe meme coin has experienced a significant decrease in value, dropping over 60% from its all-time high on May 5th to around $0.00000143. Social engagement for Pepe has also decreased by 31.5% in the past week. While a decrease in interest is expected after a parabolic run like what Pepe experienced, the question remains whether
China has been known for its hard stance on trading and owning cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, the country seems to be opening up to some parts of the industry. Despite its strict cryptocurrency regulations, China is pushing for the development of Web3. Web3: Future Internet Industry Development During the parallel forum of the
According to a recent note by JPMorgan’s analysts, Bitcoin’s price could skyrocket to $45,000 if the leading cryptocurrency starts to resemble the price performance and investment structure of gold. Bitcoin’s YTD performance has been remarkable, with the asset starting 2023 under $17,000 after a turbulent 2022. However, it broke above that level in the first
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States has issued a warning against fake job advertisements that lure people to Southeast Asia and force them to commit international crypto scams on unsuspecting victims. These scam mills usually put up ads on social media and lure their victims by promising well-paid jobs. However, upon
Recent data from Glassnode shows that the amount of Ether held on centralized crypto exchanges has hit a five-year low, with only 17.8 million ETH currently on these platforms. This represents less than 15% of the total token supply of the Ethereum network. To compare, during the bull market in 2021, the exchange balance was
Bitcoin’s price has been moving within a narrow range in the past few weeks after breaking below the 50-day moving average. The current market situation presents several potential scenarios that could unfold. On the daily timeframe, Bitcoin’s price has yet to display a significant upward or downward movement. If a rally takes place in the
Huobi, a cryptocurrency exchange platform with a decade-long history, has announced the launch of Huobi HK, which will provide cryptocurrency trading services to users in Hong Kong. The platform aims to deliver an excellent trading experience to Web3 users in Hong Kong, who will be able to buy, sell, and hold mainstream cryptocurrencies such as
Huobi Global, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch of its Hong Kong division on June 1st for users in the city-state. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Hong Kong’s securities regulator, recently allowed retail trading in cryptocurrencies after a year of turmoil in the sector. The new venue called Huobi Hong Kong will be
The world of crypto is dynamic and ever-changing, with new technologies and tools emerging constantly. One such tool is ChatGPT, which is transforming the way traders conduct research and analysis. With its analytical prowess, ChatGPT is adding a valuable tool to the trading toolkit of both big players and small investors alike. In this article,
Shaquille O’Neal, a well-known basketball player in America, is currently facing a class-action lawsuit for promoting the Solana-based crypto project, Astrals. The lawsuit was filed by Daniel Harper in a Floridan court, claiming that Shaquille promoted the Astrals token through posts and videos on his social media handles. About Astrals Astrals is a 3D-modeled NFT
Multichain users have reportedly been experiencing delays in receiving their funds following a recent upgrade of the cross-chain router protocol. There have also been rumors circulating about the arrest of the Multichain team, although these have not been confirmed. According to complaints from several Multichain users, their funds have been stuck in the protocol for
CEDEN Network Ltd, a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) open-source infrastructure company, has acquired Galaxy Rendered Limited, a Web3 gaming innovator, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition strengthens the foundation of the EDEN Content Creation Ecosystem with a wholly-owned subsidiary Web3 development studio and its debut metaverse game title, Rocket Monsters. The Acquisition The acquisition of Galaxy Rendered
Bitcoin, the primary cryptocurrency, saw a reversal of its trajectory after slipping to $26,600 on Bitcoin pizza day, rising by almost $1000. Other altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Polygon (MATIC), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Tron (TRX), and Avalanche (AVAX) also saw a slight increase, jumping by around 3% daily. Glassnode, an analytics resource, acknowledged that BTC had
ConsenSys, the blockchain firm behind MetaMask, recently issued a clarification that its self-custodial wallet does not collect taxes on crypto transactions. The company addressed rumors that had been circulating on social media, stating that the rumors were based on inaccurate information. The clarification comes after several users raised concerns over MetaMask withholding customers’ crypto assets
Hotbit, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Shanghai, has announced that it will cease all operations on May 22nd, citing the increasing complexity and regulation of centralized exchanges. The platform has urged its users to withdraw their remaining assets before June 21st. Reasons for Closure The team behind Hotbit believes that centralized exchanges are becoming increasingly
Bitcoin has experienced losses recently after failing to overcome the $27,000 mark over the weekend. The asset slipped by almost $500 earlier today, charting a new multi-day low. This lack of substantial volatility has seen its market capitalization decline to $520 billion once again. Bitcoin tried twice last week to take down $27,500, but ultimately
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged Bryan Lee, a Las Vegas resident, with conspiring to defraud investors in a $45 million cryptocurrency scam. Lee is accused of working with Neil Chandran and other parties to defraud over 10,000 investors through one of the companies controlled by Chandran. The DOJ alleges that Lee was
A Russian man named Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev has been charged by US authorities for his alleged involvement in multiple ransomware schemes that earned him and other attackers nearly $200 million, much of which came through cryptocurrencies. These ransomware attacks targeted hospitals, schools, and police departments, among others. Matveev was reportedly part of three different ransomware
Bankrupt cryptocurrency firms FTX, FTX.US, and Alameda Research have filed a lawsuit against their former executives, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), Nishad Singh, and Gary Wang. The lawsuit, filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, seeks to recover the funds spent on the acquisition of stock clearing firm Embed Financial Technologies. The