The final deadline for the first spot Ethereum ETF is Wednesday, May 23. This is when the SEC will approve or deny VanEck’s application. The Ark 21Shares spot ETH ETF application deadline is on the following day, Thursday, May 24, but what happens Wednesday will set the tone for the rest of the issuers. Other...Read More
The highlights of the economic week ahead are the Federal Reserve meeting minutes and a big earnings report from semiconductor giant Nvidia. There are also reports on global manufacturing and services indexes and consumer inflation expectations which could influence markets a little. Economic Calendar May 20-24 Last week saw the U.S. Dow Jones Industrial Average...Read More
In the short term, the Bitcoin price appears to have been stuck within a range, but in the long term, the token is following a pre-programmed upswing. After the well-known rebound from levels below $60,000, the price is following a notable ascending trend, which appears to have revived a strong bullish trajectory within the markets....Read More
A confidential United Nations report obtained by Reuters reveals that North Korea’s notorious cybercriminal group known as the Lazarus Group transferred millions of stash of stolen cryptocurrency back to the Asian country last year. In March 2023, these North Korean hackers illicitly took $147.5 million worth of cryptocurrency from HTX, a crypto exchange owned by...Read More
Ontario’s self-styled ‘Crypto King,’ Aiden Pleterski, was arrested and accused of fraud and money laundering related to an alleged Ponzi scheme following one of the most extensive fraud investigations the region has witnessed. The 25-year-old, along with his associate, 27-year-old Colin Murphy, allegedly stole approximately $30 million from unsuspecting victims. Crypto King’s Arrest The charges...Read More
Two siblings who attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are now facing allegations of exploiting a vulnerability in the Ethereum blockchain. The duo reportedly swindled $25 million within 12 seconds, which the prosecutors labeled as a first-of-its-kind caper. If convicted, both of them could potentially serve sentences exceeding 20 years in prison. Anton Peraire-Bueno,...Read More
In 2024, thousands of opportunities continue to open up for investors in the cryptocurrency market. By this time, experienced participants are looking for the most profitable tokens that can be invested. Since the giants – Bitcoin and Ethereum – have long since taken a significant percentage of the entire market, in this part, the authors...Read More
The price of bitcoin (BTC) has surged past the $60,000 level to the $67,000 zone due to news of a lower-than-expected inflation rate in the United States. According to the latest CryptoQuant weekly report, bitcoin’s latest rally has also been sustained by a recent decline in selling pressure. However, demand for the cryptocurrency has yet...Read More
Bitcoin keeps touching new levels of adoption in the real world, with traditional finance (TradFi) firms embracing the digital asset at a remarkable pace. The significant investment in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) signifies growing institutional interest in crypto assets. Last quarter, a staggering number of U.S. banks, investment managers, hedge funds, and professional firms...Read More
By examining the processing speed of the largest blockchain networks in terms of total value locked on DeFiLlama, CoinGecko outlined the fastest based on the actual and realized transactions-per-speed (TPS) metric. The report concluded that Solana leads the way, followed by Sui and the Binance Smart Chain. Interestingly, Ethereum and Bitcoin are not even in...Read More
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have become a key part of the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem in just four months after they went live on US financial markets. However, Bloomberg’s ETF specialist – Eric Balchunas – explained that people should not get too carried away when they see notable changes in the short-term flows. May Covers April Losses...Read More
As we approach the end of May, crypto traders are eagerly awaiting a new week filled with a series of potentially impactful macro events. From Binance’s trial in Nigeria to the FIT21 bill’s voting, these events might have a significant impact on the crypto market. These Events Might Decide Market’s Next Move In recent days,...Read More
Hong Kong police have taken into custody three employees of a currency exchange shop who are suspected of engaging in fraudulent activities. This followed an incident where a customer at the shop reportedly encountered stacks of “hell money” before executing a cryptocurrency transfer worth approximately HK$1 million. Hong Kong Authorities Arrest 3 for Crypto Fraud...Read More
The Chinese police forces have burst a large underground banking operation using the popular stablecoin Tether (USDT) to facilitate transfers of up to 13.8 billion yuan ($1.9 billion). According to a report from local media house Weixin, the Public Security Bureau of Chengdu Municipal arrested 193 suspects linked to the case and froze 149 million...Read More
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has recently captivated investors’ attention with its meteoric rise and potential for substantial gains. However, amidst SHIB’s promising outlook, another contender in the crypto sphere, RCO Finance (RCOF), is quietly positioning itself as a potential outperformer. Through its innovative platform, RCO Finance offers a revolutionary approach to investment. Therefore, as investors brace...Read More
Since 2021 when El Salvador began validating Bitcoin blocks with volcanic energy, the Central American country has mined 474 BTC worth approximately $29.6 million at current prices. According to a Reuters report, El Salvador mined the cryptocurrencies using a geothermal power plant fueled by the Tecapa volcano in the nation’s east central region. El Salvador...Read More
TON has emerged as one of the top-performing Layer 1 blockchains in 2024, according to the latest analysis by CryptoQuant. Demonstrating a remarkable 118% outperformance over Bitcoin since the beginning of the year, TON has stood out in stark contrast to other popular Layer 1 chains, which have struggled to gain momentum. Among major blockchains,...Read More
With Bitcoin climbing to new highs in 2024, investors are looking for opportunities that can make them rich. The launch of hundreds of coins poses a dilemma: Choose one crypto and earn returns in the long term. Financial experts predict a bullish trend in 2024, which makes it an important investment consideration for investors. Crypto...Read More
Dogecoin’s total market capitalization was $19.8 billion at the time of writing, with the hash work-powered meme currency trading at $0.145. Meanwhile, Ripple XRP price moved markets at $0.5 per token, and its market cap stood at $27 billion, according to data from CoinMarketCap. The Ripple lawsuit versus the US SEC could be over as...Read More
Bitcoin’s price performances for the past ten years or so have been dominated by bear and bull cycles. In general, the BTC halving is regarded as the catalyst for the start of the bull market, while the last two years ahead of each such event are dictated by the bears. Current Cycle However, this hasn’t...Read More
Over 80% of the newly listed cryptocurrencies on Binance, the world’s largest digital asset exchange by trading volume, have declined in value. In the past six months, these tokens have plunged in value since listing on the exchange, raising concerns for investors seeking out the latest cryptocurrencies. Most New Binance Token Listings Trading in Red...Read More
After wreaking havoc across the digital asset sector and stealing millions of dollars, scam-as-a-service kingpin ‘Pink Drainer’ has vowed to erase all traces of its operations and announced the winding down of its nefarious infrastructure. In an unexpected statement shared via Telegram, Pink Drainer, the wallet drainer tool known for siphoning funds from cryptocurrency wallets,...Read More
Reddit and OpenAI, the creator of the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, announced a partnership to benefit both the Reddit and OpenAI user communities in various ways. According to data from Google Finance, Reddit’s stock experienced a 13% surge in after-hours trading immediately following the announcement. Reddit and OpenAI’s Partnership On May 16, Reddit announced...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 17th, 2024] Penguiana’s presale, the penguin-themed Solana meme coin, has now surpassed 1,500 SOL. The team believes this achievement underscores the growing interest surrounding Penguiana within the crypto and meme coin communities. Inspired by the playful and communal nature of penguins, Penguiana is more than just another...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Zug, Switzerland, May 17th, 2024] Alephoria invites web3 users to the Aleph Zero ecosystem with an interactive initiative of campaigns as projects launch Aleph Zero–the privacy-oriented layer 1 blockchain–is gearing up for a surge of new users with its Alephoria campaign. Newcomers can look forward to airdrops and other promotional activities as...Read More
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis recently posted “Bitcoin laser eyes” on X, showing her support for laws supporting the cryptocurrency. The move follows the passing of legislation H.J.Res. 109 in the Senate, which aims to overturn the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 121. Senator Lummis Advocates for Bitcoin Legislation U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, representing Wyoming,...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 17th, 2024] Over 700 attendees from all over the world attended the edutainment forum co-hosted by Edge of Co., Animoca Brands, The Garage, and other prominent Saudi business entities As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emerges as a global hub for innovation, Outer Edge, founded by the Edge...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – New York, USA, May 17th, 2024] MetaLend, a crypto trading platform for Web3 gaming assets, has announced its latest update: cross-chain trading on the Ronin ecosystem. This new innovative feature gives users the ability to trade gaming assets on Ethereum, Polygon, and the Binance Smart Chain. After launching as the exclusive DeFi...Read More
In a rapidly evolving digital asset landscape, Solana has demonstrated a remarkable surge of 5% within a single day, underscoring its appeal to those pursuing swift gains. Concurrently, Ethereum is on the brink of a significant milestone, with industry pundits anticipating a potential ascent to the $5,000 mark, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of...Read More
Solana-based meme coin launchpad Pump.fun announced that a former employee used their “privileged position” to access “withdraw authority” and misappropriated around 12,300 SOL, worth approximately $1.9 million at the time. To prevent further damage, Pump.fun halted trading and updated the contracts. Flash Loan Exploit Addressing the exploit, Pump.fun said in an X post that a...Read More
