Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sold 651.6 ETH worth of meme coins, which is approximately $1.62 million, in line with his commitment to charitable donations. The tokens sold include significant amounts such as 10 billion MOODENG for 395.95 ETH ($982K), 200K MSTR for 93.23 ETH ($231K), and 500 million EBULL for 73.79 ETH ($183K), as per...Read More
The sale of World Liberty Financial’s (WLF) native token, WLFI, will go live on October 15. This is according to U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump, whose family is fronting the venture. X Spaces Slated for October 14 Trump made the announcement over the weekend in a post on X, where he urged followers to “help...Read More
Will crypto markets experience another week of low volatility and inactivity, or is Bitcoin about to break out and kick off “Uptober”? On Oct. 14, analyst CrypNuevo told his 117,000 X followers that the week ahead should be good for price action. “We’ve seen aggressive moves in both directions, and they are being retraced,” he...Read More
FTX and its sister firm Alameda faced the largest crypto-related enforcement by US regulators, with a staggering $12.7 billion in combined settlement charges. According to CoinGecko’s findings, this amount tops the list of penalties imposed on cryptocurrency companies, highlighting the regulatory focus on the now-bankrupt exchange. Meanwhile, Binance’s $4 billion settlement is notable as the...Read More
Three crypto companies and 15 individuals have been charged with extensive fraud and market manipulation. This follows an unprecedented investigation by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which involved creating a new digital token to help expose criminal activity in the sector. Federal prosecutors in Boston announced charges against Gotbit, ZM Quant, and CLS...Read More
This week, bitcoin (BTC) touched a price height of $64,000 before retracing its steps to a current price mark below $62,000. This price downtrend begs the question – will the leading crypto asset unlock new heights in the near term? A CryptoQuant analyst has shared research showing what could enable the leading crypto asset to...Read More
Russia has sentenced Marat Tambiyev, a former mid-ranking investigator, to 16 years in jail after he was caught accepting a bribe of 1,032 bitcoins, which is currently worth around $65 million, from hackers he was investigating. The bribe originated from members of the Infraud Organization hacking group, which Tambiyev was tasked with probing while working...Read More
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) expressed deep concern about crypto’s role in facilitating illicit activities across Southeast Asia. It notes that the existing underground banking infrastructure, including underregulated casinos, junkets, and illegal online gambling platforms, has increasingly adopted crypto as a tool for crime. UNODC Raises Alarm Over Crypto In its...Read More
An 86-year-old former attorney, David Kagel, has been sentenced to five years of probation for organizing a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of nearly $15 million. The judgment, filed on October 8 in a Las Vegas federal court, also requires him to pay $14 million in restitution to his victims. $15M Crypto...Read More
Stablecoin dynamics are flashing positive, reaching record highs and boosting liquidity within the crypto market. As historical data shows, this is good news for bitcoin (BTC) and the entire crypto industry because more liquidity often correlates with higher prices. A recent CryptoQuant report revealed that the total market capitalization of major USD-backed stablecoins now stands...Read More
U.S. authorities, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Justice (DOJ), have charged Gotbit and four other crypto firms with widespread market manipulation. The charges also roped in several individuals who worked for the offending organizations. Market Makers Accused of Running Wash Trading Scheme According...Read More
A study titled “ETFs and Beyond,” released on Oct. 10 by investment giant Charles Schwab, revealed that almost half of the respondents said they plan to invest in crypto ETFs. The survey of 2,200 investors, which was fielded from July 2nd to July 20, revealed that 45% of ETF investors were interested in crypto products. However,...Read More
Fidelity Investments – one of the world’s most prominent asset managers – has reported that a data breach in August affected the personal information of over 77,000 customers. The breach, which occurred between August 17 and August 19, 2024, allowed an unauthorized third party to gain access to two customer accounts. No Evidence of Data...Read More
A recent cyberattack has led to an unsuspecting crypto investor reportedly losing 15,079 fwdETH, worth roughly $36 million. In the incident, described by security experts as a permit phishing scam, the bad actor tricked the user into unknowingly signing a malicious signature, which gave the thief full access to the individual’s funds. How it Happened...Read More
Short-term trader activity is a critical factor in the dynamics of meme coins, which are largely fueled by hype and market sentiment. Leading this trend is Dogecoin (DOGE), which boasts the highest number of short-term traders in the meme coin space. DOGE Emerges as Traders’ Favorite According to the latest findings by the on-chain analytic...Read More
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, continues to drag on. A judge has denied the second bail application for the exchange’s executive, who has been detained in the country since February. According to a report from local media Nairametrics, Justice Emeka Nwite denied Binance’s head of...Read More
Veteran commodity trader Peter Brandt has suggested that the price of Bitcoin (BTC) could drop by as much as 75%. The 77-year-old based his warning on the observation that in the past, Bitcoin experienced major corrections whenever it failed to reach a new all-time high (ATH) within 30 weeks of its previous peak. Could Historical...Read More
Bitnomial has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its five commissioners, accusing the agency of overextending its jurisdiction. The company’s case disputes the SEC’s classification of XRP as a security, which the agency claims qualifies as an investment contract under the Securities Exchange Act. The Case Details The Chicago-based...Read More
Around 18,800 Bitcoin options contracts will be expiring on Friday, Oct. 11, with a notional value of around $1.1 billion. Today’s options expiry is very similar to last week’s as implied volatility declines, and expiry events are now smaller. Therefore, it is unlikely to impact spot markets, which have been retreating this week. Bitcoin Options...Read More
Donald Trump’s crypto project, World Liberty Financial (WLF), has submitted a proposal to the Aave governance forum. The former president and his business partners plan to use the platform for their cryptocurrency offering. The submission aims to establish WLF’s services as an instance on Aave, with the protocol providing the necessary underlying infrastructure. In return,...Read More
The firm behind XRP has announced the launch of several new features and functionalities for Ripple Custody. With this, the company aims to improve its custody technology for fintech and crypto users. Crypto custody is a relatively new area for the entity, which has streamlined its efforts under the recently launched Ripple Custody division. Expansion...Read More
The market intelligence platform Santiment has outlined a few crypto assets currently trending due to multiple mentions on social media. According to analysts at the firm, these include bitcoin (BTC), Chiliz (CHZ), and Nubcat (NUB). Topics causing BTC, CHZ, and NUB to trend across social media revolve around trading activities, price fluctuations, upcoming airdrops, and...Read More
Financial Services Commission Chairman Kim Byung-hwan said he would “look into it” regarding the market domination of the country’s leading crypto exchange Upbit. In a national assembly meeting, legislator Lee Kang-il raised issues about Upbit’s dominance and its close partnership with the local bank, K-Bank. The online banking firm holds a significant portion of Upbit’s...Read More
On Oct. 10, crypto researcher ‘FreeSamourai’ told his X followers that around 7,000 ETH of the remaining 542,000 ETH from the PlusToken seizures was sent to exchanges. This indicates “intent to begin selling the remaining tokens,” they stated, but this remains to be seen, and no major selloff has occurred yet. The remaining stash of...Read More
Renowned economist and outspoken Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff took to X on October 9 to weigh in on the U.S. government’s impending sale of 69,370 Bitcoin, worth roughly $4.3 billion. His post sparked lively responses from Bitcoin supporters and critics alike, reigniting debates over the virtual asset’s value. Silk Road Bitcoin Up For Grabs Schiff’s...Read More
South Korea’s Ministry of Strategy and Finance announced on October 8 that it is reviewing measures to regulate stablecoins more strictly. This decision comes amidst increasing criticism that stablecoins are emerging as a hidden threat in the foreign exchange landscape due to inadequate government oversight. Rising Cross-Border Use and Industry Criticism According to local media...Read More
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission is preparing to roll out a pilot program for institutional crypto custody. The regulatory agency intends to collect applications in early 2025, and three private banks have already expressed interest in participating. The latest move signifies efforts to promote institutional adoption of crypto in the region. Institutional Crypto Custody in Taiwan...Read More
Coinbase has announced a significant update for its users, enabling them to send Bitcoin to Taproot addresses on October 8th. This integration expands Taproot’s accessibility, enhancing privacy, scalability, and security. With the latest support, Coinbase has joined prominent crypto exchanges such as Binance, OKX, and Kraken. In its tweet, the crypto exchange stated, “We’re pleased...Read More
On Oct. 8, ETF issuer Canary Capital filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an exchange-traded product for Ripple’s XRP. It is the second filing for an XRP-based fund in a fortnight, following Bitwise’s application for the Bitwise XRP ETF trust on Sept. 30. The firm stated that the product would track XRP’s...Read More
Cardi B, took to her X account to promote a new meme coin named after her iconic track. However, there have been concerns surrounding the promotion, with security experts suggesting the account may have been compromised. Cardi B Shares $WAP Video The rapper, who has been in the news lately after claims emerged that she...Read More
