Non-fungible token (NFT) sales in Q3 2023 were the worst the market has seen in roughly three years. According to a Binance Research report, the NFT sector recorded $299 million in sales in Q3, attributed to a slump in the price of ether (ETH) and the floor prices of most collections. Worst Quarter For Sales...Read More
In a decisive move to counter the escalating use of cryptocurrencies in criminal activities, London’s Metropolitan Police established a 40-member team specializing in crypto investigations. The move comes as authorities express mounting concerns that digital currencies now play an ‘endemic role’ in organized crime. UK Crypto Fraud Cases Skyrocket Since its inception in May, the...Read More
On October 18, the ECB Governing Council stated that it had decided to move to the next phase of the digital euro project. The move into the preparation phase for a potential European CBDC follows the completion of a two-year investigation phase. The preparation stage will start on November 1 and will initially last two...Read More
The Calgary Police Service issued a warning to residents to beware of fraudsters who promise high returns on crypto investments, noting that Calgary victims have lost more than $22 million mostly to investment scams so far in 2023. Meanwhile, authorities believe crypto scams are still underreported despite huge losses. Calgary Police Receive More Crypto Scam...Read More
Meitu (1357), the pioneering Hong Kong-listed company known for its ventures into cryptocurrencies, has recently announced a strategic shift away from digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The company, which made headlines in 2021 for investing around $100 million in cryptocurrencies, has revealed that its growth is now driven primarily by its artificial intelligence (AI)...Read More
Newbie developers are increasingly departing a crypto project while more “established” ones (more than two years) and those categorized as “emerging” (who have been working for one to two years) have remained relatively resilient over the past year. A new study by Electric Capital shows that Ripple is one of the few projects that witnessed...Read More
In 2023, the Ethereum blockchain witnessed intriguing transformations in the way users and entities engage. According to Nansen’s recent report, there has been a remarkable surge, with more than 300,000 daily active Ethereum addresses. Among these active addresses, DeFi entities have maintained their position as the dominant players. As of October 12th, 2023, DeFi users...Read More
HTX, formerly Huobi, has released its Q3 2023 financial report, revealing a robust revenue of $24.75 million. The cryptocurrency exchange has allocated 20% of this earnings for its quarterly token burn, amounting to approximately two million HT coins. This strategic move is poised to have significant implications for the HT ecosystem, enhancing transparency and community...Read More
A recurring motif during the trial has been Bankman-Fried’s commitment to effective altruism, a philanthropic ideology aimed at maximizing individuals’ impact through activities like charitable contributions and career choices. Bankman-Fried, who is currently on trial for defrauding investors of billions of dollars, aligned himself with fellow proponents of this philosophy, including Nishad Singh, the head of...Read More
While maintaining the $30,000 mark is proving challenging for Bitcoin, there appears to be a noteworthy surge in bullish sentiment. It can be attributed in part to the increased optimism of investors regarding the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the US. A potential approval can push Bitcoin between $42,000 and $56,000, according...Read More
Two years after James Zhong was apprehended for stealing 50,000 bitcoins (BTC) from the dark web marketplace Silk Road in 2012, stories of events that led to his arrest have emerged. According to a CNBC report, Zhong was a computer expert who lived a luxurious life. He drove expensive cars, including a Tesla, partied a...Read More
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has long taken a negative view of crypto mixing services, which it names CVCs (Convertible Virtual Currency Mixing Services). Although there are perfectly legitimate uses of such services – primarily by privacy-focused customers who are simply willing to pay a fee in order to reduce the possibility of being...Read More
Solana had a strong association with FTX, and the latter’s collapse last year had significant repercussions for the SOL token. However, the seventh-largest crypto-asset has pursued a strong recovery this year. According to Nansen’s latest analysis, SOL has been trending positively since the summer. In fact, the SOL vs ETH ratio was found to have...Read More
Gabbani, a hotel company based in Lugano, Switzerland, has unveiled an initiative to mine Bitcoin using excess energy from its food production facility. The new project is set to solidify Lugano’s status as the leading European blockchain hub. According to an official announcement by stablecoin issuing company Tether, Gabbani will install a Bitcoin mining system...Read More
Investment banking giant Morgan Stanley published a report on Tuesday arguing that Bitcoin (BTC)’s upcoming halving event in six months may be the dawn of a new bull market. With reference to Bitcoin’s “four seasons,” the bank claimed that “crypto winter” may already be over. Crypto Winter Is Over Morgan Stanley Wealth Management defines cryptocurrency...Read More
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, Web3 stands as a beacon of innovation, poised to redefine how we interact with the digital world. Unlike its predecessor, Web2, which primarily focused on user-generated content and social networking, Web3 places decentralization at its core. It leverages blockchain technology to empower users with greater control over their...Read More
Binance.US has garnered support from a major crypto lobbyist group in warding off an ongoing lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a new amicus brief, the US Chamber of Digital Commerce argued that the agency’s claims against the exchange are misplaced, and that its actions are turning crypto businesses away from...Read More
While giving a recent keynote address for Zoom’s 2023 Zoomtopia Conference, the Berkshire vice president said Bitcoin is the “stupidest investment I ever saw.” He didn’t stop there, though. Charlie Munger went on to say that most cryptocurrencies aren’t just unprofitable, but he thinks bagholders will eventually lose all their money: “Don’t get me started...Read More
Following an unexpected change in leadership, Tether seems to be charting an ambitious course for USDT. Despite facing substantial criticism regarding the perceived opacity of its reserve composition backing the stablecoin, with Paolo Ardoino taking over the role of CEO, Tether is actively working towards enhancing transparency. Tether Plans for Transparency Among other plans, Tether...Read More
The recent introduction of fees by Uniswap sparked speculation about a ‘sell the news’ reaction, a closer examination, however, offers a different perspective. Despite a 5% decline in UNI’s price since the initial announcement, Uniswap’s on-chain activity has grown. According to the latest insight by Santiment, a noticeable disparity is observed in the diminishing UNI...Read More
Grayscale has submitted a fresh application to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), aiming to establish one of the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States through its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. The filing revealed that Grayscale intends to list Grayscale Bitcoin Trust shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Arca. Grayscale...Read More
The chilling winds of crypto winter continue to sting projects, prompting several of them to take a hard look at downsizing or ceasing operations entirely. A decentralized content-sharing and publishing platform – LBRY – is the latest one to succumb to the market condition. The company behind the LBRY blockchain said that “there is no...Read More
Enthusiasm for the highly anticipated U.S.-centered bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has grown, as evidenced by a notable rise in Google searches related to this revolutionary financial offering. This comes as retail investors and enthusiasts closely monitor developments surrounding the potential launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF early next year. Growing Interest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs...Read More
XRP price has surged to $0.53, marking its highest point in the past 10 days. The fifth-largest crypto-asset had maintained a relatively stable range between $0.48 and $0.52. The latest data suggest that a cohort of addresses, dubbed the “smart money tiers,” has been accumulating since the start of October. XRP appears to be on...Read More
Over two dozen former employees of the Ethereum infrastructure firm ConsenSys have filed a lawsuit against the company’s founder and CEO, Joseph Lubin. They allege that Lubin breached a “no-dilution promise” made in 2015, ultimately diluting their equity shares and leaving them with shares of significantly diminished value. ConsenSys Faces Lawsuit from Early Employees According...Read More
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced notching strategic partnerships with multiple new fiat service providers. Through these collaborations, the platform can now offer a comprehensive range of Euro (EUR) services to its European users. The Importance of Fiat Partnerships In a significant move to enhance user accessibility and expand its foothold in the European market, cryptocurrency exchange...Read More
Over the past couple of hours, Bitcoin prices cranked 2.5% from $28,600 to hit an intraday high of $29,361. The total gain on the day is 3.2%, and the asset has made a whopping 9% since this time last week when it was trading at around $26,800. Analyst “CrediBULL Crypto” was quick to declare “Bitcoin...Read More
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cleared Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, and Executive Chairman, Chris Larsen, of all ‘baseless’ allegations in a long-standing securities violation case. This development marks a significant victory for Ripple after enduring nearly three years of intense regulatory scrutiny. The SEC’s decision to dismiss charges...Read More
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has debunked reports and analyses floating around in the media that inflate the role of cryptocurrencies in terrorism financing. In a recent report geared toward correcting misconceptions regarding the use of crypto by terrorists to finance their operations, Chainalysis data revealed that digital assets play a minor role in the activity....Read More
Amidst mounting regulatory threats on the home turf, Coinbase has announced its intention to locate its EU MiCA hub in Ireland, citing a supportive political environment for FinTech companies. The latest move is part of Phase II of its highly ambitious “Go Broad, Go Deep” international market strategy, for which Coinbase has revealed having several...Read More
