Ukrainian crypto holder Viacheslav Leibov was robbed by a group of armed men in Phuket, Thailand, on November 8th. The incident led to a loss of 250,000 USDT and marks the latest in a series of security incidents involving crypto investors across major cities. Armed Robbery According to the report by Bangkok Post, the 23-year-old,...Read More
During a recent appearance on Fox News, Ripple’s chief executive, Brad Garlinghouse, spoke about the aftermath of Donald Trump’s victory in the 24 US presidential elections. He believes the US crypto industry will benefit a lot from a more ‘lawful’ administration. The US Crypto Industry Won Although it has been just a week or so...Read More
In 2020, former Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Russell Okung made headlines by negotiating to have half of his $13 million NFL contract for the 2020 season paid out in Bitcoin. Today, that move has paid off, with the value of Okung’s BTC now estimated at $21 million, thanks to the recent surge in the asset’s...Read More
The battle for sixth place in terms of the largest cryptocurrency by market cap has taken another turn as XRP has reclaimed its spot after a week-long hiatus. This came amid Ripple’s massive rally over the past few days, including a surge above $1 and numerous speculations on X about a new all-time high. XRP...Read More
Amid the ongoing bull run, Ripple’s native token, XRP, is making waves in the cryptocurrency industry with its impressive performance. As of today, November 16, 2024, the XRP token has experienced a significant price surge of over 25%, breaching the $1 level for the first time since 2021. Why XRP Price is Increasing? With this...Read More
The bull market seems to be going at full speed and some altcoins are performing undoubtedly better than others. The case in point is Ripple’s XRP, which is up by a whopping 32% in the past 24 hours alone. At the time of this writing, XRP is trading at slightly less than $1.20 and is...Read More
Cardano (ADA) is making headlines as it leads the market with a remarkable price surge, defying broader crypto trends. On November 16, 2024, while other assets struggled to gain momentum, the ADA price registered a significant price surge of 28%. Cardano (ADA) Price Momentum and its 28% Gain Meanwhile, the asset has experienced a 7%...Read More
Ilya Lichtenstein, a 35-year-old programmer, was sentenced to five years in prison for his part in laundering Bitcoin stolen from the Bitfinex crypto exchange. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the sentence, marking a significant development in a case involving the theft of nearly 120,000 BTC, valued at $71.8 million in 2016 but worth...Read More
Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s Head of Digital Research, has painted a promising future for Bitcoin going into 2025. According to him, the world’s largest cryptocurrency could reach successive all-time highs (ATH) over the next few quarters, potentially climbing as high as $180,000. Bitcoin’s Current Market Trajectory In a November 14 interview on CBNC, Sigel suggested that...Read More
The major lawsuit against the future leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) will end soon, at least according to the most recent filings by both sides’ lawyers. Those representing the investors who sought a $258 billion payout withdrew their appeal from an earlier ruling by Judge Hellerstein, who sided with Tesla’s CEO in...Read More
President Javier Milei recently advocated for maintaining a separation between cryptocurrency and state control. Speaking at “Meta Day Argentina,” an event held at the Palacio Libertad Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Milei criticized central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and advocated for the private management of cryptocurrencies, warning against government overreach. Opposition to CBDCs and State Control In...Read More
Most of the cryptocurrency market is in the red today, charting some price losses after the recent massive rallies. BTC fell below $90,000 and even briefly dipped beneath $87,000, ETH is down to just over $3,000, while DOGE and SHIB have plummeted by 5-8%. Two of the top ten largest cryptocurrencies have defied this trend...Read More
Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs, once lukewarm on crypto, has surprised the financial world with its newfound commitment to Bitcoin after disclosing an impressive $710 million in BTC holdings through several exchange-traded funds. The substantial position reflects a significant increase in the banking firm’s exposure to cryptocurrency, which could be key to its continued adoption...Read More
The cryptocurrency market has been on the move in the past week, and even though XRP was a little sluggish at first, it managed to catch up and register some impressive gains lately. At the time, it seems as if Ripple whales are preparing for an even bigger price surge, given their most recent behavior....Read More
Gensler, who is potentially weeks away from being replaced as the head of the SEC by President-elect Donald Trump, has remained defiant and true to his stance on crypto and enforcement. In a speech in New York on Nov. 14, Gensler said that “not every [crypto] asset is a security.” He added that former SEC...Read More
The British government plans to introduce legislation to regulate stablecoins and crypto staking. This move comes as President-elect Donald Trump lays out his plans to make the United States a global crypto hub, creating fresh competition for the UK to retain and attract digital asset businesses. Stablecoin and Staking Legislation According to a Bloomberg report,...Read More
Phantom, a Solana-based decentralized finance (DeFi) wallet, has issued an urgent update for its iOS app. This follows reports that a bug unexpectedly logged some users out of their accounts. The glitch prevented several iOS customers from accessing their wallets unless they had backed up their recovery phrases. Users Locked Out of Their Wallets “We’re...Read More
Solana’s decentralized finance (DeFi) is seeing a resurgence amidst a broader market rally. According to data compiled by DeFiLlama, Solana’s decentralized exchanges (DEXs) have hit a milestone, with daily trading volumes surpassing $5 billion for three consecutive days. This marks the first time such a feat has been achieved. During the week of November 10-16,...Read More
Police in India have reportedly taken a suspect into custody in connection with the high-profile attack on the WazirX crypto exchange. The individual’s capture comes almost four months after the incident, which resulted in the loss of more than $230 million worth of crypto, was first reported. Two Suspects Identified According to local news sources,...Read More
FBI agents raided the Manhattan apartment of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan on Nov. 13, according to the New York Post. US law enforcement agents demanded Coplan turn over his phone and other electronic devices, The Post wrote in an exclusive citing a source close to the matter. The raid happened one week after Polymarket accurately...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to rally to new all-time highs daily, with crypto investors wondering which price level will be the next victim of the cryptocurrency’s upward momentum. While market participants speculate on which price would be bitcoin’s final destination for this bull run, analysts have outlined on-chain conditions to look out for in the future....Read More
Crypto analyst Master Kenobi has suggested that the price of Dogecoin (DOGE) could rise to as much as $2, with its market cap potentially supplanting those of Solana (SOL), Binance Coin (BNB), and even Tether (USDT) to make it the third most valuable cryptocurrency in the market. The assessment comes in the wake of the...Read More
Bitcoin’s price has been on a whopping run that drove it from $68,000 on US election day just over a week ago to a fresh all-time high of over $93,000 earlier this morning. After gaining roughly $25,000 within the span of less than ten days, the crowd has expectedly turned highly bullish and the levels...Read More
Bitcoin prices hit another all-time high in late trading on Wednesday, Nov. 13, when it tapped $93,477, according to CoinGecko. However, the asset had since retreated to around $90,000 during the Thursday morning Asian trading session. The correction was a blip as BTC continued higher adding to its 20% weekly gains. Bitcoin has now added...Read More
Cryptocurrency-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now make up almost 40% of the top 50 best-performing ETFs launched in 2024. The surge is an indicator of the growing interest in digital assets, positioning such products as key parts of the investment space. Crypto ETFs Leading the Charge According to data shared by ETF expert Nate Geraci in...Read More
Dogwifhat (WIF), a popular Solana-based meme coin, is making waves in the cryptocurrency realm with its impressive performance amid bullish market sentiment. However, WIF’s rally today surprised everyone, as the price rallied by over 67% in the past 24 hours. Coinbase’s WIF Listing Announcement This notable rally in the meme coin was witnessed after Coinbase...Read More
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is reportedly set to become the Ranking Member on the Senate Banking Committee, replacing Sherrod Brown after his exit. The shift comes despite major efforts by the cryptocurrency industry, which spent about $40 million to unseat Brown. Warren’s Upcoming Role Many crypto advocates saw the departure of the three-term Ohio senator,...Read More
On Nov. 12, Web3 venture capital firm Hack VC released research and analysis on Ethereum’s modular strategy. “In the short term, modularization likely hurts ETH price because of lower fees and reduced token burn, but this isn’t the whole story,” said Hack VC managing partner Alex Pack. Ethereum’s Future is Bullish Since 2020, Ethereum has...Read More
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize cryptocurrency worth about $16 million held in a Binance account. This action is the result of a years-long investigation into suspected illegal activities tied to alleged bribery schemes involving FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, also known as SBF. The Alleged Bribery Scheme...Read More
As Bitcoin continues to break into uncharted territory frequently, a previously dormant wallet has come to life after more than a decade of inactivity. According to the popular crypto tracker, Lookonchain, a Bitcoin wallet that has been dormant for 13 years, has made a significant transaction. The entity, which holds 426.3 BTC worth around $36.62...Read More
