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US Government Seeks Forfeiture of 200,000 USDT Tied to Bitcoin Theft in Ohio

The U.S. government is taking legal action to seize 200,000 tether (USDT), worth $200,000, linked to a major cryptocurrency fraud. The funds, converted from stolen bitcoin, could soon be returned to the Ohio victim after a forfeiture trial…

Bitcoin Gains Expected as US Jobs Data Drives Fed Rate Cuts, Analyst Says

A researcher from 21shares has offered an analysis of how bitcoin’s price could respond to the U.S. jobs report. The analyst indicates that BTC prices could increase if the Federal Reserve reduces interest rates. These rate cuts, which are…

Standard Chartered Sees Buying Opportunity as Bitcoin Nears $60K Dip

Standard Chartered has cautioned that bitcoin could drop below $60,000 due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While the bank sees this as a buying opportunity, it also highlights the unique relationship between BTC’s price…

BTC’s Future in Focus: 4 Key Factors That Could Drive or Stall Its 2024 Rally

At press time, the crypto economy is cruising at $2.14 trillion, following a modest uptick Friday morning. There are 88 days left in the year, 32 days until the 2024 U.S. Election Day, and 34 days until the Federal Reserve’s next meeting…

BOB Announces Integration of One-Click Bitcoin Staking on Everstake Platform

BOB, also known as “Build on Bitcoin,” has partnered with blockchain service provider Everstake to introduce a one-click bitcoin staking solution. The integration offers access to staking, aiming to appeal to both retail and…

Analyst: 13 of the Top 25 ETFs Launched in 2024 Are Bitcoin or Ether-Related

Data shows that bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have made quite an impact this year in the world of traditional finance. According to Nate Geraci, co-founder of the ETF Institute, out of 525 funds launched in 2024, a total of 13…

Scroll.Bet: A Pioneering Crypto Telegram Casino With Dual Licenses and Native Token Profit Sharing

PRESS RELEASE. Scroll.Bet stands out as one of the few Telegram-based casinos worldwide, operating under two gaming licenses—one issued by the Curaçao authorities and the other by the Anjouan authorities. This dual licensing allows the casino to…

Bitcoin Miner Terawulf Offloads 25% Stake in Equity to Bolster AI and HPC Operations

Bitcoin miner Terawulf Inc. has completed the sale of its 25% stake in the Nautilus Cryptomine joint venture for approximately $92 million. The company said this week that it intends to use the proceeds to expand its high-performance computing…

Polymarket Bettors Place Their Wagers: Will HBO Reveal Satoshi Nakamoto?

After the announcement that Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity could be unmasked next week in an HBO documentary, Polymarket bettors are buzzing with excitement, speculating who it might be. On Friday, with $190,533 wagered, Len Sassaman…

Bitcoin Nears $62K as Crypto Rebounds on Jobs Report and Rate Cut Hopes

On Friday, the global crypto market saw a boost in value, with bitcoin (BTC) climbing 2.29%, approaching the $62,000 mark at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Ethereum (ETH) joined the upward trend, gaining a more modest 1.6%, pushing toward the $2,400 level. Bitcoin…

Spot ETH and BTC ETFs Hit by Withdrawals, Losing $54.13M and $3.2M Respectively

The latest figures reveal that 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced $54.13 million in net outflows on Thursday. Similarly, nine spot ether ETFs weren’t spared, as they saw $3.2 million pulled from their funds. Crypto ETFs…

From $37B to $24.5B: DAO Treasuries Experience Significant Downturn

In October 2024, the latest data shows that decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) hold $24.5 billion in treasuries, down by $12.6 billion since the end of March. Optimism’s DAO, which boasted $8.3 billion on Mar. 24, has seen its…

DOJ Charges 21-Year-Old in $37M Cyber Intrusion and Crypto Heist

A 21-year-old from Indiana has pleaded guilty to cyber intrusion and cryptocurrency theft in a massive scheme targeting hundreds of victims. His actions involved stealing personal data and cryptocurrency worth over $37 million, with law enforcement…

JPMorgan: Gold and Bitcoin Surge as Debasement Trade Gains Momentum

Global investment bank JPMorgan’s analysts have highlighted the growing impact of the “debasement trade” in boosting gold and bitcoin prices. Gold’s rise is linked to inflation, geopolitical instability, and waning trust in…

Ripple Boosts Cross-Border Transactions in Brazil With New Payment Solution

Ripple is expanding its digital payments service in Brazil, partnering with Mercado Bitcoin to offer faster, cheaper cross-border transactions. This move positions Ripple Payments as a key player in the region’s crypto landscape, helping businesses…

Donald Trump Reaffirms Promise to Commute Ross Ulbricht’s Sentence

Former President Donald Trump once again affirmed his intention to commute Ross Ulbricht’s sentence, the founder of the darknet marketplace Silk Road. On Truth Social, Trump shared a post featuring Ulbricht discussing his 12th year in prison…

HBO Documentary Claims to Reveal the True Identity of Bitcoin’s Creator Satoshi Nakamoto

According to a Politico report, a new HBO documentary claims to have cracked the mystery behind Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. If this revelation gains traction, Politico’s Izabella Kaminska stated it could send ripples…

Analysis Reveals Possible 51% Attacks by Satoshi on Bitcoin in Early 2009

A social media post by an X account named “Wicked” presents claims that Satoshi Nakamoto may have conducted 51% attacks on the Bitcoin blockchain in May 2009. Wicked speculated that Satoshi likely tested these attacks early on to…