39% of Canada’s institutional investors have exposure to crypto: KPMG
KPMG Canada partner Kunal Bhasin says rising debt and increasing inflation have likely attracted institutional investors into crypto.
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Meta drops 15% on weak outlook and high AI and metaverse spending
Meta shares dipped after a disappointing Q2 revenue outlook and plans to spend nearly $100 billion this year as it aims to “invest aggressively” in its AI products.
The Bitcoin-hating European Central Bank isn't doing much to stop scammers
The European Central Bank is too busy attacking Bitcoin to worry about the myriad of real scams perpetrated by con artists in the industry.
Bitcoin analysts agree that BTC has ‘a lot further to run’
Key on-chain metrics suggest a higher baseline for Bitcoin price now that the halving is complete.
Samourai Wallet mixer co-founders arrested on AML, licensing charges
The crypto mixer allegedly handled $2 billion in unlawful transactions and facilitated $100 million in money laundering.
Changpeng Zhao could serve time in the same facility as ‘crypto-anarchist’ Jim Bell
An expert in U.S. federal prisons suggested that the former Binance CEO, if sentenced to incarceration, could face the risk of “theft and extortion” from other inmates.
Manchester City to release digital collectibles through multi-year partnership with Quidd
The collectibles will include “money can’t buy” experiences such as pitch-side seats for exclusive team training events.
Do Kwon appeals Montenegrin court decision, claiming ‘unfounded and illegal’ interpretation
The question of the Terraform co-founder’s extradition to either the U.S. or South Korea has been bouncing between lower and higher courts in Montenegro for months.
Magic Eden overtakes Blur, Yuga Labs offloads NFT games: Nifty Newsletter
NFT platform Magic Eden recorded an NFT trading volume of $756.5 million in March, surpassing its rival Blur.
Price analysis 4/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB
Bitcoin and altcoins continue to be rocked by macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, but data shows bulls continue to buy each dip.
Bitcoin miner profits get squeezed as hash price drops to lowest since October 2023
After enjoying record profits during Bitcoin’s recent halving, miners now face a sharp decline in hash prices.
Altcoin season brews as bullish trading pattern forecasts explosive price move
Analysts cite a classic trading pattern and growth in the altcoin total market capitalization index as proof of an upcoming altcoin season.
Tarantino reportedly wanted to create a metaverse for ‘The Movie Critic’
It was supposed to be his last film, but the project has been scrapped.
Hong Kong Bitcoin, Ether ETF structures revealed ahead of April 30 launch
The spot exchange-traded funds will be denominated in the United States dollar, Hong Kong dollar, and Chinese yuan.
US authorities arrest and charge new figure in OneCoin scheme — who is William Morro?
Reports suggested that the latest individual to be charged in connection to the crypto scheme was associated with Gilbert Armenta, the boyfriend of OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova.
$1M Bitcoin price still in play amid ‘macro liquidity surge’ — Arthur Hayes
Bitcoin has constant bull market backing in the ever-expanding fiat money supply, Arthur Hayes concluded.
Chainlink debuts new protocol aimed at boosting cross-chain interoperability
The Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol will make cross-chain smart contracts more interoperable across nine blockchain networks.
7 ICO alternatives for blockchain fundraising: Crypto airdrops, IDOs & more
Airdrops, presales and gaming NFTs are among the innovative ways crypto projects are raising funds with tokens in the post-ICO era.
Renzo’s ezETH depegs to $688 following end of airdrop farming window
Despite the temporary price depeg, a trader made nearly $400,000 in profit due to the unfortunate incident.
UK regulator scrutinizes Big Tech's role in AI industry
Regulatory scrutiny is intensifying in the U.K. as Big Tech’s deepening involvement in the AI sector raises concerns over competition and market dominance.
SEC targets Uniswap Labs, raising concerns over open-source code liability
SEC actions have made developers fearful that their code may end in prosecution. Are smart contracts with immutable code the way to protect themselves?
Linux on Bitcoin? Open-source framework BitVMX envisions BTC-powered programs
A new Bitcoin computational framework aims to power various applications and functions using native BTC, including token bridges and aggregator oracles.
DeFi’s ‘unknown and unpredictable’ risks curb institutional use — Fireblocks VP
Institutions are keen on DeFi, and its use among them is growing, but on-chain risks are hamstringing further adoption, says Fireblocks’ Shahar Madar.
Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs officially approved to start trading on April 30
Hong Kong's financial regulator has officially approved the first batch of spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs for trading.
New crypto users shouldn’t ‘rush into DeFi’ — Security firms
Hacken’s Luciano Ciattaglia said that new crypto users should not immediately jump into decentralized finance or decentralized exchanges.
Coca‑Cola pours $1.1B into generative AI experiment with Microsoft
Microsoft intends to use services like Azure OpenAI Service and Copilot for Microsoft 365 to help drive AI innovation for the Coca‑Cola Company and its network of independent bottlers worldwide.
North Korean Lazarus hacker group using LinkedIn to target and steal assets: Report
Lazarus group first surfaced in 2009, and since then, it has primarily targeted crypto firms, stealing billions of dollars worth of assets.
Australia joins 1,000+ Bitcoin ATM club alongside US, Canada
The United States hosted its first 1,000 crypto ATMs in November 2017, while Canada achieved the same in January 2021.
Nigeria’s central bank forced to deny claims of crypto account freeze
The CBN, through the circular, also stated that regulated financial institutions dealing in crypto or facilitating payments for crypto exchanges are prohibited.
Can crypto traders out-predict Wall Street on Coinbase Q1 earnings?
Coinbase has surpassed EPS estimates for the last four quarters, and crypto analysts expect this trend to continue next week.