U.S. FSC to discuss illicit activity in crypto at upcoming hearing
Discussions around illicit activity, such as money laundering and terror financing, will take center stage at the Financial Services Committee hearing.
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How to bear the bear market: Web3 tips
This is the moment to stay true to your vision and remember why you began in the first place.
Spanish regulator signals potential X probe on crypto ads
The CNMV’s head reiterated that networks are responsible for taking measures against investment promotions by unlicensed entities.
SAG-AFTRA strike ends as AI deal reached, Hollywood still torn
The 118-day Hollywood actors’ union strike came to an end with an agreement on AI usage, though not everyone in the industry sees it as the right move.
Bitget drops plans to seek crypto license in Hong Kong
Crypto exchange Bitget has abandoned plans for a crypto license in Hong Kong, asking users to withdraw their assets by Dec. 13.
Chinese hackers use fake Skype app to target crypto users in new phishing scam
Crypto security firm SlowMist has discovered several wallet addresses linked to a phishing scam that drained hundreds of thousands of dollars from unsuspecting crypto users.
Brad Garlinghouse jabs at maximalists: ‘It will be a multichain world’
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discussed discouraging maximalists and factors that could drive further institutional adoption at the recent Ripple Swell event held in Dubai.
Stablecoin firm Tether minted 4B USDT in 4 weeks: Data
Tether has minted 4 billion USDT over the past month, which accounts for nearly 18% of all USDT issued so far in 2023.
What is Gresham’s law, and how does it relate to cryptocurrencies?
Gresham’s law suggests “bad money drives out good,” making people hoard cryptocurrencies using traditional currencies for daily transactions.
Bitcoin miners earned $44M in a day to record annual all-time high
2023 saw an overall trend reversal as crypto entrepreneurs took charge of the situation and helped regain investor confidence.
Hackers claim to have stolen user data from defunct crypto ATM firm Coin Cloud
The hackers say they have nabbed the data of about 300,000 users of Coin Cloud residing in the United States and Brazil.
Australian regulators will compel businesses to report cyberattacks: Report
This obligation won’t be backed by a fine if the company fails to comply, and businesses will still be permitted to pay ransoms, though this is discouraged.
Funding rates echo $69K BTC price — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin funding rates are in classic bull market territory, but can BTC price upside sustain as macro-volatility triggers line up?
THORChain becomes third largest DEX as Rune surges 50% in a week
THORChain $1.32 billion in trading volume over the last week only trails Uniswap and PancakeSwap among non-centralized exchanges.
Bithumb plans to be first crypto exchange listed on Korea stock market: Report
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb hasn’t confirmed the planned IPO but told local media it recently selected an underwriter.
Take Bitcoin profits at $110K, CME tops Binance in BTC futures open interest: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 5-11
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange surpasses Binance by one metric, OneCoin legal officer pleads guilty, Bitcoin’s cycle high could be $110K.
Number of Bitcoin millionaire wallets triples in 2023
Over 81,000 wallet addresses now hold $1 million or more worth of Bitcoin.
VET, IMX, GRT and ALGO show bullish setups as Bitcoin trades above $37K
Large and small-cap altcoins are flashing bullish signs as Bitcoin price holds above $37,000.
Pre-ETF BTC price 'crash' or $150K in 2025? Bitcoin forecasts diverge
Bitcoin ETF launch day could be more than just a "sell the news" event for BTC price, says Peter Schiff.
XRPL’s fixReducedOffersV1 upgrade initiates 80% consensus countdown
FixReducedOffersV1 aims to minimize the prevalence of order books obscured by reduced offers, enhancing the overall functionality of the XRPL.
FTX files billion-dollar lawsuit against ByBit over asset withdrawals
The legal action is pursuing “compensatory and punitive damages” from ByBit regarding the token scheme and the assets held on its platform.
Ex-FTX execs team up to build new crypto exchange 12 months after FTX collapse: Report
The cryptocurrency exchanges offers a self-custody solution that integrates a multiparty computation technique to secure funds.
Bitcoiners pitch draft bill to preserve blockchain, decentralization in Argentina
The group, “Bitcoin Argentina,” previously rejected the idea that regulation was needed in the cryptocurrency industry.
Why the service industry needs blockchain, explained
The service industry needs blockchain for enhanced security, transparency and efficiency in managing transactions, contracts and customer data.
Why is Solana price up this week?
Solana's price is up 40% this week due to easing FTX-dump fears and growing Bitcoin ETF buzz, while SOL/USD technicals hint at more upside.
Indian Supreme court rejects crypto petition, highlights legislative nature
Listening to the plea, the bench headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) remarked that the petitioner’s demands are more legislative in nature.
Ripple faces slim odds of $770M disgorgement - XRP holder Attorney
Deaton underscores that the legal action against Ripple is not centered on fraud but rather constitutes a regulatory disagreement.
Demand for Bitcoin could grow by up to 10X within 12 months: Michael Saylor
The MicroStrategy co-founder emphasized that demand for Bitcoin will significantly ramp up following the halving next year.
BlackRock argues SEC has no grounds to treat crypto futures and spot ETFs differently
BlackRock questioned the SEC's preference for the 1940 Act that oversees futures ETFs, and argued that it lacks relevancy to both crypto-spot and crypto-futures ETFs.
Ethics watchdog rats out Circle for links to Tron in letter to Sens. Warren, Brown
The Campaign for Accountability wanted to let the anti-crypto senators know that the threat of terrorist financing with crypto was worse than they thought.