Kraken denies SEC claims, argues digital assets aren’t securities
Kraken firmly disputes SEC allegations, citing the lack of clarity in federal securities law and overreach in its regulatory scope.
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POPCAT Jumps 20% As Whales Load Their Bags, Is A ‘Cat Season’ Ahead?
Solana-based memecoin POPCAT has become a market sensation in the last few months. The token has led the feline sector, becoming the first cat-themed cryptocurrency to reach a $1 billion market capitalization. Whales have noticed the token’s recent…
Kraken Seeks Jury Trial in SEC Lawsuit, Presents Defense Arguments
Crypto exchange Kraken has demanded a jury trial in the case brought against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a court filing Thursday showed.
US Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon Over Crypto Fraud and Trafficking Links
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Cambodian tycoon Ly Yong Phat and his businesses, linking them to human trafficking and forced labor scams involving cryptocurrency fraud. Victims were manipulated into online scam…
Ethereum To $4K Again? Analyst Predicts Bull Run As Key Metric Approaches Critical Level
Ethereum appears to have now seen a notable shift in its major metric. Particularly, a recent CryptoQuant analyst, Burak Kesmeci report, highlighted the potential significance of Ethereum’s current funding rates. The analyst pointed out that…
Vitalik Buterin ups X activity in August, posts more than last 18 months
After moving to Farcaster, Vitalik Buterin appears to be back on X with over 150 posts or replies in the last month.
Altcoins need ‘substantial bull market’ to avoid VC funding drought: Analyst
A “substantial bull market” is needed to avoid VC funds drying up after too much money was allocated to funds “clearly underperforming benchmarks,” a crypto analyst says.
World Liberty, Crypto Project Helmed by Donald Trump's Family, Will Release on Sept. 16
World Liberty Finance is helmed by Trump’s sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr, and the 18-year-old Barron Trump is the project's "DeFi visionary.”
Sky proposes dropping Wrapped Bitcoin over claimed Justin Sun ties
The team behind Sky, formerly Maker, wants to drop WBTC due to what it claimed were recent changes in ownership and control “likely involving Justin Sun or affiliates.”
OpenAI says latest o1 model on ‘new level’ can ‘think before it answers’
OpenAI asserts that its latest model, OpenAI o1, is so advanced that they decided to "reset the counter back to one" when naming their AIs.
BNB Price Surge Eyes $550 Breakout: Can It Push Higher?
BNB price started a fresh surge above the $525 resistance zone. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above $550. BNB price started a fresh increase above the $525 resistance zone. The price is now trading below $535 and…
Dogecoin Registers 4% Increase Following Elon Musk’s Latest Post – Key Levels To Watch
Dogecoin (DOGE), the leading meme coin in the crypto sphere, witnessed a notable uptick on Thursday, propelled by the influential backing of Tesla and SpaceX tycoon Elon Musk, a longstanding advocate of the digital asset. Musk once again showcased…
Trump to launch World Liberty Financial crypto platform on Sept. 16
In a video posted on X, Donald Trump announced that his World Liberty Financial crypto project would launch on Sept. 16.
Consumer watchdogs call for EU action on in-game digital money
Consumers fall prey to many deceptive practices when buying and using in-game currencies in video games, claims BEUC.
XRP Price Breaks Out and Surges: Will the Momentum Last?
XRP price rallied above the $0.5550 and $0.560 levels. It is now consolidating gains above $0.550 and might aim for more gains in the near term. XRP price gained pace for a move above the $0.550 resistance zone. The price is now trading above…
Kalshi's New Political Prediction Markets Halted as CFTC Appeals Loss
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission appealed its loss against prediction markets platform Kalshi to the D.C. Appeals Court late Thursday.
UK court rules Tether is property in first English law post-trial crypto ruling
It comes a day after a UK government bill aimed to clarify that crypto was “personal property” under property laws.
BRICS Gains Global Appeal as 34 Countries Show Interest, Putin Reveals
Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that 34 countries have shown interest in joining BRICS activities, highlighting the global appeal of the group. He detailed Russia’s role in facilitating the integration of new members, sharing…
Bitcoin Forms Golden Cross On 2-Month Chart, Here’s What Happened Last Time
Crypto analyst Titan of Crypto has highlighted a bullish indicator on the Bitcoin chart. The analyst also revealed what happened the last time this pattern formed, suggesting that the leading crypto could enjoy a significant price rally soon…
Ethereum Price Consolidates: Is a Breakout to $2,500 on the Horizon?
Ethereum price is holding gains above the $2,300 level. ETH could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $2,380 resistance zone. Ethereum is showing positive signs but facing hurdles near $2,400. The price is trading above $2,320 and the 100-hourly…
Ethereum trader sentiment needs small bump for ETH to see ‘parabolic rise’
A crypto analyst is eyeing Ether’s funding rate rising above 0.015 to see if “the calm before the storm breaks.”
Bitcoin Price Eyes Further Gains Toward $60K: Can It Break Through?
Bitcoin price is holding gains above the $57,500 resistance. BTC is now showing positive signs and might aim for a move toward $60,000. Bitcoin is attempting a fresh increase above the $57,200 support zone. The price is trading above $57,500 and…
Elon Musk Warns US Laws and Regulations Will Worsen Every Year Without Major Reform
Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has warned that without substantial government reform, laws and regulations will worsen annually, potentially stifling major initiatives. He has reiterated his call for significant U.S. government changes and agreed…
Bitcoin To Hit $100K? Investors Believe US Election Won’t Affect Its Rise
No matter who wins the US presidential contest this November, the trajectory of Bitcoin seems to be set to remain strong despite growing partisan fervor. Market observers and crypto enthusiasts mostly believe that the long-term future of Bitcoin is…
Standard Chartered: Bitcoin Could Hit $125K Under Trump, $75K Under Harris
Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its projection that bitcoin will hit new all-time highs by the end of 2024, regardless of the U.S. election outcome. The bank’s digital assets head predicts bitcoin could reach $125,000 under Trump or…
Grayscale Launches XRP Trust — Cites Potential to Transform Legacy Financial Systems
Grayscale Investments has created a new trust for XRP, allowing accredited investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency known for facilitating cross-border transactions. The Grayscale XRP Trust functions like other single-asset crypto…
Which Altcoins Could Skyrocket Next? Analytics Firm Points To These
The on-chain analytics firm Santiment has pointed out how these three altcoins may be more likely to see price jumps in the coming future. These Altcoins Are Being Heavily Shorted On Binance Right Now In a new post on X, Santiment has discussed…
Celestia Plans For 1 GB Blocks For Scaling: Why Are TIA Holders Worried?
Celestia, a top network and one of the few modular blockchains, is building. Less than a year after transiting to the mainnet after months of testing, the platform is taking bold steps to scale the base layer and further boost data availability…
DeFi Lending Giant Sky Sets Vote to Offload Wrapped Bitcoin as Justin Sun Concerns Linger
The action could impact $200 million of DeFi loans in the Sky ecosystem should the proposal pass.
Donald Trump Announces World Liberty Financial Launch — ‘We’re Embracing the Future With Crypto’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of his family’s cryptocurrency platform, World Liberty Financial, positioning it as an alternative to traditional banks. He encouraged users to join a live event on X next Monday…