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Dogecoin Vs. Bitcoin: Gauging The Performances Of Two Crypto Giants This Cycle
Crypto analyst James has compared Dogecoin (DOGE) and Bitcoin (BTC) and provided insights into what to expect from these major cryptocurrencies in this market cycle. Based on his analysis, the foremost meme coin will likely outperform the flagship…
Ripple Wins Platinum for Best Cross-Border Payments Platform at Future Digital Awards 2024
FTX Bankruptcy: Key Dates For The $16 Billion Payout And Potential Market Effects
On Monday, a US bankruptcy court officially approved the liquidation plan for cryptocurrency exchange FTX, allowing the company to repay its customers using approximately $16 billion in recovered assets. This decision comes at a critical time for…
Overturned Chevron deference likely won’t impact crypto regulation: Tom Emmer
Only a Donald Trump election victory and a mostly Republican Congress could make Chevron potentially impactful, says Representative Tom Emmer.
Ohio’s New Crypto Fraud Unit Claims First Victory, Recovers $130K From Scam
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s new Electronic Fraud Investigations unit has recovered $130,000 from a cryptocurrency scam in its first victory. The unit was established to address the growing complexity of cyber financial crimes…
Cardano (ADA) Testing $0.34 Support – On-Chain Data Suggests Price Consolidation
Cardano (ADA) is now at a crucial price level after weeks of intense volatility and uncertainty. Following a dramatic series of price swings—first a 27% surge, then a 20% retrace, then a 10% rise, and now a 7% dip to $0.34—Cardano finds itself at…
Bitcoin Falls to $60.5K as Coinbase Premium Gap Points to Sell Pressure
Bitcoin had a rough Wednesday, starting the day above $62,000 but quickly slipping to a daily low of $60,541. The market turbulence didn’t stop there, as over $40 million in bitcoin long positions were wiped out. Across the broader crypto…
FBI Creates Crypto Token to Expose Fraud — Seizes $25M in Cryptocurrency, Charges 18
Eighteen individuals and entities have been charged with fraud and market manipulation in the cryptocurrency industry. The charges involve deceptive practices such as wash trading and pump-and-dump schemes that inflated token prices, resulting in…
XRP Price Set To Soar Past $5.85, Predicts Crypto Analyst
Crypto analyst Dark Defender (@DefendDark) has issued a bullish forecast for XRP, projecting a price surge above $5.85 based on a confluence of technical indicators and chart patterns. Despite recent market stagnation, the analyst highlights…
Decentralization could help humanity to avoid an AI doomsday scenario
AI development must strike a balance between enhancing efficiency while accounting for ethical and safety considerations.
UBS Maintains Optimism in Markets Amid Middle East Uncertainty
Global investment bank UBS remains optimistic about market prospects despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While fighting between Israel and Hezbollah and missile attacks from Iran have caused concern, oil prices are stable…
SEC, FBI, DOJ coordinate takedown of 4 fraudulent crypto firms
A complex set of overlapping companies, individuals and alleged crimes have been tackled by US federal authorities.
Blockchain fixes misuse of biometric data — Privado ID founder
Because biometric data cannot be replaced, storing the data requires the highest levels of security, Evin McMullen told Cointelegraph.
Bitcoin Dips Below $61K, Ether Slips 3% as Some PlusToken China Ponzi-Related Coins Moved to Exchanges
One observer noted 7,000 PlusToken-related ETH transferred to crypto exchanges on Wednesday, raising concerns about potential selling pressure.
Nigerian Regulator Pledges to Fight Crypto Fraud
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vows to crack down on fraud, money laundering, and market manipulation in the crypto sector. The SEC director general, Emomotimi Agama, emphasized the importance of educating investors. Lagos…
Standard Chartered Analysts Says Ethereum Price Will Reach $10,000 If This Happens
Analysts at British multinational bank, Standard Chartered have predicted that the price of Ethereum (ETH) could potentially climb to $10,000 in response to the anticipated political changes set to take place following the upcoming United States…
Vitalik Buterin seen as dark horse for 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics
The co-founder of Ethereum is considered a “non-traditional” pick, but his contributions are undeniable.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler on Crypto: ‘It’s Unlikely This Stuff Is Gonna Be a Currency’
Gensler also called out fraud in crypto: “With all respect, the leading lights of this field in 202[4] are either in jail or awaiting extradition right now.”
Ryan Salame requests self-surrender date be pushed to Dec. 7
The former FTX executive claimed the need for “continuing medical treatment” after being bitten by a dog in June.
Compass Mining Partners With Mindshift to Expand Bitcoin Mining in South Korea
Compass Mining has announced a partnership with Mindshift, a licensed digital asset service provider in South Korea, to extend bitcoin mining services to the region. The collaboration aims to address challenges like high electricity costs while…
Bitcoin short-term holders will be ‘seriously tested’ if BTC loses $61.6K — Analyst
Bitcoin price oscillates in a narrow price range as BTC's low volatility hints at a sharp price move around the corner.
ABDS Token Receives Top CertiK Badge for KYC
PRESS RELEASE. ABD Systems, a company with over 13 years of experience in IT solutions, recently announced that its new crypto project, the ABDS Token, successfully completed KYC verification through CertiK, earning high recognition in the process…
XRP Will Jump 75% If It Holds Current Demand Level – Details
US Charges 14 Individuals And Four Crypto Companies In Major ‘Sham Trading’ Scandal
On Wednesday, US prosecutors charged four crypto companies and 14 individuals in what is hailed as the first criminal prosecution targeting financial services firms for market manipulation and sham trading activities within the crypto sector. …
JAN3 CEO Samson Mow Warns of ‘Covert Operations’ to Subvert State-Level Bitcoin Adoption
JAN3 CEO Samson Mow suggested that traditional financial institutions operate in the shadows to prevent more nations from following El Salvador’s path of integrating Bitcoin into their financial systems. Mow commented on a specific case…
CPI Growth Is Set to Slow Even More
And that’s good news for risk assets like bitcoin and ether, says Scott Garliss.
Bitcoin ETF options expected by Q1 2025: Bloomberg analyst
Options on Bitcoin ETFs could speed up adoption among financial advisers, James Seyffart said at Permissionless.
Prosecutors Charge Two Crypto ‘Market Makers,’ Employees With Market Manipulation, Fraud
Gobit and ZM Quant were secretly offering market manipulation services to projects that wanted to artificially inflate their trading volume, prosecutors allege.