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.
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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.
Bitcoin traders don’t expect new highs until the 200-MA becomes support
Bitcoin price trades in a 7-month range, and charts suggest the pattern could culminate with a strong downside move.
Wisdomtree debuts debit card spending for onchain money fund
The card links to WisdomTree's WTGXX onchain money fund, which yields 4.6% APR.
Only Bitfinex may get restitution in 2016 hack, per government filing
Bitfinex socialized the loss from the hack and reimbursed its customers within eight months, but potential victims can still come forward.
WBTC completes shift to multi-jurisdiction custody arrangement
Wrapped Bitcoin currently has a market capitalization of approximately $9.5 billion and a circulating supply of 154,782 tokens.
Avalanche Powers Littio’s New USD Savings Accounts in Latin America
Littio, a Colombian neobank, has joined forces with Avalanche to offer interest-bearing USD accounts through Opentrade’s blockchain-based platform. The partnership aims to provide financial solutions to Latin Americans facing high inflation and…
SUI Faces A Pullback: Here Are Potential Bullish Turnaround Points
SUI is experiencing a notable pullback after its recent rally, with multiple key support levels coming into focus. As the price edges lower, these areas will play a pivotal role in determining whether the asset can regain its bullish momentum. A…
Bitcoin’s drop below $62K shows BTC price remains on ‘delicate ground’
The battle between Bitcoin buyers and sellers continues as BTC’s price falls closer to a key support level.
The Protocol: Peter Todd Wants to Fix Satoshi's Bitcoin Bugs
The HBO documentary turned the spotlight on an early Bitcoin contributor who recently has proposed an upgrade to fix all the bugs left in Bitcoin's original code. PLUS: Criticisms mount after EigenLayer unlocks EIGEN token, as Babylon vaults to top…
a16z exec: Stablecoin regulatory clarity needed to avoid ‘FTX-level issue’
Chris Dixon is bullish on stablecoins but says Europe is currently leading the United States in protecting consumers and investors.
How Crypto Reacted to HBO's Big Satoshi 'Reveal'
HBO's Satoshi documentary Tuesday got plenty of attention. But experienced hands were not convinced by the show's conclusion.
Kraken Survey Reveals 59% of Crypto Investors Favor Dollar-Cost Averaging
A recent survey by Kraken reveals that a significant 83.53% of crypto investors have used dollar-cost averaging (DCA), with 59% employing it as their primary investment strategy. The survey, which polled 1,109 crypto investors, delved into the…
Price analysis 10/9: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB
Bitcoin’s failure to hold $62,000 may trigger another selloff and pull altcoin prices lower.
TRON DAO Hosted the TRON Builder Tour at Columbia University With Blockchain at Columbia and Boston University Blockchain
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, October 9, 2024 – TRON DAO was proud to host the TRON Builder Tour at Columbia University with Blockchain at Columbia and Boston University Blockchain on October 5. The TRON Builder Tour merges hands-on…
Hedera Analyst Thinks HBAR Will Easily 30X After Sinking 70% In 6 Months
Hedera, a proof-of-stake platform, wasn’t spared from aggressive bears in early October. After HBAR, its native token, floated higher in September, the rejection of bulls in early October resulted in a double top. Overall, there is optimism…
BTC price target sees $135K in 2025 — if Bitcoin bulls avoid a 25% dip
Bitcoin needs to avoid a trip below $48,000 to preserve the odds of a six-figure all-time high next year, according to BTC price analysis from Peter Brandt.
Satoshi’s Coding Reveals Clues About Their Background, Amir Taaki Suggests
Following the premiere of “Money Electric,” a film pointing fingers at Peter Todd as the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto, former Bitcoin developer Amir Taaki decided to weigh in. Taaki shared some insights on Satoshi’s coding style, suggesting that it
OpenAI accuses Elon Musk of harassment in legal filing
The artificial intelligence firm is seeking a dismissal of Musk’s lawsuit.
AI startups draw record $11.8B funding in Q3
According to Stocklytics, AI startups accounted for 30% of total venture capital funding in the third quarter of 2024.