Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest has worrying implications for crypto
Crypto community members fear that Durov’s arrest may lead to stricter controls on decentralized technology.
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Data Shows Sellers Have Returned To Bitcoin: Is A Major Price Drop On The Horizon?
Bitcoin has been experiencing a notable increase in market activity, with recent movements indicating that sellers are becoming more active. A Major Price Drop On The Horizon? According to a post by XBTManager, a contributor on the CryptoQuant…
White hat ‘SEAL’ team protecting from crypto hacks surpasses 900 investigations
The crypto security team is preparing to launch a battleground for hackers and crypto protocols at the DeFi Security Summit at Devcon in November.
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Education Investments Set to Pay Off in Adoption
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. In this edition, we discuss the recent investments made by the Salvadoran government in Bitcoin education and…
U.S. SEC Charges Two Brothers in $60M Ponzi Scam Using a Crypto Platform
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged brothers Jonathan and Tanner Adam of attempting to defraud more than 80 investors with a $60 million Ponzi scheme involving a crypto asset trading platform, it announced on Monday.
Bitcoin’s ‘most interesting monthly candle’ emerges, but don’t celebrate yet
Bitcoin’s monthly candlestick pattern could indicate where markets are going next, according to analysts.
UAE Investment Firms Announce $500 Million Digital Energy Infrastructure Fund
United Arab Emirates-based investment firms Hodler Investments and Gewan Holding have announced plans to launch a $500 million Digital Energy Infrastructure (DEI) Fund. This fund aims to invest in energy infrastructure projects that support the…
Bitcoin millionaires surge 111% in a year amid crypto rally
There are now 85,400 Bitcoin millionaires, more than double the amount from 2023.
BNB Price Faces Challenges: Will It Hold $550 and Bounce Back?
BNB price is struggling to stay above the $550 support zone. The price could start a fresh increase if it clears the $560 resistance zone. BNB price started a fresh decline from the $592 resistance zone. The price is now trading below $565 and the…
BlackRock ETF sees biggest inflow in 35 days as Bitcoin weekly rally pauses
BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin fund had its biggest inflow day since July 22 as Bitcoin slipped back under $64,000 following a weekly rally.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Could be Free by October, Polymarket Bettors
Polymarket Confident Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Will be Free by October
Uniswap Revenue Flies To All-Time Highs: Is UNI Undervalued?
UNI, the native token of Uniswap, one of the top decentralized exchanges (DEXes), is under immense selling pressure. From the daily chart of the UNIUSDT, the token is down 62% from March highs, though prices have stabilized in the past few trading…
Former US Federal Agent Tigran Gambaryan Marks 6 Months in Nigerian Detention
Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S. federal agent and Binance executive, has now spent six months in Nigerian detention. Lawyers say he has been denied proper medical care, leading to severe health issues, including a herniated disc that has left him…
Elon Musk voices support for sweeping AI safety regulations
Musk said he was pro-AI regulation “just as we regulate any product/technology that is a potential risk to the public.”
XRP Price Flashes Breakout Signal: Are Short-Term Gains Coming?
XRP price is attempting a fresh increase from the $0.5785 support zone. The price could gain bullish pace if it clears the $0.60 resistance. XRP price is eyeing a fresh increase from the $0.5785 level. The price is now trading below $0.600 and the…
Audited, Yet Hacked: The Critical Role of Real-Time Monitoring in Web3
In the evolving landscape of Web3, security remains a paramount concern for crypto companies. Most of these companies rely heavily on pre-deployment smart contract audits, believing that such audits will safeguard their projects and client funds…
Bitcoin poised for $150K ‘batshit season’ but sellers could dent rally
One analyst predicts a $150,000 price tag for Bitcoin by the end of 2024; however, other indicators point to increased short-term selling.
Ethereum Price Pulls Back: Can It Rebound and Remain Attractive?
Ethereum price is correcting gains from the $2,820 resistance. ETH could start another increase unless there is a close below the $2,645 support. Ethereum is correcting gains below the $2,780 and $2,750 levels. The price is trading below $2,720 and…
Bitcoin Holds Steady at $63,000: Analysts Weigh In on Next Steps
Bitcoin appears to be entering a rebound phase, given its recent increase that brought the asset’s price close to the $66,000 mark. Particularly, after briefly touching a 24-hour high of $64,893 earlier today, Bitcoin has retraced slightly…
Former Russian PM: BRICS Not Ready for Common Currency
Sergey Stepashin, Russia’s former prime minister, explained that it’s premature to discuss a common BRICS currency, emphasizing the importance of increasing payments in national currencies instead. He cited challenges in creating a common…
Bitcoin Price Slips, But Key Support Remains Intact
Bitcoin price started a downside correction from the $65,000 resistance zone. BTC could revisit $61,750 before it starts a fresh increase in the near term. Bitcoin failed to clear the $65,000 resistance zone and corrected gains. The price is…
Mark Zuckerberg says he ‘regrets’ bowing to COVID-19 censorship pressure
“I believe the government pressure was wrong, and I regret that we were not more outspoken about it,” said the Meta CEO in a letter.
Martin Shkreli must give up copies of one-off Wu-Tang album, says judge
Martin Shkreli had to forfeit a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album in 2018 — now a judge ordered him to surrender any digital copies until a court case is finalized.
Semler Scientific Acquires More Bitcoin, Citing Institutional Adoption Growth
Semler Scientific has purchased 83 more bitcoins for $5 million, bringing its total holdings to 1,012 BTC. The company expressed optimism about the increasing institutional adoption of bitcoin, emphasizing: “We believe this increasing…
Bitcoin Breaks $64,000, But This Pattern Could Mean Bull Run Isn’t Safe
SEC charges siblings over $60M Ponzi touting a crypto trading bot
The SEC has accused the two brothers of using investor money to fund lavish lifestyles, including the purchase of cars and a multimillion-dollar condominium.
Base hits 1M daily active addresses as Basenames takes off
Coinbase layer-2 network Base has notched a record number of daily active addresses amid a surge in growth of the new “basenames” service.
Russia Set to Launch Crypto Payment Trials Next Week, Report
Russia is reportedly set to start trials for cryptocurrency exchanges and digital token payments on Sept. 1 to mitigate payment difficulties caused by international sanctions. These trials will involve the National Payment Card System and could…
Solana (SOL) Ripe For Price Discovery, Analyst Eyes $600 Target
Market watchers have praised the Solana (SOL) price action throughout the month. The fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has displayed a strong performance despite the market shakeouts, recently reclaiming the $160 support level…
RBI Governor Warns Against Rapid CBDC Launch, Advocates Gradual Approach
The governor of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, has highlighted the challenges of implementing cross-border digital currency interoperability and the necessity for robust governance. He emphasized the…