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Bitcoin’s Latest Casualty: Miner Reserves Plunge to 3-Year Low, What’s Next For BTC?

Amid Bitcoin (BTC) continuous struggle for a major rally to new heights, miners powering the Bitcoin network are experiencing significant economic shifts. Particularly, recent data shows a stark reduction in Bitcoin reserves held by miners…

Binance Security Team Recovers $73 Million in Stolen Crypto Funds This Year

Crypto exchange Binance’s security team has recovered or frozen over $73 million in stolen user funds so far this year, surpassing the $55 million recovered in 2023. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to improving…

Analyst Mega Bullish On XRP, Foresees Potential ETF And Price Range Between $16-$20

In a significant legal victory for Ripple Labs, Judge Analisa Torres recently ruled in favor of the company in its prolonged legal battle against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ordering a payment of $125 million to the regulator…

Bitcoin Breaks Past the $60K Threshold, Jumps 26% in 3 Days

On Thursday, bitcoin (BTC) leaped to a high of $62,729, representing a more than 26% jump from its Aug. 5 low of $49,577, recorded just three days earlier. The broader cryptocurrency market, which encompasses over 10,000 digital currencies, saw an…

Former SEC Official Urges 15,000 Morgan Stanley Advisors to ‘Say No’ to Bitcoin ETFs, Citing ‘Mammoth Risk’

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement, John Reed Stark, has raised concerns about Morgan Stanley’s 15,000 financial advisors promoting cryptocurrency investments, citing risks to retail investors…

Democrats Launch ‘Crypto for Harris’ — White House Officials Address Industry Concerns

Senior White House officials have reportedly engaged with cryptocurrency leaders to discuss industry concerns, facilitated by Representative Ro Khanna. This initiative continues the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to engage with the…

Following Court Ruling, XRP Price Skyrockets as South Korea Leads the Charge

On Aug. 8, following the imposition of a $125 million civil penalty on Ripple Labs by a district judge, the firm’s executives and community celebrated the outcome as a “victory.” This led to an uptick in XRP’s trading…

Federal Reserve Cites Significant Deficiencies in Customers Bancorp’s AML Compliance

The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has found “significant deficiencies” in Customers Bancorp, Inc.’s management of risk and adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. These issues, particularly troubling for the bank known…