Why did Bitcoin price go down today? BTC traders brace for $23K retest
Bitcoin price gains take a hit from a rising U.S. dollar as excitement over the Fed's rate hike and market commentary fades.
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Ray Dalio says Bitcoin is not the answer, the community responds
The billionaire has historically gone back and forth between having positive and negative sentiments around Bitcoin.
Banks in Russia to Lose $700 Million a Year Due to Digital Ruble, Experts Say
Russian banks may be the main losers from the introduction of a digital ruble while retailers will save on acquiring fees, analysts have predicted. The benefits for consumers using the new digital currency are not that obvious as they may not be…
Ebay Expands Into NFT and Web3 Space With New Job Openings
FTX customers warned of scammers baiting them with return of assets
Scammers have been trying to trick customers by offering them the prospective return of their assets.
Nifty News: Bitcoin NFTs cause spicy fees, Mastercard exec tokenizes resignation letter and more
Users are posting massive files to the Bitcoin network via the Ordinals protocol, taking up block space and paying high fees to do so.
DOT Price (Polkadot) Prediction: Break Above $6.80 Could Spark Fresh Rally
Polkadot’s DOT started a fresh increase from the $6.00 support against the US Dollar. It is consolidating gains and might start a fresh rally above $6.80. DOT is holding the ground above the $6.00 and $6.20 levels against the US dollar. The price…
Marathon’s first Bitcoin sale in 2 years not the result of distress
The sale is the first time Marathon Digital has sold its mined Bitcoin since October 2020, but a spokesperson said it wasn't as a result of distress.
Australia bolsters crypto watchdogs in ''multi-stage' plan to fight scams
The new measures from the Australian government come as cryptocurrency scams skyrocketed 162% to $221 million in 2022.
US Judge Dismisses Customer Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange Coinbase
A U.S. district judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Coinbase and its CEO Brian Armstrong filed by customers of the crypto exchange. The lawsuit alleges that Coinbase sold 79 crypto tokens that are unregistered securities. Customer Lawsuit Against…
Ethereum Price Looks Ready For Another Leg Higher Over $1,700
Ethereum is correcting gains from the $1,700 resistance against the US Dollar. ETH could again unless there is a downside break below the $1,600 support zone. Ethereum spiked above the $1,700 resistance zone before it corrected lower. The price is…
Logan Paul and CryptoZoo sued in class action lawsuit
Plaintiff Don Holland has filed a lawsuit against CryptoZoo and Logan Paul, alleging the YouTube influencer’s “fraudulent venture” executed a “rug pull.”
Silvergate faces DOJ investigation over FTX and Alameda dealings: Report
The crypto bank hasn't been accused of wrong doing, but prosecutors want to see how deep the dealings between the crypto bank and FTX went.
Bitcoin Price Just Saw Key Technical Correction, But 100 SMA Is Still Strong
Bitcoin price is correcting gains below the $24,000 zone. BTC is holding the $23,250 support and might attempt another increase in the near term. Bitcoin is correcting gains from the $24,250 resistance zone. The price is trading above $23,250 and…
Charlie Munger Urges US Government to Ban Crypto Like China Has Done
OpenSea serves as an example of why crypto security must improve
For cryptocurrency to achieve mass adoption, breaches that can be easily prevented — like the phishing attack that resulted in OpenSea losing $1.7 million — need to end.
Indonesia targets launch of its national crypto exchange by June
Indonesia's financial services regulator first expressed its intentions to establish a crypto exchange back in 2021.
MicroStrategy says no plans to stop trading BTC as paper loss hits $1.3B
The company also booked a loss of $34 million on its first-ever Bitcoin sale last quarter but said it was conducted to harvest a tax loss.
Fiat is in 'jeopardy' but Bitcoin, stablecoins aren't the answer either: Ray Dalio
The hedge fund manager instead wants to see an “inflation-linked coin” be brought to the masses which would serve to ensure consumers secure their buying power.
Robert Kiyosaki Discusses Why Gold, Silver, Bitcoin Are Rising Higher
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has shared his view on why the prices of gold, silver, and bitcoin are rising higher. Noting that silver is cheap right now, Kiyosaki urged investors to buy a silver…
Okx to Launch Okx Collective, a Metaverse Experience Powered by Manchester City Soccer Players
Huawei NFTs, Toyota’s hackathon, North Korea vs. Blockchain: Asia Express
Our weekly roundup of news from East Asia curates the industry’s most important developments. Huawei moves to trademark its NFTs According to a Jan. 28 report by Sina News, Chinese telecom giant Huawei has recently filed for eight trademarks…
Only 4 people controlled Tether Holdings as of 2018: Report
New York Attorney General and Commodity Futures Trading Commission probes into Tether in 2021 exposed its previously unknown ownership structure.
Alleged Mango Markets exploiter waives bail during hearing in federal court
A federal judge presiding over Avraham Eisenberg's criminal case has reportedly set a followup court date for Feb. 14.
Crypto-related enforcement actions by US states rose sharply in 2022: Report
There were almost twice as many state actions as federal in 2022, although both the feds and the states broke previous record by significant margins.
Bitcoin pro traders warm up the $24K level, suggesting that the current BTC rally has legs
The Fed’s interest hike matched the market consensus and weak employment data boosted investors’ appetite for risk assets, but BTC traders should still exercise caution.
Euro stablecoin launched in Finland, claims to be first approved in the EU
USDC issuer Circle Inc. previously released a euro-backed stablecoin that is regulated in the United States.
Optimism Plans to Enhance L2 Scaling Network With ‘Bedrock’ Upgrade in March
VeChain Aims To Take Web3 By Storm, Here’s How
The crypto industry has seen a lot of hype at the beginning of 2023, and the VeChain Foundation is trying to keep up. The sector is attracting attention around non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the Metaverse, Web3, and, more recently, artificial…
Alameda Research wallet receives $13M from Bitfinex, other sources
The assets transferred to Alameda’s consolidation wallet are reportedly part of bankruptcy recovery efforts.