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.
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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.
Porsche NFT trading volume nears $5M: Nifty Newsletter, Jan 25–31
Professionals working in the Web3 space shared various ways and tools that can help users prevent NFT theft.
ETH infrastructure platform Blocknative adds TX bundles, cancellation, and replacement support
Blocknative, a real-time Ethereum (ETH) infrastructure platform, has newly introduced features including transaction bundle send, cancellation, and replacement support for the Blocknative Builder. Searchers can now submit MEV bundles privately to…
Japanese Prime Minister says DAOs and NFTs help support government’s 'Cool Japan' strategy
Fumio Kishida said there were “various possibilities for using Web3” in Japan and has previously supported blockchain-based initiatives for authorities using digital solutions.
Do Dogecoin’s (DOGE) and Shiba Inu’s (SHIB) stalled rallies mean the memecoin trend is dead?
Absent shill and bullish newsflow, DOGE and SHIB have struggled to keep up with the wider crypto market rally that occurred in January.
Lack of liquidity mitigated damages to BonqDAO exploit: Report
After amassing $120 million in tokens through an infinite minting glitch, hackers reportedly only cashed out around $1 million due to a lack of liquidity on BonqDAO.
Ethereum (ETH) price is aiming for $1,800 in February — Here is why
ETH price is finding support at $1,560 and multiple data points are beginning to hint at a possible rally to $1,800 before the end of February.
Smart Contract Token Market Soars to $332 Billion; Defi Value Reaches High Not Seen Since FTX Collapse
The smart contract token economy rose 5.6% against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, reaching $332 billion. Additionally, the value locked in decentralized finance (defi) increased to nearly $50 billion, a record high not seen since the collapse of FTX…
FIO Protocol Launches NFT Domains Wrapped on Polygon
PRESS RELEASE. FIO Protocol, the leading decentralized solution for global blockchain usability, has announced the launch of FIO Domain wrapping on the Polygon blockchain. Wrapping is the process of taking a token from one blockchain and making it…
Chinese Communist Party officials issue KPIs for e-CNY transactions in Suzhou
CCP officials want to see the e-CNY surpass $300 billion in transactions in 2023 through promotional efforts.
DeFi enjoys prolific start to 2023: DappRadar report
DeFi protocols have seen significant growth in total value locked in January 2023, with Lido Finance leading the charge.
CleanSpark Mines Record 697 Bitcoin In January, A 50% Increase Since December
The bitcoin mining firm is reaping the rewards of expansion as it had a record month with solid reliability.CleanSpark has reported that the firm mined a record 697 bitcoin in a single month, an increase of 50% from December 2022’s amount.“We had a…
Kraken shuts down Abu Dhabi office: Report
Several Kraken employees will reportedly remain in the Middle East and North Africa, with regional managing director Benjamin Ampen likely to leave following the transition.