Key takeaways from Circle’s $44.5B USDC reserve report
Circle has released its reserve report for December 2022, highlighting overcollateralized asset holdings currently backing 44.5 billion USDC tokens in circulation.
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Best January since 2013? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Multi-month BTC price highs keep trickling in, but Fed volatility looms as the FOMC coincides with the Bitcoin monthly candle close.
Hermes v MetaBirkin: NFT trademark stoush heads to trial in Manhattan
Luxury brand Hermès filed a suit against digital artist Mason Rothschild after the artist released his Metabirkins NFT collection depicting the company's Birkin bag product without permission.
Dogecoin: Can Elon Musk’s McDonald’s Offer Give DOGE A ‘Happy’ Price?
Dogecoin, the original memecoin, is currently showing a solid performance, retesting its current resistance which is at $0.09370. According to Coinhecko, the token is still up in all time frames with the biggest gains being made in the monthly time…
Kazakhstan Parliament Adopts Law Regulating Crypto Mining and Exchange
Lawmakers in Nur-Sultan have approved the final version of the law “On Digital Assets in the Republic of Kazakhstan.” The new legislation, including several other bills, regulates the circulation of cryptocurrencies in the country and introduces a…
Ordinals protocol sparks debate over the place for NFTs in the Bitcoin ecosystem
The community has been divided as to whether the nonfungible token-like “digital artifacts” are the right fit for the Bitcoin space.
Secret Network validator shuts down nodes after leadership turmoil
An internal conflict at the privacy-focused Secret Network has resulted in at least one validator throwing in the towel.
Philippines securities regulator seeks more authority to police the crypto industry
The Filipino securities regulator is moving to enact tighter rules on crypto, crypto companies and other financial products using blockchain technology.
Litecoin Price Prediction: Bullish Break To $120 Still In Sight
Litecoin price extended its increase above the $90 zone against the US Dollar. LTC is rising and might attempt a fresh rally above the $100 resistance. Litecoin started a fresh increase above the $90 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now…
Ethereum Price Hints At Potential Rally But This Resistance Is The Key
Ethereum started another increase above the $1,620 resistance against the US Dollar. ETH is rising and might rally if it clears the $1,665 resistance zone. Ethereum is slowly moving higher above the $1,600 and $1,620 levels. The price is now…
Bitcoin premium hits 60% in Nigeria as it limits ATM cash withdrawals
The price of one Bitcoin (BTC) in Nigeria can cost upwards of $38,000.
Monkey Drainer-linked scammers possibly exposed after an on-chain quarrel
The scammer referred to their pseudonym during a blockchain message argument which may have revealed their actual identity, according to CertiK.
Aussie regulator flagged concerns about FTX months before collapse: Report
Australia’s financial regulator raised concerns about FTX Australia not long after it began operations in March 2022, according to documents.
Bitcoin Price Resumes Uptrend as The Bulls Aim The Key $25K Barrier
Bitcoin price started another increase above the $23,000 resistance. BTC is rising and the bulls might aim a test of the $25,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin is gaining pace above the $23,500 resistance zone. The price is trading above $23,000 and the…
US Senator’s Resolution Encourages Capitol Gift Shops to Accept Cryptocurrency
A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a resolution that encourages Capitol gift shops to accept cryptocurrency payments. He stressed that lawmakers “should increase accessibility and signal our support for the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry to…
Bitcoin stays out of fear for 11 straight days as price tips near 24K
Bitcoin's huge price surge in January has meant that 64% of Bitcoin investors are in profit, according to data from IntoTheBlock.
US Senator Focused on Crypto Money Laundering Crackdown — Urges Congress, Regulators to Take Action
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on Congress to ensure regulators, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), have the tools to regulate the crypto industry effectively and crack down on crypto money laundering activities…
Bitcoin Difficulty Surges 4.68%, Taps New All-Time High; Metric Set to Surpass 40 Trillion
The Bitcoin blockchain recorded another difficulty increase on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at block height 774,144. The network’s difficulty increased by 4.68%, from 37.59 trillion to an all-time high of 39.35 trillion. Bitcoin Difficulty Reaches…
Panama's Supreme Court to rule on cryptocurrency legislation
The high court will now decide whether to declare the 'crypto bill' unenforceable or to approve it with modifications.
Market Strategist Warns of ‘Blood’ on February 1 Ahead of Fed Meeting
Stocks, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies rallied during the first month of the year, and market strategists are saying that markets could retract in the near future if the U.S. Federal Reserve keeps hiking rates and maintaining a broader…
LTC, AVAX, APT and FTM prepare to rally as Bitcoin price targets $24K
Bitcoin bulls look to push BTC price to $24,000 and in doing so, LTC, AVAX, APT and FTM could extend their monthly gains.
Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency: The Rise of AI-Focused Projects in 2023
Trends show that artificial intelligence (AI) will be a major topic in 2023, as data indicates a surge in interest. Since interest peaked and Microsoft invested billions into Chatgpt, demand for AI-focused cryptocurrency projects has risen…
North Korean hackers launder $27M ETH from Harmony Bridge attack
Three main addresses carried out transactions worth $27.18 million to six crypto exchanges.
Nearly $13 Billion in Sales: Breaking Down 5 NFT Collections by Sales Volume
JPMorgan CEO Says BTC Is Fraudulent, a ‘Pet Rock;’ Bank of America Says CBDCs Are ‘Natural Evolution’ — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review
Fantom (FTM) Gains 39% In 7 Days Following Its Integration With Axelar Network
Fantom (FTM) has been one of the best-performing tokens of 2023, pulling off a series of impressive gains in the last few weeks. Following the market crash in late 2022, FTM began the new year trading as low as $0.2007, representing a 94.19%…
Crypto Bank Custodia Denied Membership in US Federal Reserve System
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has rejected the attempt of Custodia Bank to become member of the Federal Reserve System. According to the decision announced Friday, the application submitted by the digital asset bank is inconsistent with legal…
Shiba Inu Observes Highest Rise In Burn Rate – Is This Normal?
SHIB token burn rates are seemingly rising on the Shiba Inu network. The current number of Shiba Inu burn trackers is quite surprising. However, data shows it is due to the degenerative performance of the SHIB burning machine. On-chain data shows…
AAVE Seeks Proposal To Clear Itself Of Bad Debt – Can It Overcome These Obstacles?
The lending platform AAVE has been enjoying positive news lately. According to reports, AAVE has passed a governance proposal that would eradicate all bad debt it accumulated when Avraham Eisenberg, orchestrator of the Mango Markets exploit…
Bitcoin eyes $25K as BTC price nears best weekly close in 5 months
Bitcoin bulls have everything to play for as the weekly and monthly closes decide what could be Bitcoin's best January in ten years.