Ether price in 7-month decline amid ‘L1 wars,’ says analyst
“Solana is the biggest slap in the face” for Ether maximalists due to its monolithic scalability approach, according to the analyst.
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Ireland Moves to Draft Urgent Legislation for Cryptocurrency Regulations Ahead of EU Deadline
Ireland’s Finance Minister Jack Chambers has announced plans to draft urgent legislation aimed at updating financial regulations to include cryptocurrency and digital asset firms. According to the Irish Examiner, this legislation is crucial…
Coinbase Says Bitcoin Liquidity on Exchange Unfazed After SEC's Lawsuit Against Cumberland
Kaiko pointed to a notable drop in 2% BTC market depth on Coinbase in a report early this week.
Ethereum Whales Are Quietly Accumulating—Is A Major Price Breakout Coming?
As Ethereum continues to trail behind Bitcoin’s ongoing recovery in price, it seems the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap is experiencing some positive developments in the background. According to recent data from IntoTheBlock, large…
Russia’s Digital Currency Measures Fail to Satisfy FATF, Blacklist Possible
Russia’s financial regulator maintains that its anti-money laundering system, including strengthened virtual currency regulations, remains effective even if the country faces potential blacklisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)…
Kalshi Finds 'Widespread Evidence' of Strong Republican Momentum in U.S. Elections
A note from Kalshi's market research team suggests the prediction market - polls gap can be explained by Harris' sliding popularity with key demographics.
Ethereum (ETH) About To ‘Catch Up On BTC’, Is It Ready To Reclaim $3,000?
Following the market’s recent performance, Ethereum (ETH) attempted to break out of a bullish formation. Some analysts believe the cryptocurrency is preparing to catch up with Bitcoin and aim for March highs. Ethereum Getting Ready To Challenge BTC…
Sui Foundation Denies $400 Million Token Sales Claims
The Sui Foundation has denied allegations that its employees or insiders from Mysten Labs sold $400 million worth of SUI tokens. The foundation also rejected claims that insiders were involved in preemptive selling or violating token lockup…
Bitcoin Dominance Hits New Cycle High Of 58.9%, More Pain Before Altcoin Season?
As Bitcoin (BTC) inches closer to $70,000, its dominance in the wider crypto market has risen to a cycle high of 58.9%. Bitcoin Dominance Rises, Are Altcoins In Trouble? Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D), a metric that measures the proportion of the total…
US lagging behind in global stablecoin adoption — Chainalysis
Growing demand for US dollar-backed stablecoins and regulatory uncertainty in the US are the key reasons for stablecoins thriving in other jurisdictions.
Asian Private Wealth Managers Embrace Crypto, Some Foresee Bitcoin at $100K By Year-End
Asian Private Wealth Managers Embrace Crypto, Some Foresee Bitcoin at $100 By Year-End
US Sends Crypto Promoter to Prison for 20 Years in Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
A cryptocurrency promoter was sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors, particularly in Spanish-speaking U.S. communities. The scheme, disguised as a crypto mining operation, promised…
Gold Arrives on 'Digital Gold' as Bitcoin Gets Tokenized Version of the Metal
Bitcoin is often referred to as "digital gold," but now it is possible to mint and trade physical gold on the Bitcoin blockchain via the Ordinals protocol.
Ireland drafting urgent crypto laws before EU money laundering rules
Ireland’s finance minister wants to act quickly before the EU enacts strict Anti-Money Laundering legislation.
Bitcoin Demand Surges in Bullish Catalyst That May Drive BTC Price to $70K
Technical indicators point to a price surge, and Polymarket bettors have their money on BTC passing $70K this month.
Nishad Singh’s Lawyers Ask Judge to Spare Him Prison, Say He Is an 'Uncommonly Selfless Individual'
Lawyers say that his early cooperation was critical to bringing cases against Sam Bankman-Fried and Ryan Salame.
Analyst Forecasts Bitcoin Could Surge 250%, Yet Warns Of Potential Drop To $10,000
As the week progressed, the Bitcoin (BTC) price steadily climbed toward its all-time high of $73,700 in March of this year. This upward momentum is in line with the predictions of various market experts, expecting significant gains for the leading…
Bitfinex hacker should get 5 years jail for 120K BTC heist: Feds
Ilya Lichtenstein, who stole 120,000 Bitcoin in a 2016 hack on Bitfinex, should receive a reduced sentence of five-years in prison, prosecutors say.
Hong Kong cops clean out alleged $46M deepfake crypto scam
Hong Kong police arrested 27 people it accused of running an AI deepfake crypto scam operation from a 4,000-square-foot industrial building.
Hermetica Raises $1.7M in Seed Round to Fuel Stablecoin Expansion
Hermetica, the creator of USDH, a Bitcoin-backed, yield-bearing synthetic dollar, has secured $1.7 million in seed funding. The round, led by UTXO Management, will accelerate the development of USDH, a stablecoin that operates on Bitcoin’s…
Dogecoin Restarts Rally: Is The Doge Hype Reigniting?
Dogecoin is rising above the $0.120 resistance zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now showing positive signs and might clear the $0.1280 resistance. DOGE price started a fresh increase above the $0.1200 resistance level. The price is trading above…
Strong Buy Signal For DogWifHat (WIF) – Key Indicator Hints At Rally To $4
DogWifHat (WIF) is emerging as one of the top meme coins in the market, currently testing a critical liquidity level that could propel the price to new highs. As the broader crypto market navigates a period of volatility and uncertainty, traders…
A Second 2011 Bitcoin Wallet Moves $10M This Week—Could the Transfers Be Linked?
On Wednesday, as bitcoin soared to an intraday peak of $68,388 per coin, a wallet from 2011 suddenly sprang to life after lying dormant for over 13 years, spending 150 BTC, valued at $10.17 million. This latest awakening follows the movement of 100…
Crypto security firm mistakenly shares drainer link to ‘help’ Radiant hack victims
Ancilia accidentally shared a link to a wallet drainer in its attempt to help victims of a $52 million hack on blockchain lending protocol Radiant Capital.
XRP Price Can’t Break $0.5550: Is a Turnaround Coming?
XRP price is still struggling to clear the $0.5550 zone. The price must settle above the $0.5550 resistance to start a steady increase in the near term. XRP price is consolidating above the $0.5320 zone. The price is now trading above $0.5400 and…
Bitcoin Sees Massive Surge In Active Addresses: Here’s What It Signals For Price
Bitcoin has been experiencing a notable increase in network activity, as indicated by a surge in active addresses. Data shows that the cryptocurrency has seen a resurgence in user engagement following a sluggish performance during July and August…
Trump-allied political action committee raises $7.5M in crypto
The Donald Trump-backing PAC “Trump 47” has seen millions in crypto-denominated contributions from industry executives since July.
Jump Trading accused of crypto ‘pump and dump’ in game dev’s suit
Game developer Fracture Labs accused Jump Trading of using its DIO token to profit millions from a “pump and dump” scheme.
BRICS Bank Offers Zimbabwe Escape From IMF Debt Traps, Says Professor
A Zimbabwean professor has highlighted the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) as a crucial alternative to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), offering better financial terms to developing nations. He emphasized the NDB’s role in helping countries…
Crypto Watch: Ethereum Poised for Upside Break!
Ethereum price is consolidating gains above the $2,550 resistance. ETH could gain pace if it clears the $2,650 resistance zone. Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $2,550 and $2,580 resistance levels. The price is trading above $2,600 and…