100 crypto lobbyists prepare for the fight of their lives as Congress resumes
Battle lines are being drawn over crypto in Congress but industry executives remain optimistic.
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Grayscale ETH trust nears record 60% discount as nerves continue over DCG
Grayscale’s Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash Trusts are at steep discounts as concerns whirl around Digital Currency Group’s liquidity.
‘WTH did I just witness?' Magic Eden turns porno after hosting service hacked
The NFT marketplace said the issue was caused by its third-party image hosting provider and assured users their NFTs were safe.
Executive Linked to Crypto Exchange Bithumb Found Dead Outside His Home: Report
An executive of the largest shareholder of cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb was found dead outside his home. He allegedly committed suicide by jumping off a building while under investigation by Korean prosecutors for embezzlement and stock market…
Ethereum Price Gains Momentum, Why ETH Could Rise To $1,300
Ethereum is moving higher above $1,220 against the US Dollar. ETH could rise further if there is a clear move above the $1,240 and $1,250 resistance levels. Ethereum is attempting a fresh increase above the $1,200 and $1,220 resistance levels. The…
US Feds put together ‘FTX task force’ to trace stolen user funds
United States Attorney Damian Williams said the office is working “around the clock” to respond to the implosion of FTX.
Core Scientific shuts down 37K mining rigs it was hosting for Celsius
Core Scientific estimates that canceling the agreement with Celsius will provide $2 million in revenue per month as long as Bitcoin stays around $16,700.
Indian Government Launching Crypto Awareness Campaign
The government of India is launching a crypto awareness campaign that will educate investors about the legality of cryptocurrencies in the country while highlighting the risks of investing in crypto assets. Indian Government’s Cryptocurrency…
Reflecting On The Genesis Block And Bitcoin On Its 14th Birthday
Exactly 14 years after Bitcoin was born through the Genesis block, Proof of Keys Day helps us remember why the protocol was invented and where we are today.14 years ago today, Satoshi Nakamoto created the first block in the Bitcoin blockchain…
Bitcoin Price Key Indicators Suggest Strengthening Case For Upside Break
Bitcoin price is attempting an upside break above $16,800. BTC could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $16,800 and $17,000 levels. Bitcoin is still trading in a major range below the $16,800 and $17,000 resistance levels. The price is trading…
Crypto Contagion Lesson For Lenders: Stay Out Of Bitcoin Mining
The collapse of two giant crypto lending businesses that also mined bitcoin yields a few interesting lessons.“Contagion” is the most popular word in crypto after the disastrous fallout of the past year. And dominos keep falling as investors…
Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Gold Price Soaring to $3,800 While Silver Rises to $75 in 2023
How Uniswap Was Saved From Critical Vulnerability By This Security Firm
Security firm Dedaub discovered and disclosed a critical vulnerability on the popular Ethereum decentralized exchange Uniswap. The team behind the protocol fixed the bug, and the affected components were successfully redeployed—otherwise, an…
Ripple CEO optimistic about US 'regulatory clarity for crypto'
Support for cryptocurrency regulation in the United States is “bipartisan & bicameral” according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
Crypto adoption in 2022: What events moved the industry forward?
While the crypto market in 2022 was hit by a slew of insolvencies and daily volatility, adoption seems to have continued apace on the global level.
Happy birthday to #Bitcoin! Today marks the 14th anniversary of the creation of the Bitcoin network. On this day in 2009, the "Genesis" block was mine...
Users need to go under the engine in Web3 — HashEx CEO
HashEx CEO Dmitry Mishunin summarizes Web3 as read, write, own — a “crazy responsibility” for the end-user.
Bitcoin Price Hits Bottom At $16,700? This Obstacle Stalls Gains
The Bitcoin price has seen a slow start in 2023 as the cryptocurrency remains stalled and moving sideways around its current levels. Many experts believe BTC has seen the worst of the recent bearish cycle and could be gearing up for some profits. …
Santiment Paints Bullish Picture For XRP, But This May Not Be The Case
XRP price is having a shaky start to the year 2023 after a sharp drop on Monday during Asia hours. The digital asset eventually recovered but it remains shaky even now a new report from Santiment shows that there could be a bull case for the…
Iran Returns Seized Crypto Mining Equipment to Miners
A government body responsible for state property in Iran has released some of the hardware seized from illegal crypto mining farms. Its top executive explained the agency was obliged to do that by courts in the Islamic Republic, where unlicensed…
US federal agencies release joint statement on crypto asset risks and safe practices
The Fed, FDIC and OCC teamed up to wish the banks they regulate a FUD-filled new year with a warning about the risks associated with crypto assets and their efforts to contain those risks.
Cryptosat launches second ‘cryptographically-equipped’ satellite using SpaceX rocket
The addition to the satellite constellation was part of efforts to make space a “new battleground in the quest for bulletproof cryptography” by expanding computational power.
Currency Expert Explains Why Altcoins Experience More Carnage Than Bitcoin And Ethereum
As the current bear market in crypto continues to deepen, Bitcoin has fallen by 78%, and Ethereum by 82%. Yet elsewhere in the crypto market, many altcoins are down by as much as 96% or more. In a recent video, Elliott Wave International Currency…
14th Anniversary of Bitcoin’s Genesis Block: A Look Back at the Birth of Cryptocurrency
The Bahamas lawyers up as the FTX case proceeds in US court and disagreements fester
Brown Rudnick has worked for the country since March, but the nation's potentially increasing role in the case requires it to register in the United States as a foreign agent.
3 reasons why it could be a rocky week for Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins
BTC volatility is at a record low, inflows to spot markets remain muted and this week’s economic calendar suggests that volatility is set to rock the crypto market.
Sam Bankman-Fried enters not guilty plea for all counts in federal court
The former FTX CEO faces eight criminal counts in the United States which could result in 115 years in prison should he be convicted.
Tribulations and triumphs: The biggest surprises in crypto of 2022
2022 was a challenging year for many crypto companies, but some maintained exemplary performance.
Blockchain fintech GammaRey signs $320M merger agreement
GammaRey said it has nearly $800 million in consumer assets.