Bitcoin Ordinals rolls out upgrade to rectify 'Cursed Inscriptions' issue
Previously unrecognized Ordinals inscriptions will be indexed by the protocol following the upgrade, which will allow them to be traded.
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Crypto lobbyists still fighting to axe 'unlawful' Tornado Cash sanctions
The crypto industry advocacy group has placed its support behind Coin Center and its lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury over its Tornado Cash sanctions.
Atomic Wallet Users Hacked for $35M Worth of Bitcoin, Ether, Tether and Other Tokens
Atomic Wallet said Monday that “less than 1%” of its monthly active users were impacted in the weekend breach.
Google searches for ‘crypto’ fall to 2020 levels as BTC sentiment neutral
With a score of 17 out of 100, online interest in crypto has taken a big hit from its highest levels reached in May 2021.
Jack Dorsey tips pro-crypto candidate Robert Kennedy to win presidency
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has thrown his weight behind Democratic presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr.
Russia’s Rosbank Launches Crypto Payments Solution for Cross-Border Settlements
Rosbank has become the first large Russian bank to offer clients an option to use cryptocurrencies in international settlements. The solution, provided in tandem with a Russian fintech, is mostly intended to meet the needs of businesses working…
Ripple case: Pro-XRP lawyer tips outright SEC victory at ‘less than 3%’
Attorney John Deaton says there’s a 25% chance Ripple will see an outright win against the SEC, while rumors fly of a possible IPO.
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink Says US Is Jeopardizing Dollar’s Reserve Currency Status
The CEO of the world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, has warned that the United States is jeopardizing the U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status. He noted that the debt ceiling debate, risk of national default, and possible credit rating…
Metropolitan Museum of Art to return $550K in donations from FTX
The agreement came on the back of “good faith, arm’s length negotiations” with FTX’s debtors, the museum said.
First Mover Asia: Why Did Bitcoin's Price Hold Above $27K Over the Weekend? Two Analysts Expect Continued Resilience
ALSO: The bitcoin options put/call ratio across exchanges has sunk to 0.47, suggesting that fewer investors are seeking downside protection against price declines than they had prior to the passage of a bill to raise the U.S. debt ceiling.
US Debt Ceiling Dramas Diminish Dollar’s Credibility and Reputation as Safety Asset, Warns Devere CEO
The CEO of investment management firm Devere Group has warned that the U.S. debt ceiling dramas have weakened the U.S. dollar’s “global reserve currency’s credibility and reputation as a ‘safety asset.’” He cautioned that Congress’ debt
FTX lawsuits see crypto firms, influencers dial back endorsement deals
Some crypto influencers have been giving lucrative endorsement offers a hard pass after seeing what could happen if things end badly for the firm.
Web3 Gamer: GTA 6 crypto rumors, Dr Who/Sandbox, Thai tourist NFTs review
GTA 6 crypto and NFT integration speculation mounts, Top Gear and Dr Who in The Sandbox, and Thailand’s rubbish NFT hunt for tourists.
Bitcoin Fees Decrease, But Over 257,000 Pending Transactions Await Confirmation
Although the Bitcoin blockchain’s average transaction fees have decreased since surpassing $30 per transfer on May 8, there are still over 257,000 pending transactions awaiting confirmation. Furthermore, from May 1 onwards, the network has…
Meme Coin Pepe Sees Steep Decline in 30 Days, Losing 70% Since All-Time High
According to statistics, the meme coin asset pepe (PEPE) still holds the third position in terms of the largest meme token market capitalization. However, PEPE has lost over 70% in value during the past 30 days. Pepe Value Slides 26% Lower Over the…
Gate.io threatens legal action against rumor-mongers
Insolvency rumors surfaced after a series of events involving Multichain. Gate.io has denied any liquidity issues.
Elliptic to Utilize Chatgpt in Intelligence Gathering
Blockchain analytics company Elliptic said it’s going to use Openai’s Chatgpt to support its intelligence gathering and research. The AI-based language model will allow its experts to speed up and expand the analysis of new risks related to crypto…
Bitcoin price chart flashes a bullish sign that could lead to breakouts in ADA, QNT, RNDR and RPL
BTC’s chart is beginning to look bullish, and ADA, QNT, RNDR and RPL could rally if Bitcoin price breaks out to the upside.
Atomic Wallet hack losses top $35M, on-chain sleuth reports
Security teams are investigating the cause of the attack. Reports have surfaced of tokens being lost, transaction data being erased, and even entire crypto portfolios destroyed.
‘Talk2Satoshi’ — Developer Launches Unique AI Chatbot Infused With Bitcoin Knowledge
In the midst of the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), a developer has crafted a fresh chat platform that harnesses the power of Openai’s Chatgpt. However, this creation sets itself apart by being trained on a myriad of resources…
Atomic Wallet Hack: Decentralized Finance Wallet Breached, Millions Lost in Attack
On June 3, 2023, numerous sources revealed details about an attack on Atomic Wallet that resulted in significant financial losses for many victims. The Atomic Wallet team announced they are looking into the issue, while onchain investigators like…
Cryptocurrency markets’ low volatility: A curse or an opportunity?
The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing low volatility for the past two months, but does that mean investors should just sit and wait?
CZ Binance on Buying Banks to Fight Crypto Regulation Woes, Russian Banker Says CNY Likely to Dethrone USD, and More — Week in Review
Three Reasons Behind Bitcoin's 2023 Resurgence
This is an opinion editorial by Chen Fang, the COO of BitGO, a Bitcoin-focused regulated custody and financial services firm.A challenging 2022 prompted Bitcoin skeptics to gleefully say “I told you so” and declare that Bitcoin was dead and buried…
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Dollar-Based Stablecoins to Strengthen Greenback, CZ Says, Thinks DeSantis ‘Is Great’
The regulatory environment in the U.S. doesn’t look good for crypto but the United States has the potential to lead again, according to Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ). The founder of the world’s largest digital asset exchange is convinced…
Pro-XRP attorney’s phone hacked to promote LAW token
Lawyer John Deaton alerted followers via his daughter’s account, urging people to report the hack as the XRP community responded, spreading awareness.
Coinbase Expands Futures Offering, Unveils ‘Institutional-Sized’ Bitcoin and Ether Contracts
On June 1, Coinbase revealed its plans to extend bitcoin and ether futures contracts to institutional investors through its derivatives exchange. The firm mentioned that the Coinbase Bitcoin (BTI) and Ether (ETI) futures contracts would be…
FTX debtors object Genesis' 'critical' claims estimate of '$0.00'
The FTX debtors alleged that the claim was filed "without any advance notice," and they were not invited to participate in the mediation.