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Ethereum price lags due to ‘weaker capital rotation,’ but crypto macro uptrend remains
ETH price has underperformed Bitcoin, but Glassnode analysts say data suggests the crypto market remains in the “early stages of a macro uptrend.”
‘Big Short’ Investor Calls Crypto One of the ‘Great Themes of Our Time,’ But He’s Not a Believer
Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Joins Consensus as a Headline Speaker
Polkadot To Sponsor Messi’s Inter Miami: DOT To The Moon?
The Polkadot community has approved a proposal to sponsor Inter Miami, the football club co-owned by David Beckham and featuring superstar Lionel Messi. The move could be a strategic decision to propel Polkadot, a smart contracts platform similar…
Investment Firm Discloses Over $1.8 Billion in Bitcoin ETF Holdings in SEC Filing
Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG), a global trading, technology, and investment firm, disclosed that it holds over $1.8 billion in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through a 13F-HR filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange…
SEC pushes back against Terraform’s claims fraud happened outside US
Lawyers for the commission cited several examples of Do Kwon touting UST to U.S. investors and Terraform’s former communications head making false claims about the stablecoin.
My traumatic Apple ID hack showed pitfalls of centralized identity
A breach of your Apple ID can leave you all but helpless to prevent attackers from poring over and stealing the contents of your life.
Bitpay Partners With Moonpay to Enhance Crypto Selling Experience on App
On Tuesday, the crypto payments processor based in Atlanta, Bitpay, revealed its collaboration with Moonpay. The partnership, Bitpay emphasized, enables users to sell bitcoin and other crypto assets directly through the Bitpay app. Bitpay Now…
Ethereum’s Wild Fluctuations: Here’s What ETH Implied Volatility Tells Us
The cryptocurrency market has recently exhibited distinct divergences in the behavior of its two leading assets, Bitcoin and Ethereum. While Bitcoin appears to be stepping into a phase of relative stability, Ethereum’s journey paints a…
Did XRP price just bottom against Bitcoin?
XRP price has fallen over 14% year-to-date, pressured by Ripple’s ongoing legal battle with the SEC. So, a bounce is in order, analysis suggests.
New South Korean leadership will press for Bitcoin ETF trading
The Democratic Party of Korea promised to allow Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, and it expects to follow through — one way or another.
Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone Reveals Why A $150,000 Bitcoin Price Target Is Far Off
Mike McGlone, Senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, has made a rather pessimistic prediction for Bitcoin, emphasizing that the cryptocurrency’s potential rise to $150,00 was a long shot. The strategist has revealed factors that…
Former NFL Star Rob Gronkowski to Pay $1.9M to Settle Crypto Investor Suit
The NBA's Victor Oladipo and racecar driver Landon Cassill also struck deals, and a group of Voyager investors said this was the "first tranche" of settlements with promoters of the former cryptocurrency lender.
Cartier Family Member Indicted for Using USDT to Launder Hundreds of Millions in Drug Trafficking Money
Maximilien De Hoop Cartier, a descendant of the family famous for their French luxury goods Cartier, has been indicted for his participation in a network that allegedly used several shell companies to launder drug trafficking money proceeds using…
Crypto Mixers Targeted in U.S. House Democrats' Effort to 'Clamp Down' on Money Laundering
Several Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee have a bill coming this week to target money laundering through cryptocurrency mixing services, said Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.), one of its backers.
The U.S. Government’s Hypocritical Case Against Tornado Cash
You would think the government would be against an online privacy service facilitating money laundering. But it actually created one of the best, says attorney Alexandra Damsker.
Crypto must adapt to laws, not the other way around — John Reed Stark
Former SEC official John Reed Stark has criticized the misuse of “regulation by enforcement” claims in a hearing before U.S. Congress.
U.S. DOJ Identifies and Charges LockBit Ransomware Gang Leader with Fraud, Extortion
U.S. authorities have identified Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev as the mastermind behind the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, and are offering a $10 million reward for information that leads to his arrest.
Bitcoin Local Bottom In? Analyst Offers Insights
In an ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency markets, deciding the bottom of Bitcoin price correction is an endeavor that attracts interest from both investors and analysts. Joining the fray is cryptocurrency analyst and trader MilkyBull offering…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Pro-Crypto Presidential Candidiate, to Appear at Consensus 2024
"As an environmental lawyer, scion of a Democratic political dynasty, and now maverick presidential candidate, Kennedy will explain his support for cryptocurrency and self-custody," according to a statement.
Ethena's ENA Jumps 8% as Bybit Endorses USDe Token as Collateral for Derivatives Trading
Ethena's USDe tokenized yield strategy has attracted over $2 billion in deposits and some scrutiny of the token's risks.
Crypto is ‘top of mind for voters’ in US swing states — Harris Poll
A majority of respondents with crypto-positive views said they intended to vote in 2024, where tight elections in certain states could swing to either political party.
Botanix Labs Secures $11.5 Million Funding to Develop Bitcoin-Native DeFi Ecosystem
Botanix Labs, a Bitcoin development startup based in New York and founded at Harvard, has announced a significant funding of $11.5 million in a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine.This funding round, led by prominent investors…
Bitcoin Layer-2 Builder Botanix Labs Raises $8.5M From Polychain Capital, Others
The New York-based firm built Spiderchain to be compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) layers.
PEPE Whales Move $21 Million Worth Of Coins – Here Are The Destinations
On-chain data shows PEPE whales have moved large amounts of the memecoin during the past day. Here’s where these tokens have been heading. PEPE Whales Have Been Active On The Network Today According to data from the cryptocurrency transaction…
Suilend to Run Monthslong Points Program With a Twist
The protocol's's pseudonymous founder Rooter previously has been critical of "predatory" points programs.