Spot Ethereum ETF approval 'may be better for Bitcoin' — Michael Saylor
The approval of spot Ether ETFs brings in “another line of defense for Bitcoin,” argues MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor.
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Report: Investigation Finds No Fault With Sullivan & Cromwell in FTX Bankruptcy
An investigation into the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, which worked with the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, revealed that the firm was neither involved in the fraud nor aware of the financial troubles that plagued the collapsed trading…
Malaysian Authorities Bust Syndicate Accused of Laundering Fraud Proceeds via Cryptocurrency
Law enforcement officials in Malaysia recently arrested ten individuals linked to a criminal syndicate that allegedly used cryptocurrencies to launder fraudulent proceeds. Assets, including motor vehicles, valued at more than $7.7 million were…
Trump promises to release Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht if re-elected
Former United States President Donald Trump vows to free Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht if re-elected.
Indian Citizen Faces 20 Years in US Prison for Stealing Crypto in $37M Coinbase Spoofing Scam
An Indian national has pleaded guilty in the U.S. to wire fraud conspiracy for stealing over $37 million by spoofing crypto exchange Coinbase’s website. He and his co-conspirators created a fake Coinbase Pro site to steal login credentials…
Major Crypto Exchanges Announce Over 1,200 Job Openings
Major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, Okx, and Crypto.com, are expanding their workforces, collectively offering over 1,200 job openings. Binance leads this hiring surge with 460 roles, followed by Okx with 414, Crypto.com…
Donald Trump declares US must not settle for ‘second place’ in crypto industry
Former United States President Donald Trump claims he is "very open minded" to "all things related to this new and burgeoning industry."
Standard Chartered Discusses SEC Approving Spot ETFs for Cryptos Beyond Bitcoin and Ether
Why Did CORE Price Surge 20% While The Crypto Market Dumped?
CORE, the native token of the layer-1 network CoreChain, has surged over 20% in the last 24 hours. This is a notable price increase, considering the downward trend in the broader crypto market with the prices of other major cap tokens, including…
Telegram's Pavel Durov is wrong about Signal — and has been for years
Considering Telegram doesn't even offer end-to-end encryption by default, founder Pavel Durov has a lot to say about his messaging app's competitor.
Mad Money’s Jim Cramer Endorses Ether as ‘Great Store of Value’ Amid US Dollar Concerns
UBS Raises Gold Price Forecast Amid Rising Central Bank Demand and Geopolitical Tensions
UBS has raised its gold price forecast following a record surge in gold prices, driven by anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts and a weakening U.S. dollar. The main factors behind the investment bank’s upgraded gold price prediction include…
Shiba Inu On The Verge Of 600% Rally? Analyst Weighs In
Trump Posts 'Our Country Must be the Leader in the (Crypto) Field' Prior to Speech Before Libertarians
Spot ETH ETFs approved, crypto bill passes US House, and more: Hodler’s Digest, May 19-25
U.S. SEC approves spot Ether ETFs, FIT21 crypto bill goes to the Senate, and Sam Bankman-Fried held in Oklahoma.
Prepare For Impact: Market Expert Says Biggest Disaster In Crypto Yet To Come
Veteran crypto trader, Peter Brandt has issued a warning to the broader crypto community, stating that the industry has yet to experience its biggest disaster. Brandt boldly predicts that this catastrophe will be linked to cryptocurrency staking…
Nigeria Increases Capital Requirements for Currency Dealers Nearly Sixtyfold to $1.4 Million
The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the capital requirements for national bureau de change operators from approximately $24,000 to $1.4 million. The central bank has given operators a six-month period to comply and they must apply for new…
Elon Musk reportedly building ‘Gigafactory of Compute’ for AI
Musk recently said he expected xAI to catch up to OpenAI and DeepMind Google by the end of 2024.
Xapo CEO Seamus Rocca Describes Xapos’ Proposition, Talks US Regulation, Emerging Markets, and Stablecoins
Seamus Rocca, CEO of Xapo, had a candid conversation with Bitcoin.com’s COO Jason Sheman, where he shared his accumulated experience and knowledge describing what makes Xapo different from a traditional neobank, talked about U.S. markets and…
Solana to Hit $1,000? Analyst Makes Bullish Call Despite Recent Downturn
Solana (SOL) defied a slight market dip today, maintaining key support levels and sparking renewed optimism among investors. The altcoin boasts a healthy 24-hour trading volume of $6.50 billion, solidifying its position among the top…
Google blames users for wildly inaccurate ‘AI Overview’ outputs
Elon Musk recently said AI would surpass humans by 2025 but Google’s models are so inaccurate they’re being tuned by hand.
Shifting Sands of Bitcoin Mining: How Hydro-Cooling Tech is Leading the Charge Post-Halving
Now that the halving has occurred and fees are at a six-month low, the profitability of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mining rigs has shifted significantly. It is now essential to ensure electricity is inexpensive and machines are…
Bitcoin Spot ETF Records Consecutive Weeks Of Inflows As Investor Confidence Grows
Solana Meme Coin SEAL Hits $2.5M in Presale Ahead of Exchange Listings
Meme coins are thriving on Solana – with the up-and-coming Sealana (SEAL) token being one of the most talked-about new projects. This seal-themed crypto has already secured over $2.5 million in funding ahead of its highly-anticipated exchange debut…
Coinbase Seeks Immediate Appellate Review in SEC Lawsuit, Citing Recent Legislation
As Coinbase seeks an interlocutory appeal in its legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recent legislative developments have highlighted a growing discord between U.S. Congress and the SEC over digital asset…
Ethereum Price Consolidates: Here Are The Next Key Levels To Watch
Over some days, the price of Ethereum has been in a consolidation zone, moving between $3,949 and $3,627. This is a result of the rally that happened a few days ago which led to the crypto asset’s price making over 10% movement on the…
Okx Ceases Crypto Trading Services in Hong Kong — Users Advised to Withdraw Assets
Cryptocurrency exchange Okx has decided to withdraw its virtual asset service provider (VASP) license application in Hong Kong. As a result, Okx will stop offering centralized virtual asset trading services to Hong Kong residents by May 31, 2024…
Join Bitcoin BuildCon Online Conference: Don’t Miss Out on Shaping the Future of Bitcoin
PRESS RELEASE. Date: 27th May 2024 Time: 17:00 UTC Location: Online Bitcoin BuildCon’s main objective is to help builders onboard in the current landscape of BTC development, providing them with insights from key players in the industry. How…
Ethereum Dominates NFT Sales Despite Overall Market Drop
Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales declined by 8.99%, amounting to approximately $137 million. Ethereum topped the charts with $43 million in sales, marking a 20.26% increase from the previous week. NFT Market Shrinks by 8.99%…