NYSE Plans Bitcoin Options, Bringing Another TradFi Giant Into Crypto
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ZKasino Gives Users 72 Hours to Retrieve Their Ether
Aggrieved users have been given a 72 hour window to bridge their ether {{ETH}} back to the Ethereum blockchain after having deposits locked up for more than a month.
Research Firm Projects Ethereum Explosion To $15,000 With ETF Inflows
Michael Nadeau, founder of The DeFi Report, has published a deep dive into the implications of the approval of spot Ethereum (ETH) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) on the cryptocurrency’s price trajectory. This analysis follows on the heels of a…
Israel to Start Digital Shekel Challenge to Develop Payment Use Cases
Israel's central bank is launching a challenge on the use of a central bank digital currency in payments as part of an "action plan for a possible issuance of the digital shekel."
Hospitality worker jailed for $2.5B Bitcoin laundering scheme
The authority’s suspicion was based on Wen's change in lifestyle. In 2017, she reportedly moved to a six-bedroom mansion in North London.
Ripple Doubles Contribution to Fairshake PAC to Promote Crypto in 2024 Elections
Ripple announced a $25 million contribution to Fairshake, a federal super Political Action Committee (PAC) supporting pro-crypto political candidates in the 2024 elections. This follows a similar $25 million contribution made in 2023. The…
Bitcoin finds ‘another’ use case via BTCfi — DLC.Link co-founder
DLC.Link CEO Aki Balogh tells The Agenda how DeFi on Bitcoin will unlock BTC’s potential for collateral, yield farming and more.
First Mover Americas: BTC Consolidates Around $68K as IBIT Overtakes GBTC
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 29, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Sam Altman was fired for 'lying to board,' alleges former OpenAI board member
Altman has allegedly hidden his ownership of the OpenAI Startup Fund, according to the former OpenAI board member.
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Shows Consolidation Phase Amid Recent Volatility
Bitcoin’s price on May 29, 2024, reflects a period of consolidation following recent volatility. The current price stands at $67,739 with an intraday range of $67,201 to $68,880. Technical indicators and moving averages provide a mixed…
ERC-404 token standard, explained
ERC-404 uses a mint-and-burn protocol to enable fractional ownership of NFTs, add more liquidity to the ecosystem, and open up a plethora of new use cases.
Crystal Ball Or Crazy Talk? Analyst Predicts Bitcoin To Hit $156,000 By May 2025
The enigmatic world of Bitcoin continues to captivate investors with its price fluctuations. However, a recent analysis by Cryptorphic, a prominent crypto analyst, suggests the future might be brighter than recent dips might indicate. Their…
Riot Platforms Is Best Suited to Consolidate Bitcoin Mining Sector: Bernstein
The company has the financial capacity to consolidate the bitcoin mining space, the report said.
Bitcoin, Ether Prices Ease as SHIB Drives Gains in Meme Tokens
A rally in meme tokens such as dogecoin and shiba inu is primarily driven by Asian traders in response to bullish sentiment around ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), one trader said.
Israel launches digital shekel CBDC experiment for payments
The Bank of Israel launched the CBDC experiment taking inspiration from the Project Rosalind carried out by the BIS Innovation Hub.
Arkbit crypto mining MLM fraud busted by Texas regulators
Arkbit falsely claimed to operate Arkansas-based data centers for cloud mining various cryptocurrencies.
The role of blockchain in democratizing technology — Interview with Ankr
Web3 infrastructure shares key insights about the state of the blockchain ecosystem and how DePIN can expand on the notion of decentralization.
Neural features key to reducing AI hallucinations: Anthropic CEO
The newly discovered features have the potential to drastically alter the behavior of current AI algorithms and provide developers with a deeper understanding of neural networks.
Whales Push Bitcoin Into Narrow Consolidation Range: What To Expect Next
BlackRock’s $20 Billion IBIT Becomes The World's Largest Bitcoin ETF
BlackRock's spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has overtaken Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) as the world's largest Bitcoin ETF.As of May 28, IBIT holds over $20 billion in assets with 288,670 Bitcoin in its…
Memecoin mania sees Cardano knocked out of the top 10 crypto rankings
Two memecoins, Dogecoin, with a market cap of $23.8 billion, and new entrant Shiba Inu are currently in the top 10 crypto rankings.
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest pours $60M into Elon Musk's AI venture
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has committed $60 million to Elon Musk’s xAI startup, demonstrating the firm's confidence in its potential amid a surge in AI investments.
Ripple Donates Another $25M to Crypto Super PAC Fairshake
Ripple has added another $25 million to the coffers of Fairshake, a federal crypto super political action committee (PAC) that’s spending big this election year to support crypto-friendly Congressional candidates.
Bitcoin Well Launches Payments via Lightning Network in Canada
Bitcoin Well Inc., a non-custodial bitcoin platform, has announced the integration of the Lightning Network into its platform, enabling customers in Canada to instantly sell bitcoin from any personal Lightning Wallet. Bitcoin Well’s founder…
Romance and crypto scams surge on Canadian dating apps
Canadian authorities warn against discussing cryptocurrency investments with online matches, advising that such conversations should be considered a red flag.
Cristiano Ronaldo unveils NFT series with Binance capturing career highlights
Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo is rolling out a new NFT collection with Binance commemorating different stages of his illustrious career.
Binance official’s wife demands medical care for detained husband
Mark Mordi, Gambaryan’s legal representative, notified the court on May 22 that his client had been unwell since the previous trial date and was still experiencing health problems.
Thailand touts new ‘digital nomad’ visa extendable for nearly a year: Report
The Thai government has announced a new visa class for remote workers that can be extended for up to 360 days, but details on income and tax liabilities are unclear.
Dash Now Available on Wizarbit for Purchase and Use on Debit Cards
The Dash team has announced the integration of Dash into Wizarbit, a Lithuania-regulated cryptocurrency exchange and card provider. This development allows users to purchase Dash instantly with euros at competitive rates using a credit card…
Ethereum due for new all-time high as countdown to Ether ETF nears end
Ether is due to be the next crypto to pass its current record peak, a popular crypto market analyst believes.