Dip buyers ‘stopped the train,' 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin no longer has promising odds of a breakout in coming days as opinions differ on what caused the BTC price dip and what will happen next.
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Nebraska Man Sentenced to 1-Year Prison for $3.5M Cryptojacking Scheme
Charles O. Parks III, also known as “CP3O,” was sentenced today in federal court in Brooklyn by U.S. District Judge Eric Komitee to one year and one day in prison for operating a large-scale illegal cryptojacking scheme in which he defrauded two…
NFT market cap drops by $1.2B as Ether rally loses steam
The NFT market cap dropped 12% to $8.1 billion as Ether fell, with CryptoPunks and Bored Apes sliding while Pudgy Penguins climbed into second place.
Ether ETFs smash records as crypto products see $3.75B inflows
Ether continued dominating ETP inflows last week despite Bitcoin printing new highs above $124,000 and ETH only nearing all-time highs.
Digital Asset Rout: BTC, ETH, and XRP Lead $300B Crypto Sell-Off
Bitcoin experienced a significant drop in the early hours of August 18, briefly falling to $114,955 before stabilizing above $115,200. Market-Wide Plunge and Bitcoin’s Retreat On Monday, Aug. 18, bitcoin ( BTC) tumbled, briefly dropping to $114,955…
XRP Could Bleed Lower Before Any Major Rally, Analyst Warns
The daily XRP chart has turned into a clean Elliott Wave case study, according to crypto technician “Charting Guy,” who argues the latest rebound was corrective rather than impulsive and likely precedes a deeper C-wave pullback toward August’s…
Japan’s FSA to Approve First Yen-Denominated Stablecoin, JPYC, This Autumn
Two Scenarios Map Out Bitcoin Price Crash After Recovery
After hitting a new all-time high, the bitcoin price has since retraced towards its pre-pump levels from last week, completely erasing its rapid gains. As a result, the bears seem to be reclaiming control once again, with sellers dominating the…
South Korea’s Jeju City targets crypto holdings of alleged tax dodgers
The South Korean government passed laws in 2021 allowing regulators to seize crypto from accused tax delinquents.
Metaplanet Adds 775 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 18,888 BTC
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350) announced the purchase of an additional 775 bitcoin at an average price of ¥17,720,023 per coin (totaling ¥13.733 billion), bringing its cumulative holdings to 18,888 bitcoin at an overall average cost…
EV startup Faraday Future plans multibillion-dollar crypto strategy
Faraday Future said it plans to initially buy $30 million worth of crypto, with plans for “tens of billions” more, and is exploring the idea of launching a crypto ETF.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Battles Gravity, Can It Escape a Potential Freefall?
Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.250 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and might dip further below $0.2250. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.2420 level. The price is trading below the $0.2320 level…
Trump, Tariffs, and Tornado Cash
Last week, Donald Trump reminded traders that he can still move markets with a tweet, a tariff, or a firing. Crypto whipsawed on his words and actions. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the…
Former Twitter CEO Agrawal emerges with AI startup
Parag Agrawal, the former Twitter CEO ousted by Elon Musk, has launched an AI startup aimed at driving the next wave of AI agent research.
XRP Bears Push Lower, Can Bulls Maintain Control Near $3?
XRP price is gaining bearish pace below the $3.150 resistance zone. The price is struggling near $3.00 and remains at risk of more losses. XRP price is declining below the $3.20 and $3.150 levels. The price is now trading below $3.120 and the…
Thailand to Allow Foreign Visitors to Convert Crypto for Payments
Solana hits 100K TPS milestone with stress test transaction spike
Solana briefly achieved over 100,000 transactions per second, and a developer said the blockchain could ‘theoretically’ eventually perform at 80,000 TPS.
Ethereum Price Pulls Back Again, Will Buyers Step In at Critical Levels?
Ethereum price started a downside correction below the $4,650 zone. ETH is showing some bearish signs and might decline toward the $4,180 support zone. Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $4,650 and $4,620 levels. The price is trading below…
Former Monero Developer’s Viral XRP Post Ignites Crypto Culture War
A former Monero lead developer sparked controversy after revealing that a close friend—previously skeptical of crypto—wanted to buy XRP, believing banks would be obsolete within two years. Igniting the XRP Debate: A Skeptic’s Inquiry The claim by…
Thailand plans launch of a crypto payment sandbox for tourists
The Thai government is reportedly set to allow tourists to exchange crypto for Thai baht and make electronic payments through e-money service providers.
Bitcoin Price Extends Losses, Can Buyers Prevent a Major Breakdown?
Bitcoin price is trimming gains and trading below $120,000. BTC is now showing some bearish signs and might decline below $115,500 zone. Bitcoin started a downside correction below the $120,000 zone. The price is trading below $118,000 and the 100…
EV Startup Faraday Future Launches $10 Billion Crypto Strategy
XRP Monthly RSI Points To Cycle 3 Blow-Off Top, Analyst Predicts 97 Peak
XRP is moving in tandem with the broader crypto trend and has managed to hold above the $3 price level. According to a recent technical analysis by popular crypto chartist Egrag Crypto, XRP’s price action is about to enter a critical stage that…
Cryptojacker gets 1 year prison after admitting to $3.5M fraud
Charles O. Parks III, who admitted to misusing $3.5 million worth of resources from two cloud computing providers to mine crypto, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison.
Stablecoins Projected to Hit $1 Trillion in Payments by 2030 With DeFi on Overdrive
Stablecoins are poised to move $1 trillion a year by 2030, disrupting global payments and unlocking trillions in capital, according to a newly released industry report. Stablecoins Set to Move $1 Trillion Annually by 2030—Legacy Rails Can’t…
Bitcoin Price To Face Selling Pressure Over Next 1-2 Weeks — Here’s Why
The Bitcoin price appeared to have resumed its bull run as it ran up to a new all-time high on Thursday, August 14. However, this positive momentum was short-lived, as the premier cryptocurrency crashed from the unprecedented high of $124,000 down…
Gemini Files for Nasdaq IPO With Ripple-Fueled Credit Facility Tied to RLUSD Access
Gemini’s Nasdaq IPO filing unveils bold access to Ripple Credit and RLUSD-based liquidity, signaling a powerful fusion of stablecoin finance and institutional crypto dominance. Gemini Nasdaq IPO Filing Unlocks Ripple Credit Access and RLUSD-Based…