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FBI warning against crypto money transmitters ‘appears’ to be aimed at mixers
[Apr 25 8:34 PM] A recent FBI announcement urging Americans not to use unlicensed money-transmitting services misses “a great deal of nuance” about how crypto services operate, says Piper Alderman Partner Michael Bacina.
BNB Announces Native Liquid Staking Addition in BSC
[Apr 25 8:03 PM] BNB Chain, one of the largest smart contracts-enabled ecosystems in the crypto environment, has announced the inclusion of native liquid staking in its BSC blockchain. The new feature aims to allow validators to secure the network and maintain the…
Vertex AI Price Forecast: Bitcoin Has 60% Chance Of Hitting $100,000, Key Predictions Unveiled
BNB Smart Chain Shines In Q1: Triple-Digit Surges In Key Metrics
[Apr 25 6:00 PM] The Binance Smart Chain (BNB Chain), developed by the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance, experienced significant growth and performance in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. As highlighted in a recent report by…
Standard Chartered Updates Prediction: Doubts SEC Will Approve Spot Ether ETFs in May
[Apr 25 5:14 PM] Standard Chartered, which was previously optimistic about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications in May, has now revised its prediction. The bank still sees a positive…
UK Law Enforcement Agencies Can Now Seize Crypto More Easily as New Rules Take Effect
[Apr 25 5:01 PM] New powers that will help law enforcement agencies seize crypto used for crime came into effect on Friday, the U.K Home Office said in a press release.
Morgan Stanley to Broaden Availability of Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Report
[Apr 25 4:10 PM] Morgan Stanley, a leading global investment bank, is reportedly considering expanding access to bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The firm may soon authorize its approximately 15,000 brokers to actively solicit customer purchases. Morgan…
Cardano Crisis Or Comeback? ADA’s Key Metric Hits Low, What This Means For Investors
‘No ETF Has Ever Done Anything Close’ — Analyst Highlights Record GBTC Outflows, Surpassing All ETFs
FBI Warns Americans Against Using Non-KYC Crypto Money Transmitting Services
[Apr 25 2:22 PM] The FBI has issued a public service announcement today, warning Americans against using unregistered and non-Know Your Customer (KYC) cryptocurrency money transmitting services.JUST IN: 
FBI warns Americans against using non-KYC #Bitcoin and…
FBI warns Americans against using non-KYC #Bitcoin and… ‘ETH Should Not Be Treated as a Security’ — Consensys Sues SEC Over Ethereum Regulations
[Apr 25 2:09 PM] In a significant legal move, Consensys has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to protect the Ethereum blockchain from what it deems overreaching regulations. A report further alleges that the SEC issued a…
Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Wallets Hold Over $20,000 in Runes Tokens, Arkham Data Shows
Kara Swisher Downplays Crypto's Significance: 'It's Not the Center of Everything'
[Apr 25 10:32 AM] The author of "Burn Book" says while crypto is important, it's not the center of everything.
‘Epic Satoshi’ From Bitcoin’s 4th Halving Fetches Over $2.13 Million at Coinex Auction
Is Bitcoin’s Rally Over? Leverage Drops As Halving Highs Fade: Report
[Apr 25 10:00 AM] Recent trends in the crypto market have indicated a notable shift in trader behavior, particularly among those investing in Bitcoin. Using data from CryptoQuant, Bloomberg has revealed that the Bitcoin funding rate—the cost for traders to open long…
a16z Crypto recommends startup founders ‘never publicly sell tokens’ in US
[Apr 25 9:48 AM] “The SEC argues that nearly every token should be registered under U.S. securities laws,” commented a16z Crypto’s general counsel, Miles Jennings.
SEC Anticipated To Reject Spot Ethereum ETFs In Upcoming Decision, ETH Price Takes 5% Hit
[Apr 25 9:00 AM] Over the past 24 hours, Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has experienced a significant 5% price drop. This drop comes amid growing speculation that the highly anticipated Ethereum ETFs will likely be…
Marketplaces See Surge in Runes-Based DOG Token Trading, Market Cap Now at $319M
[Apr 25 8:15 AM] On Thursday, the newly launched Runes protocol token named “DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON” climbed to the pinnacle of Runes-based tokens in trade volume across non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces, including Okx’s NFT market and Magic Eden. In 24
Despite Runes’ Transaction Dominance, Bitcoin Miners See Continued Revenue Drop
[Apr 25 7:43 AM] According to recent data, transactions linked to the Runes protocol have been notably high in block utilization since its implementation on April 19. Figures from April 23 show that transactions involving Runes accounted for 81% of block usage on…
Salvadoran Official Crypto Wallet Chivo Dismisses Alleged Hacking Event
[Apr 25 6:36 AM] Chivo wallet, the official cryptocurrency wallet of El Salvador, has dismissed an alleged hack of the source code of its software and the data of over 5 million users linked to the wallet’s KYC procedures. According to Chivo, the data of…
Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today? Key Reasons Explained
[Apr 25 6:30 AM] The crypto market is in the red today, with a majority of the top-100 cryptocurrencies reflecting losses over the last 24 hours. Notably, only six altcoins, including two stablecoins, have managed to maintain a positive performance amidst a broader…
Bitget Cites High Adoption Rates in MENA Following 1,400% Surge in Region’s Active Users
[Apr 25 5:22 AM] Between November 2023 and April 10, the number of active cryptocurrency users from the Middle East and North Africa using the Bitget platform grew by more than 1,400%. Bitget’s strong performance in the Middle East and North Africa is attributed to…
Jebara Igbara, AKA 'Jay Mazini,' Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Crypto-Related Fraud
[Apr 25 4:49 AM] Igbara perpetrated multiple fraud schemes and scammed investors of at least $8 million.
Stellar The New Star: XLM On Tear As Analyst Predicts $0.47 Price Target
[Apr 25 3:30 AM] Stellar (XLM), a prominent player in the digital asset landscape, is experiencing a surge in optimism as analysts forecast a significant price increase in the near future. The cryptocurrency, currently priced at $0.1126, has demonstrated stability…
Australian, Indonesian Tax Bodies Sign Agreement to Share Crypto Information
[Apr 25 2:33 AM] The tax authorities of Australia and Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding to share information on cryptocurrency. Under this agreement, both entities will exchange data on crypto assets and share knowledge to ensure adherence to tax…
Negative Nirvana? Decoding The First Bitcoin Funding Rate Dip Of 2024
[Apr 25 12:22 AM] The recent Bitcoin halving event, which cut the block reward for miners in half on April 20, 2024, has sparked a wave of optimism in the cryptocurrency market. While a brief dip in a key futures metric hinted at potential short-term bearishness…
SEC Seeks $5.3 Billion in Final Judgment Against Do Kwon and Terraform Labs
[Apr 24 11:38 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the court to order Terraform Labs and Do Kwon to pay around $5.3 billion as part of the final judgment against the two defendants. This sum includes $4,192,147,847 in disgorgement and…
Edward Snowden Defends Crypto Privacy, Criticizes DOJ for Samourai Wallet Arrests
[Apr 24 10:09 PM] Edward Snowden criticized the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for targeting app developers aimed at restoring financial privacy, responding to the arrest of the founders and CEO of cryptocurrency mixing service Samourai Wallet on charges related…
S&P Global Report: New Legislation Could ‘Boost’ US Stablecoin Landscape
[Apr 24 9:31 PM] According to a report from S&P Global Ratings, the introduction of the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act on April 17, 2024, promises to significantly reshape the U.S. stablecoin market. Authored by Mohamed Damak and Andrew…