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Peter Brandt Warns Against Trusting SEC Chair Gary Gensler — Says He Has Long History of Not Protecting Investors
[Feb 17 4:30 PM] Veteran trader Peter Brandt has warned that U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler should not be trusted. He stressed that Gensler “has a long history of not looking out for the interests of investors.”…
Binance’s Derivatives Arm Launches Tesla Model Y and Bitcoin Voucher Challenge
[Feb 17 12:30 PM] Binance has announced a competition through its crypto derivatives arm, Binance Futures, offering participants the chance to win a Tesla Model Y. According to the crypto exchange, the contest will unfold over four weekly challenges spanning from…
New Wave of Bitcoin ETFs Acquire 264,232 BTC Worth $13.5B in Just 5 Weeks, Blackrock’s IBIT Leads Charge
[Feb 17 10:30 AM] In the last 37 days, the newly introduced nine spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have rapidly accumulated a remarkable total of 264,232.74 bitcoin, now valued at $13.5 billion based on the current exchange rates. Leading the pack…
April 2024 Bitcoin Halving Sparks Worldwide Curiosity, Data Reveals
Telefonica Partners Chainlink to Mitigate SIM Swap Attacks in Web3
Aptos Foundation and Blockchain Phone Maker Jambo Partner to Bolster Global Web3 Access
[Feb 17 2:00 AM] The Aptos Foundation has revealed its collaboration with Jambo, a creator of blockchain-enabled smartphones, to bolster emerging markets through Web3 innovation. The pair state that their alliance seeks to improve Web3 access and knowledge in areas…
US EIA Starts Requiring Energy Consumption Data From Cryptocurrency Miners
[Feb 16 11:00 PM] The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), a statistics agency of the U.S. Energy Department, has sent letters to cryptocurrency miners requiring data related to energy consumption and configuration of their mining sites. According to one of…
Citi Completes Private Market Tokenization Test Using Avalanche
[Feb 16 9:00 PM] Citi, in alliance with Wellington Management, Wisdomtree, and ABN AMRO, completed a proof of concept for the tokenization of a private fund on top of the Avalanche blockchain. The test used Spruce, an Avalanche subnet, to tokenize the fund and…
Crypto Scam Alert: Phishing Attack Swipes $5.1M Worth of BEAM, Token Price Drops
[Feb 16 7:00 PM] According to the blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, a crypto trader suffered a phishing attack that swooped over 180 million BEAM tokens on Wednesday and affected the token’s price. 180 Million BEAM Tokens Stolen In an X (former Twitter)…
Justin Sun Unveils Tron-Based Bitcoin Layer Two Roadmap
[Feb 16 7:00 PM] Tron is embarking on an ambitious journey to transform the Bitcoin ecosystem, as announced by its founder, Justin Sun. Through the integration of Bitcoin Layer two solutions, Tron seeks to decentralize and interconnect a variety of token types…
Bitcoin ETFs Threaten Gold’s Dominance As Digitalization Trends Gain Momentum
[Feb 16 6:00 PM] In just over a month since their approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bitcoin ETFs have swiftly gained traction in the market, posing a formidable challenge to the long-standing dominance of gold ETFs. Bitcoin ETFs Gain…
Coinbase Vaults Beyond 1 Million Bitcoin Mark, Stash Valued Over $52 Billion
[Feb 16 5:00 PM] On Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, bitcoin’s value hovered between $51,850 to $52,350, with onchain insights from Arkham Intelligence revealing that the Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange giant, Coinbase, now possesses over 1 million bitcoin. Based on the…
AVAX Rides The Crypto Avalanche To Success: Market Cap Skyrockets By 344%
[Feb 16 4:00 PM] Avalanche (AVAX), the blockchain platform known for its scalability and infrastructure, made significant strides in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023. According to a report by Messari, AVAX emerged as one of the best-performing tokens, driving the…
$14M Capital Infusion Catapults Ethena Labs’ Valuation; Stablecoin Ranks 9th Largest
[Feb 16 3:00 PM] On Friday, Ethena Labs, the creators of the stablecoin USDE, secured $14 million in funding from key investors. Following this recent influx of funds and a previous $6.5 million investment from Maelstrom, overseen by Arthur Hayes, in July 2023, the…
Aptos Market Cap Skyrockets, $574 Million Worth Of APT Tokens Set To Shake The Market In Q1 2024
[Feb 16 1:43 PM] Aptos (APT), a Layer-1 blockchain network, has shown significant growth in key metrics during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023, following the overall recovery of the crypto market. Furthermore, according to a recent report by Messari, Aptos…
VeChain Rules Top 100 Crypto List With 67% Rally Ahead Of Major Announcement
[Feb 16 10:30 AM] VeChain (VET), a blockchain platform focused on supply chain management and enterprise solutions, is experiencing a surge in price and trading volume, fueled by bullish predictions and anticipation of a major announcement related to environmental…
Craig Wright Trial Includes Ninja Anecdote Cited as Proof He's Bitcoin Creator Satoshi
[Feb 16 9:05 AM] On Friday, Craig Wright's sister Danielle DeMorgan recounted how she once saw him dressed as a ninja and working in a room full of computers, evidence, she says, he created Bitcoin.
Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Investment Flourishes, Valued at Nearly $10 Billion
[Feb 16 9:00 AM] Based on the latest available data, the Nasdaq-traded Microstrategy possesses 190,000 bitcoins, acquired at a cost of $5.96 billion. Presently, the value of the company’s bitcoin holdings has swelled to $9.88 billion. This marks a 66%…
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates Gains as Traders Eye $53K Resistance Level
[Feb 16 7:13 AM] As bitcoin weaves through its dynamic trading patterns, its valuation on Feb. 16, 2024, reveals pronounced bullish indicators. Floating within a 24-hour trading window of $51,364 to $52,884, the digital currency’s market worth firmly grips…
Blockchain-Based Loyalty Rewards Foster Brand-Customer Connection, Accelerate Web3 Adoption — Gennady Volchek
[Feb 16 6:30 AM] Universal loyalty programs can serve as potent tools, not only forging a direct link between a brand and its consumers but also influencing the latter’s shopping behaviour, Gennady Volchek, the CEO of the loyalty rewards app Shping, has said…
BONK Price Jumps Over 30% As Robinhood, Revolut Listing Speculations Gain Traction
[Feb 16 4:30 AM] The crypto world is always buzzing, and this week, it’s the Shiba Inu-inspired BONK, built on the Solana blockchain, making the headlines. Its price has experienced a remarkable jump, exceeding 30% in just the past week, fueled by whispers of…
Ethereum Inches Closer To $3,000 – Will February Deliver A $4,000 Knockout?
[Feb 16 1:30 AM] Ethereum (ETH), the global runner-up in the cryptocurrency ring, is making serious moves this week, stepping closer to the coveted $3,000 mark. Could this be the opening bell for a February knockout, sending it soaring towards a staggering $4,000…
Kraken Starts Requiring Info on Self-Custody Crypto Wallet Ownership in the UK
[Feb 16 12:30 AM] Kraken, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has started requiring additional information in the U.K. regarding transactions of self-custody wallets made to and from its accounts. Kraken sent an email to some of its U.K. customers, stating that if…
Bitcoin ETFs Boosts Coinbase (COIN) Shares As JPMorgan Upgrades Rating
[Feb 16 12:00 AM] The recent Bitcoin rally, propelling its price to the $52,000 level, has positively impacted the stock of US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN). After experiencing a notable dip to $115 at the start of February, Coinbase’s stock…
Licenced Stablecoin on/off Ramp Yellow Card to Introduce USDC on Stellar Network
[Feb 15 11:00 PM] The African stablecoin on/off ramp, Yellow Card, is set to introduce the stablecoin USDC on the Stellar network. This partnership has the potential to transform global payments and accelerate the adoption of digital assets. Lightning Fast Transfer…
Bitcoin All-Time High Ahead: Historical Pattern Signals 50% Chance Of Reaching $100K By August
[Feb 15 11:00 PM] Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has surged to a 26-month high, reaching $52,000 and reigniting predictions of surpassing its previous all-time high (ATH) of $69,000. The market has experienced a resurgence of bullish…
Bitcoin’s Bull Run Ignites: Traders Target $80,000 In High-Stakes Options Frenzy
Mexican Billionaire Outlines 4 Key Reasons to Buy Bitcoin — Says ‘You Have to Know How to Invest’
[Feb 15 9:30 PM] Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas has outlined four key reasons why investors should buy bitcoin, including long-term growth potential, diversification, and protection against inflation and currency devaluation. Moreover, he advised: “You…
Crypto Money Laundering Plummets By 29% In Latest Chainalysis Findings
[Feb 15 9:00 PM] According to a recent report published by crypto analytics firm Chainalysis, money laundering involving crypto assets has experienced a notable decline compared to the previous year. However, the report highlights that illicit actors have started…