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What is Pepecoin and can it flip memecoins Dogecoin and Shiba Inu?
[May 12, 2023 7:50 AM] Pepecoin is a new meme-inspired cryptocurrency that's growing faster than Shiba Inu in its early days thanks to some big-name exchange listings.
Crypto Nightmare: OFAC To Allegedly Place Milady Wallet Owners On Blacklist
[May 11, 2023 4:00 PM] The frenzy around meme-based cryptocurrencies continues, with a new player stealing the headlines from PEPE coin. Milady is the latest entrant in this space, and its self-organized meme coin, LADYS, is based on an anime avatar non-fungible token…
How the IRS seized $10B worth of crypto using blockchain analytics
[May 11, 2023 9:00 AM] A public-private partnership with blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has played a key role in helping the Internal Revenue Service solve cryptocurrency-related crimes.
Bitcoin Network Starts to Clear Congestion, Onchain Fees Drop by 90%
[May 11, 2023 8:00 AM] On May 7, 2023, the Bitcoin network was plagued with an overwhelming 500,000 unconfirmed transactions, causing a major bottleneck in the system. However, the good news is that the congestion has been clearing, resulting in a significant reduction…
Nearly 400 Crypto Firms Lose Their Estonian Licenses Under New Rules
[May 11, 2023 5:30 AM] The majority of crypto companies attracted by the once favorable Estonian regulations have either abandoned or lost their licenses. According to the latest numbers released by the Baltic nation’s anti-money laundering bureau, only 100 businesses…
‘We can’t keep putting band-aids on the current system’ — OKX
[May 11, 2023 1:22 AM] OKX launches a new campaign calling for rewriting centralized legacy financial and digital systems using blockchain technology and Web3 solutions.
Seoul Court Greenlights Seizure of Do Kwon’s Assets Worth $176 Million
[May 11, 2023 12:30 AM] According to a local report, South Korean prosecutors have been given the green light by the Criminal Division of the Seoul Southern District Court to seize assets owned by Do Kwon, the co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs. The report…
Iran Shuts Down Over 8,000 Illegal Crypto Mining Farms in 3 Years
[May 10, 2023 3:30 PM] Authorities in Iran have closed down more than 8,000 underground facilities for cryptocurrency mining in the past three years, local media reported. Despite the government’s crackdown, illegal crypto mining continues to account for a serious amount…
Paypal’s Latest Report: $1 Billion in Crypto Assets, Holdings Are Predominantly BTC and ETH
[May 10, 2023 1:30 PM] Payments behemoth Paypal has disclosed in a Form 10-Q financial report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it is holding nearly $1 billion in cryptocurrency assets. This news comes on the heels of Paypal’s…
Tether Smashes Records, $1.48 Billion Profit In Q1- Surplus Over Reserves Hits All-Time High
[May 10, 2023 1:00 PM] Tether Holdings Limited, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, has published its Q1 2023 Assurance Report, attested to by BDO Italia, a top five-ranked global independent public accounting firm. The report re-affirms the…
Are Cryptocurrencies an Inflation Hedge? Theoretically Yes, Factually No Says S&P
[May 10, 2023 2:46 AM] Some argue that crypto assets could be in demand in a high-interest rates/high inflation environment because they could serve as a store of value, however crypto's track record is too short to prove this, S&P said.
Hong Kong to Have Tight Crypto Regulations, Head of Monetary Authority Says
[May 10, 2023 2:30 AM] Companies attracted by the plan to turn Hong Kong into a hub for digital assets should expect strict regulations, the region has indicated. Authorities are preparing new licensing rules for service providers working with cryptocurrencies and…
ChatGPT and other AIs could play a big role in driving more users to crypto
[May 9, 2023 3:01 PM] By doing things such as helping users find answers to their questions by looking at their wallets, AI could help introduce millions of new people to blockchain.
Bitcoin Bull Run: Higher Time Frames Still Bullish Despite Correction
[May 9, 2023 2:00 PM] Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency in the market, has been trading sideways since experiencing a drop of over 5% on Monday. Despite this decline, Bitcoin has found support at $27,200, preventing further drops that could potentially…
Bitcoin Community Divided: Scaling Challenges Trigger Intense Debate as Mempool Overflows
Is the Next Bitcoin Bull Run Tied To The US Presidential Elections? Here’s What History Tells Us
[May 9, 2023 7:30 AM] Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s first and largest cryptocurrency, has been associated with several bull runs over the years. One of the most notable uptrends occurred in 2012, and financial analyst and cryptocurrency expert Aditya Siddhartha has…
FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Seeks Dismissal of Charges Filed After Extradition
[May 9, 2023 7:30 AM] Former CEO of crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, has asked a judge in the U.S. to dismiss several charges against him filed after his extradition from the Bahamas. His lawyers insist that prosecutors have not obtained consent from Bahamian…
How to send and receive payments on the Lightning Network
[May 9, 2023 4:07 AM] Learn to use Lightning Network by setting up a wallet, funding it, and using it to make and receive payments.
Binance Announces Lightning Network Withdrawal Implementation Amidst Bitcoin Network Congestion Issues
[May 9, 2023 1:30 AM] Binance has announced its intention of implementing Lightning Network, a layer 2 Bitcoin scaling protocol, on its platform after experiencing an episode of congestion regarding withdrawals on the Bitcoin network. The exchange had to pause bitcoin…
Bitcoin Bull Run In Jeopardy As Parabolic SAR Flips Bearish On Daily Chart
[May 8, 2023 4:00 PM] Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency, is facing a potential correction as it loses support at a critical level and trades at $27,300. Technical analysis shows that the Parabolic SAR has flipped bearish on the daily chart…
Russia May Take Up 18% of Bitcoin Hashrate in Next Big Migration of Crypto Miners, Experts Say
[May 7, 2023 10:30 PM] Increasing regulatory pressures, tax burden and energy costs in countries like the U.S. and Kazakhstan are likely to result in a new great migration of crypto miners, Russian analysts believe. Under such a scenario, Russia has what it takes to…
You can now create a shitcoin in less than 23 seconds
[May 7, 2023 7:37 PM] A new "speedrun" video shows how anyone can create a brand new cryptocurrency in less than 30 seconds.
Bitcoin Network Overwhelmed by 390,000 Unconfirmed Transactions and Surging Fees
[May 7, 2023 10:30 AM] In just under two weeks, the number of unconfirmed transactions on the Bitcoin network has skyrocketed from 134,000 to over 390,000, causing a bottleneck in the mempool. This surge in unconfirmed transactions has resulted in a staggering 343%…
NFT Sales See Modest Increase of 1.46% to Reach $149M in Past Week
[May 6, 2023 9:30 AM] In the past week, sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have increased by 1.46%, raking in a total of $149,312,180. However, while the number of NFT buyers has risen by 22.48%, the number of NFT transactions has decreased by 8.78% compared to the…
New York Attorney General Proposes New Crypto Regulatory Act
[May 6, 2023 3:40 AM] New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James has proposed a new state bill to regulate the cryptocurrency industry further, as she believes the space is enduring “rampant fraud and dysfunction”. This new set of crypto regulations would impose…
Crypto Miners Pay Kazakhstan $7 Million in Taxes Amid Uncertain Future for Sector
[May 5, 2023 5:30 PM] The government of Kazakhstan has collected over $7 million in taxes this and last year from enterprises mining cryptocurrency in the country. The news comes amid growing regulatory pressure that is limiting the industry’s access to low-cost energy…
Bitcoin Breaks Out: Experts Predict $36,000 Target As Market Outlook Remains Positive
[May 5, 2023 2:30 PM] Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency, could be set for a significant price surge in the coming weeks, according to experts at Matrixport, a leading provider of cryptocurrency financial services. The company has projected a target…
Coinbase Q1 Report: Net Revenue Skyrockets 22% Quarter-Over-Quarter
[May 5, 2023 11:40 AM] Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has reported impressive results for the first quarter of 2023. The company’s efforts toward building a more efficient and financially disciplined business have started to pay off. Despite…
Meme Coin PEPE’s Market Cap Surpasses $1B with 896% Surge Over the Past Week
[May 5, 2023 9:30 AM] As per the latest statistics recorded before the weekend, the meme token PEPE has witnessed a massive surge in value, following its recent listing on the crypto exchange Binance. In just seven days, the crypto asset has skyrocketed by 896% against…