Prosecutors have charged the founders of Samourai Wallet with laundering over $100 million, accusing the company of illegal money transmission and laundering activities.
A 'Buy Bitcoin' sign featured on TV behind Janet Yellen in 2017 was sold for $1 million.
Experts believe the US SEC will reject Ethereum ETFs due to regulatory concerns, despite Hong Kong approving Bitcoin and Ether ETFs. Issuers in the US are anticipating the SEC's rejection of their proposed ether-linked ETFs.
Morgan Stanley is considering allowing brokers to recommend Bitcoin ETFs, which could significantly impact the investment and financial sectors.
Hong Kong is set to launch several spot Bitcoin ETFs on April 30, following earlier launches in the US market. This development could lead to a fee war due to increased competition.
Matt Hougan, Bitwise's CIO, predicts the Bitcoin Halving in 2028 will see a 280% price surge to $250,000, influenced by reduced volatility, mainstream ETF adoption, and possible central bank investments. He forecasts a standard 5% portfolio allocation to Bitcoin and over $200 billion inflows into Bitcoin ETFs.
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, experienced no inflows for the first time on April 24, as reported by Farside.
Fidelity's report highlights an increase in the number of wallets holding Bitcoin valued over $1,000 since early 2024, suggesting positive sentiment for BTC.
HBAR's value plummeted by 20% following Blackrock's clarification that it had no involvement with Hedera, contradicting earlier tokenization rumors that sparked a 109% surge.
BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) stops receiving new investments despite consistent capital flows since its launch in January, with a total of $15.5 billion raised over 71 days.
The crypto market experienced increased volatility following legal action against Samourai Wallet's CEO and CTO by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Since its inception, Runes has dominated Bitcoin transactions, representing 68%, though miner fees from Runes have dipped post-halving.
Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao wrote a letter to a judge expressing remorse and accepting responsibility for his decisions.
A KPMG survey revealed that 75% of Canada's institutions had invested in cryptocurrencies in 2023, indicating a substantial increase in institutional crypto asset holdings.
The ezETH cryptocurrency experienced an 18.3% devaluation following the announcement of a complex REZ token distribution plan on Binance, prompting holders to sell off their assets.
Movement Labs secured $38M to develop a Layer 2 rollup solution using Facebook's Move language, aimed at enhancing blockchain security.
The US spot Bitcoin ETF market experiences high volatility, with considerable trade volumes and a net cash outflow, peaking at $3.62 billion in daily trading - the most in a month.
Sam Bankman-Fried has settled legal disputes with FTX customers and investors, following the dismissal of charges that could have led to a 25-year prison term.
Analysts believe Bitcoin's latest halving, which has reduced its inflation rate below that of gold, is symbolically important but won't notably affect its price.
U.S. House Representative and top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, Maxine Waters, announced to Bloomberg that a stablecoin bill is advancing and may be ready soon.
The Lazarus group, allegedly North Korea-sponsored, uses LinkedIn to target users in the crypto sector for malware attacks, says blockchain security firm SlowMist.
Pepe the frog ($PEPE), a meme cryptocurrency, has seen a 15% increase in value after news of potential Coinbase listings, raising investor interest in its potential for substantial growth.
S&P Global Ratings' report indicates the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act may greatly impact the U.S. stablecoin market, increasing regulatory clarity and institutional adoption.
Ethereum's ETH price struggles to hold above $3,300, as evident through decreased whale investors' interest. Despite support around the $3,000 mark, quick-flip buyers contribute to increased bearish pressure and market volatility.
A16z criticizes memecoins for harmfully impacting crypto's future, as builders in the industry view them unfavorably despite their sizable market cap.
After Bitcoin's fourth halving, a 1.99% increase in mining difficulty has set a new record, testing the resilience of Bitcoin miners.
The US government is ramping up actions against crypto mixers to combat financial crimes, highlighted by the arrests tied to Samourai Wallet.
Avail collaborates with prominent layer-2 networks to enhance Web3 scalability by offering data availability solutions and integrating various rollups, promoting a more unified blockchain ecosystem.
On-chain data reveals old Bitcoin whales are transferring their holdings, not via exchanges but over the counter (OTC), suggesting less impact on spot prices. The moves are profitable and accompanied by positive trends from spot ETFs. Bitcoin's price remains below $68,000, requiring a volume spike to break all-time highs.
Crypto expert EGRAG CRYPTO predicts XRP could surge to $1.4 and even $4 by July 2024, despite legal challenges and market volatility.
The SEC requests the court to order Terraform Labs and Do Kwon to pay $5.3 billion, including disgorgement and prejudgment interest, in their final judgment.
Shiba Inu's roadmap for 2024/2025 focuses on expanding its ecosystem with initiatives outlined by marketing lead Lucie. Anticipation is growing among investors and ecosystem participants.
dogwifhat, a cryptocurrency, has experienced a significant 40% surge in the past week, evidently rivaling prominent 'meme coins' like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu.
Strike has launched its app in Europe, allowing users to hold EUR, trade Bitcoin, and make transactions through Bitcoin and Lightning Networks.
The EU is setting up AMLA in Frankfurt to oversee anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, impacting the crypto sector.
Ethereum struggles in the market, failing to break past resistance levels and dropping below the $3,200 support, now hovering around $3,100.
The Runes protocol token "DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON" has seen a significant increase in trading volume on NFT marketplaces like Okx and Magic Eden, reaching about $13.20 million in 24 hours and a market cap of $319M.
The crypto market is experiencing widespread losses, influenced by macroeconomic uncertainty with US interest rates, legal action against Samourai Wallet's founders, and a significant reduction in futures market speculation. Bitcoin ETFs see outflows, and analysts deem the market to be consolidating post-ATH. The Federal Reserve's forthcoming PCE data could further impact market sentiment.
Bitcoin whales have increased their holdings to 25.16% of all circulating supply, with an accumulation of 266,000 BTC in 2024. Their recent buying behaviors imply support for Bitcoin's recovery despite a market leaning towards FOMO, which traditionally indicates a potential price top.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted claims of a letter directing banks to disconnect from cryptocurrency exchanges, affirming the letter's non-authenticity and advising the public to consult the official CBN website for reliable information.
Technical analysts warn of a potential price crash for Dogecoin due to an ominous Head and Shoulders (H&S) pattern forming on the DOGE/USD chart. The pattern is traditionally a bearish indicator, with a support level at $0.14 pivotal for confirming the trend. If the price falls below this, it could plummet to $0.10-$0.09.
The article discusses five cryptocurrencies under $1, highlighting the psychological bias that lower-priced cryptos offer more value, contributing to their success similar to meme coins.
Aligned Layer has secured $20 million in Series A financing to create a verification layer to scale decentralized applications (dApps). The round was led by Hack VC and saw contributions from DAO5, Iterative Layer, Nomad Capital, among others.
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has appealed in Montenegro against a court's 'bizarre' legal interpretations.
A self-made millionaire retired at 35 is sharing their cryptocurrency investment strategy, offering insights into how they achieved financial freedom by navigating the market's highs and lows.
The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn, with over $209 million in long positions liquidated, which included $52 million in Bitcoin longs.
A Whale investor who made $12.8 million from PEPE has now acquired five new altcoins: BOBO, ANDY, JOTCHUA, BIRDDOG, and BRETT.