One of the men behind BTC-e, a now-defunct crypto exchange once popular with cybercriminals and money launderers, has been arrested and charged in the U.S., the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday. Source
BONK DAO is writing a $500,000 check for the venture fund of Colosseum, Solana’s new hackathon organizer. Source
Stablecoins such as Tether’s USDT and Circle Internet Financial’s USDC, which are tokens tied to the value of the U.S. dollar, are a vital part of the crypto markets, used as steady means of transacting in other more volatile assets. (Collectively, stablecoins have a market cap of about $136 billion.) Some legislative efforts have approached the finish line in the past few years, with Democratic and Republican lawmakers finding common ground on regulating the tokens. But one of the key sticking points has been the role of the Feds or…
Bitcoin has been unable to retain its bullish momentum and seems likely to extend its current downside trend. However, the long run remains positive, and the next months could see BTC reach its all-time high, but in a different fashion than in previous rallies, according to a large investor. As of this writing, Bitcoin trades at $42,000 with a 1% loss in the last 24 hours. Over the previous week, the cryptocurrency still records a 5% profit. BTC’s price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSDT on…
Residents of Granbury, Texas, are facing unprecedented disturbances, health issues, and environmental crises due to a local Bitcoin mining operation, as reported by TIME. The continuous sound from the mining facilities has become a nightly ordeal for locals, as several residents have complained about migraines and sleep issues. There are also reports of wildlife disappearing from the area due to these noises. Bitcoin mining facilities have significantly increased across the U.S., with Texas emerging as a hub due to its affordable energy, land availability, and favorable regulations. As of 2023,…
Bitcoin investors have high hopes for 2024 given the cryptocurrency’s almost too-good-to-be-true setup , but they may have to wait a few weeks more for its next big ascent, according to Wolfe Research. On Wednesday, bitcoin finished the month of January right where it started, just above the flat line at the $42,000 level, despite the long-awaited launch of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. That’s largely due to an extended sell-the-news phenomenon that pushed bitcoin below $39,000 at one point. The price has recovered but has yet to…
Two high-volume transactions involving Solana (SOL) have caught the attention of the crypto community considering the impact they could have on the crypto token’s price. Moreover, these transactions have come at a time when SOL risks dropping below the psychological price level of $90. Solana Whales Move $82 Million Worth Of SOL Data from the blockchain analytics platform Whale Alert shows that an unknown wallet address (7v2M…Ao3C) moved 659,283 SOL to another unknown wallet address (3vxh…gkom). The movement of such a significant amount of SOL has raised speculations as to…
DZ Bank, Germany’s second-largest financial institution, plans to launch a cryptocurrency trading pilot. Souad Benkredda, a board member at DZ Bank, stated that the Frankfurt-based bank aims to offer a variety of cryptocurrencies. The initiative is designed for customers who prefer to invest independently without seeking financial advice. “According to a study by the Genoverband, every second bank wants to offer this solution for their customers.” Souad Benkredda in an interview with Bloomberg However, Benkredda noted that the decision to adopt such a service ultimately rests with each individual institution.…
“When I read the press release and the filing my initial thought was, Interesting. Maybe this will turn out to be a net positive for the industry,” Bent wrote. However, after digging deeper, he called the survey “one of the more Orwellian things I’ve seen come out of this Administration,” as it requires very granular data, such as specific information about mining fleets and hash rate data. Source
In an effort to find a new partner, at least three firms who have been contacted by Binance to approve its marketing services have declined the offer after the FCA expressed concerns about the firms potentially working with Binance, according to the people that spoke with Bloomberg. Source