Month: June 2024

Crypto Funds Fueling Swedish Neo-Nazis, Blockchain Probe Reveals

The veil of anonymity often touted as a benefit of cryptocurrency has backfired spectacularly for extremist groups. A new report by blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis reveals that the Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM), a white supremacist organization designated as a terrorist group by the US Treasury, has been using crypto donations to fund its activities for nearly a decade. Traces Of Dirty Money On The Blockchain Based on the study by Chainalysis, the NRM, established in Sweden in 1997, actively solicited cryptocurrency donations since at least 2015. This tactic likely arose…

ZkSync (ZK) Drops 20% Amid Binance Listing

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ZkSync, the Ethereum Zero-Knowledge Layer-2 scaling solution, has been in the spotlight for its new token. Last week, the project’s announcement of its ZK token airdrop was met with backlash from investors and the crypto community. Related Reading Following the backlash, crypto exchange Binance announced it would list ZK and offered a new distribution program to address users’ concerns. Since its launch, ZK has dropped over 20%. ZkSync’s Airdrop Drama On June 11, ZK Nation announced the upcoming launch and airdrop of zkSync’s token. Over 3.6 billion ZK tokens could…

Crypto Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Rally 102,590% To $500, But There’s A Catch

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A crypto analyst has revealed a timeframe for XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to witness a substantial 102,590% rally. If this price surge occurs, XRP’s current modest value could skyrocket to an impressive $500 during this bullish cycle, albeit under certain conditions.  Analyst Foresees XRP Surging By 102,590% In an X (formerly Twitter) post, on June 10, a crypto analyst identified as ‘Egrag Crypto,’ shared a detailed price chart depicting when XRP will surge to new all-time highs this bullish cycle. The analyst projected an astonishing…

JPMorgan Questions Sustainability of $12 Billion Crypto Inflows

JPMorgan analysts have raised concerns about the sustainability of the $12 billion year-to-date inflow into crypto assets, given the current high bitcoin prices relative to production costs and gold. The substantial inflows this year have been primarily driven by spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, much of this inflow represents a shift from crypto wallets […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

TON Blockchain’s TVL Skyrockets 100% In Record Time, Analysts Bullish On Next Price Targets

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Toncoin, the native cryptocurrency of The Open Network (TON) blockchain, has recently experienced notable price appreciation and rapid growth in its ecosystem. After a period of consolidation between $1 and $2 since 2022, TON’s price has surged to reach a record high of $8.25 on June 15.  This achievement is accompanied by a significant increase in the TON blockchain’s Total Value Locked (TVL), doubling from $300 million. TON Blockchain’s TVL Hits $600 Million According to technical analyst Kyle Doops, the TON blockchain’s TVL has experienced an unprecedented surge, reaching $608.65…

Altcoins Defy Trends As Bitcoin Faces $600M in Outflows – What’s Next?

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The Bitcoin market has witnessed significant shifts recently, influenced by macroeconomic factors and changing investor sentiments. Last week, digital asset investment products saw substantial outflows, which CoinShares attributed to several key economic updates. These included the release of US CPI data, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, and Producer Price Index (PPI) figures. These events seemed to spark a rapid surge in Bitcoin price, pushing it briefly towards the $70,000 mark before a swift downturn adjusted the valuation back to around $65,000. Related Reading Market Shifts: BTC Faces Major…

VanEck bags Australia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF

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Asset manager VanEck is slated to launch Australia’s first-ever spot Bitcoin ETF.  According to a blog update, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) approved the VanEck Bitcoin ETF for listing on June 20. The titan money manager said its offering would be Australia’s lowest-cost Bitcoin (BTC) ETF. VanEck has been chasing a spot BTC ETF in Australia since 2021, becoming the first entity to formally apply for such products with the ASX. Following success in the U.S. and advanced Aussie regulatory policies, the company refiled its BTC ETF bid back in…