Report Uncovers North Korean Hackers’ Crypto Job Board Infiltration

North Korean hackers are infiltrating crypto job boards, posing as fake applicants to steal sensitive data, hack systems, and gather assets, according to a DL News investigation. More than 4,000 North Koreans have been directed to penetrate the tech industry, including crypto, by concealing their identities. This scheme reportedly generates up to $600 million annually […] Source CryptoX Portal

Bitcoin Bears Crushed: $100M In Crypto Shorts See Flush As BTC Breaks $63,000

Data shows the cryptocurrency derivatives market has registered significant liquidations after the Bitcoin rally above the $63,000 mark. Bitcoin Rally Has Resulted In Short Liquidations On Derivatives Market According to data from CoinGlass, the latest volatility in the cryptocurrency market has led to large liquidations on the derivatives side. “Liquidation” here naturally refers to the process that any open contract undergoes where its platform forcibly closes it off after it has amassed losses of a certain degree. The table below shows how the derivatives liquidations have looked during the last…

Investors more bullish on Ethereum than Bitcoin

A recent report reveals a significant forking in investor sentiment between Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC). Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, published its latest Crypto Derivatives Analytics Report in collaboration with BlockScholes.  According to that report, market trends and trading signals across spot trading volume, futures, options, and perpetual contracts show a growing bullish sentiment toward ETH. Investors are optimistic about ETH because of the imminent launch of the first Ether Spot ETFs in the United States. This optimism is reflected in ETH’s sustained volatility premium…

Bitcoin soars, what’s next for crypto?

What unexpected twists in the crypto market are unfolding after Trump’s shooting, and how might this event alter the course of events? On a sunny Saturday in Pennsylvania, an unexpected event unfolded: Donald Trump, the former president of the United States and a prominent supporter of crypto, was shot in the right ear during one of his political rallies. In the immediate aftermath of the attack, Trump’s campaign assured the public of his well-being, stating that he was “fine” and eager to attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. This…

Crypto Market ‘Pricing in a Trump Win,’ Says QCP Capital

QCP Capital reports that the cryptocurrency market is anticipating a Donald Trump victory in the upcoming U.S. election in November 2024. QCP drew a parallel to the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan in 1981. QCP Capital: Unusual Bitcoin Buying Signals Market Confidence in Trump Bitcoin (BTC) peaked at an intraday high of $63,259 per coin […] Source CryptoX Portal

A Crypto Trading Clampdown Expands Beyond Binance to Include OKX

Exchanges offer their biggest customers discounted trading fees, treating them like VIPs to boost the odds they’ll stick around. Prime brokerages – firms that provide trading services for professional, and often large, investors – could, in theory, funnel several customers’ trading through a single account at an exchange, qualifying for those lower fees. Source

JPMorgan Says Crypto Liquidations Will End And Bitcoin Bull Market Will Begin, Here’s When

American multinational finance company, JP Morgan has maintained a bullish stance on the Bitcoin price outlook despite recent bearish trends. The bank has announced the timeline for the conclusion of the ongoing BTC liquidations, predicting a subsequent rebound in the market.  JP Morgan Predicts Bitcoin Market Rebound In August In a research report on Wednesday, JP Morgan suggested that BTC liquidations should abate this July, foreseeing the start of a strong bull market as bearish trends caused by sell-offs subside. While the bank believes that a market recovery is imminent,…

Trump’s Speech at Bitcoin Conference Will Mark a Pivotal Moment for Crypto

I’m no political strategist, but I always found it strange when presidential candidates spend time campaigning in states they have no risk of losing. Trump, or any Republican candidate for that matter, is not going to lose Tennessee in the 2024 presidential election (let’s face it, folks: Joe Biden is no Bill Clinton). And yet, Trump is stopping by a Bitcoin conference in the Volunteer State, during the immensely busy campaign season, in the same way a candidate makes stump speeches in airplane hangars for the military vote and in…

Eden Games to Launch Blockchain-Integrated Cosmic Royale in Animoca Brands’ Motorverse

Rebeca Moen Jul 15, 2024 15:58 Eden Games, under Animoca Brands, announces Cosmic Royale, a blockchain-integrated party royale kart racing game, as part of the Motorverse ecosystem. Eden Games Introduces Cosmic Royale Game development studio Eden Games, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands known for its legendary racing titles like Gear.Club and V-Rally, has announced the launch of Cosmic Royale, a new Web3 party royale kart racing game. This announcement marks the studio’s first fully blockchain-integrated project. Cosmic Royale is part of Animoca…

Bitcoin (BTC) Legitimate Asset: BLK CEO Larry Fink

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