On Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, bitcoin’s price dropped under the $96,000 mark, hitting a low of $95,135 per unit. This dip comes after bitcoin soared past the $100,000 milestone earlier this month, marking an impressive run for the cryptocurrency. Traders Cash In, Bitcoin Tanks to $95K in Sunday Sell-Off Analysts chalk up the recent price […] Original
Hundreds of millions of dollars worth of crypto assets are being distributed to hack victims of the defunct crypto exchange Cryptopia. Investors who had accounts with Cryptopia – a New Zealand-based crypto firm that collapsed in May 2019 – will collectively receive $225 million worth of digital assets, according to a new press release by accounting firm Grant Thornton. “The liquidators of Cryptopia are pleased to announce a significant milestone in the ongoing liquidation process. Over the past two days, more than 10,000 verified account holders of Bitcoin and Dogecoin…
Halliburton, the world’s second-biggest oilfield services firm, has taken a step into the bitcoin (BTC) mining space by investing in Austin-based startup 360 Energy. The move, made through Halliburton Labs, was highlighted in a report from Blockspace Media. Transforming Stranded Gas into Blockchain Power 360 Energy, also known as 360 Mining, has joined Halliburton Labs’ […] Original
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Toncoin & Solana near resistance levels, but Lightchain AI steals the spotlight at $0.003. The crypto market is buzzing as Toncoin (TON) and Solana (SOL) approach critical resistance levels, raising hopes of new all-time highs. However, the focus is shifting to a rising star Lightchain AI (LCAI). With whales accumulating this presale token priced at just $0.003, many are wondering if LCAI could overshadow the gains of TON and…
The cryptocurrency market surge has delivered exceptional returns for hedge fund giants Brevan Howard and Galaxy Digital. The duo has risen as standout performers following Bitcoin’s rise to $108,000. According to data from Hedge Fund Research, cryptocurrency-focused hedge funds achieved gains of 46% in November, pushing their year-to-date returns to 76%. This performance outpaces the broader hedge fund industry, which recorded a more modest 10% gain in the first 11 months of 2024. Hedge funds capitalize on market momentum Brevan Howard Asset Management, with CEO Aron Landy at the helm,…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) rises and falls. It always has and likely always will—just as any stock or asset does. However, as of late, its jumps are far larger than its drops. In other words, crypto enthusiasts are enjoying their own version of the Roaring Twenties, an era of Western economic prosperity following the devastating Great War. Likewise, Bitcoin holders and crypto advocates are gleefully checking…
A South Lake Tahoe man, Daniel Chartraw, 51, faces a 12-count federal indictment for wire fraud linked to a cryptocurrency trading scheme, per U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. Arrested recently, Chartraw allegedly misled investors through his companies, Crypto-Pal LLC and TDA Global, by falsely promoting a proprietary algorithm for high returns. Instead of investing funds, […] Source CryptoX Portal
Two Southern California men, Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo, face charges for allegedly defrauding investors of over $22 million in cryptocurrency through fraudulent NFT and digital asset schemes. The indictment reveals they conducted a series of “rugpulls,” soliciting funds for NFT projects that were abandoned after collecting investments. The alleged scams involved projects like Vault […] Source CryptoX Portal
The 2024 Chainalysis crypto crime report showed that North Korean hackers were responsible for over 60% of stolen crypto. Hackers Made Away With $2.2 Billion in 2024 Crypto hacking remains a serious concern for the crypto ecosystem with a report by Chainalysis showing that $2.2 billion was lost to hackers in 2024 via 303 hacking […] Source CryptoX Portal
Are the recent liquidations and falling prices setting the stage for a longer crypto winter, or could this be the breather before another bull run? Crypto market stumbles as year-end draws near As the year winds down, the crypto market seems to be taking a pause after a prolonged bullish run, with the global market cap shedding more than 6% to settle around $3.47 trillion as of Dec. 20. Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped below the crucial $100,000 mark, trading at $96,680 as of this writing — a drop of nearly…