“U.S. equity and rates markets have broken some very key levels on the back of this, and reflexivity can take over with the bearish thesis from here,” the QCP wrote in a Telegram market update. “This macro move could seep into crypto markets and take BTC lower with it, albeit with a lower beta as compared to other very stretched macro markets like the Nasdaq.” Original
August turned out to be not only an unfavorable month for the prices of major cryptocurrencies but also for the performance of the largest exchanges. According to data collected by Finance Magnates Intelligence, the top ten platforms in terms of spot volumes recorded their worst month in nearly three years. Total volumes fell to $359.59 billion, losing 13% monthly and a staggering 50% year-over-year (YoY). Discover StealthEX.io – the future of cryptocurrency. Swap instantly across 1000+ coins, no sign-up, secure, and private. Dive into the new age of crypto! The…
Florian Rais, CEO of Geneva-based Criptonite Asset Management, isn’t happy with the lack of crypto clarity in the U.S. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ongoing delay regarding spot Bitcoin ETF applications, and its “misalignment” with the U.S. courts, is a nightmare for investors, Rais tells crypto.news. Read on for Rais’ take on how regulatory confusion in the U.S. has ramifications abroad, and whether the current bear market will inspire M&A activity. Why is clarity in the U.S. so important for a cryptocurrency-focused asset manager like Criptonite? Rais: It…
From sitting in his car crying before work every morning to becoming a successful digital artist, the story of Australian-based VR painter and sculptor Giant Swan is one of persistence, timing and pushing boundaries. In a world where a digital artist can now monetize their work through NFTs as opposed to cheap likes and comments on Instagram, Giant Swan stands out from the pack, being the first artist to put a 3D object on-chain and for his truly unique and immersive pieces that have captured the attention of collectors all over…
Bart Stephens, the co-founder of Blockchain Capital, a prominent venture fund specializing in cryptocurrency investments, has reportedly fallen victim to an alleged SIM swap hack that cost him a staggering loss of $6.3 million worth of digital assets. This incident sheds light on the growing menace of SIM swap attacks, which the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned about in 2022. These attacks target individuals with substantial cryptocurrency holdings and have surged in frequency, with the FBI estimating a loss of $72 million to this tactic last year, marking a rise…
The founder of layer-1 blockchain Jurat has defended his protocol against potential haters, arguing that on-chain legal enforcement is a necessary trade-off for crypto mass adoption. On Aug. 8, a U.S. District Court used Jurat’s on-chain enforcement tool to lock several sanctioned individuals out of their crypto accounts. These individuals were sanctioned for money laundering and using ransomware to extort cryptocurrency payments to benefit North Korea’s weapons program. A court just entered final judgment in a federal lawsuit and the court used @JuratNetwork to enforce its order on-chain! The judge…
In a shocking twist, Bitcoin (BTC), the undisputed king of cryptocurrencies, has plunged to levels not seen since the early days of 2023. The battle-hardened Bitcoin bulls have suffered another crushing defeat, leaving investors on edge, anxiously pondering whether the dreaded sub $20,000 abyss will haunt them again. With relentless uncertainty gripping the market, the burning question lingers: Has Bitcoin truly hit rock bottom, or is BTC in for an even darker descent? Bitcoin Path Aligned With 1930 Stock Market Crash According to Mike McGlone, Bloomberg’s Senior Macro Strategist, Bitcoin’s…
“Although there was no misconduct by the investment team in reaching their investment recommendation, the investment team and senior management, who are ultimately responsible for investment decisions made, took collective accountability and had their compensation reduced,” Temasek Chairman Lim Boon Heng said in a statement posted to its website. Source
The South Korean crypto exchange GDAC was compromised on April 9. GDAC is widely recognized for token-to-token transactions. The breach resulted in the theft of 23% of the exchange’s assets. The hackers stole 61 bitcoin (BTC), 350.5 ether (ETH), 10 million wemix tokens (WEMIX), and 220,000 USDT. GDAC declared that it has informed law enforcement about the hack and is attempting to recover the monies. Over $13.1 million was lost on the exchange. More than $10 million in losses were attributable to WEMIX. According to the company’s report on April…
On March 15, the European Parliament voted 418 to 103 (with 24 abstentions) in favor of negotiating a mandate for talks with the European Union member states about revising the new European Digital Identity (eID) framework and creating the “European Digital Identity Wallet,” also known as EUDI Wallet or EU wallet. Citizen’s IDs, health cards, certificates and many other documents could soon be digitally stored in a smartphone application for EU citizens. According to an official statement from the European Parliament, the system would allow citizens to identify and authenticate…