Sam Altman retakes OpenAI helm with a reshaped board featuring Microsoft influence

Sam Altman has officially returned as OpenAI’s CEO, one week after the AI company reached an agreement in principle to reinstate him, with new changes to the board composition granting Microsoft...

Bitcoin Dips Below $38K, IOTA Explodes 33% Daily (Market Watch)

IOTA is the only notable gainer over the past 24 hours.

Binance settlement 'net positive’ for cryptocurrency industry - Mike Novogratz

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz believes Binance has satisfied regulators and users after its $4.3 billion settlement ...

ARK Invest Sells Another $5M of Coinbase Shares; Buys Robinhood, SoFi

The sale of 38,668 COIN shares from the Ark Fintech Innovation ETF follows a similar offload on Monday.

AI Network’s Runo NFT Sellouts Mark Big Win for Decentralized AI

[PRESS RELEASE – Seoul, South Korea, November 30th, 2023] Asia’s largest decentralized AI ecosystem continues its push toward the democratization of AI. AI Network, Asia’s largest decentrali...

Very Bullish Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction for Late 2024: Is it Too Much?

"XRP might skyrocket to $50 from its current standing start 1st of November 2024," EGRAG CRYPTO opined.

Forbes Highlights Crypto Leaders in Latest ‘30 Under 30’ Finance Lineup

Source: Pixabay / TamimTaban Forbes has released its latest “30 Under 30” list in Finance, featuring a significant number of leaders from the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries, highlighting...

Crypto investment platform Fasset granted operational license in Dubai

Fasset has been granted a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from regulators in Dubai, allowing it to perform...

Replace-by-fee (RBF), explained

Replace-by-fee (RBF) is a feature in Bitcoin that allows users to replace an unconfirmed transaction with a higher fee t...

Trust Wallet Warns Users May Face Transaction Delays and Missing History Amidst Bitcoin Node Instability

Image Source: Pixabay Popular cryptocurrency wallet Trust Wallet has alerted users about an ongoing issue with the Bitcoin (BTC) node that may result in transaction delays and missing transaction hist...

Blockchain Protocol Algorand Forms Strategic Collaborations in India For Web3 Push

Source: Pixabay Decentralized network Algorand (ALGO) has partnered with key players in India to deepen India’s Web3 foundation. In a significant move explained by the blockchain platform’s CEO St...

ProBit Global Listing Advances DeXagon’s Vision of a Fully Immersive Metaverse Experience

[PRESS RELEASE – Vilnius, Lithuania, November 30th, 2023] ProBit Global is excited to announce that DXC, the utility token of the DeXagon metaverse, is now listed and available for trading on th...

Robinhood to roll out US-stock trading to the British market

Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev said in an interview with Bloomberg that the company is still focused on its global aspirat...

Decentralized mining pool OCEAN by Jack Dorsey joins Bitcoin hash rate surge

Quick Take The Bitcoin mining hash rate continues to experience a significant upturn. The decentralized Bitcoin mining pool, OCEAN, spearheaded by Jack Dorsey, is noteworthy. It has recently commenced...

De-Fi could solve Africa’s foreign exchange problems, neo-bank CEO says

The CEO and co-founder of neo-bank Canza Finance claims that utilizing Baki for FX trades in Africa creates a hub for Af...

FTX Gains Court Approval to Sell Grayscale Trust Assets Nearly $800 Million

The proceeds from the sale will go towards repaying creditors owed billions of dollars.

Digital Canadian dollar fails to impress despite high awareness

People who were aware of CBDCs were more reluctant to adopt the technology when compared to those who didn't know about ...

RWA Protocol Florence Finance Loses $1.45M in Address Poisoning Attack

Real-world assets lending protocol Florence Finance has reportedly become the latest crypto hack victim. 

Investors Make Mad Rush to Invest in Chimpzee’s (CHMPZ) Final Presale Stage as Mania for Bonus Kicks In

Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. Chimpzee (CHMPZ) is raising an enormous amount of attention as investors really want to get a hold o...

Stellar Onboards Stasis Euro As Issuer Looks To Alt Layer 1s

EURS comprises top Euro stablecoin by market cap but ranks third by volume

Grayscale Proposes GBTC Fund Amendment as Spot Bitcoin ETF Looms

Source: Adobe / Ascannio Grayscale, the manager of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), has proposed amendments to the trust’s agreement in preparation for a potential uplisting to a spot Bitcoin...

India Seeks Extradition of Prime Suspect in $240M Crypto Scam from UAE

Source: Pexels Indian authorities are intensifying efforts to bring the alleged mastermind behind a massive $240 million cryptocurrency scam back to the country. The special investigation team (SIT) o...

Digital Asset Investment Platform Fasset Wins Operational Licence in Dubai

Fasset, a digital asset investment platform, has won the licence to operate in Dubai as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), allowing it to serve institutional investors, qualified investors and r...

Australia tries again to combat ‘future sectors’ crypto scams

The “Proposed Scams Code Framework” consultation paper aims to delegate clear roles and responsibilities to governme...

Celo Developer Sets Framework for Layer-2 Decision by January

Source: Pixabay / jievani Celo’s developer has proposed a comprehensive plan to guide the selection of a Layer-2 technology provider, with a plan to finalize their decision in January 2024. cLabs, t...

Turkish Crypto Exchange Associated with Hull City Sponsorship at Center of Fraud Scandal

Source: Adobe / Husamex The owner of the cryptocurrency exchange Tomya, which sponsors the sports team of the famous television producer Acun Ilıcalı, Hull City, Yavuz Usta, and economist Ece Pulaş...

IOTA Surges After Announcing Middle Eastern and RWA Pivot

Iota surges 45% after unveiling Abu Dhabi-based foundation

Zipmex Wants to Pay Creditors 3.35 Cents Per Dollar for Their Claims: Report

The distressed exchange has repeatedly asked the court to extend the period for its creditor protection to enable it to develop a suitable restructuring plan.

US Spot Bitcoin ETF Market Sees New Entrant as SEC Decision Looms

Source: Adobe Stock Switzerland-based Pando Asset has emerged as the latest contender in the race to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States. Joining dozens of other applicants, Pando Asset is ...

Upbit Crypto Exchange Operator Dunamu Suffers 82% Drop in Profits

Source: piter2121/Adobe Dunamu, the South Korean operator of the Upbit crypto exchange, has seen year-on-year profits fall by a staggering 82% in the third quarter of FY2023. The South Korean media ou...

Elon Musk tells advertisers trying to 'blackmail' X — ‘Go fuck yourself’

The billionaire X (Twitter) owner lashed out at advertisers who are ditching the platform due to his controversial posts...

Sam Altman returns as OpenAI CEO as Microsoft gets board seat

Sam Altman addressed his employees in a company memo on Nov. 29, marking his official return to the top leadership posit...

Crypto exchange FTX gets nod to sell $873M of assets to repay creditors

Nearly $700 million of the $873 million trust assets allowed to be sold by FTX comes from Grayscale’s flagship product...

Bitcoin Price Prediction as It Breaks $38,000 Again – Will $40,000 Be the Next Milestone?

Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency, has once again surged past the $38,100 threshold, reflecting renewed market confidence amid global economic shifts. This rally may be partially attributed to...

Bitcoin ETF race gets 13th entrant, BlackRock revises ETF model

Pando’s ETF bid comes as several spot Bitcoin ETF applications draw closer to a final decision deadline. ...

FTX Granted Court Approval to Liquidate $744 Million Grayscale Trust Assets

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX just has received approval from a bankruptcy court to sell its stakes in digital trusts managed by Grayscale Investments, according to a bankruptcy court document...

Ethereum wallet thought to belong to Su Zhu moves nearly $30k

A wallet allegedly belonging to Three Arrows Capital (3AC) co-founder Su Zhu has moved funds for the first time since his arrest months ago. Etherscan records displayed several incoming and outgoing E...

South Korean Police Arrest 48 in ‘Crypto-powered Drug Trafficking’ Raids

Source: Angelov/Adobe Police in the South Korean city of Daegu say they have raided a “drug trafficking organization” that used crypto as a payment tool – and arrested 48 people. Per Chosun Ilbo...

The Algorand Foundation Expands Its Footprint in India

Blockchain protocol Algorand (ALGO) has expanded its footprint in India by securing new partnerships with NASSCOM, India's trade body and chamber of commerce for the tech industry, T-Hub, a prominent ...

Brazilians may soon need to stump up taxes on crypto held abroad

The new rules would make income from crypto held on exchanges outside Brazil taxable at the same rate as local income. ...

Research the dynamics of market manipulation before you jump in Bitcoin ETFs

Bitcoin ETFs could be subject to manipulation in the spot Bitcoin market. The SEC's chief concern is figuring out how to...

Over 75% of Web3 games ‘failed’ in last five years: CoinGecko

The “failed” blockchain games are those that have seen their 14-day moving average number of active users down more ...

SoFi to Exit Crypto Business Amid Increased Regulatory Scrutiny

Source: Adobe / Goodpics SoFi Technologies Inc., a financial services company, has decided to exit the cryptocurrency sector due to increased scrutiny by banking regulators. On November 29, the compan...

Celo Developer Proposes Mid-January Timeline for Evaluating Closely Watched Layer-2 Move

With hot competition between layer-2 technology providers like Optimism, Polygon and Matter Labs, Celo's choice is being closely watched by the blockchain industry.

Binance Retains Leading Position Among Crypto Exchanges Despite DOJ Fiasco

Binance is still the undisputed leader with a market share of almost 50%.

FTX approved to liquidate $744M in Grayscale assets to pay creditors

In a significant move towards paying billions owed to creditors, FTX has gained bankruptcy court approval to begin liquidating its $744 million worth of stakes in digital trusts managed by Grayscale I...

Can Sony and Microsoft bring blockchain to gaming consoles?

Sony and Microsoft are angling to get into crypto gaming. Will they be able to succeed where others in the industry have...

Velodrome and Aerodrome DEXs Face Frontend Attacks

Velodrome and Aerodrome assure the security of Protocols funds and confirm unimpacted contracts.

Outrage ChatGPT won’t say slurs, Q* ‘breaks encryption’, 99% fake web: AI Eye

Elon Musk claims ChatGPT has been infected with “woke mind virus”, 4chan thinks OpenAI broke all encryption, and the...

Best Crypto to Buy Now November 29 – Stacks, THORChain, Celestia

Stacks, THORChain, and Celestia surge as investors look for the best crypto to buy now. Image by cryptonews.com. With a nearly 11% surge on yesterday’s close and a new 5-month high reached earli...

FTX Gets Court Approval to Sell $744M Worth of Grayscale, Bitwise Trust Assets

FTX held shares of five Grayscale Trusts totaling $691 million and one Bitwise trust, amounting to $53 million as of Oct. 25, according to an earlier court filing.

IOTA Rolls Out $100M Abu Dhabi Foundation, Targets Middle East

Source: Adobe/prima91 Open-source blockchain platform IOTA has unveiled its Abu Dhabi Foundation as part of its strategy to kickstart its Middle East expansion plans. IOTA is the first #DLT Foundation...

Binance to fully phase out BUSD by end of December

Binance announced on Nov. 29 that it will end support for its associated Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin starting in mid-December. Binance indicated that all spot trading pairs involving BUSD will be de...

BlackRock Revises Bitcoin ETF Model To Appease SEC Concerns

BlackRock Office BlackRock executives held another meeting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday to discuss the firm’s application to launch a Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETF in the Un...

Swiss asset manager Pando Asset joins list of spot Bitcoin ETF applicants

The Switzerland-based asset management firm Pando Asset AG has filed for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), as seen in a Nov. 29 filing, marking another addition to the growing list of such ap...

SEC Calls for Public Input on Franklin Templeton and Hashdex Bitcoin ETFs

Commentators are specifically requested to provide their opinions on the vulnerability of the Bitcoin ETF to market manipulation.

Grayscale Gears Up for Spot Bitcoin ETF, Updating Trust Agreement for Sake of ‘Operational Efficiencies’

The changes involve the fee structure, and how assets can be custodies for smoother share creation and redemptions

Wormhole Sells $225M of Token Warrants in 2023’s Largest Crypto Raise

The cross-chain protocol was spun off by Jump Trading last month.

CME Bitcoin futures show investors betting on $40K BTC price

The Bitcoin futures annualized premium jumped to 34% on Nov. 28, leading analysts to speculate about an imminent spot BT...

U.S. reclaims dominance in Bitcoin market despite supply shift

Most crypto trading volume has historically come from outside the U.S., with Asia being the largest cryptocurrency market. However, there has been a notable shift in this dynamic in the past several m...

Binance will end support for BUSD stablecoin in December

Many users' Binance USD balances will automatically be converted into First Digital USD starting on Dec. 31. ...

Biggest Crypto Gainers Today on Uniswap – KAP, DOGE-1

Uniswap logo Blue-chip cryptocurrencies are consolidating close to recent highs, with Bitcoin (BTC) having once again challenged year-to-date highs earlier in the session in the $38,400s. The world’...

Wormhole Raises $225 Million at $2.5 Billion Valuation in 2023’s Largest Crypto Fundraise

Source: Adobe Interoperable blockchain protocol Wormhole has achieved another significant milestone with a $225 million seed fund raised from a group of prominent investors in the crypto landscape. Th...

Canadians Are “Largely Opposed” To A CBDC, Says Bank Of Canada

A Bank of Canada survey found that a whopping 86% of respondents expressed “strong criticisms” against CBDCs.

This Hasn’t Happened to Bitcoin (BTC) in Six Years

BTC's supply on crypto exchanges has plunged to a six-year low of 5.38%.

dYdX Chain Launches Trading Rewards Program

Leading decentralized perpetuals exchange will distribute $20M of DYDX to active traders over six months.

BlackRock adjusts proposed spot Bitcoin ETF structure to allay SEC concerns

BlackRock has submitted revisions to its spot Bitcoin ETF application to the SEC in an attempt to allay the regulator’s concerns over market manipulation and broker-dealer registrations, accordi...

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, ...

Binance to End Support for BUSD Stablecoin, Remaining Balances Converted to FDUSD

Binance ends BUSD support and transitions to FDUSD stablecoin after regulatory troubles. Image by maurice norbert, Adobe Stock. Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced today in a blog post tha...

Estonian court nixes extradition of accused crypto scammers to US

Ivan Turogin and Sergei Potapenko are suspected in a $575 million fraud case, but they can’t be exposed to U.S. detent...

“Benevolent Dictator” Succeeds in Bringing Aave’s Stablecoin GHO Near Parity With USD

The Liquidity Committee had a target of $0.985 by November 30th, topping it and reaching $0.99 yesterday.

US Deputy Treasury Secretary calls for additional tools to sanction crypto firms

Wally Adeyemo cited a recent settlement with crypto exchange Binance and sanctions against crypto mixer Sinbad in callin...

Why is the crypto market down today?

The crypto market is down today as regulatory enforcement against the sector reaches a head and short-sellers jockey for...

One in Four Americans Own Bitcoin: Unchained Study

Unchained study reveals staggering growth in BTC ownership among US investors, citing regulatory clarity and economic factors as key influencers for 2024.

Square Enix auction dates, Azuki DAO rebrands to Bean: Nifty Newsletter

Game developer Square Enix announced the auction dates for NFTs of its upcoming blockchain game Symbiogenesis. ...

Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Puts “Bad Actors” in Crypto on Notice, Delivers Remarks at D.C. Policy Summit

U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo, had choice words for “bad actors” in the crypto space while delivering remarks at the Blockchain Association’s Policy Summit in D.C. Wednesday. &#8...

U.S. Treasury Campaigning for Amplified Powers to Chase Crypto Overseas

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is pressing lawmakers for a new set of powers that would give the government unprecedented enforcement and sanctions authority over the crypto sector, including the...

Streamr Announces the Launch of Testnet 1 for Streamr 1.0 – A New Milestone in the Decentralized Data Economy

[PRESS RELEASE – Bristol, United Kingdom, November 29th, 2023] Streamr is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of Testnet 1 for Streamr 1.0, a critical step towards the completion of its 201...

‘A Politician Masquerading as a Regulator’ – 3 Takeaways From Fortune's Gary Gensler Profile

An in-depth magazine story about the SEC chair reveals the breadth of the man’s ambition and the limitations of his record.

The Protocol: It's Crypto Spring, as Smart Contract Platform Index Jumps Most in 10 Months

Digital-asset markets are heating up, especially for blockchain tokens. In this week's Protocol issue, we highlight November's 19% jump in the CoinDesk Smart Contract Platforms Index (SMT), the bigges...

Former British Chancellor's crypto firm Copper launches tokenized securities platform

Copper plans to use its arm in the United Arab Emirates, Copper Securities, to capitalize on the demand of institutional...

Chainlink (LINK) Sees Largest Spike in Whale Transactions for 2023: Data

Chainlink recorded its largest spike in whale transactions for the year.

From Girls to Grandmas: Onboarding Women into Web3 in 2024

If Web3 is serious about onboarding billions of users, first, they need to get serious about onboarding girls and grandmas, and all women in between.

Genesis, Digital Currency Group reach agreement on new settlement plan

Genesis Global and its parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG), are closing in on a settlement agreement, according to a Nov. 28 court filing. The filing includes an amended settlement plan that ...

Genesis, Digital Currency Group reach agreement on new settlement plan

Genesis Global and its parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG), are closing in on a settlement agreement, according to a Nov. 28 court filing. The filing includes an amended settlement plan that ...

NFT sales and pricing are driven by luck, scarcity, and optimism, according to multiple studies

A glut of new research indicates that personal experiences may be the NFT market’s primary mover. ...

Blockchain Data Shows Crypto Whales are Accumulating This Lesser Known AI Coin – Here’s Why

Launchpad XYZ is using artificial intelligence to power its AI coin and empower crypto investors across the expanding Web3 space. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL·E 3. Over the past few years, the cr...

U.S. Treasury Sanctions North Korean Government’s Crypto Mixer Sinbad

According to a statement released Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury Department has placed sanctions on the government of North Korea’s crypto mixer, Sinbad. “A key-money laundering tool” Sinbad s...

Protocol Village: It's Crypto Spring, as Smart-Contract Platform Index Jumps Most in 10 Months

Digital-asset markets are heating up, especially for blockchain tokens. In this week's Protocol issue, we highlight November's 19% jump in the CoinDesk Smart Contract Platforms Index (SMT), the bigges...

Price analysis 11/29: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, ADA, DOGE, TON, LINK, AVAX

Bitcoin is struggling to sustain above $38,000, but the bulls have not given up much ground, which some analysts say inc...

Aerodrome and Velodrome Suffer Front-End Security Breach

Source: Pixabay Decentralized crypto exchanges Velodrome and Aerodrome have warned users about a front-end security breach on their websites. In X posts published on Wednesday, Velodrome and Aerodrome...

Binance Will Cease Support for Its BUSD Stablecoin on Dec. 15

Binance said it will end support for its BUSD stablecoin on Dec. 15, following the exchange's August announcement that it would “gradually” do so after Paxos, the company that actually issued it, ...

Bitcoin price fails $38.5K breakout as US GDP fuels Fed hard landing woes

BTC price encounters classic resistance as sellers refuse to let Bitcoin crack through its November ceiling. ...

Poloniex to Resume Withdrawals Starting With TRX After $100M Hack

Poloniex is resuming operations following a recent hack of exchange hot wallets. Image by Rafael Henrique, Adobe Stock. Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex announced today that it will begin gradually re...

BIS advises central banks to plan in advance for CBDC security

From legal issues to hackers, launching a CBDC is fraught with risks, and BIS has a big list of them to consider. ...

Immediate Growth Review – Scam or Legitimate Trading Software

Disclaimer: The text below is an advertorial article that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content Immediate Growth claims to be an innovative trading platform that puts the power of crypto tra...

In the Wake of Declining Values for Optimism (OP) and Toncoin (TON), an emerging Crypto Contender Captures Investor Interest

TLDR  Optimism experts expect OP to fall to $1.22 by December. Despite the listing of Toncoin on Blockchain.com, experts expect TON to fall to $1.50 by the end of 2023.  Rebel Satoshi’s high-flyin...

IOTA Jumps 43% After Registering Ecosystem Foundation in Abu Dhabi

Native token of the Iota ecosystem [IOTA] jumped 35% Wednesday on news about registering a development foundation in Abu Dhabi.

Has Pepe Met Its Match? Meme Coin Catches Investor Eyes, Raising Over $600k

TLDR  Pepe Coin nears a market capitalization of $500 million. Stage two of NuggetRush’s presale draws to an end, raising over $600k from sales. This new meme coin is drawing investor attention wit...

U.S. Treasury sanctions Sinbad mixer, citing money laundering by North Korea’s Lazarus Group

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned the cryptocurrency mixing service Sinbad.io (Sinbad) for its role in enabling money laundering by North Korean state-sponsored hacking groups, according to ...

US Treasury Sanctions Crypto Mixer Sinbad

Cryptocurrency mixer was used to launder assets stolen from Axie and Horizon.

Coinbase Stock Outperforms Bitcoin and Ethereum: What’s Behind the Surge?

Source: Adobe / piter2121 Shares of the crypto exchange Coinbase with the ticker COIN are surging in the stock market, currently trading at $128.27, the highest level seen in 2023. The current stock p...

Paxos receives in-principle approval to issue stablecoins in Abu Dhabi

The approval followed a similar move by regulators in Singapore, where Paxos said its local entity would launch a U.S. d...

Everyone Needs An Uncle Jim

Whatever happened to Uncle Jim? Does he not care about lending a helping hand anymore?

Crypto Stories: Charlie Shrem tells how he became a Bitcoin millionaire

Shrem made a fortune off his Bitcoin payment service, BitInstant, but then went to prison for alleged money laundering. ...

Botanix Labs Launches First EVM-Equivalent Layer 2 Testnet on Bitcoin

This represents over a year of dedicated research and development by the team, with a focus on enhancing user experience.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz calls for legislative action to clarify crypto regulations

David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple, recently shared his thoughts on the changing dynamics of U.S. securities law. Specifically, he addressed its application to digital assets and underscored the necessity ...

Crypto Regulation News Weekly Digest: CZ’s Guilty Plea and Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF Prospectus

Crypto regulation evolves through CZ plea deal, Grayscale Bitcoin ETF application, Singapore bans, and Lagarde’s personal experience. Image by Titiwoot Weerawong, Vecteezy Last week brought seve...

Jack Dorsey Aims to Create Anti-Censorship Bitcoin Mining Pool With New Startup

The startup said it created "only non-custodial" mining pool where miners get the new bitcoin block reward for mining directly from the network.

Burn Alert: DEX Token $ETHETF Recovers +26% As Market Sentiment Flips Bullish Amid 21% Supply Burn

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – November’s breakout DEX token $ETHETF is rapidly approaching the 21% of total supply burn target, with 1,000,000 tokens burned today alone, as markets flip bulli...

Copper to Launch Abu Dhabi-based Digital Securities Brokerage

London-based crypto trading and custody firm Copper announced plans to launch a new brokerage platform for digital assets in Abu Dhabi as soon as early next year, the company announced on Wednesday. ...

Digital Euro Debate Heats Up: Experts Divided on Central Bank Digital Currency

Source: Pixabay / Hans After a two-hour hearing regarding the potential issuance of a digital euro, expert testimony has done little to settle the continent’s legislative debate on central bank digi...

Project Tourbillon: CBDCs Can Meet Privacy Requirements, BIS Research Reveals

The Bank for International Settlement (BIS) has released the final report on Project Tourbillion, its privacy-inclined Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project. A Nov 29 release shows a pathway to...

Digital Finance Firm SoFi Hands Its Crypto Business to Blockchain.com

Blockchain.com President Lane Kassleman said in an interview that his firm’s SoFi partnership equates to hundreds of thousands of users and hundreds of millions of dollars.

Israeli Officials: 70% Spike in Donations Made to Hamas-Related Charities Since Oct 7

Image source: Pixabay There has been an increase in donations to charities linked to Hamas following the resistance group’s attack on Israel on October 7. According to Israeli officials, the sur...

Year-end Bitcoin options poised for bullish close with $5.7 billion expiry

Quick Take As we approach the last trading month of 2023, set to close on Dec. 29, an intriguing pattern surfaced in the Bitcoin options market on the Deribit exchange. Open interest, a metric represe...

Everyone Needs An Uncle Jim

Whatever happened to Uncle Jim? Does he not care about lending a helping hand anymore?

Bitcoin Buyer Quietly Accumulates $424M of BTC in Three Weeks

An unknown entity has bought 11,268 bitcoin [BTC] worth $424 million since November 10 in what appears to be a time-weight average price (TWAP) accumulation strategy.

Paxos Receives Approval To Issue Stablecoins In Abu Dhabi 

Source: Pixabay Crypto firm Paxos has secured two in-principle approvals from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority in the Abu Dhabi Global Market. The company said in a press release published ...

Ethereum Staking Pool Witnesses Dramatic Shift as Validators Exit in Droves: Glassnode

The Ethereum staking pool has experienced a substantive change since the beginning of October.

Dogecoin-funded SpaceX Moon Mission To Launch in January

Source: Pixabay DOGE-1, a Dogecoin-funded SpaceX moon mission, has received a key regulatory approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The approval is one of the pr...

Satoshi Orderbook Saturn Raises $500,000 in Pre-Seed Funding Round

These investments aim to propel the development of new infrastructure tailored to foster a seamless ecosystem for fungible tokens on the Bitcoin network.

2024 Will Be the Year Tokenization Truly (Finally) Begins

After several years of being the next-big-thing, next year will be when tokenization of real-world assets really takes off, says Colin Butler, Global Head of Institutional Capital at Polygon Companies...

Liquid Staking Tokens Are a Hot Ticket for 2024

The staking market was the brightest spot in DeFi this year. The arrival of liquid staking token finance is set to turbocharge activity next year.

Stablecoins Such as Tether May Be in U.S. Sights, Top U.S. Treasury Official Warns

Wally Adeyemo, deputy secretary of the Treasury, said issuers outside the U.S. need to be forced to prevent abuse by terrorists.

FutureBit Announces Apollo II Line of Personal Miners

FutureBit, a renowned innovator in consumer-centric Bitcoin products, today announced the Apollo II, a revolutionary personal home mining device. This new launch marks a significant stride in FutureBi...

US Treasury sanctions crypto mixer Sinbad, alleging North Korea ties

The government department has previously imposed sanctions on crypto mixers Blender and Tornado Cash despite many in the...

Binance Labs Fuels Web3 Education Revolution with $3.15M Investment in Open Campus

Binance Labs, the dynamic venture capital and incubation powerhouse behind Binance, is spearheading a transformative journey into the future of education. It has recently solidified its commitment by ...

Binance’s Thai Expansion With Gulf Energy Under Scrutiny Post $4.3 Billion US Penalties

Source: Pixabay Binance is reportedly facing challenges in Thailand ahead of its plans to launch a new crypto platform with billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi’s Gulf Energy. The beleaguered exchange, whi...

SoFi Technologies to cease crypto services by Dec.19

"You can agree to have your account migrated to Blockchain.com or close your account instead," the company wrote. ...

How Do You Know If Crypto is Trustworthy? Find Out What’s At Stake.

The scandals of recent years have taken a profound toll on the credibility and trust of the cryptocurrency sector. However, with the SBF trial behind us, Binance’s settlement with the DoJ, and t...

Terra's USTC Gains 300% as Bitcoin-Focused Comeback Plan, Binance Perpetuals Listing Fuel Speculative Frenzy

TerraClassicUSD (USTC), the remnant stablecoin of the failed Terra blockchain, gained 300% in a week as plans of a bitcoin-backed revamp plan and a Binance perpetual contract listing unleashed a specu...

Paxos poised to expand global stablecoin operations in Abu Dhabi with regulatory green light

Paxos has obtained in-principle approvals from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). These approvals mark a significant step for Paxos in the region...

Why JSON-LD matters for Web3

Web3 is confusing because it’s still in its formative stages. Nobody quite knows which inventions will shape it next. ...

Hull City Sponsor Tomya Crypto Exchange Embroiled in Turkey Fraud Scandal

The owner of Tomya was among 25 people detained in Turkey as the country prepares new crypto legislation.

Crypto Mixer Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury for North Korea Allegations, as FBI and Finish Police Seize Website

The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control listed two crypto addresses tied to Sinbad, a mixing service, in its latest sanctions list.

Velodrome and Aerodrome DEXs Say Funds Are Safe After Frontend Hack

Velodrome and Aerodrome said via their X accounts that "protocol funds are safe, contracts are unaffected."

SwapSpace: Simplifying Crypto Swaps

Choosing the right crypto exchange can be a real challenge due to the long list of trading platforms available on the market. You have to consider several factors, including exchange rates, the onboar...

Calm Before the Storm? XRP at a Strong Support as Big Move Seems Imminent (Ripple Price Analysis)

Technical Analysis By TradingRage Ripple’s price has been experiencing a pullback on both the USDT and BTC pairs over the last few weeks. Yet, the market might begin another bullish move soon, as th...

Wormhole secures record $225M funding, spins off into Wormhole Labs for cross-chain expansion

Wormhole, the messaging protocol enabling cross-blockchain communication, has made headlines by securing a landmark $225 million in funding, valuing the company at $2.5 billion. Fortune reported the n...

Blockchain Messaging Platform Wormhole Raises $225M at $2.5B Valuation

Wormhole, which was recently separated from parent Jump Trading Group after it scaled back its crypto operations, is a developer platform which allows different blockchain networks to communicate with...

BTC Puts $38K to the Test but are Bears Staging a Serious Correction? (Bitcoin Price Analysis)

Bitcoin’s price has been bullish since the beginning of the year, consistently making higher lows and highs. Therefore, investors might be wondering whether a correction is likely to occur in the sh...

Crypto Custody Firm Copper to Start Digital Securities Brokerage in Abu Dhabi

Copper Securities is working with Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority to have the appropriate approvals in place by early 2024.

Bitcoin miners outshine Bitcoin in market rebound

Quick Take Over the past half-year, a notable divergence was observed between Bitcoin and the prices of Bitcoin mining stocks. However, the past fortnight has witnessed a remarkable turnaround in this...

Top Solana (SOL) Price Predictions: What to Look For in the Coming Months?

Some of the latest SOL predictions include a surge to $300 and an explosion toward $1,000.

Protocol Village: Chainlink Expands Staking Mechanism to 45M LINK

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.

Republic Sets Launch Date for Investment Security Token on INX via Avalanche Blockchain

The company revealed that its tokenized investment fund, Republic Note will be launched next week.

Wormhole raises $225M at $2.5B valuation

The protocol reached a total value locked of $3.8 billion at its peak. Cross-chain protocol Wormhol...

Republic Sets Launch Date for Investment Security Token on INX via Avalanche Blockchain

The company revealed that its tokenized investment fund, Republic Note will be launched next week.

Philippines SEC says Binance operates without the ‘necessary license’ in its jurisdiction

The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a cautionary advisory regarding Binance’s operations within the country, according to a Nov. 28 update. The regulator stated: &#82...

Republic to List Profit-Sharing Digital Security Token on INX Next Week

The token will be accessible to retail investors who don’t usually have the opportunity to invest in private companies without large checks and accreditation.

BNB Chain’s OpBNB Developers Look to More Than Double Speed in New Roadmap

The roadmap paves the way for heightened performance for the layer-2 blockchain developed by BNB Chain.

Real AI use cases in crypto, No. 3: Smart contract audits & cybersecurity

Experts say AI has huge potential in smart contract audits and crypto security in future. Unfortunately, ChatGPT sucks a...

Poloniex prepares to resume withdrawals after $100M hack

Poloniex says it will start resuming deposits on Nov. 30 with Tron (TRX), the cryptocurrency of Justin Sun-founded Tron ...

Bitcoin’s Exchange Supply Declines to Lowest Levels Since December 2017

Bitcoin holders are increasingly embracing self-custody amid a waning trust in cryptocurrency exchanges.

Duelbits Announces Landmark Collaboration with Football Icon Luis Suárez

[PRESS RELEASE – Willemstad, Curaçao, November 29th, 2023] Duelbits, a leading name in the global crypto sportsbook and casino gaming arena, is thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking collaboration...

Protocol Village: Chainlink Expands Staking Mechanism to 45M LINK

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.

Today in Crypto: Toniq Launches ‘First Ordinals-Specific NFT Marketplace Built on Bitcoin L2’, Neobank Brighty Reveals European B2B Platform Brighty Business

Source: AdobeStock / sipgus Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ NFT news Toniq, a...

Presidential Candidate Bitcoin Scorecards

As Bitcoin has entered the political fray and caught the attention of U.S. Presidential hopefuls, we rank each candidate based on their Bitcoin stance. From “The Primary Issue”.

Bitcoin NFT marketplace Bioniq eyes lofty goal of alleviating network congestion

Bioniq operates on the Internet Computer Protocol, tapping into native Bitcoin integration to ease the network congestio...

CFTC’s Request for Coinbase User Data Linked to Bybit Investigation – What’s Going On?

Source: Adobe / Rafael Henrique Coinbase users are reportedly receiving emails notifying them that their customer information might be shared with the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ...

Lawyers file $1B class action against Ronaldo 3 months after similarly templated $1B CZ suit

Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned football icon, has become the subject of a class-action lawsuit filed by the same two plaintiffs who previously sued Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the former CEO of Binance, for...

IOTA launches $100 million Abu Dhabi foundation for Middle East expansion

The IOTA Ecosystem DLT Foundation is the first to receive approval from regulators in Abu Dhabi after its financial auth...

Huddle01 CEO explains why communications tech must be decentralized

Huddle01 CEO Ayush Ranjan tells The Agenda podcast why centralized communications technology is unreliable and requires ...

Santander appoints crypto custodian Taurus to safeguard Bitcoin, Ether: Report

An unconfirmed report suggests Taurus will provide crypto custodial services to Spanish fin-serv giant Banco Santander. ...

Tax Crackdown: UK Authorities Target Crypto Users for Unpaid Taxes

Image Source: Pixabay The UK national taxing authority has asked crypto users to disclose any unpaid taxes they might have in order to avoid fines.  In a Wednesday announcement, HM Revenue and Custo...

SEC in Philippines: Binance is Operating Without a License – Here’s the Latest

Source: Iryna Budanova/Adobe The Securities and Exchange Commission in the Philippines has warned users that cryptocurrency exchange, Binance is operating without the required license. In a Nov 28 pre...

UK investors may be liable for up to 20 years of ‘unpaid tax on cryptoassets’

The UK government has revised its approach to taxation on crypto, introducing a more structured process for reporting and paying any unpaid taxes in this domain. As per HM Revenue & Customs’...

Is It Too Late to Buy Celestia? TIA Price Spikes 16% As New Meme Coin Prepares to Launch on Exchanges – How to Buy Early?

As TIA price continues to spike following the Celestia airdrop, price action underpinning the leading modular layer-1 blockchain has become supercharged, leaving some to ask ‘is it too late to b...

Jack Dorsey wants to decentralize Bitcoin mining with new investment

Ocean, which raised $6.2 million in a funding round led by Jack Dorsey, plans to enable miners to get block rewards dire...

First Mover Americas: Standard Chartered Bank Thinks BTC Will Reach $100K by End of 2024

The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 29, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

How can NFTs transform daily life?

By now, hearing "NFT” in any context evokes some sort of reaction — good or bad. By now, hearing...

UK crypto hodlers get a call from the tax grinch

HMRC has issued a stark warning to crypto, NFT and utility token holders that they must pay their taxes on time or face ...

Bitcoin (BTC) Price to Hit $100K Next Year: This Banking Giant Chips in

The possible approval of a spot BTC ETF in America and the upcoming halving could fuel a Bitcoin price expansion toward $100K, Kendrick thinks.

Flush Casino Review, Bonuses & Promo Codes 2023

Boasting a selection of over 5,500 casino games from 35+ providers, Flush Casino is one of the biggest names in the crypto sphere. The international site is crypto-exclusive and comes with a constant ...

Bitcoin Group Addressing 'Serious Deficits' in Money Laundering Measures Flagged by German Regulator

The group reportedly said Wednesday that it has "no indications of violations of money laundering and terrorist financing laws."

Stakeholder urges swift implementation of Nigeria’s blockchain policy

SIBAN president Obinna Iwuno stressed the necessity of establishing a forward-thinking regulatory framework to accelerat...

Santander Selects Crypto Custody Firm Taurus for Safeguarding: Source

Santander Private Bank last week said it was offering bitcoin and ether trading for clients with accounts in Switzerland.

Soccer Legend Cristiano Ronaldo Faces $1B Class Suit for Promoting Binance

The plaintiffs claim users lured by Ronaldo's promotions engaged with Binance for other activities, like buying unregistered securities.

Shiba Inu Price Prediction as Four Major Updates Teased – Can SHIB Reach $10?

Source: Bing Image Creator. The Shiba Inu price has risen by 1.5% in the past 24 hours, with its move to $0.00000831 coming as the wider crypto market posts a 2.5% gain today. SHIB has now risen by 4%...

Is ApeCoin Going to Zero? APE Price Plunges 2% in 1 Hour While Bitcoin Minetrix Locks in $4.5 Million of Fresh Investment

Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) governance token ApeCoin is continuing to grind down with resistance as APE price plunges -2% in an hour, but could this surging alternative token be a superior play amid $...

Blast's One-Week, $600M Haul Shows Promise of Yield, Pitfalls of Hype

The idea of a yield-paying layer-2 blockchain atop Ethereum has clearly demonstrated market allure. But even the project's biggest investor has taken issue with the execution and marketing surrounding...

BIS Innovation Hub presents its ‘private CBDC’ project

The Bank for International Settlement’s Project Tourbillon features two eCash prototypes, the first providing “uncon...

Crypto Firms That Act Like Banks Should Be Regulated Like Them, ECB Official Says

But supervision of bank-like crypto firms could be a pain for regulators, said Andrea Enria, chair of the supervisory board at the European Central Bank.

CME Bitcoin futures volume spikes to $70B amid shifting market dynamics

Quick Take This November, the aggregated monthly trading volumes of CME Bitcoin futures have spiked to an impressive $70 billion. This considerable surge, denoting a heightened investor interest, para...

Dogecoin Funded SpaceX ‘Doge-1’ Moon Mission Gets a Step Closer to Launch

Doge-1 is a cube satellite that will orbit the moon and broadcast a video feed.

Soccer Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo Sued for Promoting Binance Crypto Exchange – Here’s the Latest

Image Source: Pixabay Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit for promoting crypto exchange Binance. The lawsuit, filed on November 27 in a United States distric...

Terra Luna Classic Price Prediction as LUNC Jumps 28.50% – What’s Driving the Surge?

Source: Bing Image Creator The Terra Luna Classic price has leapt by 28% today, surging to $0.00011781 as the wider market makes a more modest 3% gain in the past 24 hours. This move means that LUNC i...

Solana DeFi achieves 204% YTD growth amid 10% SOL price rally

Decentralized finance (DeFi) activities on the Solana blockchain touched a significant milestone as the total value of assets locked (TVL) reached a new yearly peak, coinciding with a reversal in the ...

As PEPED Coin Races Up 1,500% on DEXTools, This Under-Radar Crypto Has Scooped Up $2 Million – What Does it Do?

DEX market activity is fuelling seismic on-chain activity and PEPED coin is the latest DEX-launched to explode after a +1,500% skyrocket, but could this under-radar crypto be next following $2M presal...

Digital Asset Platform Coinchange Raises $10M to Scale API Yield Service

The funding round was led by G1.VC, Spirit Blockchain, Good News Ventures, K2.CA and Atoia Ventures, with Mintfox also participating.

KyberSwap’s Hacker Threatens to Postpone Talks Over Hostility in Encoded Message

KyberSwap's negotiations with the hacker are on the brink of collapse due to escalating hostility and threats from both sides.

US DOJ Seizes $9 Million in USDT from Cyber Scam Organization, Tether to Onboard FBI

Source: AdobeStock / Krakenimages.com The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized nearly $9 million worth of USDT from an organization running pig butchering scams – with Tether&#82...

UK to Hit Crypto Users With Penalties for Unpaid Taxes

The Treasury encouraged users to voluntarily disclose unpaid income or capital gains tax from crypto, NFT and utility token holdings.

SEC Seeks Public Feedback For Franklin Templeton and Hashdex Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Source: Adobe The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants public opinion on the spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF applications of Franklin Templeton and Hashdex. In an announcement on Nov 28...

Coinbase’s BTC trading premium hints at US market bullishness

Quick Take Current data shows a marked price premium between Coinbase’s BTCUSD and Binance’s BTCUSDT. This Coinbase premium, observed by analyst Dylan LeClair, is the largest seen since th...

XRP Price Prediction as Analyst Points to Critical Trendline Break – Is a Major Bullish Move Imminent?

Source: Bing Image Creator The XRP price has gained by 2.5% in the past 24 hours, rising to $0.615287 on a day when the cryptocurrency market has risen by 3.5%. Expectations of Fed rate cuts as soon a...

Is Ripple (XRP) Price About to Go Parabolic? Factors to Consider (Analyst)

"Then 5% (smart money) will take life changing profits," JD maintained.

Philippines Security Regulator Warns Binance Is Operating Without a License

The regulator is also seeking to have the platform blocked in the country.

Can BONK Price Hit $1? This Trending New Meme Coin Also on the Rise

The meme coin market has had a resurgence in recent weeks, with coins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) posting impressive returns. The latest meme coin making waves is Bonk (BONK), which has ...

Ethereum donations top Save the Children HODL Hope Campaign

While Ether represents 50% of the total crypto donations made to Save the Children’s HODL Hope Campaign, Bitcoin donat...

Troubled Crypto Exchange Zipmex Proposes to Pay Creditors 3.35 Cents on the Dollar: Bloomberg

The Singapore-based firm has proposed to pay creditors 3.35 cents on the dollar in its latest restructuring plan, according to Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with the matter.

Security audits ‘not enough’ as losses reach $1.5B in 2023, security professional says

CertiK co-founder Ronghui Gu told Cointelegraph that it’s “inexcusable” the industry faces continued SIM-swap and ...

Bitcoin gets 'whale games' warning as BTC price eyes $40K into US data

Bitcoin whales may yet spark mass profit-taking should BTC price action target $40,000 or higher. Bi...

Aerodrome and Velodrome DeFi platforms experience front-end hacks

The DeFi platforms Velodrome and Aerodrome took to social media to warn users that the front-ends for both platforms wer...

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Soars Past $38K, Solana (SOL) Jumps Above $60 (Market Watch)

Aside from SOL, the other notable gainers from the larger-cap alts include LINK, AVAX, RUNE, and NEAR.

Apple Ends Partnership With Goldman Sachs as Tech Giant Expands into Lending

Source: Adobe / twinsterphoto Apple has decided to terminate its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs as the tech giant pushes deeper into consumer lending. Apple recently submitted a proposal t...

Zipmex proposes to pay creditors 3 cents per dollar

The proposal came as a part of a restructuring offer from the embattled Thai crypto exchange, which owes its customers $...

SOL Explodes12% Today but How High Can it Go? Three Things to Consider Next (Solana Price Analysis)

Solana’s correction appears over as buyers prepare their next move. Key Support levels: $44 Key Resistance levels: $67 1. Uptrend Resumes Solana’s price increased by 12% in the past 24 hou...

Zipmex Proposes Repayment of 3.35 Cents Per Dollar to Creditors in Latest Restructuring Plan

Source: Zipmex Zipmex has put forward a new proposal to repay creditors, initially offering 3.35 cents for each dollar of their claims as part of its restructuring efforts, according to Bloomberg. Thi...

Central Bank Project Shows CBDC Payments Can Be Private

The project is a first step in exploring privacy, security and scalability for central bank digital currency design, a report on the BIS initiative said.

VC Firm Electric Capital Warns Crypto Community About New Disguised Crypto Scam

Source: Pixabay The co-founder of the crypto-focused VC firm Electric Capital, Avichal Garg, has warned investors over a potential disguised crypto scam. The early-stage VC that raised $300 million fo...

Why the Solana (SOL) Price is Up Today

SOL is among the best-performing cryptocurrencies today, rising by approximatley 8% on a 24-hour basis.

Ripple (XRP) Developments, Bitcoin (BTC) Price Predictions, and Cardano (ADA) Targets: Bits Recap Nov 29

BTC was projected to surpass the $500K mark, XRP became the most traded crypto asset on Uphold, while ADA was a subject of bullish predictions.

Binance operates without license in Philippines, regulator says

According to the Philippines SEC, entities involved in promoting or trading on Binance could face up to 21 years of impr...

Genesis And DCG Strike Repayment Deal

If the judge signs off on it, DCG’s debt should be repaid in full by April.

Bitcoin mining firm Phoenix Group delays share listing

Due to UAE’s National Day, Phoenix Group’s public trading launch on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has been moved...

Forbes’ Latest “Under 30” List Data Will be Listed on Ethereum

Source: Pixabay Forbes has announced that the latest iteration of its revered “Under 30” series will be etched onto the Ethereum blockchain for the first time. This narratives of the excep...

Solana Leads Layer-1 Token Gains as Bitcoin Crosses $38K

Crypto market capitalization rose 2.3% in the past 24 hours.

Ripple (XRP) Sets $1 as Next Price Target While Meme Moguls Pioneers the First Meme-Backed Stock Exchange

Ripple (XRP) continues its upward trajectory, setting its sights on $1 next. Meanwhile, innovative projects continue to emerge from the crypto landscape, with the latest being Meme Moguls (MGLS). Cont...

Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Nears $38K, Bull Run & ETF Hopes Up

In the ever-volatile world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin once again captures headlines with its price surging to $37,861, marking a robust 1.8% increase on Wednesday. Investors and traders alike are ridi...

Litentry enters SpaceID Ecosystem

Litentry enters SpaceID Ecosystem a universal name service builder network with a one-stop identity platform. IdentityHub has recently integrated SpaceID’s SDK and completed domain resolution wi...

UK City Minister Asks Regulators to Embrace Some Risk-Taking in Financial Markets

Source: AdobeStock / Mary The new minister for the City of London has called on regulators to adopt a more accommodating approach towards risk-taking in a bid to revitalize the UK’s stagnating e...

KyberSwap’s $47 Million Hacker to Propose Deal in Upcoming Statement

Source: KyberSwap The KyberSwap hacker has indicated plans to propose a deal, with a statement expected on November 30. Following last week’s $47 million exploit of KyberSwap, the hacker has lef...

Legendary Investor and Bitcoin Skeptic Charlie Munger Dies at 99

Source: X/ @MnkeDaniel The financial world bids farewell to Charlie Munger, the distinguished investor and long-time collaborator of Warren Buffett, who passed away at the age of 99 on November 28. Mu...

Bitfinex’s Tokenized Bond Falls Short of Investment Target, Raises Only $1.5M of Expected $10M

Source: AdobeStock / prima91 Bitfinex’s recently-launched tokenized bond have fallen short of expectations, raising only $1.5 million of its initial target of $10 million. Bitfinex Securities, t...

The Power of a Passion Investment: Unlocking Financial Success!

When it comes to investing, aligning your financial decisions with your passions can be a game-changer. Passion investment involves allocating your financial resources into assets that align with your...

Cristiano Ronaldo sued for promoting Binance, unregistered securities

The soccer star’s Binance-tied NFTs allegedly promoted investments in unregistered securities on the crypto exchange. ...

AI Trading Bot Review: AlgosOne.ai Strengths and Weaknesses

Algosone.ai is an up-and-coming new AI-based trading bot that uses natural language processing models and its own deep learning algorithms to offer a completely hands-off trading solution. Here’s my...

Singapore’s Central Bank Predicts the Demise of Private Crypto

Ravi Menon suggests CBDCs, tokenized bank liabilities, and regulated stablecoins for a better monetary system.

Genesis Reaches Settlement With Parent Company DCG in $620M Lawsuit

Source: AdobeStock / Timon The beleaguered crypto lender Genesis and its parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG), have reached a settlement that could end the protracted lawsuit aimed at recoveri...

KyberSwap DEX hacker sends an on-chain message: Be nice, or else

The exploiter behind the $46 million KyberSwap hack says they plan to outline a treaty for the potential return of funds...

Genesis-DCG Propose to Settle Lawsuit: Bankruptcy Filing

The deal would see DCG repay $275 million it owes to Genesis by April.

Binance's Future and Other Questions Post-Settlement

Binance is paying literally billions of dollars and giving the U.S. government unfettered access to its books, while its founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao is looking at maybe a year and a half in ...

Tether’s ‘new era for capital raises’ Bitfinex bond flops

The ALT2611 tokenized Tether bond from Bitfinex has only managed to raise 15% of its target two weeks after launch. ...

Blueshift partners with Paribus

Blueshift partners with Paribus a cross-chain, decentralized finance protocol that facilitates borrowing and lending across different blockchains. Introducing the Cardano Startup Index: A New Initiati...

Exploring the Ispolink Ecosystem

Exploring the Ispolink ecosystem, unified information about the Ispolink economy, platform features, and its diversity.  In the ever-evolving landscape of blockchain and decentralized technologies, e...

RYI Unity partners with Chainge

RYI Unity partners with Chainge Finance is a groundbreaking multichain bridge platform that enables the transfer of assets across different blockchain networks. Ryi Unity is a leading blockchain comp...

Genesis strikes repayment deal with parent firm DCG to end $620M lawsuit

Digital Currency Group has over $320 million left to repay, according to Genesis, and the deal would see that remaining ...

Is the Altcoin Season Coming Soon? This Rare Bullish Pattern Hints At It (Analyst)

A potential precursor to an altcoin season is the formation of a Golden Cross on the monthly Altcoin market chart, signaling a bullish trend

Radiant Partnership with Vaultka

Radiant partnership with Vaultka has been announced. Teaming up for a game-changing collaboration, Vaultka and Radiant Capital are revolutionizing Vaultka Lending! This partnership brings new opportun...

What crypto traders can learn from Charlie Munger — even if he hated BTC

Legendary investor Charlie Munger may have once called Bitcoin “rat poison squared” — but that doesn't mean crypto...

ISLM Now on TokenPocket

ISLM is now on TokenPocket a renowned multi-chain self-custodial wallet. This represents a substantial leap in Haqq’s mission to provide the global community with a comprehensive and Sharia-comp...

Here is When Ethereum (ETH) Might Reach Its ATH Again: This Analyst Chips in

"ETH has been trading inside a bullish triangle pattern for over 1.5 years," FieryTrading argued.

‘Clear runway’ opens for all Bitcoin ETF approvals in Jan: Analysts

The SEC’s delays on two spot Bitcoin ETFs could mean it’s lining up to approve all pending applications in one swoop...

Ukrainian Lawmakers Mull Two Crypto Tax Bills

Source: Mariana Ianovska/Adobe Ukrainian lawmakers are set to debate two crypto tax bills, as Kyiv looks to raise money from crypto traders. Per Minfin and PSM7, Yuriy Boyko, a member of the National ...

SEC seeks public input on Franklin Templeton, Hashdex Bitcoin ETFs

The request for public comment are standard for ETFs under review and have an open period of 35 days. ...

Jump Crypto allowed to submit certain info confidentially in SEC’s case against Terraform Labs

A U.S. court has ruled that Jump Crypto, which has been identified as a “third party” in the SEC’s ongoing case against Terraform Labs, will be allowed to submit certain information ...

Coinbase’s Custody Success: A Major Player in Nearly Every U.S. Bitcoin ETF Application

Source: Adobe / prima91 Over a dozen asset managers have applied to launch a Bitcoin spot ETF in the United States this year – and Coinbase is poised to serve as custodian for virtually all of them....

Charles Hoskinson Pins Bitcoin Against Cardano in Light of Securities Discussion

Hoskinson said regulators could label Bitcoin and Ethereum as securities just as easily as ADA if they wanted to.

Amazon launches ‘Q’ — a ChatGPT competitor purpose-built for business

Employees in HR, legal, product management, design, manufacturing and operations departments will benefit from Q, said A...

Decentralized Bitcoin mining pool OCEAN raises over $6M in seed funding

OCEAN, a new decentralized Bitcoin mining pool, announced that it had raised $6.3 million in seed funding from various sources on Nov. 28. The seed funding round is notably led by Jack Dorsey, co-foun...

Hong Kong Chief Executive Expresses Willingness to Cooperate on Granting More Powers to Regulate Crypto Exchanges: Report

Source: Pixabay The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, John Lee, has responded to the recent investigation into the unlicensed virtual-asset trading platform Hounax. On No...

Best Crypto to Buy Now November 28 – Celestia, Uniswap, Toncoin

TIA, UNI, and TON price gains put these cryptos on the map as the best crypto to buy now alongside new presales of Bitcoin ETF Token and Meme Kombat. Image by cryptonews.com. The 7% TIA price surge so...

Derivatives Trading Protocol dYdX Chain Commences Rewards Distribution After Greenlight From Community

Decentralized exchange platform dYdX has kickstarted its trading fee rewards program for its layer-1 derivatives protocol after receiving the go-ahead from its online community. Trading Rewards Now Li...

SEC Opens Public Comments On Franklin Templeton and Hashdex Spot Bitcoin ETFs

BTC posts new 2023 highs testing $38,000

SEC advances decision process on Franklin Templeton’s Bitcoin ETF application

In a surprising turn of events, the U.S. SEC has advanced its decision-making process regarding Franklin Templeton’s Bitcoin ETF application, which was not due until Jan. 1, 2024. The watchdog p...

Spain’s Tax Watch: Citizens Must Report Overseas Crypto Assets by March 31

Declaration of foreign holdings is mandatory only for individuals holding crypto balance sheets that exceed the equivalent of 50,000 euros.

Charlie Munger, legendary investor and crypto skeptic, dies at 99

Charles Thomas Munger, an investing legend known for his partnership with Warren Buffett as Berkshire Hathaway’s vice chairman, died Nov. 28 at the age of 99. Munger’s family informed Berk...

Uniswap DAO Approves Delegation Of 10M UNI To Active Voters

Seven delegates were elected to receive more voting power, including 404 DAO, Wintermute Governance, PGOV, and StableLab.

Protocol Village: Chainlink Expands Staking Mechanism to 45M LINK

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.

Cristiano Ronaldo, MLB, and Mercedes F1 Hit with Litigation Relating to Binance, FTX

Four recent class action lawsuits were filed against high-profile organizations and individuals for promoting Binance and FTX, according to court documents filed in Miami on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo,...

Jump Crypto filed docs confidentially in SEC v. Terraform Labs case

The trading firm and its CEO, Kanav Kariya, allegedly manipulated the price of TerraUSD to gain roughly $1.3 billion in ...

Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger Passes Away At 99 Years Old

Warren Buffet said his right hand – a notorious crypto critic – was critical to building Berkshire Hathway into its current form.

Futures will be the best crypto game in town even after a Bitcoin spot ETF

A spot Bitcoin ETF will bring fresh money to the market, but it will not change a fundamental reality: Bitcoin liquidity...

Amazon Web Services introduces AI chatbot ‘Q’ and two new families of AI chip

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on Nov. 28 the launch of ‘Q,’ an AI-powered virtual assistant and chatbot to enhance workplace productivity. The chatbot, capable of engaging in convers...

Electric Capital Raises Alarm on Crypto Scams Targeting Entrepreneurs

According to Garg, fraudsters pretending as Electric Capital representatives deceive individuals into sending money for investments.

More Apex Banks Jump on e-CNY Pilot Trial Program – The Rise of Global CBDC Issuance?

Source: AdobeStock China’s e-CNY pilot program is gaining significant attention as three additional banks join the initiative. Reports from local news outlets reveal that Hong Kong-based HSBC Ba...

Big Tech Has Put Our Future At Risk. It’s Time To Fight Back

The internet was supposed to make us more liberated and healthier. Instead, it stole our data, freedom and mental health, says Project Liberty Founder Frank McCourt, who’s advancing a new digital in...

Coinbase warns customers about subpoena in apparent CFTC Bybit probe

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit restricts use in the United States, although it may be possible to get around it. ...

Chainlink Launches Upgraded Staking v0.2 On Ethereum

The migration phase for existing LINK stakers starts today and runs until December 7.

Stablecoin balances on exchanges surge, hinting at crypto liquidity rebound

Quick Take The balance of stablecoins on crypto exchanges has seen an uptick, marking a potential turning point in a year characterized by declining liquidity. Yesterday, Nov. 27, the exchange balance...

Binance Listing Curiosity: Is the Exchange Switching Tactics?

Wu Blockchain noted a "new phenomenon" in recent Binance listings.

Interactive Brokers Partners with OSL to Launch Crypto Trading for Retail Clients in Hong Kong

Source: Pixabay / Andy Leung Interactive Brokers, an automated global electronic broker, is expanding cryptocurrency trading to retail investors in Hong Kong. The broker is now the first SFC-licensed ...

Why is Solana (SOL) price up this week?

Increased activity in Solana’s NFT markets and decentralized applications are pushing SOL price back toward year-to-da...

Crypto Miner Manufacturer Caanan Reports 48% Drop in Sales – What’s Going On?

Source: Adobe / Photocreo Bednarek Canaan – a China-based Bitcoin (BTC) ASIC manufacturer and operator – lost nearly half its revenue from mining machine sales last quarter, according to its Q3 ea...

Everyone Needs a Manifesto

Vitalik Buterin thoughtful musings on techno-optimism contrast with VC Marc Andreessen’s recent writings.

Dubai’s web3 gaming sector gets a boost with Wemade collaboration

South Korean gaming giant Wemade has begun a collaboration with the Dubai Chambers, a non-profit public entity, to enhance the development of blockchain gaming ecosystems in Dubai and the wider UAE re...

Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools – XV, PEPED, PIDOGE

XV, PEPED & PIDOGE are the top crypto gainers on DEXTools today amid volatility. Image Source: DEXTools X Account / DEXTools Logo Although Bitcoin has been seeing volatility lately, many coins are...

EU Parliament Tasks Members to Take Leading Role in Metaverse-Tech Implementation

The European Union (EU) parliament has called on member-states to take the lead in the creation of digital worlds in terms of strategy and technology implementation. In a Nov 29 press release, the bod...

Kronos Research Offers 10% Bounty Following $26 Million Hack

The bounty offer will only remain valid until the end of November.

Coinbase CEO Says Binance Settlement Will Turn the Page on Crypto's 'Bad Actors'

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the industry can finally close the chapter of bad actors after the recent settlement between Binance and the U.S. Department of Justice.

Animoca Brands Becomes TON Validator

Collaboration between leading VC and Telegram-linked blockchain aims to onboard new users to Web3 with mini-apps.

NEAR Protocol Overtakes Ethereum and Bitcoin in Key Activity Metrics

Two dApps are fuelling NEAR’s growth over the past three months.

Why is Bitcoin price up today?

Bitcoin price is up today as traders push BTC price over $38,000 and CME BTC futures soar. Bitcoin (...

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, ...

Chainlink Expands Staking Accessibility Through v0.2 Release

Source: Pixabay Chainlink has enhanced its native staking mechanism through the introduction of Chainlink Staking v0.2, featuring an increased pool size of 45 million. According to a press release on ...

OCEAN Unveiled: Block CEO Jack Dorsey Leads $6.2 Million Investment Round In Decentralized Bitcoin Mining Pool

Jack Dorsey is backing a Luke Dashjr-led initiative to decentralize bitcoin mining globally with a transparent, non-custodial mining pool.

Future of business through the synthesis of blockchain technology, data and AI

AI and blockchain are emerging technologies and have a very bright future. Both of them are at the cutting edge of innov...

Animoca Brands Invests in TON Play, Becomes Largest Validator on TON Blockchain

Source: Pixabay Animoca Brands has become the largest validator on the TON Network after its investment in TON Play. The Hong Kong-based investment firm announced in a press release published Tuesday ...

Fiery Public Hearing on Digital Euro Sees Experts Diverge on Key Issues

Expert witnesses answered lawmaker questions on holding limits, impact on banking systems and privacy for an EU central bank digital currency.

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao Steps Down From Binance.US Board of Directors

Binance founder and former CEO, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, has stepped down from the company’s board of directors following his guilty plea to several federal charges last week. “CZ” steps down Zh...

Fireblocks launches trading system to mitigate centralized exchange risk

The "Off Exchange" trading system was launched by Fireblocks, allowing institutions to trade without fully relinquishing...

Bitcoin’s 4-year compound growth doubles since September low

Quick Take Bitcoin’s 4-Year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) provides a comprehensive view of the digital asset’s historical performance, considering both the halving cycles and the bull...

Solana’s user engagement surges with influx of new participants

As one of the leading layer-1 blockchains, Solana offers an insightful proxy for analyzing the broader L1 ecosystem. Its unique combination of high throughput, low transaction costs, and a rapidly gro...

Judge signs off on $1.65B settlement between Voyager Digital and FTC

The settlement between the crypto lending firm and FTC was first announced in October and does not resolve former CEO St...

Bitcoin Price Prediction as Traders Remain Bullish Despite Recent Dips – Here are Key Levels to Watch

In the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) continues to capture the spotlight, showcasing resilience and bullish sentiment despite recent fluctuations. As of Tuesday, Bitcoin has been tra...

Changpeng Zhao resigns from Binance.US board following settlement with DOJ

Changpeng  Zhao has stepped down from his position as chairman of the board of directors for Binance.US, according to a Nov. 28 announcement. The resignation comes just over a week after CZ stepped d...

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: Binance Settlement Marks a Turning Point for Crypto

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Source: Source: Getty Images In an interview with CNBC, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has expressed optimism about the crypto industry’s future following the histori...

Oxford quantum computing spinout announces $100M funding round led by Japan’s SBI

OQC is also launching what it calls “the world’s first enterprise ready quantum computing platform.” ...

COP28 and Bitcoin: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship?

COP28 kicks off in the UAE this week. While it is likely to deliver the usual ineffective hand-wringing, at significant cost, this year there is a twist: the presence of Bitcoin delegates shows just h...

Interactive Brokers opens Hong Kong retail crypto trading with OSL

Hong Kong clients will be able to purchase Bitcoin and Ethereum in their personal accounts. Interac...

Crypto Billionaire Arthur Hayes Says Binance Fine Highlites the “Arbitrary” Nature of Punishments in the US

Hong Kong Chief Says Regulators May Get Powers to Crack Down on Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges: Report

The Securities and Futures Commission said it does not have the power to close unlicensed crypto exchanges.

Bitcoin Remains On Track for $100K by Year-End 2024: Standard Chartered

An earlier-than-expected spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. could be the catalyst, said the bank.

Arax Holdings launches CBC20 Core Token to fuse real-world assets with crypto ecosystem

Arax Holdings announced the successful deployment of its CBC20 Core Token on the Core Blockchain on Nov. 17 as part of its expansion plan for the blockchain network ecosystem, according to a Nov. 28 s...

CZ Steps Down As Chairman From Binance.US Board

The crypto mogul’s interest in Binance.US will now be “purely economic.”

SEC Persists in Searching for Fraud Evidence at Binance.US: Report

Judge Faruqui said CZ’s guilty plea last week made it less likely that the former CEO would mishandle US customer funds.

Protocol Village: Chainlink Expands Staking Mechanism to 45M LINK

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.

Protocol Village: Chainlink Expands Staking Mechanism to 45M LINK

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.

Additional Regulations May be Needed to Prevent Another FTX Style Catastrophe, FSB Report

Additional regulation may be needed to prevent another FTX-style collapse according to a new report from the Financial Stability Board (FSB) released Tuesday, November 28th. The report’s goal The in...

China’s CBDC Development is “Already On Track” and Nearing Completion: Ex-PBOC Governor

Source: Pixabay Former Governor of China’s central bank PBOC is all optimistic about the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) nearing completion. Speaking at a conference in Honng Kong o...

Spain’s Crypto Users to Declare Digital Assets on Foreign Platforms as Tax Agency Updates Guidelines

Source: alexlmx/Adobe Spain’s tax administration agency, popularly called Agencia Tributaria has released new rules governing digital asset reporting in the country that will see holders declare the...

Bitcoin Bucharest: Pioneering Crypto-Real Estate Investments at CEE Fintech Event

[PRESS RELEASE – Bucharest, Romania, November 28th, 2023] The excitement surrounding Bitcoin Bucharest’s second edition intensifies as the conference emerges as the hallmark event of the C...

Bitcoin Pushes Above $37.7K on Dovish Comments From Fed's Waller

The recently hawkish Fed governor said rate cuts could be on the agenda if inflation continues to decline.

MuSig2 Is Ready Pending Two New BIPs: Introducing A New Era Of Multisig Privacy

The final standards are being fleshed out to enable Schnorr based multisig across wallets and devices. After 3 years of hard work, things are almost ready to start talking about implementation.

Changpeng Zhao steps down as Binance.US chair

The former Binance CEO faces one felony count in the United States as part of a settlement with local officials and regu...

Crypto Experts Can’t Get Enough of This Unlisted AI Crypto Project – Future 100x Coin?

Crypto experts are flocking to unlisted AI crypto project yPredict as its presale funding momentum points to the potential for outsized growth. Image by Fareed Mindalano, DALL-E 3. The AI-driven crypt...

Hong Kong Police Receive 145 Complaints of Hounax Crypto Scam Totaling $18.9M

Hong Kong authorities confirm 145 victims and nearly $19 million lost in crypto scam involving unlicensed exchange Hounax. Image by Alexey Novikov, Adobe Stock. Authorities in Hong Kong have confirmed...

Central Banks Have No Interest in Personal Data, BIS Official Says While Promoting CBDCs

The Bank for International Settlements has been calling on countries to prepare for CBDCs as governments face backlash over privacy concerns.

Canaan secures new financing as revenue falls 55% in Q3

Despite a downturn in its bottom line, the company has secured a deal with an institutional investor to potentially rais...

Why is Dogecoin price down today?

Dogecoin is down today primarily due to technical factors as DOGE price now risks a deeper correction by as much as 70%....

Protocol Village: Cube.Exchange Emerges From Private Beta to Early Access

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.

dYdX Chain completes mainnet migration, rolls out $20 million in DYDX token rewards

The decentralized trading platform dYdX Chain has achieved a significant milestone, transitioning from its ‘Beta Stage’ to ‘Full Trading’ as of Nov. 28. The initiation on the d...

Assetclub Unveil Gamefi Project with 1M Token Airdrop: Merging Tradituonal Finance with Web3

[PRESS RELEASE – HONGKONG, CHINA, November 28th, 2023] Since 2023, the development of the crypto market has been hindered. Lack of funds, loss of existing users, insufficient incremental users, ...

Dogecoin’s On-Chain Surge: Over 5 Million Addresses Now Hold DOGE

ITB's latest suggest that there are now more than five million DOGE addresses with a balance.

Digital Euro Can End Bank Crises, Is Better Than Deposits, Ex-Bank of Spain Chief Says

A central bank digital currency (CBDC) could also be used to deregulate banking activities and help the banking sector grow, Miguel Fernández Ordóñez said during a European Parliament hearing on a ...

Protocol Village: Cube.Exchange Emerges From Private Beta to Early Access

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.

More foreign banks join China's CBDC pilot trials

A total of four foreign banks have integrated China's e-CNY CBDC thus far. More foreign banks have ...

Protocol Village: Cube.Exchange Emerges From Private Beta to Early Access

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.

'Buy the rumor, sell the news' — Bitcoin ETF may spark TradFi sell-off

Bitcoin retail investors may end up with a hot potato if the spot ETF go-ahead plays out like gold 20 years ago, analysi...

A16z Backs Web3 Consumer App Setter in $5M Seed Round

Setter aims to address "the complexity and unfriendliness of current wallet technologies," making entry into Web3 a seamless experience for more users.

Price fluctuations in stablecoins spotlight diverging market sentiments

Quick Take While the core purpose of stablecoins like USDT, USDC, and TUSD is to equate to $1, an intriguing pattern of fluctuating price movements emerges upon close scrutiny. By employing a 14-day m...

This Solana Memecoin Jumps 12% After Listing on Major Crypto Exchange

BONK has exploded by over 650% in the past 30 days.

Stakewise Plans to Launch New Liquid Staking Token and Validator Marketplace

The Stakewise V3 marketplace enables validators to offer customized options and rewards for ETH holders.

Spain mandates disclosure of foreign-held crypto assets over €50,000 for tax purposes

Spanish citizens must disclose crypto holdings exceeding 50,000 euros (about $55,000) held on foreign platforms for tax purposes starting January next year, according to an update from Spain’s T...

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Sells Coinbase Near Top, Loads Up on Robinhood

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest trims exposure to Coinbase while loading up on more Robinhood shares. Image by Tom, Adobe Stock. Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest continues to make moves in the crypto sec...

Real AI use cases in crypto, No. 2: AIs can run DAOs

Genuine, no bullsh*t, hype-free use cases for AI in crypto: How AIs can help run DAOs and make them genuinely autonomous...

Bitcoin mining firm Phoenix Group delays share listing

Due to UAE's National Day, Phoenix Group’s public trading launch on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has been moved t...

Is It Too Late to Buy Toncoin? TON Price Spikes 18% as New Telegram Crypto Casino Launch Countdown Begins

Leading Telegram-integrated blockchain The Open Network’s native Toncoin has seen a magnificent +18% spike in TON price, but is it too late to buy Toncoin? This comes as TON price reels from a -...

Protocol Village: Cube.Exchange Emerges From Private Beta to Early Access

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.

Today in Crypto: Hong Kong Will Use ‘All Available Methods’ to Fight Crypto Scams, Americans are ‘Much More Open to Potential of Crypto Than Brits’

Source: AdobeStock / Vitalii Vodolazskyi Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Regu...

Upbit parent Dunamu's profits drop 81% in Q3

Dunamu reported a net profit of $23 million in the third quarter of 2023, a steep drop compared to the $123 million it e...

Bitcoin Holders Adamant on Their Positions as Inactive Supply Marks New Highs: Bitfinex

Despite the number of bitcoins in profit, on-chain metrics show a decline in the activity of long-term holders.

Why Binance’s US plea deal could be positive for crypto adoption

Is the settlement further indication that the crypto industry’s Wild West era is winding down, with a new epoch marked...

Cardano is at a Critical Point: Will it Soar or Crash? Three Things to Watch this Week (Cardano Price Analysis)

Cardano’s price could not move higher and sellers returned. Key Support levels: $0.38, $0.35 Key Resistance levels: $0.41 1. Momentum Shifts Bearish Momentum has turned bearish this week after b...

Analyst Predicts Bitcoin to Reach $50,000, While Cardano and Everlodge Bullish Strike to Continue

Analyst Crypto Capital Venture is bullish on the future of Cardano (ADA) and explained how the price has barely reacted to major legal actions from the SEC. Titan of Crypto, a notable social media tra...

MAS Director mislabels Bitcoin a ‘private cryptocurrency’ stating it has ‘failed the test of money’

At the recent GDEC 2023 conference, Ravi Menon, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), critiqued Bitcoin and similar digital currencies, questioning their viability as a form ...

TORN Token Price Tanks 60% Following Binance Delisting News – Here’s What Happened

Source: Adobe / maurice norbert TORN, the governance token of the Ethereum-based coin mixing protocol Tornado Cash, lost more than half of its value within just an hour on Monday after Binance said it...

FTX failure reveals flaws in multifunction crypto-asset intermediaries — FSB

The Financial Stability Board suggested the crypto industry might still require additional regulatory measures to preven...

Analyst Backs Bitcoin Price to $57K Amid ETF Speculation as BTC ETF Token Presale Hits $1.8M

Bitcoin may reach $57K due to pending Bitcoin spot ETF approvals, according to Markus Thielen, DeFiResearch.com Head of Research. The analyst predicted that Bitcoin may move 10%-20% higher shortly aft...

First Mover Americas: Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Brazil Find Hefty Demand

The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 28, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Livestream: Bitcoin Mining Changes Forever

Official livestream of the special event hosted by Ocean, a latest-generation decentralized bitcoin mining pool.

Decentralization and sovereignty: Debunking our approach to digital sovereignty

Whether it's browser data or sensitive information, our digital snail trail is frequently extrapolated and shared under ...

Contango Taps Spark For DeFi Native Perps

Contango’s Spark integration comes one month after launching Aave-based perpetuals

Crypto Analysts Say TG.Casino ($TGC) GameFi Coin Can Explode Like Rollbit After it Raises $3m, Just $2m Left

Monday, November 27th, 2023, New York – Telegram-based casino TG.Casino could be the next crypto to explode like Rollbit says a growing roster of analysts and experts after it raised $3 million in p...

Dogecoin Price Prediction as Adoption Grows to 5 Million Wallet Addresses – Can DOGE Reach $10?

Source: Bing Image Creator The Dogecoin price has fallen by 1.5% in the past 24 hours, slipping to $0.078079 after the number of non-zero DOGE wallet addresses passed the 5 million-mark yesterday. DOG...

Vitalik Buterin Warns of AI’s Potential to Surpass Humanity

Vitalik Buterin argues that AI surpassing human intelligence poses risks, potentially ending human existence.

Protocol Village: Cube.Exchange Emerges From Private Beta to Early Access

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.

CME-Listed Bitcoin, Ether Futures Flash a Rare Bullish Signal

The rare signal indicates TradFi has a long exposure but not via spot, one observer said.

​​Hong Kong authorities say 145 victims and $18.9M lost in Hounax scam

Authorities in Hong Kong confirmed there were 145 affected users scammed on the unlicensed crypto exchange Hounax, resul...

Vitalik Buterin thinks AI may surpass humans, community responds

Members of the AI and blockchain community have shared their views on the concerns posted by the Ethereum founder; some ...

ProShares ETFs exemplify ‘buy the rumor, sell the news’ in crypto markets

Quick Take The world of financial assets has a well-known pattern: a surge in asset prices prior to expected positive developments or ‘good news,’ followed by a notable slump when the even...

Animoca Brands Invests in TON Network, Becomes Largest Validator

The gaming and metaverse-focused firm declined to provide details of the investment.

ARK Invest Sells $5.26M Coinbase Shares as Price Hits 19-Month High

The Ark Fintech Innovation ETF sold 43,956 COIN shares and bought $1.2 million worth of Robinhood stock.

Animoca becomes largest validator of Telegram's TON blockchain

Animoca Brands invests in Telegram’s TON blockchain protocol and becomes its largest validator as it eyes GameFi devel...

Cardano Price Prediction as ADA Drops Below $0.38 – Is a Rebound on the Horizon?

Source: Bing Image Creator The Cardano price has dipped by 1.5% in the past 24 hours, dropping to $0.374679 on a day when the market as a whole has suffered a 1% loss. ADA is now down by 2% in a week,...

11th anniversary of Bitcoin’s first halving: from $12 to $37,000

Bitcoin experienced its first-ever halving 11 years ago today, and since then, its price has soared from $12 to its curr...

First-of-its-Kind NFT-Centric Wallet by Magic Eden Set to Transform Digital Collecting – NFTs Making a Comeback

Source: MagicEden / Twitter Cross-chain non-fungible token (NFT) platform Magic Eden has rolled out its Magic Eden Wallet in Beta, with the desktop browser extension to follow. According to the press ...

Coinbase users informed of subpoena by CFTC in suspected connection with Bybit inquiry

Coinbase has revealed the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) subpoenaed it in an unknown matter through an email sent to its users this week and obtained by CryptoSlate. The email does n...

Arthur Hayes Speaks Out Against American Authorities’ Treatment of Changpeng Zhao

Financial revolution platforms lack political/financial backing, instead run by ordinary individuals - Arthur Hayes.

Is Pyth Network Going to Zero? PYTH Price Drops 10% Overnight as New Mining Protocol Steals the Limelight

As airdrop tokens dominate market activity, Pyth Network’s decentralized oracle token $PYTH price dropped -10% overnight, leading some concerned airdrop participants asking ‘is Pyth Networ...

TRM Labs Taps Swyftx to Tackle Crypto Scams in Australia

Source: AdobeStock / Bits and Splits TRM Labs has announced a partnership with Australian digital asset exchange Swyftx to reward virtual asset users who take steps to protect their accounts against f...

Dogecoin & Shiba Inu Prices Slip But New Meme Coin $MK Receives Bullish Forecast

The prices of popular meme coins Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) have slipped over the past two days, ending last week’s bullish momentum. Both DOGE and SHIB saw huge gains throughout last ...

Cardano’s Founder Praises Argentina’s New Pro-Bitcoin President: Here Is Why

"I like that guy. And you know what crypto is the answer," Hoskinson said.

Is This the Bull Market? Bitcoin Spark Investment Numbers Certainly Look Like It

A scrutiny of recent developments in investment trends suggests a significant surge in trading activity, prompting many to examine the indicators that could potentially define the current market senti...

Solana Price Prediction as 70% Gains in 30 Days Outpaces Competitors – Can SOL Keep Its Momentum?

Source: Bing Image Creator The Solana price has dipped by 1% in the past 24 hours, falling to $55.47 in a move that also represents a 1% loss in a week. Yet SOL remains up by an impressive 71% in the ...

Failure of Multi-Function Crypto Firms a Limited Threat to 'Real Economy': FSB

A new report by the Financial Stability Board said further assessments of possible implications are required because "significant information gaps remain."

JPMorgan, Apollo plan for enterprise mainnet, execs reveal

The ‘enterprise mainnet’ provides the scalability to add applications to a network that already has a KYC-compliant ...

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin: AI Poses Serious Threat to Humanity’s Dominance

Source: ShutterStock Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has issued a warning about the potential dangers of super-advanced artificial intelligence (AI) surpassing human intelligence and becoming the ...

Coinbase’s strategic positioning fuels massive 256% YTD stock surge

Quick Take Coinbase has recorded a remarkable surge in its share price, with a 61% uptick within the past month and a 256% increase on a Year-to-Date (YTD) basis. It stands second within crypto equiti...

Spanish citizens to declare foreign crypto holdings by the end of March

Only individuals with balance sheets exceeding the equivalent of 50,000 euros in crypto assets are obliged to declare t...

EU Lawmakers Call to Reduce Tech Dependency on Other Countries With Metaverse Strategy

The European Parliament's Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection calls for the bloc to shape virtual worlds according to EU values.

Binance, CZ paid for defying financial, political status quo: Arthur Hayes

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance paid one of the largest corporate fines in history for challenging the financial ...

Strange ‘10000X’ token Shoots Up 5,000% in 24 Hours as New Bitcoin ETF Project Goes Viral – $1.8M Milestone Achieved

In the latest strange DEX market rally, an unlikely token named ‘10000x’ has exploded +5,000%, but as market attention shifts towards a new Bitcoin ETF project, will 10000x dump? Recent mo...

Buterin sees benefit of ‘uploading’ minds and need for open-source innovation in AI

In a recent blog post, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin presents his views on an ongoing debate around “techno-optimism.” The post was notably sparked by Marc Andreessen’s “...

HSBC, Hang Seng Join China’s Digital Yuan Pilot

Source: Eagle/Adobe The international banking giants HSBC and Hang Seng Bank have joined China’s digital yuan pilot. 21st Century Business Herald reported that a group of “four foreign banks” ha...

Nansen Unveils Upgrade to its Tool Suit With Focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Nansen 2 leverages advanced AI for an improved user experience.

FTX Token (FTT) Soars 10% Daily, Bitcoin (BTC) Wobbly at $37K (Market Watch)

FTT is up by double digits on both daily and weekly scales.

BinaryX Launches AI Chat Game ‘AI Hero’ With Limited NFT Mints

[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, November 28th, 2023] BinaryX today announced the official launch of AI Hero, an AI-based battle royale adventure game. The team initially released an Open ...

Vertex Activity Surges With $1.5B In Daily Volume

Vertex beats out dYdX to rank as leading perpetuals DEX by trade volume

Vivek Ramaswamy says his crypto policy will ‘ensure economic freedom for Americans’

U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said his crypto policy guarantees a “vibrant future” for the emerging industry “to ensure economic freedom for Americans seekin...

How High Can Ripple Go in 2023? Most Recent XRP Price Predictions

A slight rise before the end of 2023 or a spectacular ascend in the following years: what does the future hold for XRP?

U.S. Treatment of CZ, Binance Is 'Absurd:' Arthur Hayes

The former BitMEX CEO said the record-breaking penalties against Binance represent an institutional bias against the transformative impact of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

Amnesty International head says AI innovation vs regulation is 'false dichotomy'

Amnesty's secretary-general said the EU has a chance to lead with new AI regulations and member states shouldn’t “un...

What are sniper bots, and how to stop token sniping exploits?

Sniper bots are automated tools executing precise actions at specific moments in cryptocurrency and online activities, a...

eToro, M2 win AGDM crypto licenses to operate in UAE financial center

While eToro received Financial Services Permission (FSP) approval for operating as a securities, derivatives, and crypto...

Crypto Advocates Mention Bitcoin Mining as a “Critical Tool” for Clean Energy and Balancing Grid

Source: AdobeStock / Photocreo Bednarek A number of crypto advocates have emphasized the significance of Bitcoin (BTC) mining as a “critical tool” for clean energy usage and grid balancing...

Three 2025 Cardano (ADA) Price Predictions to Watch

Lucid thinks ADA's market capitalization could surge to $500 billion.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Ripple (XRP) Recover While Meme Moguls (MGLS) Sets Record Pace

Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Ripple (XRP) have witnessed an increase in their trading volume, fueled by the overall price increase. According to the on-chart data, both cryptos indicate bullish signs. Even th...

Bitcoin metric that 'looks into future' eyes $48K BTC price around ETF

Bitcoin ETF approvals may have key timing as the Ichimoku Cloud demands BTC price keep climbing into 2024. ...

Dogecoin Now Held at 5M Crypto Addresses, Though Concentration Remains a Concern

DOGE's market value has risen 14% to almost $11 billion this month.

ARK offloads $5.2M in Coinbase stock amid 18-month high

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has sold another 43,956 Coinbase shares as the stock hits an 18-month high at $119.7 per shar...

Cardano Faces Minimal Resistance, Can ADA Double in Price in December? (Analysis)

Cardano (ADA) must close above $0.40 for a sustained climb to $0.46.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Dips, CBDC Threats, $1.5B Investment & Kiyosaki’s Advice

In the ever-shifting landscape of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, the pioneering digital asset, is currently trading at $37,182, experiencing a slight downturn of around 1% on Tuesday. Amidst this fluctuat...

Kronos Research Enters Negotiations with Hacker After $25 Million Cryptocurrency Theft, Offers 10% Bounty

Source: AdobeStock / Sergey Nivens Taipei-based cryptocurrency trading and investment firm Kronos Research has initiated negotiations with the hacker responsible for the recent theft of $25 million fr...

TRM Labs Partners With Aussie Crypto Exchange Swyftx to Combat Scams

Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has partnered with Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx in an effort to combat scams in the nation.

CAGA Crypto’s Spectacular Journey: Soaring High with Centralized Exchange Listings

A Vibrant Leap Forward: CAGA Crypto’s Exciting Integration into Renowned Exchanges In an electrifying development, CAGA Crypto, a pioneer in decentralized governance and blockchain innovation, c...

Judge Suspends Decision Allowing Changpeng Zhao to Leave the US Ahead of Sentencing

CZ may have to remain in the United States until his sentencing in February 2024.

Indian Authorities Prepare Chargesheet Against 3 Accused in $240M Crypto Scam

Source: Pixabay The Special Investigation Team formed to investigate the alleged $240 million crypto fraud in India will file chargesheet against the three main accused this week. Over 100,000 victims...

Super Bullish Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction for the Next Bull Market

Renowned crypto analyst PlanB predicts a potential all-time high of $524,000 for Bitcoin (BTC) in the next four years, based on historical halving trends.

Metaverse Exchange: Unlocking Mainstream Crypto Adoption By Lowering Entry Barriers 

The ever-growing popularity of cryptocurrencies has continued to attract new investors looking to participate in the industry. However, these new investors often cannot interact with numerous crypto p...

Crypto Trading Firm Kronos Research Offers 10% Bounty to Hacker

Kronos Research was hacked in mid-November via stolen API keys, with the attacker making off with $25 million

Singapore Central Bank Chief Sees No Future for Private Cryptocurrencies

Source: PIxabay Singapore’s central bank’s managing director, Ravi Menon, emphasized that private cryptocurrencies falling short of fundamental financial service tests will eventually fade fro...

Nic Carter, other pro-Bitcoiners fight climate impact narrative in new paper

A newly published working paper on Bitcoin mining has worked to counter claims from anti-crypto politicians that Bitcoin...

Bitcoin Products Dominate with $312M Inflow, Total AUM Reaches 18-Months High: CoinShares

US investors continued to take a cautious approach despite increase in global inflows.

CZ Not off the Hook Yet as SEC Continues to Investigate Binance US: Report

Source: Youtube/Entrepreneur ME The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking evidence regarding Binance.US’s alleged backdoor control over customer assets, resembling a ...

South Korean Police Shut Down ‘170-victim Robot-themed Crypto Scam’

Source: DrArt/Adobe Police in South Korea have arrested a group of people they suspect of duping 170 “crypto investors” – by posing as cryptoasset-issuing robot developers. Per Joongang Ilbo, th...

FTX users name Mercedes F1 team and MLB in new promo lawsuits

The group of FTX users is taking aim at Mercedes F1 and Major League Baseball for allegedly helping FTX commit fraud by ...

Vitalik Buterin: AI may surpass humans as the 'apex species'

“Even Mars may not be safe” if superintelligent AI turns against humanity, warns Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buteri...

Crypto Exchange OKX Officially Debuts in Brazil, Offers Trading With Advanced Features

Source: Pixabay Crypto platform OKX announced its official launch in Brazil, offering users with advanced crypto features including trading and staking rewards. The roll-out would feature a Web3 walle...

Vitalik Buterin Proposes 'd/acc' Philosophy in Techno-Optimism Post

Buterin's 'd/acc' philosophy advocates for a deliberate and balanced path in technological development.

Ripple (XRP) Tops an Important List on a Popular Exchange

Uphold users have conducted more trades with XRP than such with BTC last week.

Shifting the paradigm: Why Taipei is the preferred destination for Sora Ventures

In the fast-paced world of crypto, where innovation and adaptability are key, Taipei, Taiwan, is emerging as the new hub for forward-thinking crypto ventures, challenging the traditional dominance of...

Number of short-term Bitcoin holders hits 10-year low

Quick Take According to recent data analysis from Glassnode, Bitcoin is experiencing the most significant divergence ever witnessed between its long-term holders (LTHs) and short-term holders (STHs). ...

Web3 Gaming Company OhBaby! Partners With Paramount

Kart racing game to be released on Steam after beta testing is completed.

Max Keiser Walks Back Bid to Get Bukele and Argentina’s Milei to Talk BTC

Source: Oleksii/Adobe The bitcoiner Max Keiser has apparently retracted his bid to get El Salvador President Nayib Bukele and Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei to talk BTC. Keiser last week t...

Coinbase shares hit 18-month high after Binance charges

The price high comes after rival exchange Binance pleaded guilty and traders seemingly priced in Coinbase’s custodian ...

SEC still looking for potential FTX-style fraud at Binance.US: Report

Binance.US attorney Matthew Laroche has asked a federal judge to consider putting an end to the SEC's investigation for ...

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Burn Rate Skyrockets by 20,000%: What Does it Mean for the Price?

The last time Shiba Inu witnessed over 250 million tokens burned in a day was at the end of October.

SBI Holdings and Circle Collaborate to Boost USDC Circulation in Japan

SBI Holdings, known for its confidence in Ripple and XRP, has forged a partnership with Circle to bolster the presence of USDC in Japan.

Best Crypto to Buy Now November 27 – TerraClassicUSD, Terra, Axie Infinity

Analyzing USTC, LUNA, and AXS price action – do technical indicators confirm them as the best cryptos to buy now? Image by cryptonews.com. Following TerraClassicUSD’s 220% gains over the p...

Jim Cramer Shifts to Bullish Outlook for Bitcoin – Will the Inverse Cramer Curse Still Play Out?

Jim Cramer. Source: CNBC Jim Cramer – the eccentric host of CNBC’s finance show “Mad Money” – has flipped bullish on Bitcoin (BTC), signaling to some investors that it might be time to sell....

Standard Chartered to offer Chinese digital yuan services to customers

Standard Chartered Bank has announced its upcoming participation in China’s digital yuan, also known as digital renminbi (RMB), with the pilot project set to commence on Nov. 27. The bank said i...

Ethereum price falls as regulatory worries and pause in DApp use impact investor sentiment

Ether price struggles amid regulatory concerns and a drop in DApp usage. Ether (ETH) is struggling ...

Binance delists Tornado Cash as TORN value plummets

Binance announced plans to delist Tornado Cash’s native token, TORN, on Nov. 27, closely coinciding with massive losses for the coin. The exchange announced plans to delist TORN on Nov. 27 at 6:...

Altcoin Rally Cools as Massive $650M Worth of Token Unlocks Loom Over Crypto Market

Several major alternative cryptocurrencies including DYDX, Optimism (OP) and SUI dropped sharply as massive token unlocks weighed on prices.

Standard Chartered to Participate in Trials of China’s Digital Yuan CBDC – Here’s What You Need to Know

  Source: Adobe/amixstudio Standard Chartered, a British multinational bank, will initiate exchange services for China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan, as it is set...

Hong Kong Regulators Speed up Crypto Products Approval Following JPEX Fiasco

With the JPEX saga over, there has been an increase in crypto products approvals by Hong Kong regulators, according to an OSL executive.

Bitcoin traders' bullish bias holds firm even as BTC price dips to $37K

BTC's correction reveals a disconnect between pro traders' confidence and retail investors' skepticism amid regulatory s...

Tornado Cash token falls 57% after Binance announces delisting

TORN fell from $3.90 to $1.66 after Binance announced it would no longer carry the coin. The governa...

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s discount narrows to 8% amid growing ETF optimism

According to market data from YCharts on Nov. 24, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) discount rate has narrowed to -8.06%. The “discount” refers to the situation where the Grayscale Bitcoi...

Ex-Binance CEO Could Be Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison, According To DOJ

Source: GeekWire/ Taylor Soper Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) could be sentenced to up to ten years in prison following his exchange’s historic legal settlement last week, according to a new fi...

Nine Blocks Relocates HQ to Dubai, First Crypto Hedge Fund to Obtain VASP License from VARA

Nine Blocks Capital Management has become the first crypto hedge fund to obtain a Virtual Asset Management and Investment Services license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)...

Cardano (ADA) and Dogecoin (DOGE) Receive Additional Support by Coinbase: Details

ADA-PERP, LINK-PERP, DOGE-PERP, and XLM-PERP perpetual future contracts will become available for Coinbase users on November 30.

Protocol Village: Movement Labs Says 'Move Virtual Machine' to Use Celestia, Snowman

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, ...

Vested Digital Assets Worth $750M Set for Release in December After Initial Delay – Will Crypto Prices Sell Off?

Source: Pexels Locked crypto assets valued at $750 million are set for release by December 2023, according to data gathered from the Token Unlocks platform. A total of four decentralized blockchain pr...

Magic Eden Launches Cross-chain Wallet

NFT Marketplace Aims To Reduce Friction For Collectors With Assets On Multiple Blockchains

Crypto Exchange Listing and Delisting Announcements: November 27, 2023

Here is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting, trading pair-related announcements by crypto exchanges that we found last week and today. Have we missed something? Do you have in...

Shiba Inu Price Prediction as $200 Million Trading Volume Comes In – Time to Buy?

As Shiba Inu (SHIB), a cryptocurrency initially categorized as a ‘meme coin’, continues to gain traction in the digital currency space, it’s drawing significant market attention. Tra...

Judge rules CZ must remain in the U.S. for now

Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, is currently barred from returning to his home in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as per the ruling of a federal judge in Seattle. U.S. District Judge Richar...

Massive Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction: Analyst Gives Target for 2025

"Reviving echoes from the 2017 surge, aiming for $27 feels like a plausible target," EGRAG CRYPTO stated.

Researchers at ETH Zurich created a jailbreak attack that bypasses AI guardrails

Artificial intelligence models that rely on human feedback to ensure that their outputs are harmless and helpful may be ...

Is ETH About to Plunge Deeper Below $2K? (Ethereum Price Analysis)

Technical Analysis By TradingRage Ethereum’s price has been on the rise for the past few months, breaking above several resistance levels. Yet, the market is currently consolidating around the $2,00...

Breaking Down the Bankless Backlash

David Hoffman, cofounder, responds to criticism surrounding the media brand’s DAO. Should he have been more hands-on?

Binance Responds to Uncertainty Over 5 Million ORDI Discrepancy in BRC-20 Token Balances

Binance's customer support team was quick to respond to the ongoing speculations.

Bitcoin Bull Run Paused as Bears Test $37K Support (BTC Price Analysis)

Technical Analysis By Shayan Bitcoin’s recent consolidation phase has expanded, with the price exhibiting a slight uptrend accompanied by exceptionally low volatility. Despite this, it remains w...

Binance’s New CEO Teng Commits to More Regulatory Collaboration – Is This a New Chapter for Binance?

Image Source: Binance Following his appointment as the new CEO of the world’s largest crypto asset exchange on November 22, Richard Teng has outlined his vision for the platform going forward. I...

The end of an era for Binance, troubles for Kraken: Law Decoded

Binance and CZ’s ongoing legal drama with United States law enforcement ended with a plea deal. La...

U.S. Judge: Binance Founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao Cannot Leave the U.S. For the Time Being – What’s Going On?

Source: a video screenshot, Entrepreneur ME / YouTube Binance founder and former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, must stay in the U.S. for the time being until a federal judge decides whether or not he will have...

Coinbase Is Dominating a Key Bitcoin ETF Service. Can Anyone Else Join the Race?

The race to provide a key bit of infrastructure for bitcoin [BTC] ETFs – custody services – hasn't actually been much of a race so far. Crypto exchange Coinbase has dominated so far, winning the j...

DEMAND Launches Bitcoin Mining Pool With Stratum V2, Promises Improved Security and Performance

DEMAND launches Bitcoin mining pool based on new Stratum V2 technology. Image by Fatih Nizam, Adobe Stock. Bitcoin mining company DEMAND announced today the launch of the world’s first Stratum V...

Changpeng Zhao may not leave the US pending court review, says judge

Pending a review of a motion filed by the U.S. government, the former Binance CEO will not be allowed to return to his h...

The Risks of Stablecoins: Exploring The Bitcoin-Dollar With Mark Goodwin

Bitcoin and Stablecoins have had a strangely symbiotic relationship since the first stablecoin was created. This dynamic could wind up breathing new life into the failing dollar.

XRP Price Prediction as Bulls Hold $0.60 Level – Is the Leg Up to $1 Starting?

In the ever-fluctuating realm of digital currencies, Ripple’s XRP stands at a pivotal juncture, currently trading at $0.6015 amidst a robust 24-hour trading volume of $1.2 billion. As the fifth-...

Solana-based Jito Announces JTO Governance Token and Airdrop for Past Users

Jito, the second-largest Solana-based protocol by total value locked, is about to launch a governance token and airdrop part of the supply to past users.

Binance Founder CZ Stuck in U.S. for the Moment

A district judge ordered Changpeng "CZ" Zhao to stay in the U.S. until he could make a proper ruling on a U.S. Department of Justice motion to block him from returning to his home in the UAE.

Inflows into Bitcoin investment products reach $1.5B year-to-date

Inflows into digital asset products rose for a ninth consecutive week, according to CoinShares. Bitc...

Hong Kong to retain grace period for crypto firms despite recent scandals

Hong Kong’s financial regulators have decided to retain the grace period for crypto firms despite the city grappling with major fraud scandals involving crypto exchange platforms JPEX and Hounax...

KyberSwap Retrieves $4.7 Million After Security Attack

Source: Pixabay The decentralized exchange protocol recovered the funds following a security attack last week. After the initial attack last week, KyberSwap said that it had lost a total of $47 millio...

Hong Kong Authorities Investigate $15.4 Million Scam on Hounax: Report

Source: Pixabay Police in Hong Kong have begun investigating the crypto trading platform after more than 130 people said they had been scammed. South China Morning Post reported on Saturday that Hong ...

Paradigm Criticizes Blast’s Launch Strategy and Marketing Tactics

Paradigm criticizes tactics of Ethereum Layer 2 network Blast following controversial early access launch.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Have Almost $100M in AUM in Brazil, Led by Hashdex Offering

Pro-market digital assets regulation and growing interest from large institutions are among the factors of the success so far, said Hashdex's CEO.

Terra’s USTC stages remarkable rally with 150% surge over 24 hours

Terra’s failed algorithmic stablecoin USTC topped CryptoSlate’s daily biggest gainers list on Nov. 27; the token’s value shot up over 150% in the last day and was up 39.9% over 24 ho...

IBM brings ‘utility-scale’ quantum computing to Japan as China and Europe struggle to compete

Experts predict the global quantum computing sector will grow from about $930 million in 2023 to $6.5 billion by 2030, b...

Digital Asset Funds Record $346 Million Inflows as Assets Under Management Surge Past $45.3 Billion

Source: Adobe / Luisa Cryptocurrency products recorded a massive $346 million in weekly inflows, marking the highest figure in the past nine weeks of consecutive gains.  A CoinShares Digital Asset Fu...

The ‘WAGMI’ mentality is undermining crypto

Greed, irrationality and anxiety have contributed to chaos in the crypto market. Investors should work on self-improveme...

Bankless Founders Vow to Separate Media Company from DAO Amid Controversy

Image Source: Pixabay In the midst of an ongoing controversy surrounding cryptocurrency media platform Bankless and its associated decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), the company’s foun...

Crypto phishing kit Inferno Drainer shuts down after enabling over $80M in scams

Inferno Drainer, a crypto wallet-draining kit known for its widespread involvement in cryptocurrency scams, announced on Nov. 27 that it is shutting down its operations. The kit has been responsible f...

Price analysis 11/27: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, ADA, DOGE, LINK

Bitcoin is witnessing profit-booking near $38,000, but the correction is likely to be shallow as lower levels are likely...

Gold Fever to Integrate with Aethir’s Decentralized Cloud Infrastructure to Expand its Global Reach

[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, November 27th, 2023] Gold Fever, an adrenaline-addictive game known for its innovative decentralized economy infrastructure, is integrating with Aethir, a ...

Despite record sales, Black Friday underscores Americans’ reliance on debt and credit

Quick Take According to CNBC analyst Carl Quintanilla, a staggering $9.8 billion was spent on Black Friday, reflecting a 7.5% increment from the previous year, suggesting robust consumer behavior. How...

Bitcoin User Claims Hack Triggered Record $3M Bitcoin Fee, 139 BTC Lost

Bitcoin hack drained user’s wallet and forced record $3 million transaction fee payment. Image by Myst, Adobe Stock. A Bitcoin user has come forward claiming they were the victim of a hack that ...

Lightning Is Doomed

A reality check on the limitations of Lightning Network, and what that means in terms of its long term viability. No, it's not doomed, but it probably won't be used the way you expected it to be.

Bitcoin miners see 19-month high in revenue as halving nears

Monitoring miner revenue is essential for understanding the health and sustainability of the Bitcoin network. Miner revenue, a combination of block rewards and transaction fees, provides a window into...

Crypto Gurus Are Quietly Stacking This Low Cap Gem – Is It the Best Kept Secret?

Crypto gurus are bullish on an overlooked low cap cryptocurrency called Launchpad XYZ that seeks to provide access to Web3 and leverage AI for advanced crypto analytics. Image by Fareed Mindalano, DAL...

Fast-growing Tron Preferred over Bitcoin by Terrorist Groups: Report

Numerous terror organizations are now utilizing Tron over Bitcoin, according to a new report by Reuters released Monday. Tron’s popularity is on the rise “Earlier it was Bitcoin and now our data s...

Crypto Funds Attract Largest Weekly Inflow in 2023 as Bitcoin 'Short-Sellers Capitulate': CoinShares

Crypto investment funds last week attracted their largest inflow this year, extending their strongest run since the 2021 bull market as anticipation for a spot bitcoin [BTC] exchange-traded fund (ETF)...

Fed Expected to Take Dovish Stance in 2024 with Over 100 Basis Points of Cuts

The Fed is expected to cut interest rates by over 100 basis points in 2024 as inflation rates fall, adopting a more dovish monetary policy stance. Image by Monster Ztudio, Adobe Stock. The U.S. Federa...

Justin Sun defends Tron following allegations of facilitating terror financing

Justin Sun, founder of the Tron (TRX) blockchain, has defended the network in a Nov. 27 X (formerly Twitter) post following a Reuters report that it is increasingly being used to finance terrorist act...

Binance’s Next Chapter According to New CEO Richard Teng

Binance is evolving into a conventional financial company, with a board of directors, physical address, and financial transparency.

Binance CEO outlines plan for crypto exchange after CZ steps down

Richard Teng became CEO of crypto exchange Binance after Changpeng Zhao agreed to step down as part of a settlement with...

Crypto exchange grace period to remain unchanged in Hong Kong despite scandals

The recent JPEX and Hounax exchange scandals have resulted in losses exceeding $100 million. A one-...

BlockFi secures key $21M agreement with Vrai Nom amid turbulent bankruptcy

BlockFi has reached an agreement in principle with Vrai Nom Investment in its complex bankruptcy proceedings, potentially marking a pivotal moment in the crypto lending firm’s efforts to navigat...

BlockFi secures key $21M agreement with Vrai Nom amid turbulent bankruptcy

BlockFi has reached an agreement in principle with Vrai Nom Investment in its complex bankruptcy proceedings, potentially marking a pivotal moment in the crypto lending firm’s efforts to navigat...

DEMAND Launches World’s First Stratum V2 Bitcoin Mining Pool

This pool, built on the open-source Stratum Reference Implementation, aims to usher in a new era for mining by introducing enhanced security, flexibility, and performance.

Jackbit Review, Bonuses & Promo Codes 2023

Jackbit is a leading crypto casino and sports betting platform that has built and maintained a good reputation since launching in 2022. It is home to over 6,000 casino games cutting across slots, tabl...

Standard Chartered joins China's CBDC pilot testing

The British bank will provide e-CNY CBDC services to clients and explore its future use in China's financial system. ...

BAYC Investor Reportedly Escapes Losing NFTs to Fake Forbes Journalists

While Crumz was too excited at the beginning to question the interviewers about not turning on their cameras, the investor noticed several other red flags during the interview.

Hong Kong police investigate $15.4 million scam on Hounax trading platform

The Hong Kong Police have initiated an inquiry into Hounax, a cryptocurrency trading platform, following numerous complaints totaling $15.4 million in reported scams, the South China Morning Post repo...

Real AI use cases in crypto, No. 1: The best money for AI is crypto

No bullsh*t, hype-free use cases for AI and crypto: Crypto is the currency of choice for autonomous AI agents, says Jere...

Protocol Village: Movement Labs Says 'Move Virtual Machine' to Use Celestia, Snowman

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.

Mainstream approval critical for blockchain games — Gaming execs

Three gaming executives believe mainstream audiences will play a factor in the overall success and future of Web3 games....

Bitcoin Price Prediction as Standard Chartered Reiterates $120,000 Price Target for BTC in 2024 – Time to Buy?

In the ever-evolving realm of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship digital asset, remains resilient, consistently hovering above the $37,000 threshold on Monday. The broader crypto market, wi...

Binance carries the brunt of $130M crypto market liquidation wave

Quick Take Today, Nov. 27, Bitcoin slipped below the $37,000 mark, recording its lowest value since Nov. 22., reaching $36,800. This plunge led to a considerable ripple effect, causing the crypto mark...

The Collision of AI and Crypto Attracts Scammers – What’s Going On?

Source: Adobe / ZayNyi As the crypto industry continues to evolve, a new wave of scams is emerging, blending the hype of artificial intelligence (AI) with crypto, Kathleen Breitman, co-founder of the ...

KyberSwap Retrieves $4.7 Million After Negotiations With Bot Operators

Bot operators had agreed to return 90% of funds to a specified KyberSwap address on Polygon, receiving a 10% bounty incentive.

Primex Finance Deploys to Arbitrum to Enable Leverage on Its DEXs

New York, November 27, 2023 — Primex Finance, a non-custodial protocol for spot margin trading on DEXs, announces new deployment on Arbitrum One. In addition to being live on Polygon PoS, the cu...

Today in Crypto: Banxa and Cardano’s Yoroi Wallet Enable In-app Fiat On/Off Ramping, Bybit Reveals Personality-Based Trading NFT/USDT Competition

Source: AdobeStock / RareStock Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Wallet news We...

North Korean Hackers Disguise as South Korean Govt Agencies to Steal Cryptos: Report

Source: Pixabay North Korea’s state-backed hacking group ‘Kimsuky,’ is supposedly behind a cryptocurrency heist, where hackers disguised as South Korean government agencies. Per a local report, ...

Crypto Scam-Kit Inferno Drainer Shuts Down Operations

Source: AdobeStock / Tomasz Bidermann Digital asset wallet-draining platform, Inferno Drainer has closed shop after helping bad actors drain millions from several cryptocurrency platforms. In a recent...

Canada and Germany dominate crypto ETP inflows as record $346 million added to funds

Last week saw a remarkable influx of capital into digital asset investment products, amounting to $346 million, according to CoinShares’ most recent data. This figure represents the most signifi...

Here’s Why the Terra Classic Price Has Pumped: 3 Other Altcoins That Could Surge This Week

In the past 24 hours, the Terra Classic (LUNC) price has shocked the market with a sudden 50% pump, hitting the $0.000116 level. LUNC has seen a remarkable resurgence thanks to multiple catalysts, but...

Binance-linked HKVAEX still preparing to apply for license in Hong Kong

HKVAEX and VAEXC are different crypto platforms in Hong Kong and have nothing to do with each other, a HKVAEX representa...

Hamas, Hezbollah Now Prefer Tron to Bitcoin: Reuters

Almost two-thirds of Israel's Tron seizures were in 2023, including 39 from wallets Israel said in June were owned by Lebanon's Hezbollah and 26 in July from Hamas ally Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Purpose Bitcoin ETF hits record holdings in 2023 as Grayscale trust narrows discount

Quick Take The Purpose Bitcoin ETF has carved out an impressive track record over the past few months. The ETF currently holds 34,263 BTC, setting new highs in 2023. To underscore the significance of ...

First Mover Americas: GBTC Discount to NAV Shrinks to Narrowest Since July 2021

The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

OKX launches crypto exchange, wallet services in Brazil

The global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 service provider launched a local exchange and Web3 wallet in Brazil as the ...

HIVE expands European footprint with strategic Swedish data center acquisition

Bitcoin miner HIVE has finalized an agreement to acquire a data center facility in Boden, Sweden. This acquisition, part of a property transfer agreement with Turis AB, signals a notable expansion of ...

Here’s the New Crypto Network Used in Financing Hamas’ Fight Against Israel: Report

Between July 2021 and October 2023, Israel has frozen over 143 Tron wallets tied to terrorist groups.

As PEPE100 Leaps 50x Overnight, This Hidden Crypto Just Surpassed $1.8 Million in Funding – 100x Possible?

PEPE100 (PEPE100x) has gained by as much as 50% overnight, with the new meme token reaching a record high of $0.00386 several hours ago. This makes it the latest in a seemingly endless string of new m...

Cosmos founder Jae Kwon stirs controversy with AtomOne fork proposal amid inflation cap dispute

Cosmos founder Jae Kwon faces backlash for considering a blockchain fork following the community approval of pegging ATOM’s maximum inflation rate to 10%. Over the weekend, the Cosmos community ...

Gold and Bitcoin rally as traditional economic indicators falter

Quick Take In the current economic climate characterized by the worst inflation over four decades and skyrocketing US government debt exceeding $33 trillion, attention gravitates toward hard assets su...

Coinbase Stock Price Soars as BTC Holds Key Levels and BTCS Investors Hype Potential Final Bonus Event

In crypto world news, the Coinbase Stock Price has soared as Bitcoin (BTC) holds key levels, and Bitcoin Spark (BTCS) investors hype the potential for a final bonus event. Let’s explore. Coinbase St...

UK Regulator Welcomes Fund Tokenization Plan Proposed by Industry Leaders

The FCA is currently exploring whether it could determine money laundering registration applications more quickly for firms already authorized, the report said.

Institutional Investors Flock to Ethereum, Holdings See Notable Uptick Amid ETF Hype: CryptoQuant

CryptoQuant's analysis highlighted growing institutional confidence through increased Ethereum holdings.

Square Enix’s NFT Game Symbiogenesis Sets Auction Dates, Launches December 21 – Here’s What You Need to Know

Source: symbiogenesisPR / Twitter The Japanese gaming giant Square Enix has begun the character non-fungible token (NFT) auction for its game Symbiogenesis, less than a month before its launch. The o...

Fed Likely to Be Most Dovish Central Bank in 2024, Research Shows

The Fed is priced to be the most dovish among advanced nation central banks in 2024, with traders anticipating at least 100 basis points of interest-rate cuts.

Is Blur Going to Zero? BLUR Price Dips 13% as Surprising New Bitcoin Mining Project Goes Viral – How Does it Work?

The BLUR price has dropped by 13% in the past 24 hours, with the utility token falling to $0.521296 as investors take profits following its Binance listing on Friday. Despite the drop, BLUR remains up...

$750M in locked crypto tokens to be released by December

DYdX, Optimism, 1inch and Aptos are expected to release over $750 million in locked tokens by December, according to dat...

Important: Binance Will Delist the Following Cryptocurrencies on December 7th

BTS, PERL, TORN, and WTC will no longer be supporter by Binance.

New Ethereum L2 Protocol Blast Faces Scrutiny as Paradigm Raises Concerns – Here’s What You Need to Know

Source: Adobe / lumerb Blast, the newly announced Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 scaling network led by the founder of top NFT marketplace Blur, has faced some controversy despite gaining notable traction.  ...

SEC Faces Difficulty in Serving Lawsuit to Richard Heart, Hex and PulseChain Founder – What’s Going On?

  The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is encountering difficulties in serving a lawsuit against Richard Schueler, also known as Richard Heart, the founder of Pulsechain, Pu...

Terra Luna Classic Price Prediction as LUNC Rockets Up 50% in 24 Hours – Can LUNC Reach $1 Soon?

The Terra Luna Classic price has surged by 50% in the past 24 hours, with its jump to $0.00011916 coming on a day when the cryptocurrency market as a whole has actually fallen by 1.5%. LUNC is now up ...

Singapore MAS tokenization standards require overhaul to realize innovation potential – Ralf Kubi Interview

The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian has been making waves in recent months for its progressive approach to digital assets. For instance, MAS recently launched the world&...

BTC price eyes $40K amid record hash rate — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin on-chain data is pointing to "up only" as BTC price action fights to eke out an uptrend below fierce resistance ...

Average value of undeclared crypto in Japan dropped 19% in 2022

The number of tax evasion cases featuring crypto assets rose 35% last year when compared to 2021. A...

Bitcoin futures vs. spot price: Monitoring CME for market insights

Quick Take Recent data from Coinglass shows CME’s percentage of open interest in Bitcoin futures has exceeded 26%, which equates to 119k Bitcoin in open interest contracts out of a total of 450k...

Bankless controversy forces founders to burn tokens and separate from DAO

The co-founders of crypto media Bankless are seeking to separate their brand from BanklessDAO some two years after the l...

Binance-Linked Crypto Exchange HKVAEX Applies for Virtual Asset Trading Platform License in Hong Kong

Image Source: Pixabay Crypto exchange HKVAEX, which is reportedly backed by Binance, has applied for a virtual asset trading platform license with Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (...

Immediate GPT Review – Scam or Legitimate Trading Software

Disclaimer: The text below is an advertorial article that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content Immediate GPT is a recently launched crypto trading system that promises to help people stream...

Crypto miner Hive expands data center operations in Sweden

Hive Digital Technologies has acquired land and a data center to expand its operations in Sweden, house generation ASIC ...

Here Is Why Next Bull Cycle Could be ‘Special’ for Ripple (XRP)

Ripple's success in the lawsuit against the SEC and the XRP re-listing on major crypto exchanges were labeled as bullish factors for the asset's future valuation.

Terra-Related Assets (USTC, LUNC, LUNA) Skyrocket, BTC Slipped to $37K (Market Watch)

Terra's failed stablecoin is particularly impressive today with a massive triple-digit surge.

Bitcoin (BTC) Developments, Ripple (XRP) Price Tags, Bullish Cardano (ADA) Prediction: Bits Recap Nov 27

BTC remains in a "Greed" zone, XRP is projected to rise before the end of 2023, while ADA could hit a new ATH in the following years.

Robert Kiyosaki recommends Bitcoin, gold, silver investments ‘before it’s too late’

The average person who tries to save money is a “loser,” said Kiyosaki while recommending investments in Bitcoin and...

ARK Invest Sold $5M Worth of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Shares Last Week

The sales took place as the discount for Grayscale's bitcoin investment vehicle narrowed to its lowest in over two years, a sign of escalating optimism that a spot bitcoin ETF will finally be approved...

Circle, SBI Holdings focus combined efforts on USDC growth in Japanese market

Stablecoin issuer Circle signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings to boost USD Coin (USDC) circulation, establish a banking relationship, and expand its pr...

Whales Buck the Trend: Ripple (XRP) Accumulation Signals Bullish Sentiment But Divergence Persists

XRP whales have purchased around $6.82 million over the past week.

Bitcoin Price Starts the Week in the Red Bbut this BTC Alternative Looks Poised to Surge

Bitcoin is struggling after finding strong resistance at $38.5K. The market leader is currently priced at $37.35K, down 1.16% in the last 24 hours. However, the newly launched presale Bitcoin ETF Toke...

Will Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), and Everlodge (ELDG) Lead the Market Among Countless Altcoins in 2024?

The bull market is treating every altcoin differently, and many experts have their sights set on Ethereum and Binance coin. However, there’s a new cryptocurrency on the block – Everlodge (...

American Cancer Society leverages Gitcoin for decentralized open-source cancer research funding

In a move that blends innovation with philanthropy, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has embraced web3 technology by partnering with Gitcoin, a leading figure in open-source funding, according to a s...

Zipmex Thailand Suspends Crypto Trading Citing Compliance With the Country’s SEC Rules

Image Source: Zipmex Crypto exchange Zipmex Thailand has announced the immediate suspension of digital asset trading until early next year.  The decision was made to ensure proper compliance with the...

HTX Resumes Bitcoin and Ether Services After $30 Million Hack

Source: HTX Digital asset exchange HTX has resumed deposits and withdrawal services for major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and others after it was drained for $30 million....

Ripple Excites XRP Army as Metaco Acquisition Brings Banks Closer

Earlier this month, Ripple-owned infrastructure provider Metaco said it was working with banking powerhouse HSBC.

Inferno Drainer Winds Down ‘Operations’ After Stealing $71 Million

The wallet-draining service has announced its shutdown in a tone mocking similar announcements by exchanges.

Cosmos Founder Calls For Chain Split, ATOM Down 3%

Cosmos' founder Jae Kwon urged his followers to split the chain into two following a decision by the community to approve a reduction in ATOM's inflation to 10% from 14%.

Meme Coin Goes Green: How One Crypto Project is Saving the Planet

Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. Cryptocurrency presales allow early adopters to purchase tokens at exclusive discounted rates. One s...

Coinbase Eyes Tech Talent in India as it Looks to Expand Workforce

Source: Pexels US-based crypto exchange giant Coinbase is looking to expand its workforce in India despite facing regulatory setbacks for its products. The company is actively recruiting for product a...

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Former NYSE President Foresees Crypto Capital Influx

In the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin currently trades at $37,385, marking a slight decline of nearly 1% as of Monday. This movement comes amidst pivotal developments in the crypto industr...

Cosmos Fork Discussion Sparks AtomOne (ATOM1) Airdrop Hype 

The founder of Cosmos Hub has detailed plans and discussions on forking the network to create AtomOne, which has sparked rumors of an airdrop to ATOM stakers.

Hong Kong Government Accelerates Cryptocurrency Product Approvals Following JPEX Rugpull: OSL Compliance Exchange

Image Source: Pixabay The JPEX incident has prompted the Hong Kong government to expedite the approval process for cryptocurrency products to promote compliance in the industry. According to OSL Compl...

Vitalik Buterin Plans to Redesign Ethereum Staking, Praises UTXO Payment Model

Source: ETHWORLD / YouTube In a recent interview with the NFT platform Defiant during his visit to Turkey, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin tackled the issue of staking centralization within the Et...

Asked to get a banana, a BAYC owner narrowly avoids a fake Forbes scam

Scammers posing as Forbes journalists have been targeting BAYC holders to set up interviews and distract them while they...

Binance's Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao is a Manageable Flight Risk: U.S. DOJ

U.S. argues that Binance's former CEO should remain free until sentencing – but only in the U.S.

What happened in crypto this weekend?

U.S. presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is bringing Bitcoin into the upcoming Republican debate, Kyber Network recov...

China Links Digital Yuan to ‘World’s Biggest Commodities Market’

Source: kitti/Adobe A state-owned Chinese bank will link the digital yuan to the “world’s biggest small commodities market” via the latter’s payment platform. Per the People’s Daily, the new...

Circle Signs MoU With SBI Holdings to Expand USDC Circulation in Japan

Source: Pexels Circle, stablecoin issuer behind USD Coin (USDC), has joined forces with Tokyo-based financial services firm SBI Holdings to facilitate the strategic expansion of USDC into the Japanese...

US, Britain and other countries ink ‘secure by design’ AI guidelines

The guidelines suggest cybersecurity practices AI firms should implement when designing, developing, launching, and moni...

Cosmos Co-Founder Wants To Fork The Network After Contentious Proposal Passes

Onlookers say a Jae Kwon-led fork could end years of Cosmos infighting

Paradigm Responds To Criticism Levied At Its Portfolio Project, Blast

Paradigm’s Dan Robinson says the firm disagrees with Blast’s launch campaign tactics

Bitcoin small holder addresses hit all-time high, hint at widening user base

Quick Take The Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem is observing an intriguing trend, with an explosive rise in the number of addresses falling under the Plankton Cohort (addresses holding less than 0.01 BTC). Thi...

Circle and SBI Holdings partner to boost USDC circulation in Japan

The agreement was made in a memorandum of understanding, but SBI Holdings must first register as an electronic payment i...

Crypto exchange HTX reinstates Bitcoin services after $30M hack

Justin Sun said he expects functionality for other cryptocurrencies to gradually be reinstated with full services return...

Japanese Tax Agency Investigates Hundreds of Crypto Tax Violations

Source: umaruchan4678/Adobe The Japanese National Tax Agency (NTA) has revealed it has recently investigated hundreds of crypto tax violations. The NTA released its annual report on tax investigations...

Inferno Drainer says it’s shutting down after helping steal $70M in crypto

“We hope you can remember us as the best drainer that has ever existed,” wrote the scam-as-a-service wallet drainer....

Lightning devs must ‘wake up’ and fix security bugs, not please VCs: Bitcoin dev

Antoine Riard, who left the Lightning Network in October, argues the Lightning Network is also at risk of becoming incre...

Atletico Madrid to Sue WhaleFin for $44M in Unpaid Sponsorship Fees: Report

The dispute revolves around a breach of contract regarding unpaid sponsorship fees totaling €40 million ($44 million).

Blast’s marketing approach “cheapens the work of a serious team” — Paradigm

Paradigm, one of Blast’s seed investors, criticized the protocol’s decision to launch a bridge before its L-2 and wi...

North Korean Hackers Pose as South Korean Government Officials to Steal Crypto

North Korean hackers used phishing emails to steal victims' personal information and cryptocurrency.

Cosmos hub votes to bring down ATOM’s inflation from 14% to cap at 10%

The Cosmos Hub voted on and approved a proposal on Nov. 26 that will reduce the maximum inflation rate of its native cryptocurrency, ATOM. The proposal seeks to decrease the maximum inflation paramet...

Bitcoin struggles to flip $38K to support, while UNI, IMX, VET and ALGO aim to push higher

Bitcoin is facing resistance at $38,000, but UNI, IMX, VET and ALGO may extend their up-move in the short term. ...

How to buy Bitcoin and Ethereum in the UK

Buy Bitcoin and Ether legally and securely in the U.K. and get insights on regulations, storage and investment options t...

What’s next for Binance’s Changpeng “CZ” Zhao

According to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, CZ could receive a 12-18 month sentence, but the Department of Justice is w...

Is the Bitcoin (BTC) Price Rally in Danger? ETF Bears Warn

New York mega bank J.P. Morgan and Peter Schiff aren't the only contrarians to November's bull run. More Bitcoin ETF bears are emerging to warn this BTC rally is overbought.

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Drive Stock to Two-Year High – Here’s the Latest

Source: Adobe/monticellllo MicroStrategy, the enterprise business firm known for its bullish stance on  Bitcoin (BTC), has seen its stock soar to a two-year high. The technology company’s shar...

F2Pool Identified as First Bitcoin Mining Pool to Filter Transactions: Report

F2Pool may have censored OFAC-sanctioned transactions.

Our Most Read Stories This Week: Polkadot Change, SOL's Best Month, JustLend Beats Aave, Pyth Airdrop

The Defiant's most read stories for the week of Nov. 20.

U.S. prosecutors argue CZ may face up to 10 years and should be detained in the U.S.

In a filing on Nov. 24, U.S. prosecutors noted that they may go beyond the guidelines and seek the statutory maximum prison sentence of 10 years for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ). The prosecu...

Throughout one of the toughest crypto bear markets yet, a Web3 hub is born in New York

As the world dives deeper into an age of digital transformation, and with the open promise and threat of AI, the need for in-person and collaborative workspace has only become more important. That is ...

Bitcoin sees sixth straight difficulty increase amid record-breaking hash rate surge

Quick Take Bitcoin’s network dynamics are currently going through an exciting phase, with the upcoming difficulty adjustment exceeding 5%. The difficulty adjustment continues to put in all-time ...

Could the Blockchain Disrupt Big Data in the E-commerce Industry?

Can blockchain disrupt Big Data in e-commerce? The answer lies in its unique features and potential impact on data management and security.

Cosmos Hub greenlights ATOM inflation cut for security boost

The proposal secured a narrow passage, garnering 41.1% approval votes compared to 38.5% disapproval, marking the highest...

Bitcoin bulls hold firm into weekly close: BTC price eyes $39.3K

BTC price action is giving various popular market participants cause to prepare for upside BTC price continuation. ...

Two Possible Scenarios for XRP Going Into Next Week (Ripple Price Analysis)

XRP Analysis By Shayan After failing to breach the $0.74 mark, Ripple initiated a corrective leg, retracing toward the 100-day and 200-day moving averages at approximately $0.55. However, a crucial su...

Bullish for Ripple (XRP)? New ETP to Debut in Europe in December

A new Ripple (XRP) ETP will launch for European customers in December in another sign of gathering institutional support for cryptocurrencies.

Crypto’s crucial year: Overcoming 2024’s regulatory and economic challenges

The post Crypto’s crucial year: Overcoming 2024’s regulatory and economic challenges appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Cardano Bull Run Incoming? Top 2024 ADA Price Predictions to Know

A consolidation, a slight rise, or a 3,000% price increase: what does 2024 hold for Cardano (ADA)?

Indexed Finance thwarts hijackers, set to compensate 2021 hack victims

In a thread on X, Laurence Day, a former core contributor, detailed the efforts of the Indexed community in overcoming t...

XRP Price Prediction as Analyst Foresees Major Breakout Soon – Is $100 a Realistic XRP Target in 2024?

XRP As Ripple’s XRP coin continues its upward rally, the crypto community is abuzz with speculation about its future trajectory. Currently priced at $0.6200, XRP has shown remarkable resilience ...

Market Wisdom from Changpeng Zhao as Binance CEO Steps Down

Binance CEO CZ agreed to step down from the exchange this week in a deal with the DOJ. The announcement sent shock waves through an industry that will never forget Zhao.

Could Bitcoin Spark Outperform Chainlink This Bull Run? – A Look Into The Newest BTC Fork

Crypto investors anticipate bull markets as they are closely associated with massive capital gains for smart individuals, whales, and institutions that invest wisely during bear markets. The market is...

XRP price bull flag hints at 20% rally by New Year's

XRP may need to undergo a short selloff period before confirming the upside continuation setup as whales demonstrate bul...

Nigerian Politician Arrested for $246,153 Theft from Patricia Technologies’ Crypto Wallet

Source: AdobeStock / Faraz The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the arrest of a politician in connection with the theft of over 200 million naira (approximately $246,153) from Patricia Technol...

These Are This Week’s Top Performers as Bitcoin Price Stalls Below $38K (Weekend Watch)

While BTC is up by 3% on a weekly scale, one token has emerged as the top performer with a 72% surge.

California governor calls for statewide generative AI training

In a recent report, California Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized the significance of preparing for the next generation of...

Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Gains 1.4% in 24 Hours – Sign of Steady Growth or a Pause Before a Drop?

Bitcoin price’s recent 1.4% gain, bringing its trading price to $37,800, has investors pondering: is this the beginning of steady growth, or just a brief respite before a decline? This uptick co...

Crypto exchange Zipmex suspends trading activity in Thailand

Cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex has announced it has suspended trading in Thailand due to ensuring it is compliant with l...

Cardano enters beta test phase for new blockchain-based AI chat bot Girolamo

CardanoGPT has announced the beta launch of Girolamo, an AI-powered chatbot, marking a significant step in its commitment to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain technology, accord...

Japanese giant SquareEnix to launch NFT auction for new Web3 game built on Ethereum, Polygon

Square Enix, the renowned publisher behind the “Final Fantasy” series, is set to initiate an NFT auction for its latest project, “Symbiogenesis,” in the coming week, according ...

CoinGecko Acquires Zash to Integrate NFT Data Into its API

CoinGecko aims to integrate Zash's NFT data into its API by Q2 2024, providing enterprise-grade, indexed NFT data from multiple blockchains.

Binance onboarded millions into finance but forgot the paperwork — Columbia professor

Binance settlement highlights banks’ and crypto firms’ ambiguous treatment, says Columbia Business School adjunct pr...

RocketX Launches Its API In Beta, Allowing Multichain Crypto Asset Swaps For Any dApp

[PRESS RELEASE – Kingstown, Saint Vincent & Grenadines, November 25th, 2023] RocketX, the multichain CEX and DEX aggregator that seamlessly transfers digital assets across 100+ blockchains, ...

South Korea to Launch Digital Currency Pilot Program in 2024

South Korea to modernize financial infrastructure with digital currency. Pilot program begins Q4 2024, involving 100,000 citizens.

Hoskinson criticizes Vitalik for not acknowledging Cardano’s staking innovations

Cardano founder and Ethereum co-creator Charles Hoskinson criticized Vitalik Buterin in a tweet on Nov. 25 for not acknowledging Cardano (ADA) for its innovations in staking. Hoskinson’s remarks...

BlackRock meets with SEC over ETF, Binance’s new era begins and SBF loses release bid: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 19-25

BlackRock meets with SEC over Bitcoin ETF, Binance’s new era begins after settlement in the United States and Sam Bank...

Bitcoin IRA Savers Have New IRS Contribution Limits in 2024

The IRS raised the contribution limit for individual retirement accounts for 2024. Cryptocurrency investors can now save $500 more in a self-directed Bitcoin IRA.

Bitcoin IRA Savers Have New IRS Contribution Limits in 2024

The IRS raised the contribution limit for individual retirement accounts for 2024. Cryptocurrency investors can now save $500 more in a self-directed Bitcoin IRA.

Tether and Bitfinex Settle Dispute, Will Share Information Under FOIL Request – Here’s What You Need to Know

Source: AdobeStock Tether and Bitfinex have agreed to settle their dispute regarding a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request filed by a group of journalists, including Zeke Faux from Bloomberg Bus...

Not Just Bitcoin: MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN) Soar to Highest Prices Since 2022

MSTR recently reclaimed the $500 level, while COIN trade well above $100.

Not Just Bitcoin: MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN) Soar to Highest Prices Since 2022

MSTR recently reclaimed the $500 level, while COIN trade well above $100.

Justin Sun says HTX and Poloniex will offer ‘epic airdrop’ following exchange hacks

Justin Sun, a top representative for the crypto exchanges HTX and Poloniex, announced plans to reward users and cover losses on Nov. 24. In a statement on X, Sun wrote: “As HTX and Poloniex appr...

Decentralized file sharing, explained

Decentralized file sharing is a peer-to-peer network system where files are distributed across multiple nodes, eliminati...

Blast Attracts Widespread Criticism Despite Surging TVL

Blast attracts nearly $500M in five days despite only comprising a deposit contract

Watch Out: Shiba Inu (SHIB) Community Warned About This Dangerous Scam

SHIB Army should be careful when connecting their wallets to dubious websites.

Binance’s New CEO Richard Teng: The Key Factors That Will Drive Mass Adoption in 2024 (Interview)

In this interview with CryptoPotato, Richard Teng - Binance's new CEO - gives his two cents on the upcoming 2024 and what it's going to be like.

Bitcoin’s resilience at $37k backed by strong accumulation trend

Bitcoin seems to have established solid support at the $37k level, demonstrated by its swift recovery following a dip to $35,000 upon news about Binance’s SEC fine. While this rebound represents...

Bitcoin Realized Cap Indicates Fresh Capital Inflows: CryptoQuant

Bitcoin’s realized cap is growing at its fastest pace this year as new capital continues to flow into the market. 

Bullish Bitcoin (BTC) Price Predictions in Case SEC Approves an ETF: What You Need to Know

Bitcoin price to $1 million and other projections following an eventual spot BTC ETF approval.

BitMEX Co-founder predicts Bitcoin surge amid dollar liquidity rise

In the statement, Arthur Hayes encouraged fellow Bitcoin enthusiasts to stay focused, highlighting a significant uptick ...

eTukTuk’s Revolutionary EV Ecosystem For Developing Nations is Powered by AI and Blockchain 

The eTukTuk presale has emerged as a focal point for strategic investors this month. The project’s value propositions in the EV and Web3 markets have become a compelling force in drawing investo...

Bitget Listing and $23k Airdrop Drives El Hippo (HIPP) to New Heights

A centralized exchange listing is often a major price catalyst for any crypto project, especially an early-stage coin with few places to trade it. Thanks to a listing on the Bitget exchange and an ong...

We Asked ChatGPT if Cardano (ADA) Price Will Explode in 2024

According to ChatGPT, factors like favorable market trends and regulatory developments could trigger a price rally for ADA next year.

Some Solana Traders Eye Bitcoin Spark Amid Impending Launch

Bitcoin Spark’s popularity among Solana whales has increased considerably amid increasing bullish concerns sparked by positive macroeconomic factors. Some Solana traders are now supposedly rotat...

Azuki DAO rebrands to ‘Bean’ as it drops lawsuit against founder

The DAO previously proposed a lawsuit against Azuki creator Zagabond over a dilutive $39 million NFT minting that took p...

Onyx Leverages Avalanche Evergreen

Onyx Leverages Avalanche Evergreen, Onyx Digital Assets leveraged a variety of interoperability protocols to tap into assets tokenized on blockchains beyond its platform built on Consensys Quorum. Lay...

Nigeria’s Patricia Technologies relieved as arrest made in crypto wallet heist

The Nigerian Police Force spokesperson said in the statement that Ambassador Wilfred Bonse has been arrested concerning ...

Avisa Games Guild and MetaCene Partnership

In a dazzling move, MetaCene unveils an unprecedented partnership with Avisa Games Guild, igniting a new era of creative ingenuity in the digital realm. This collaboration marks a significant mileston...

Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Surges Above $38,000 for First Time Since May 2022 – Is $40,000 Next?

As Bitcoin price breaks the $38,000 barrier for the first time since May 2022, the crypto community is abuzz with anticipation: could $40,000 be the next milestone? Currently trading at $37,790, marki...

Dexalot Partnership with Kado

Dexalot Partnership with Kado a fiat on/off ramp that makes it easier than ever to convert your crypto into fiat currency. Kado, which aims to enable stablecoin spending in the real world and facilita...

ApeCoin Explodes 17% in a Day, Bitcoin Stopped at $38.5K (Weekend Watch)

STEPN, MINA, and APE are today's top performers from the top 100 largest digital assets.

Bitcoin and Trading Obsession Take Center Stage in ‘Bull Run’ Crypto Documentary

Image Source: Pixabay The world of film is embracing blockchain technology and the opportunities it brings to decentralize the investment process.  With the ability to tokenize projects and involve i...

Lightning Network app Wallet of Satoshi ends support for U.S. customers

Wallet of Satoshi, a popular wallet for use with with Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, announced the end of U.S. support on Nov. 24. The company said that it had decided to remove its app from the U...

We Asked ChatGPT if Cardano (ADA) Will Outperform Ripple (XRP) in 2024

Technological developments and positive market sentiment could potentially help ADA surpass XRP next year, ChatGPT estimated.

‘Epic Airdrop’ Coming to HTX, Poloniex Users Affected by Recent Hacks, Promises Justin Sun

HTX was compromised twice in the span of a couple of months, but the attacker return the funds from the first hack.

Tidus Wallet – Now Live in the Apple and Google Store: One Wallet to Rule them All

[PRESS RELEASE – New York, United States, November 25th, 2023] Today marks a significant milestone in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technology. Tidus is thrilled to an...

CZ challenges US gov't attempt to restrict travel before sentencing

Former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has contested the U.S. Department of Justice's assertions that he is a flight ris...

Analyizing the impact of second layers on Bitcoin’s ecosystem

Nearly 15 years after Bitcoin instigated the digital monetary revolution, its perception is now nestled as sound money. Following dozens of hard forks and developer attempts to tweak Bitcoin’s core ...

UK regulator advocates for asset managers to tokenize funds

The United Kingdom's financial regulator has endorsed a blueprint model designed to facilitate the tokenization of funds...

South Korean central bank to launch CBDC pilot in 2024

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has unveiled plans for a pilot program to test its new central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to local media reports. The program will be conducted in collaboration wi...

European Central Bank president says her son lost 60% of his investments trading crypto

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde revealed that her son lost money investing in cryptocurrency, according to Reuters on Nov. 24. Lagarde said that her son lost “almost all”...