Understanding Notcoin: The Token Behind the Click-to-Mine Telegram Game
This week, the crypto community has been buzzing about a new token called notcoin (NOT), recently launched on The Open Network (TON). This token is tied to a game on…
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Inc., Reflects on His Company’s Transformational Pivot to Bitcoin and More
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Inc., took time out of running the Bitcoin Asia Conference in Hong Kong to sit down with Bitcoin.com’s COO, Jason Sheman. The conversation delved into…
NY Attorney General Secures $2 Billion Settlement With Bankrupt Crypto Lender Genesis
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a $2 billion settlement with bankrupt cryptocurrency firms Genesis Global Capital, Genesis Asia Pacific, and Genesis Global Holdco. The settlement, which requires…
Kraken Insists It Will Keep USDT Listed in European Markets
Kraken, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, insists it will keep USDT listed in European markets as long as regulations regarding stablecoins are not finalized. Mark Greenberg, Global Head of Kraken’s Asset…
Ethereum (ETH) Price Surges Amidst Renewed Speculation of ETF Approval
Bloomberg ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart have significantly increased their odds of spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval in the United States from 25% to 75%. This news…
Indian Finance Minister: Crypto Regulation Needs Global Consensus
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman advocates for global consensus on cryptocurrency regulation, highlighting the need for international cooperation, particularly within the G20. She noted that while Indian regulators have differing…
Analysts Boost Odds for Ethereum ETF Approval to 75% Amid SEC Chatter
On May 20, 2024, Bloomberg Intelligence exchange-traded fund (ETF) senior analyst Eric Balchunas informed his 274,000 X followers that he and his colleague James Seyffart had increased their expectations for…
Crypto Startup Funding Hits $2.4 Billion in Q1
Crypto startup funding rose to $2.4 billion in the first quarter of 2024, driven by expectations of lower interest rates and the launch of the first U.S. bitcoin spot exchange-traded…
Ripple Unveils Brazil Fund for Supporting Local XRP Ledger Projects
Ripple, the cryptocurrency services and payments company, has recently unveiled a local fund to support Brazil-based projects using XRP Ledger, the XRP asset blockchain. Julia Heitner, Program Manager of the…
Venezuela Bans Crypto Mining Amid Recurring Blackouts
Venezuela has banned cryptocurrency mining activities amid a national energy crisis that is causing recurring blackouts. The Venezuelan Ministry for Electric Energy is also planning Go to Source
Former Pump.Fun Employee Accused Of $1.9 Million Exploit Says He’s Been Arrested, Charged, And Is On Bail In The UK
The former pump.fun employee who was accused of exploiting the platform to steal $1.9 million says he has been arrested, charged, and is currently on Go to Source
The Week’s Biggest Crypto Gainers and Losers: PENDLE Soars, WLD Plummets
This week bitcoin appreciated over 6% against the U.S. dollar, while ether increased more than 3% in the same period. Meanwhile, more than twelve alternative cryptocurrencies saw double-digit gains between…
Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Transfers 114 BTC Worth $7.6M After 11 Years
With bitcoin’s price up 6.8% from last week, a dormant bitcoin address from 2013 became active for the first time in over 11 years, transferring 114.42 bitcoins valued at $7.67…
Bonk Up 20% in a Week as New Solana Meme Coin SEAL Nears $2M
Meme coins are back in the spotlight again, and Bonk (BONK) is leading the charge. The Solana-based token has rallied 20% in the past week and is now trading around…
Judge Rules Craig Wright Lied ‘Extensively,’ Committed Forgery in Bid to Claim Satoshi Identity
On May 20, 2024, a ruling was delivered by Justice James Mellor in the COPA vs. Craig Wright case. Mellor determined that Wright lied “extensively and repeatedly” in his efforts…