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Bitcoin’s April plunge leads to $2.92 billion in spot outflows
Quick Take Bitcoin faced massive selling pressure in April 2024, recording its most significant monthly decline of 15% since November 2022, when it dropped over 16%. CryptoSlate previously analyzed the factors contributing to the dip, finding that the conclusion of the US tax season, compounded by various economic factors, prompted the sell-off. дальше »
2024-5-7 18:03
US Bitcoin ETFs see record outflows as Hong Kong counterparts thrive
CoinShares’ latest weekly report revealed that crypto-related investment products saw their fourth consecutive week of negative flows, dominated by the “measurable outflows from the newly issued ETFs in the US. дальше »
2024-5-7 16:32
Binance CEO says Nigeria is detaining US exec as a control tactic, reveals bribe demands
Binance CEO Richard Teng has called for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, the exchange’s detained executive in Nigeria. In an extensive May 7 blog post, Teng said Gambaryan’s detention was unjust and set a dangerous precedent. дальше »
2024-5-7 14:30
Bitcoin mining difficulty set for sharpest drop since FTX collapse
Quick Take Bitcoin’s mining difficulty is on the brink of its most significant downward adjustment since the FTX collapse in December 2022. Newhedge forecasts a reduction of over 4% on May 9, which would mark a substantial trend shift after the Bitcoin halving. дальше »
2024-5-7 13:15
Crypto Super PACs raise $102M to support crypto-friendly US candidates
Crypto Super PACs have amassed $102 million in funds ahead of the US elections to advocate for candidates supportive of the industry, according to a report by Public Citizen. Approximately $54 million originates from direct corporate contributions, notably from industry giants Coinbase and Ripple Labs. дальше »
2024-5-7 12:30
Fidelity leads with inflows as Bitcoin ETFs capture $217M in one day
Quick Take According to Farside data, the Bitcoin ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) in the US witnessed another net inflow day on May 6, reaching $217. 0 million. This massive influx comes just days after another significant inflow was recorded on May 3. дальше »
2024-5-7 11:50
Hightower Advisors, SouthState Bank disclose investments in spot Bitcoin ETFs
Hightower Advisors disclosed a $68 million investment in spot Bitcoin ETFs in a May 6 filing. The 13F filing indicates that the firm holds 709,956 shares of Grayscale’s GBTC worth $44. 8 million, 200,084 shares of FBTC worth $12. дальше »
2024-5-7 04:32
CoinStats launches Degen Plan to enhance trading tools for serious crypto investors
CoinStats, a prominent crypto tracker and portfolio management platform, recently unveiled the Degen Plan — a premium subscription offering tailored for crypto investors seeking enhanced analytics capabilities. дальше »
2024-5-7 04:00
The Digital Chamber slams SEC for issuing Wells Notice against Robinhood
The Digital Chamber, a crypto trade association, condemned the SEC for submitting a Wells notice to Robinhood Crypto. In a statement on May 6, the association expressed “profound disappointment and concern” over the action and called it an example of regulatory overreach. дальше »
2024-5-7 02:29
German central bank president calls for swift adoption of CBDCs to stay competitive.
Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank and a member of the ECB, emphasized the urgency for central banks to reassess their business models and swiftly adopt central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). дальше »
2024-5-7 01:58
GBTC breaks 16-week outflow streak with $63 million inflow on May 3
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced $63. 0 million in inflows on May 3, Farside data indicates. The relevant daily inflows mark the first time since GBTC’s January launch that the fund avoided outflows, breaking its 16-week outflow streak. дальше »
2024-5-7 00:31
Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation
The Nigerian government has revealed intentions to delist the national currency, the Naira, from all peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platforms. Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reportedly revealed this plan during a virtual meeting with the country’s blockchain stakeholders today as part of a wider effort to combat the […] The post Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-5-7 23:30
Custodia recruits distinguished solicitors in Federal Reserve case
Custodia Bank has hired two solicitors to represent it in its case against the US Federal Reserve, Politico reported on May 26. Custodia CEO Caitlin Long confirmed the news and said the two solicitors have a “deep understanding of federalism issues” and experience in federal regulation of the crypto industry. дальше »
2024-5-7 22:38
Bitwise CIO says regulatory hurdles are a boon for Coinbase amid SEC crackdown on crypto firms
In the wake of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent crackdown on crypto firms, Bitwise Investments CIO Matt Hougan offered insights suggesting that the regulatory landscape might be inadvertently favoring US crypto exchange Coinbase. дальше »
2024-5-7 21:53
SEC issues Wells Notice against Robinhood, crypto community calls it ‘scare tactics’
Robinhood’s crypto division received a Wells Notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 4. According to a filing, the Gary Gensler-led Commission staff has been investigating Robinhood’s “cryptocurrency listings, custody of cryptocurrencies, and platform operations” for some time before recommending an enforcement action against it. дальше »
2024-5-7 20:41
WEEX Exchange Marks 3 Years of Sustained Growth and Innovation, Unveils Highly-Anticipated Platform Coin WEEX WXT
With the US SEC’s approval of the spot Bitcoin ETF application, Bitcoin’s price soared to a new historic high of $72,000, bringing cryptocurrencies back into the view of traditional investors. дальше »
2024-5-6 20:00
Crypto phishing attacks plummet in April, reaching a yearly low of $38 million
Phishing attacks within the crypto industry decreased 46% to $38 million in April, the lowest amount this year, according to the security firm Scam Sniffer. Notably, this aligns with CertiK’s finding that crypto-related exploits and scams plummeted to a historic low of $25. дальше »
2024-5-6 16:56
Bitfinex CTO dismisses rumors of major database breach, suggests misinformation by hackers
Bitfinex Chief Technology Officer Paolo Ardoino has debunked rumors that the crypto exchange suffered a database exploit recently. Over the weekend, several reports suggested a potential database leak comprising 22,500 records of emails and passwords allegedly from Bitfinex users. дальше »
2024-5-6 14:49
Bitcoin network celebrates 1 billion transactions as a Satoshi-era wallet awakens
Bitcoin network processed its one billionth transaction 15 years after it mined its genesis block in January 2009. Notably, the network achieved this milestone the same day a Satoshi-era Bitcoin address came to life. дальше »
2024-5-6 12:41
Osmosis co-founder Sunny Aggarwal on costumes, Cosmos, and the ‘Bitcoin renaissance’
Even if you’re not an avid ‘Cosmonaut,’ you’re probably familiar with Sunny Aggarwal, the co-founder of Osmosis Labs. With an infectious smile and upbeat personality, Sunny’s name is surprisingly apt. дальше »
2024-5-6 00:43
Six Coinbase customers claim the exchange is violating securities laws in new lawsuit
Six Coinbase customers filed a new class-action lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase Global, two subsidiaries — Coinbase, Inc. and Coinbase Asset Management, LLC. — and its CEO, Brian Armstrong, on May 5. дальше »
2024-5-5 18:21
BTC-e crypto exchange operator pleads guilty to money laundering in the U.S.
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national who operated the crypto exchange BTC-e, pled guilty to charges of money laundering conspiracy in the US on May 3, according to a Bloomberg report. BTC-e was one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges between 2011 and 2017. дальше »
2024-5-5 18:12
The rise of Bitcoin ETFs and future market implications
The following is a guest post from Shane Neagle. Regardless of an asset’s fundamentals, its value is governed by one underlying feature – market liquidity. Is it easy for the wider public to sell or buy this asset? If the answer is yes, then the asset receives high trading volume. дальше »
2024-5-5 13:54
DOJ charges three Cred execs over $783 million in customer fund losses
On May 3, the US DOJ announced charges against former executives of Cred, a bankrupt crypto lending and investing firm. Authorities alleged that the three accused individuals — Cred co-owner and former CEO Daniel Schatt, former CFO Joseph Podulka, and former CCO James Alexander — took part in a scheme that caused customers to lose […] The post DOJ charges three Cred execs over $783 million in customer fund losses appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-5-4 04:00
Nigeria poised to outlaw P2P crypto trading over national security concerns
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA) is set to label crypto trading as a national security threat, signaling an impending crackdown on peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto transactions, according to local media reports and CryptoSlate sources. дальше »
2024-5-4 02:52
SEC under Trump would ‘vigorously pursue’ crypto regulation – former regulator says
Former SEC Division of Enforcement Assistant Director Jennifer Lee said on May 2 that Donald Trump’s possible reelection likely won’t change the SEC’s stance on crypto. Lee told CNBC the SEC “vigorously pursued crypto cases” during Trump’s first presidential term and that it brought “daylight and regulation” to the burgeoning industry. дальше »
2024-5-4 02:07
Crypto firms raised $2.5 billion in Q1, representing 29% quarterly increase
Galaxy reported an assortment of VC investment data, including nearly $2. 5 billion invested in the first quarter, on May 3. Crypto firms attracted funding across 603 deals during the period, representing 29% growth in dollar value and 68% growth in deal count quarter-over-quarter. дальше »
2024-5-4 00:09
Bitfinex whales bolster Bitcoin holdings by 6% amid recent price surge
Quick Take Over the past few days, Bitfinex has recorded a substantial 6% increase in Bitcoin (BTC) long positions held by whales — totaling a staggering 48,615 BTC. Analyzing Bitfinex whale activity in 2024 reveals a clear pattern: On Feb. дальше »
2024-5-4 23:35
Dutch authorities arrest suspect in ZKasino gambling scam, seize $12.2 million in assets
The Netherlands’ Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) announced the arrest of a 26-year-old suspected to be involved in the ZKasino decentralized gambling platform scam. Meanwhile, speculations within the crypto community suggest that the arrested person could potentially be the pseudonymous founder of the platform known as Derivatives Monke. дальше »
2024-5-3 22:40
Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin is poised for a steady rise in value
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes expressed optimism regarding Bitcoin’s future trajectory, suggesting that the recent downturn marks a local bottom, with the flagship crypto poised for a gradual ascent over the coming months. дальше »
2024-5-3 22:05
Challenging the notion of ‘Stag’ or ‘Flation’
Quick Take Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dismissed concerns about stagflation following the release of the latest US economic data. In his speech following the Fed’s decision to keep fed funds rates at 5. дальше »
2024-5-3 21:17
Marathon Digital boosts Bitcoin production by 21% YoY in April, defies halving challenges
Marathon Digital reported a significant year-on-year surge in its Bitcoin production last month, defying expectations surrounding the halving event. Bitcoin production increase In its April operational report, Marathon revealed that it produced 850 BTC, marking a notable 21% increase on the year-on-year metrics. дальше »
2024-5-3 19:30
Crypto trader loses $70.5 million in address poisoning scam, highest recorded yet
Blockchain security firm Cyvers Alert reported that an unnamed crypto trader lost 1,155 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), equivalent to $70. 5 million worth, to address poisoning. The firm said: “Are we mistaken, or has someone truly lost $68 million worth of WBTC? Our system has detected another address falling victim to address poisoning, losing 1,155 WBTC. дальше »
2024-5-3 18:45
Hong Kong firm invests $38 million in BlackRock’s IBIT, highlighting appeal of US ETFs
Quick Take Farside data shows that the Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed an outflow of $34. 4 million on May 2. Grayscale’s GBTC was the sole ETF to experience outflows, which is an encouraging sign compared to May 1, when all ETFs faced outflows. дальше »
2024-5-3 17:45
Polkadot ecosystem thrives with significant growth in Q1, reaching $12.7 billion market cap: Messari
Polkadot’s ecosystem recorded massive growth across major metrics during the first quarter of the year, according to a Messari report. During this period, the market cap of Polkadot’s native DOT token rose to $12. дальше »
2024-5-3 17:15
Exploring Bonsai’s impact on Web3 communities with MadFi’s founders
In a captivating episode of the SlateCast, the co-founders of MadFi, Carlos, Nate, and Marcus, joined Senior Editor Liam “Akiba” Wright and CryptoSlate CEO Nate Whitehill, to delve into the world of Bonsai, the first genuine community token on the Lens Protocol. дальше »
2024-5-3 16:00
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino teases potential Pear Phone powered by P2P apps
Paolo Ardoino, the Chief Executive Officer of Tether and co-founder of peer-to-peer platform Holepunch, recently hinted at plans to potentially develop a “Pear Phone” in the future. In an X post, Ardoino floated the idea of building an Android-compatible phone based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). дальше »
2024-5-3 15:00
Short-term Bitcoin holders show restraint in recent price drop
Quick Take Amid Bitcoin’s recent 12% price decline, data suggests that short-term holders — those who have held the digital assets for less than 155 days — have exhibited relatively muted sell-off behavior compared to previous dips. дальше »
2024-5-2 22:59
Elizabeth Warren raises concerns over Iran’s crypto mining operations
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus S. King, Jr. have formally addressed top Biden administration officials in a letter concerning US efforts to combat Iran’s utilization of crypto mining as a means to evade international sanctions. дальше »
2024-5-2 22:08
Moralis adds support for Moonbeam Network to boost Polkadot development tools
Web 3 development platform Moralis said it has added support for Polkadot’s parachain Moonbeam Network across its Application Programming Interface (API) suite, according to a press statement shared with CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-5-2 20:01
Bioniq CEO envisages a programmable future for Bitcoin with Ordinals and new protocols
In the latest episode of the SlateCast, Liam “Akiba” Wright and Nate Whitehill welcomed Bob Bodily, the CEO and co-founder of Bioniq, to discuss the future of Ordinals, the programmability of Bitcoin, and the potential impact of these developments on the broader crypto ecosystem. дальше »
2024-5-2 19:03
Bitcoin wrestles with key moving averages and short term holder prices
Quick Take Bitcoin’s 20% decline from its all-time high has raised concerns about the potential impact on the ongoing bull run. To better understand the current market conditions, we can analyze Bitcoin’s price against key moving averages, widely used technical indicators in the digital asset space. дальше »
2024-5-2 18:30
Polkadot’s canary network Kusama achieves milestone with first Agile Coretime sales
Kusama, Polkadot’s canary network, recently marked a significant milestone by selling its inaugural batch of Agile Coretime. Reports revealed that three cores were sold for a total of 70 KSM, worth approximately $1,980—each core was sold at an average price of 23. дальше »
2024-5-2 17:59
Fidelity Bitcoin ETF’s $191 million outflow surpasses Grayscale as BlackRock records first redemptions
Quick Take Farside data shows that on May 1, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) suffered a record $563. 7 million outflow – the worst single-day performance since their inception. This massive capital exodus marked the sixth consecutive trading day of withdrawals, aligning with Bitcoin’s over 20% plunge from its all-time high. дальше »
2024-5-2 16:59
Arkansas governor to reportedly sign two bills regulating crypto mining activities
Arkansas State Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to sign two new bills regulating crypto mining activities within the state, according to various sources. The state lawmakers passed Senate Bills 78 and 79 on May 1 to tighten the regulations governing crypto miners in the state. дальше »
2024-5-2 15:32
Babylon Chain aims to enhance Bitcoin’s utility through staking, reveals CEO
In the latest episode of the SlateCast, CryptoSlate welcomed David Tse, CEO and co-founder of Babylon Chain, to discuss the groundbreaking concept of Bitcoin staking and its potential to secure Web3. дальше »
2024-5-2 14:10
MicroStrategy decentralized identity solution leveraging Ordinals attracts criticism from core Bitcoin proponents
MicroStrategy’s chairman, Michael Saylor, revealed the firm’s ambitious plan to introduce a decentralized identity solution called MicroStrategy Orange on the Bitcoin network during his Bitcoin For Corporations talk on May 1. дальше »