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Authorities shut down Samourai Wallet, arrest founders over money laundering charges in $2 billion DOJ case
International authorities collaborated to shut down Samourai Wallet and arrested its two founders on April 24 after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed criminal charges against the privacy wallet over allegations of facilitating money laundering. дальше »
2024-4-25 01:05
KPMG survey reveals significant uptick in institutional adoption of crypto in Canada
The Canadian financial sector witnessed a significant uptick in crypto adoption in 2023, according to a recent survey by KPMG in Canada. Financial firms offering crypto products and services increased by 22% from 2021, while institutional investors incorporating crypto into their portfolios rose by 26% during the same period. дальше »
2024-4-25 00:21
Amazon, Microsoft AI partnerships face potential UK antitrust probe
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has taken preliminary steps to investigate recent partnerships made by top AI sector participants, according to an April 24 release. The CMA invited comments on Microsoft’s partnership with Mistral AI, Amazon’s partnership with Anthropic, and Microsoft’s hiring and licensing arrangement with Inflection AI. дальше »
2024-4-25 23:13
Bitwise CIO predicts Bitcoin volatility will fall 50% as institutional adoption rises
In a recent investor note, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan provided a comprehensive outlook on Bitcoin’s trajectory towards the 2028 halving, predicting a 50% decrease in volatility and heightened institutional investor engagement. дальше »
2024-4-25 21:40
Vitalik Buterin addresses ZKasino’s misuse of ‘zero-knowledge’ in $33M scam
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the issues with ZKasino were evidence that the term “Zero-Knowledge (ZK)” has gained enough prominence in the industry to attract misuse by fraudulent actors. дальше »
2024-4-25 20:25
Are Inscriptions following the path of the Dodo?
Quick Take In the aftermath of the April 20 Bitcoin halving, the digital asset has experienced significant changes in its fee structure, transaction composition, and hash rate resilience. Data from Glassnode shows that miner revenue derived from fees reached an all-time high of approximately 75% on the halving day before settling at around 45%, indicating […] The post Are Inscriptions following the path of the Dodo? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-4-25 18:55
Renzo’s ezETH token depeg triggers liquidations across DeFi platforms
Renzo’s liquid restaking token (LRT), ezETH, experienced a significant depegging event that liquidated millions from “loopers” using the token as collateral on leverage protocols like Gearbox. дальше »
2024-4-25 17:47
April 30 set for historic launch of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong
Quick Take In a significant development for the digital assets market, Hong Kong has officially approved the launch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for both Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to Eric Balchunas, a senior Bloomberg ETF analyst, these ETFs are set to commence trading on April 30, marking a significant milestone for the industry. дальше »
2024-4-24 15:44
Bitcoin US ETFs inflows exceed new daily mining output on April 23
Quick Take Farside data shows that the Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market saw a total inflow of $31. 6 million on April 23. The market has experienced a surge in inflows over the past few days, with April 23 marking the third consecutive trading day of positive net inflows. дальше »
2024-4-24 15:14
Nigeria denies freezing over 300 P2P accounts on more crypto exchanges amid forex concerns
Nigerian authorities are gearing up for the next phase of their crackdown on crypto trading, targeting peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms like OKX, Binance, KuCoin, and Bybit, according to a trending circular on social media platform X. дальше »
2024-4-24 13:30
US DOJ seeks 36-month sentence and $50 million fine for ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao
The US Department of Justice has recommended a 36-month prison sentence alongside a $50 million fine for the former CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao. In response, Zhao’s legal team contends that his incarceration would be unprecedented, citing no prior instances of imprisonment in similar cases. дальше »
2024-4-24 11:59
Bitcoin Runes made up 57.7% of transactions on halving day
Launched on the day of the Bitcoin halving, Runes are a form of data embedded directly into Bitcoin transactions. Unlike simple financial transfers, Runes encapsulate additional information within these transactions. дальше »
2024-4-24 04:30
Grayscale, BlackRock Ethereum ETF applications updated amid SEC delays
Grayscale Investments and BlackRock have updated their spot Ethereum ETF applications despite the SEC delaying its decision on the matter in recent weeks and expectations leaning toward rejection. дальше »
2024-4-24 03:20
Jane Street Capital now holds over 5% of Coinbase stock
Jane Street Capital has accumulated substantial Coinbase stock. According to financial intelligence site Fintel, Jane Street owned 5. 3% of Coinbase’s outstanding shares in February. COIN was valued at $140. дальше »
2024-4-24 02:30
Jack Dorsey’s Block completes Bitcoin mining chip, announces development of full system
Jack Dorsey’s firm Block has unveiled a significant advancement in Bitcoin (BTC) mining technology with the completion of its three-nanometer (3nm) mining chip. The company is now finalizing a full tape out of the chip at a leading global semiconductor foundry, marking a substantial upgrade from its earlier five-nanometer prototype. дальше »
2024-4-24 01:14
SEC seeking $5.3 billion in fines from Terraform Labs, Do Kwon
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants nearly $5. 3 billion in fines from Terraform Labs and its former CEO, Do Kwon for violations of the US securities laws and charges of fraud. The agency detailed its requested fines in an April 19 legal filing. дальше »
2024-4-24 00:20
Top five stablecoins near all-time high with $150 billion market cap
Quick Take The aggregate supply of the top five stablecoins has reached $150 billion in market capitalization, with USDT (Tether) and USDC (USD Coin) leading the pack at $110 billion and $34 billion, respectively. дальше »
2024-4-24 23:46
Crypto donations in the US hit $2 billion after top charities accept digital contributions
Leading US nonprofits are increasingly accepting crypto donations, marking a significant shift in charitable giving trends, according to a BanklessTimes report. Two out of the three top US-based charities have accumulated over $2 billion in donations since the start of the year after they began accepting crypto funds. дальше »
2024-4-24 22:23
Tether commits to freezing addresses linked to sanctions as scrutiny over USDT misuse grows
Stablecoin issuer Tether told CryptoSlate that the firm would freeze any addresses linked to sanctioned entities. This decision comes in response to reports indicating that some state actors were leveraging Tether’s USDT tokens to circumvent US sanctions. дальше »
2024-4-24 21:00
Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF attracted major institutional investors in Q1
Quick Take The SEC’s 13F filings, which require institutional investors managing over $100 million in assets to disclose their equity holdings quarterly, reveal a growing interest in the newly launched spot Bitcoin ETFs in Q1 2024. дальше »
2024-4-24 20:22
Bitcoin’s hash rate shows resilience, set to propel difficulty to new heights
Quick Take Data from Coinwarz shows the Bitcoin network is gearing up for another difficulty adjustment, scheduled for April 24 at approximately 1:57 PM UTC. The adjustment is expected to be over 2. дальше »
2024-4-24 19:30
Crypto groups sue SEC, claiming overreach in new dealer rule definition
Two prominent bodies in the crypto sphere, the Blockchain Association and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas, have taken legal action against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In an April 23 court filing, the groups argued that the SEC overstepped its bounds by sanctioning a rule that redefines the parameters for what constitutes […] The post Crypto groups sue SEC, claiming overreach in new dealer rule definition appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-4-24 19:15
Mining pool ViaBTC auctions rare Bitcoin ‘epic sat’ from recent halving event on CoinEx
ViaBTC, the world’s third-largest mining pool, is initiating an auction for the “epic sat” it uncovered during Bitcoin’s fourth halving event on April 20. In an April 23 announcement, ViaBTC disclosed that the auction is underway on the CoinEx crypto exchange and is slated to conclude by April 26. дальше »
2024-4-23 18:15
AI-based human gene editing breakthrough opens path to open-source cures to disease, slow aging
Founder and CEO of Biotechnology company Profluent Ali Madani revealed today that his team has successfully edited DNA in human cells using gene editors entirely designed by artificial intelligence. дальше »
2024-4-23 17:30
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF enters elite top 10 continuing a 70-day positive run of inflows
Quick Take According to Farside data, Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a net inflow of $62. 2 million on April 22. This marks back-to-back net inflows for the first time since April 11. дальше »
2024-4-23 16:45
Binance faces app removal in the Philippines over regulatory issues
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is working with Google and Apple to remove the Binance app from their app marketplaces for Filipino users, according to an April 23 statement. дальше »
2024-4-23 16:10
Could Esienberg commodities conviction be smoking gun for Coinbase against SEC?
Could a recent US criminal court case involving digital assets trading be helpful to Coinbase in its defense against the SEC? Last week, Avraham Eisenberg was convicted in a groundbreaking case on digital asset commodities fraud for manipulating Mango Markets to illicitly withdraw $110 million. дальше »
2024-4-23 15:10
Ripple challenges SEC’s $2 billion fine, proposes $10 million settlement instead
Crypto company Ripple has responded to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) pursuit of nearly $2 billion in fines by advocating for a different approach. In a court filing dated April 22, Ripple proposed that the Court reject the SEC’s demands and instead impose a civil penalty not exceeding $10 million. дальше »
2024-4-23 13:55
Over 50% of pre-sold Solana memecoins abandoned within 1 month after $25 million raise
Solana memecoin pre-sales have rugged investors of over $25 million within the past month as more than 50% of the top projects were abandoned, with some never even launching a token. Solana Co-Founder Anatoly Yakovenko retained his negative stance on the phenomena, commenting, “Pre selling a meme doesn’t make any sense to begin with. дальше »
2024-4-23 11:49
Decoding the Black Box: How AI is unveiling the secrets of crypto money laundering
The following is a guest post by Brendan Cochrane, Partner at YK Law LLP. Artificial Intelligence tools could revolutionize anti-money laundering efforts in cryptocurrency transactions. These tools can analyze far more transactions quickly than any human, helping banks and law enforcement keep up with the volume of transactions, of which there are millions per day. дальше »
2024-4-23 08:00
In a bull market, everyone thinks they’re a VC
The following is a guest post by Tim Haldorsson, CEO of Lunar Strategy. The sweet sounds of upward price alerts hit your phone non-stop. Mega green candles are seen on every crypto chart. The smells of profits are all over the place. дальше »
2024-4-23 05:00
Hoskinson says PRAGMA adds ‘second set of eyes’ to Cardano but won’t speed development
Charles Hoskinson, creator of Cardano and CEO of IOHK, commented on the launch of the community association PRAGMA. In an X statement on April 22, Hoskinson praised PRAGMA for supporting Cardano-related projects, noting that “multiple clients and a diverse and resilient ecosystem” are essential for Cardano. дальше »
2024-4-23 02:44
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. wants to put US budget on blockchain for 24/7 transparency
US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said he wants to put the “entire US budget” on blockchain so Americans can inspect it anytime, The Hill reported on April 22. Kennedy said that putting data on a blockchain would make the budget available “24 hours a day. дальше »
2024-4-23 01:18
Lisbon Blockchain Conference to feature elite pitching event for crypto startups
The upcoming Lisbon Blockchain Conference is gearing up to offer founders an avenue to pitch their startups to potential investors. In an April 22 statement, the conference organizers said one of the side events will be a “closed door” pitching competition, allowing crypto startups to showcase their ideas to potential investors. дальше »
2024-4-23 00:47
SEC lawyers resign following controversial DEBT Box case
Two SEC lawyers have resigned following controversies in the regulator’s legal case against crypto firm DEBT Box. Bloomberg reported on April 22 that Michael Welsh and Joseph Watkins, who served as lead SEC attorneys in the ongoing case, resigned in April. дальше »
2024-4-23 00:00
Shibarium sees brief outage amid Shiba Inu’s Layer-3 blockchain ambitions
Shiba Inu secured $12 million in a funding round through a private token sale of its upcoming TREAT token to bolster the development of an unnamed privacy-focused Layer-3 (L3) blockchain network. According to an April 22 post on X (formerly Twitter) by Lucie, the marketing lead at Shib. дальше »
2024-4-23 23:30
Bitcoin sales by miners begin to fall, suggesting a potential reduction in sell pressure
Quick Take The recent Bitcoin halving has brought significant changes to the mining landscape. The event, which occurs every 210,000 blocks, reduced the block rewards from 6. 25 BTC to 3. 125 BTC, effectively cutting miners’ revenue from block rewards by 50%. дальше »
2024-4-23 22:58
Hong Kong trade body advocates for crypto self-regulation amid global scrutiny
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) has called to establish independent self-regulatory organizations (SRO) dedicated to overseeing the digital assets sector. The initiative comes in response to the rapid growth and increasing complexity of the industry. дальше »
2024-4-23 22:09
Bitcoin’s halving fails to stem $206 million outflows as investors shift to altcoins like Polkadot
Crypto-related investment products saw their second consecutive week of outflows in April, with roughly $206 million leaving the market, per CoinShares‘ recent weekly report. Despite Bitcoin’s recent halving, which typically generates excitement in the market, investor interest in the leading digital asset remained subdued, evidenced by outflows totaling $192 million. дальше »
2024-4-23 21:00
New Grayscale mini-trust plans to offer lowest fees in Bitcoin ETF market at 0.15%
Quick Take The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) is planning to launch a new Bitcoin mini-trust with a groundbreaking fee of 0. 15%, Coindesk reported on April 22. If realized, this new offering would undercut the current lowest-cost spot bitcoin ETF — the Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) — which charges a 0. дальше »
2024-4-23 20:15
FTX creditors invited to bid on Solana tokens in new auction format
FTX creditors have been urged to participate in the defunct exchange’s bankruptcy estate’s planned auction of its remaining Solana token holdings. On April 20, Figure CEO Mike Cagney revealed that the next round of FTX’s locked Solana token sales would be via auction, compared to previous ones sold directly to venture capital firms like Galaxy […] The post FTX creditors invited to bid on Solana tokens in new auction format appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-4-23 18:00
BlackRock’s IBIT only 1 day away from top 10 status with unbroken inflow streak
Quick Take Data from Farside shows that Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a net inflow of $59. 7 million on April 19 after five consecutive trading days of net outflows. Six of the 11 ETFs saw net inflows for the day, indicating a broad recovery. дальше »
2024-4-23 17:41
Crypto regulation redefined: How MiCA affects your company
The following is a guest post by Mark Gofaizen, Senior Partner at Gofaizen & Sherle. As the MiCA regulation that will reshape the crypto industry approaches, crypto companies need to ensure compliance for a smooth transition. дальше »
2024-4-21 18:07
AI and blockchain: A match made in heaven or hell
The following is a guest post by Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo Blockchain. From AI Models on Bitcoin to AI training data on a layer 2 blockchain, coins linked to AI crypto projects are all the rage in the altcoin universe. дальше »
2024-4-20 15:18
FTX investors agree to drop civil lawsuit against SBF if he snitches on celebrity promoters
FTX investors may drop claims against the company’s co-founder and former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, in return for his support. Bloomberg reported on April 19 that, under a proposed settlement, Bankman-Fried would cooperate against celebrity promoters named as defendants in a $1. дальше »
2024-4-20 04:23
IRS draft tax form for crypto defines unhosted wallets as brokers
The IRS published a draft version of its 1099-DA reporting form and controversially included unhosted crypto wallets among its targets on April 19. Ji Kim, Chief Legal and Policy officer at the Crypto Council for Innovation, wrote that the IRS’ approach is “unfortunate” as it does not recognize that unhosted wallet providers lack knowledge about […] The post IRS draft tax form for crypto defines unhosted wallets as brokers appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-4-20 03:57
Human Rights Foundation launches Finney Freedom Prize to reward contributions to Bitcoin for 110 years
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) unveiled the Finney Freedom Prize on Bitcoin’s fourth halving day to celebrate the flagship crypto for enabling greater financial freedom for the world. The award is designed to honor significant global achievements in Bitcoin and human rights, reflecting Finney’s vision of using technology as a tool for liberation. дальше »
2024-4-20 03:22
Chainalysis proposes $10 million Polkadot partnership to provide analytics solutions
Chanalysis submitted a Polkadot governance proposal on April 18 that could lead to a $10 million partnership. The services provided by Chainalysis will include monitoring and tracing the DOT token activities on the Relay Chain, ensuring visibility of any potentially risky on-chain actions to regulators and institutional entities. дальше »
2024-4-20 02:17
Hong Kong-based HashKey to cease Binance-related transactions amid policy change
Crypto exchange HashKey said it would end support for Binance-related transactions next month. In an April 19 statement, the Hong Kong-based crypto trading platform stated that it would restrict deposits from Binance starting May 10 and end support for virtual asset withdrawals to Binance-hosted wallet addresses by May 17. дальше »