FBI says North Korea hackers looking to sell $40M in Bitcoin

The FBI says the North Korea-linked hacker groups recently moved 1,580 BTC to six wallets. Lazarus Group was identified as the hacker behind crypto heists at Horizon and Ronin bridges. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned that hackers working with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) may be looking to cash […] The post FBI says North Korea hackers looking to sell $40M in Bitcoin appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Week in Crypto: Miners Sell, TradFi HODLs, Shibarium, and Evergrande Saga

This week's crypto news saw frustrated miners sell 1,400 BTC to move a mostly static Bitcoin price as whales complete accumulation, and the fallout from risky borrowing catches up with China's Evergrande group.

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CME to launch BTC and ETH reference rates in APAC region

CME Group will launch Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) reference rates for the Asia Pacific region. On Aug. 16, CME Group announced it would launch the new reference rates on Sept. 11. The senior director for digital currency products at…

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Bitcoin on the brink: Short-term holders tighten market grip as $30,000 threshold looms

Quick Take Bitcoin (BTC), despite its volatility, has remained under the $30,000 threshold, an intriguing scenario attributed to its short-term holders. This group is currently reaping substantial profits, thereby sustaining the sell pressure.

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Billionaire Investor Wishes He Bought Bitcoin Early On, Here’s Why

As Bitcoin continues to enjoy more mass adoption, many have regretted their decision not to get in earlier on the flagship cryptocurrency. Co-founder of private investment firm The Carlyle Group David Rubenstein joins this long list of individuals as he wishes he had bought BTC early on.

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‘Bitcoin Isn’t Going Away’, Says $385 Billion Wall Street Giant Carlyle Group

In a recent conversation with Bloomberg, David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-CEO of the Carlyle Group, a private equity behemoth with assets under management exceeding $385 billion, weighed in on the future of Bitcoin (BTC).

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How Bitcoin became the favorite of futures traders on this derivative exchange

BTC futures monthly volume on CME Group closed at a one-year high in July.  Positive funding rates revealed that most futures contracts opened in the past few months have been in favor of BTC'The post How Bitcoin became the favorite of futures traders on this derivative exchange appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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CME Group: Эфир больше биткоина подвержен влиянию изменений рыночной ситуации

Аналитики CME Group изучили взаимосвязь котировок эфира и биткоина с изменениями индекса высокотехнологичных компаний Nasdaq 100, курсом доллара США и рыночного предложения BTC.

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CME Group запустит фьючерсы на ETH/BTC

Вчера, 29 июня, CME Group анонсировала запуск нового биржевого продукта. Это фьючерсы на соотношение ETH/BTC, которые будут представлены на рынке в конце следующего месяца. Efficiently capture the relative value of ether and bitcoin in a single trade with Ether/Bitcoin Ratio futures, launching July 31.

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CME Group set to launch ETH to BTC ratio futures in July

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group has announced its intention to launch Ether/Bitcoin ratio futures on July 31, pending regulatory approval.  CME Group revealed its plans for this new product on June 29, aiming to provide traders with a means…

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CME Group set to introduce ETH to BTC Ratio futures

The scheduled launch date for these futures contracts is set for July 31, pending regulatory review.

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CME Group to offer Ether/Bitcoin ratio futures in July

CME Group, a major derivatives trading platform, said on June 29 that it will launch Ether/Bitcoin ratio futures this summer, pending regulatory approval. CME Group said that it plans to launch its BTC/ETH ratio futures product on July 31, 2023.

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CME Group Announces Plans to Launch ETH to BTC Ratio Futures

Derivatives exchange CME Group plans to launch ether/bitcoin (ETH/BTC) ratio futures on July 31, if approved by regulators, the company announced Thursday.

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US Congress may chart new regulatory path for ethereum

The US Congress may put ethereum (ETH) in a new category with less burdensome regulations than securities or group it with bitcoin (BTC) as a commodity, JPMorgan strategists suggest. The theory arises after the SEC’s ongoing debates on Ethereum’s nature…

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Lazarus group turns to Garantex to launder stolen assets

The Lazarus Group, known for its cybercriminal activities, has shifted its focus to Garantex, an OFAC-sanctioned exchange, to trade stolen assets for bitcoin (BTC). 

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Russian Official Accused Of Accepting $28 Million Bitcoin Bribe: Scandal Unfolds

A recent report by Local media Kommersant disclosed that Russian regulators uncovered a Bitcoin bribe of 1,032. 1 BTC worth $28 million at the current market price.   Notably, a government official Marat Tambiev allegedly collected the bribe from hacker group members under his investigation.

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Russian official detained for accepting record bribe of $28M BTC

According to a local news report, Russian official Marat Tambiev is accused of accepting Bitcoin (BTC) worth $28 million as a bribe from the hacker group he was investigating. This is the largest recorded amount received in a single bribery instance in Russia, as per the report.

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First Mover Americas: Digital Currency Group Is Closing Down TradeBlock

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 26, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

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Data Highlights Massive BTC Accumulation By Whales As ‘Extreme Fear’ Grips Bitcoin Price

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Bitcoin’s 30k plunge – short-term holders sell off BTC, long-term holders unfazed

In this exclusive Alpha article, we explore the intriguing strategies of long-term and short-term Bitcoin holders following the SVB collapse in March. You'll learn how these groups navigated the volatile market, with one group seizing an unprecedented profit-making opportunity.

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CME Group to expand BTC and ETH options with daily expiries, more inside

CME Group is going to expand its cryptocurrency offerings by adding new choices to its standard and micro-sized Bitcoin and Ether contracts. The change is intended to give market players greateThe post CME Group to expand BTC and ETH options with daily expiries, more inside appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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CME to expand Bitcoin and Ether options expiries in May

CME group says demand from clients has increased amid the heightened market volatility. The marketplace plans to expand expiries for its standard and micro-sized BTC and Ether options contracts. Approval would see the derivatives platform make the changes on 22 May, 2023.

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DCG’s mining subsidiary to introduce access fees 

Bitcoin (BTC) mining pool Foundry USA has reportedly notified its users of its plans to introduce service access fees. Its parent firm, Digital Currency Group, is one of the entities hit hard by Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX collapse. Foundry USA, a…

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Radisson Hotel to accept Shiba Inu payments in Georgia

In a bold stride toward the fusion of hospitality and digital currency, Radisson Hotel, an esteemed global hotel group, is now accepting shiba inu (SHIB), bitcoin (BTC), and ethereum (ETH) for reservations in its Georgian branch.  This announcement comes shortly…

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$28.7K Could Be Next Level To Break For Bitcoin, Here’s Why

On-chain data suggests the $28,700 mark, which Bitcoin has yet to hit since the LUNA collapse, could be the next major obstacle to clear for the asset. Bitcoin Has Been Under The $28,700 Level For 310 Days Now According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, the $28,700 is the cost basis (that is, the acquisition price) of a specific whale group in the BTC market.

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Goldman Sachs singles out Bitcoin as the top-performing asset

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE: GS) has ranked Bitcoin as the best-performing asset of the year. At press time, BTC/USD was trading above $28,000, making it more valuable than gold (XAU/USD), S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 index among many other traditional financial assets.

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Bitcoin Hurtles Back Above $26,000 As SVB Financial Group Files For Bankruptcy

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Alameda, FTX Demand Grayscale To Unlock $9 Billion From BTC, ETH Trusts In New Lawsuit

Grayscale, the world’s largest Bitcoin fund, is being sued by Alameda and FTX on behalf of FTX’s debtors and affiliates. According to a press release issued by the FTX Debtors on Monday, claims have also been filed directly against Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein and Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO Barry Silbert. Grayscale is owned by […]

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Binance ventures into crypto cloud mining

Binance has recently decided to venture into the cloud mining world after launching a group of BTC mining products.

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Group of Bitcoin holders since 2013 holds more BTC than all exchanges

Quick Take The metric supply of the last active 10+ years ago Bitcoin holders suggests that these holders have been holding onto BTC since 2013. The post Group of Bitcoin holders since 2013 holds more BTC than all exchanges appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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CME Group Announces New Bitcoin (BTC) Futures Contracts

CME Group, world's largest futures exchange, has announced plans to expand its event contracts to include Bitcoin futures, providing more accessible and transparent way for investors to access cryptocurrency markets

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“Vile” and “Grotesque”: Ripple CTO Slams Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Over Lawsuit Against Bitcoin (BTC) Developers

In a recent ruling, the U.K. Court of Appeals has allowed a claim made by Craig Wright's Tulip Trading against a group of Bitcoin developers to proceed to trial

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US Treasury lists BTC, ETH addresses tied to Russian sanctions evasion group

The government department said it would impose “full blocking sanctions” on Jonatan Zimenkov and his crypto addresses due to his connections with a sanctions evasion network.

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Interest in bitcoin surged by 82% in 2022 despite crypto winter 

The findings of a new study by deVere Group reveal that 82% of high net-worth (HNW) individuals asked their financial advisers about integrating bitcoin (BTC) into their portfolio over the past 12 months despite the gloomy market conditions. Investors are…

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First Mover Americas: Crypto Winter Chills at Digital Currency Group, Coinbase

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 18, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

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Surprising Bitcoin (BTC) Price Spike Driven by Whales, Data Says

Leading blockchain data tracker Santiment indicates group that sends Bitcoin (BTC) price through roof

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Jefferies Group downgrades this BTC miner due to construction delays. Details inside...

Investment bank Jefferies Group downgraded its rating for Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital Holdings  Marathon Digital shares surged by more than 3% at $4. 23 in pre-market trading in line with thThe post Jefferies Group downgrades this BTC miner due to construction delays.

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Research Firm Issues Warning For Bitcoin And ETH Investors Over DCG Situation

Renowned crypto firm Arcane Research has issued a warning to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) investors in light of the escalating events surrounding Digital Currency Group (DCG), Genesis, and Grayscale.

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BTC and ETH most affected if DCG and Grayscale collapse

There is increasing pressure on Grayscale and the Digital Currency Group (DCG). In addition, customers of Gemini Earn have filed a class action lawsuit against both firms.

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First Mover Americas: Legal Troubles Brewing at Digital Currency Group

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 3, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

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Bitcoin Bearish Signal: ‘Mid-Term’ Holders Show Signs Of Dumping

On-chain data shows that Bitcoin “mid-term” holders have been on the move during the past day, suggesting that they may be dumping currently. Bitcoin 3-6 Months Age Band Shows Large Spike In Spent Outputs As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant post, an increase in the spent outputs for the 3-6 months group has resulted in big moves for BTC before.

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Bitcoin mining firm Iris Energy on verge of $103M loan default

A tweet from Bitcoin Magazine Analyst Dylan LeClair stated BTC mining firm Iris Energy is close to defaulting on a $103 million loan held by the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG). The post Bitcoin mining firm Iris Energy on verge of $103M loan default appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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CME Group premiers ETH futures options trading as the world braces for The Merge

The new offering fits in with the variety of crypto-based products the major derivatives marketplace has developed since launching its pioneering BTC futures contracts in 2017.

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Bitcoin mining difficulties may be a good thing for this BTC mining company

Bitcoin [BTC] miner CleanSpark has entered into an agreement to purchase Mawson Infrastructure Group’s mining facility. This facility stands in Sandersville, Georgia and was purchased for as much asThe post Bitcoin mining difficulties may be a good thing for this BTC mining company appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Ronin bridge Hackers used ChipMixer to launder over $73M of stolen funds

An on-chain investigation by SlowMists reveals that the privacy protocol ChipMixer was used by Ronin bridge hackers (the Lazarus Group) to launder  3,460 BTC ( $73.2 million as per press time). The post Ronin bridge Hackers used ChipMixer to launder over $73M of stolen funds appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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CME Group set to list euro-denominated Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) futures

CME Group, a leading derivatives marketplace, today announced its plans to expand further its cryptocurrency derivatives offering with the introduction of Bitcoin and Ether futures denominated in EUR on Monday, August 29th, pending regulatory review.

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BTC On-Chain Analysis: Shrimps Are Buying BTC Faster Than at Peak of the 2017 Bull Market

In today's on-chain analysis, BeInCrypto looks at the metrics of BTC addresses and so-called shrimps. In cryptocurrency slang, these are entities that hold less than 1 BTC. It turns out that currently, the growth of this group of small entities has reached a new all-time high, even surpassing the peak of the historic bull market of late 2017.

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DeVere Group CEO Predicts A BTC Bull Run In Q4, In Contrast To Peter Schiff’s Gloomy Forecast

The big boss of Devere Group believes in the potential of Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, despite the ongoing chaos in the crypto market. Devere Group CEO Nigel Green forecasts that the price of bitcoin will experience a “substantial bounce” in the fourth quarter of this year. “I believe that a bull run will […]

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CEO deVere Group прогнозирует рост цены биткоина к 4-му кварталу

Найджел Грин, основатель и CEO независимой финансовой консалтинговой компании deVere Group, пишет, что в минувшие выходные курс биткоина (BTC) прервал самую длинную в своей истории полосу недельных снижений и теперь взял курс на восстановление.

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