Whale With $15.3M Profit Expands $AAVE Long Position Amid Price Dip

A high-profile crypto whale, already sitting on an impressive unrealized profit of $15. 31 million, is doubling down on their $AAVE long position despite a recent price drop. Over the past 8 hours, this investor borrowed 3 million $GHO and used $3. дальше »

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Russia’s bank governor confirms no plans to invest in cryptocurrencies

Elvira Nabiullina, Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, reaffirmed the institution’s position against the use of cryptocurrencies for domestic payments.  Speaking at a recent press conference, Nabiullina stated, “We continue to believe that cryptocurrencies should not be used as… дальше »

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Bollinger Bands point to explosive Bitcoin price upside, but how high?

A widely used Bitcoin technical analysis indicator suggests that BTC is on the verge of a “walk up” toward new all-time highs.

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1 in 5 US voters traded, invested in or used crypto, says new poll

A recent Emerson College poll found around 19% of US voters had used crypto, and a majority had a favorable opinion of Donald Trump. дальше »

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BVNK raises $50M to expand into US stablecoin market

The capital will be used to expand BVNK’s operations to San Francisco and New York City in 2025.

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Viral ‘Peanut the Squirrel’ owner battles Binance over billion dollar PNUT memecoin

Mark Longo, known for his viral pet Peanut the Squirrel, has issued a “cease and desist” letter to Binance for the unauthorized use of his intellectual property. On Dec. 16, Longo took to his X account, Squirrel_Dad, to reveal his legal actions while alleging that Binance used images and stories tied to his animals without […] The post Viral ‘Peanut the Squirrel’ owner battles Binance over billion dollar PNUT memecoin appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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What’s better than buying Bitcoin? Cheap altcoins that could rally this cycle

Bitcoin is back above $100,000 after a slight correction early this week. A 2024 Pew Research Center poll shows that 17% of U.S. adults say they have ever invested in, traded, or used a cryptocurrency. This statistic has been unchanged since 2021.  дальше »

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XRP meets AI: Atua developer pledges $100m fund to develop AI tools for Ripple platforms

AI platform Atua’s developer, KaJ Labs, announced a $100 million investment into building advanced AI solutions to the XRP ecosystem. According to the press release, KaJ’s investment is meant to be used for driving adoption of AI-driven solutions and adapt… дальше »

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‘Patient zero’ of Bitcoin gaslighting was Digiconomist in 2018: ESG analyst

Bitcoin environmentalist Daniel Batton criticized the methods used by Digiconomist founder Alex de Vries to assess Bitcoin’s environmental impact. дальше »

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SEC charges 3 people in $2.9m Bitcoin scam 

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged three Nigerian nationals with defrauding investors of $2.9 million in Bitcoin.  According to the SEC, the individuals used fake websites, social media, and voice-altering software to impersonate legitimate financial professionals, targeting at… дальше »

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Philippines finishes wholesale CBDC trial, eyes 24/7 fund transfers 

The insights from the trial will be used to create a CBDC roadmap. дальше »

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Why Corporates Will Default to Public Chains in the Future

Businesses used to prefer private chains. Here’s why the shift will happen, according to EY’s Paul Brody. дальше »

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AI training consent a ‘perfect use case’ for blockchain — Aptos co-founder

Aptos co-founder Avery Ching said at India Blockchain Week that controlling what content can be used for training by AI is something blockchain can help with. дальше »

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SEC sues Touzi Capital for allegedly defrauding over 1,200 crypto investors

The SEC claims Touzi Capital misled investors by stating their funds would finance crypto mining operations, but instead used them for unrelated expenses. дальше »

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Ethereum SuperTrend Signal That Led To 120% Price Surge In 2023 Has Returned, Why ETH Could Reach $7,500

The Ethereum (ETH) price rallied by about 10% on Wednesday to clear the $3,550 resistance zone very swiftly. Interestingly, this bullish price action has led to a bullish signal on a popular indicator used for predicting price outlook. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Is Decoupling From Gold Again — What’s Happening?

Bitcoin has often been referred to as the “digital gold,” as it has proven to be a unique asset class and, more importantly, a reliable store of value over the years. While gold surely outpaces BTC in age, both assets are commonly used by investors as a hedge against economic instability and inflation. Interestingly, there […] дальше »

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MicroStrategy gains $2.97b to buy more BTC after convertible note offering

MicroStrategy has completed its offering of 0% convertible senior notes. The company states the net proceeds from the offering will be used to purchase more Bitcoin. On Nov. 22, MicroStrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, announced that the company has completed… дальше »

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NOW Wallet review: is it actually good in 2024?

The cryptocurrency space has seen a large surge in popularity, attracting a new wave of investors eager to gain exposure to digital assets. The problem is that many of these investors come from a traditional finance background and are used to the ease of buying and selling stocks. дальше »

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MicroStrategy Ups Latest Convertible Note Offering To $2.6 Billion For Additional Bitcoin Purchases

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What are nodes in blockchain? A guide

Imagine the blockchain network as a giant library where everyone can borrow and return books, and no one has the power to tamper with them. In that library, cryptocurrencies are used as the currency to pay for these books, while… дальше »

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Switzerland’s FINMA warns of money laundering risks with crypto

Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority has warned about the risks of money laundering associated with cryptocurrencies. In its 2024 Risk Monitor report,  the regulator noted that cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins, are increasingly used for cyberattacks, payments for illegal dark web activities,… дальше »

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Smithsonian to display IRS laptop that tracked Bitfinex’s 120K stolen Bitcoin

The Smithsonian Institution has obtained the laptop owned by former IRS agent Chris Janczewski that was used to track down the 2016 Bitfinex hacker who stole 120,000 Bitcoin. дальше »

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Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Plans Another Mega $1.7 Billion Convertible Note Issuance To Boost Bitcoin Stash

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin holder firm MicroStrategy announced Monday evening that it intends to raise $1. 75 billion through a private offering of zero-interest convertible senior notes, proceeds of which will be used to acquire additional bitcoin and on other corporate affairs. дальше »

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Binance wallet outpaces popular messaging apps in Venezuela download rankings

Binance’s digital wallet has seen a meteoric rise in Venezuela, climbing to the 33rd spot on the list of the country’s most downloaded apps. This achievement places it just above Snapchat and just below WhatsApp, two of the most widely used messaging platforms in the nation. дальше »

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Donald Trump’s focus on Bitcoin could threaten gold’s future

Gold has been under pressure while Bitcoin has thrived since the US presidential election as the industry expects a strong shift to crypto assets. The leading investment asset, also used as the primary inflation hedge, plunged to a one-month low… дальше »

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KAS on a Bullish Surge — Can It Hold the Line? TRX Sets Its Sights on a December Breakout

KAS is surging, prompting speculation about its ability to sustain growth. TRX is eyeing a breakout in December. According to ChangeNOW, a registration-free crypto exchange used by savvy investors and whales concerned about fund safety, transaction volumes for KAS and TRX have increased. дальше »

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Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Could Finally Reach $1 for These 2 Reasons

Originally developed as a funny substitute for other cryptocurrencies, Dogecoin (DOGE) is today among the most used digital currencies available. Originally laughed about, DOGE has proven to be timeless thanks to fan support matched with big sponsorships from well-known personalities. дальше »

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Crypto use more common among US underbanked, FDIC report says

Underbanked households more commonly used crypto than those with full banking access, an FDIC survey said.

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US bids to seize Bankman-Fried’s crypto allegedly used in China bribes

Prosecutors petitioned a New York federal court to seize crypto they alleged is linked to bribes paid to Chinese officials by Sam Bankman-Fried. дальше »

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FTX Sues Binance, Former CEO CZ for $1.8B

The filing alleges that FTX was already insolvent and the FTT tokens used in a share repurchase transaction were worthless, and therefore the transfer should be classed as fraudulent. дальше »

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Tether’s investment division finances $45M crude oil trade in Middle East with USDT

Tether's division used USDT for a $45M crude oil trade, marking a key move in the $10T trade finance market expansion. The post Tether’s investment division finances $45M crude oil trade in Middle East with USDT appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Analyst Reveals Bitcoin’s ‘Chopsolidation’ Phase Nears End—Are New Highs in Sight?

Bitcoin market trend may be on the verge of a significant shift, according to a recent analysis shared by CryptoQuant analyst Percival. Percival described Bitcoin’s current phase as “chopsolidation,” a term used to describe a period of minimal directional movement where price consolidation occurs without a clear trend. дальше »

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Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Bull Run: MVRV Metric Hints At $95K To $120K Target

The Bitcoin price action has sparked renewed interest among analysts and investors as the cryptocurrency approaches a major event (the US election) later in November. A CryptoQuant analyst known as CoinLupin recently provided an analysis on the CryptoQuant QuickTake platform, focusing on Bitcoin’s Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio, a metric often used to gauge Bitcoin’s value compared to its on-chain fundamentals. дальше »

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Here's When ‘SHIB’ Can Become Big Red Flag – SHIB Team Warns

Shiba Inu team member has warned community about cases when 'SHIB' can be used by scammers дальше »

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What are smart contracts? From basics to future trends

With the advancement of IT technologies and blockchain platforms, a new type of contract has emerged: smart contracts. In this article, we’ll explore smart contracts and how they’re being used today. дальше »

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MrBeast faces allegations of crypto insider trading

MrBeast allegedly made $23 million from insider trading in crypto projects. He reportedly used 50 wallets to promote and dump tokens, misleading investors. Evidence includes a publicly shared Ethereum address linked to $13 million in trades. дальше »

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Solana-Based RWA Platform AgriDex Taps Stripe's Bridge to Lower Cost for Agricultural Trade Settlements

AgriDex is an example of how stablecoins are being increasingly used as a payment vehicle in emerging regions as a cheaper alternative for traditional banking rails. дальше »

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Ethena Labs denies misusing 180m ENA tokens

Ethena Labs rebutted claims that it unfairly used 180 million of its own tokens to gain rewards from a crypto farming event it hosts. Crypto investigator Nomad accused synthetic dollar issuer Ethena Labs of participating in its Season 3 farming… дальше »

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Tether CEO denies reports as US probes and weighs sanctions

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino denied reports of lawmakers investigating the major cryptocurrency company over potential violations of anti-money-laundering and sanctions laws. The reported investigation, led by Manhattan prosecutors, focuses on whether Tether’s cryptocurrency (USDT) has been used to fund illegal… дальше »

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Satoshi Action Fund seeks to replicate cannabis industry with ‘safe haven’ states for Bitcoin custody

The Satoshi Action Fund is advancing efforts to secure state-level protections for Bitcoin self-custody, employing strategies similar to those used by the cannabis industry to navigate federal regulations. дальше »

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3.4 Trillion Shiba Inu (SHIB) in 7 Days, But It Is Not Enough

Shiba Inu whales not showing same amount of conviction as they used to дальше »

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Pennsylvania passes bill allowing Bitcoin payments, crypto self-custody

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill that could impact how digital assets are used within the state. House Bill 2481, also known as the Bitcoin Rights Bill, was approved with a bipartisan majority of 176 votes to… дальше »

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CryptoQuant CEO predicts Bitcoin will be used as a ‘currency’ by 2030

Founder and CEO of CryptoQuant, Ki Young Ju, stated a rise in Bitcoin mining difficulty could signal the possibility of Bitcoin becoming a digital currency. According to data from CryptoQuant’s live chart, Bitcoin(BTC) mining difficulty has been on the rise… дальше »

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Bitcoin Trader Warns of Correction as BTC Dominance Reaches 2021 Levels; Solana Leads Market Gains

Dominance refers to the ratio between the market capitalization of BTC to the total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies combined and is often used as a gauge for market sentiment. PLUS: Some Solana tokens are up as much as 70%. дальше »

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Fed President Claims Crypto Is ‘Almost Never’ Used Outside Of Illegal Activity, Gets Schooled By Industry Pundits

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Nic Carter slams Minneapolis Fed President for saying crypto is ‘almost never’ used outside of criminal activity

Venture Capitalist Nic Carter criticizes Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari for his remarks on how crypto is “almost never” used outside of illicit activity, even though the data tells a different story. In an X post on Oct. 22,… дальше »

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Trust Wallet halts Transak onramp after data breach

Trust Wallet temporarily suspended Transak’s fiat-to-crypto payment service after the Miami-based firm suffered a data breach. According to Transak’s official statement, hackers gained compromised credentials through “unauthorized access” to a third-party employee’s laptop. дальше »

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Crypto Employee's Use of Laptop Outside of Work Cited in Data Breach Affecting 93K Transak Users

Transak, which is used by platforms like Metamask, Binance and Trust Wallet, says the leak was limited to "names" and "basic identity information." A ransomware group says it has obtained more sensitive user data as well. дальше »

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EigenLayer Twitter Account Hacked In Phishing Scam; Community Warned Of Risks

EigenLayer, a prominent platform in the crypto community, faced a major security breach when their official Twitter account was compromised. Hackers used the account to post malicious tweets containing phishing links, resulting in significant financial losses for victims who fell prey to the scam. дальше »

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Bitcoin at $70k Before November — Will SOL, ADA, and TRX Ride the Wave?

As Bitcoin approaches a potential new high before November, attention turns to how SOL, ADA, and TRX might benefit from this surge. According to ChangeNow, a registration-free cryptocurrency exchange used by savvy investors and whales concerned about fund safety, transaction volumes for these coins have increased. дальше »

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