21.co debuts wrapped Bitcoin on Solana, targeting $1 trillion in idle Bitcoin funds.

21.co launches 21BTC, enabling Bitcoin's secure and efficient use on the Solana blockchain for improved DeFi integration. The post 21.co debuts wrapped Bitcoin on Solana, targeting $1 trillion in idle Bitcoin funds appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Japanese exchange DMM Bitcoin hit with $300 million hack.

DMM Bitcoin commits to a full refund for users after a massive 48.2 billion yen Bitcoin theft shakes the crypto exchange. The post Japanese exchange DMM Bitcoin hit with $300 million hack appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Vitalik Buterin reflects on Bitcoin’s block size debate and its impact to Ethereum.

Vitalik Buterin reflects on Bitcoin's block size war, its impact on Ethereum's development, and the lessons it offers for building resilient and pluralistic digital communities. The post Vitalik Buterin reflects on Bitcoin’s block size debate and its impact to Ethereum appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Flat Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data.

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 31, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. origin »

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Bitcoin's Short Term Momentum Flips Bearish; Support Under $65K.

The 50-day simple moving average marks major support at $64,870. origin »

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As Random Celebs Like Caitlyn Jenner Embrace Solana Meme Coins, Early Hoarders Fare Best.

A recent slew of tokens issued on Pump Fun by fairly well-known and local celebrities has gotten the crypto community divided on their purpose. origin »

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Monochrome to launch Australia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF tomorrow.

Quick Take The Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC) is poised to make history as Australia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF, set to launch on June 4, 2024. Trading on Cboe Australia is scheduled to begin at 10:00 A. origin »

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Bitcoin flirts with $70,000 as digital assets face $156 million in liquidations in past 24 hours.

Quick Take Bitcoin continues to make headlines as it flirts with the $70,000 mark. Earlier today, it briefly surpassed $70,200 just before the US markets opened before retreating back to around $69,100. origin »

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Hackers recover $3 million Bitcoin from 2013 wallet through ingenious password crack.

Hardware hacker Joe Grand and his team successfully recovered $3 million worth of Bitcoin from a software wallet that had been locked since 2013. The project, which Grand described as unlike anything he had worked on, involved reverse engineering a password generator to unlock the wallet. origin »

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Dogecoin Co-Creator Blasts Crypto As A ‘Rigged Casino With Mostly Dumb People’ — Here’s Why.

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Milady Meme Coin ($LADYS) Announces US$5 Million Investment from DWF Labs.

Milady Meme Coin ($LADYS) has recently secured a substantial US$5 million investment from DWF Labs. This investment represents a significant milestone for $LADYS, positioning it for rapid expansion and advancement in the world of cryptocurrency. origin »

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MicroStrategy Founder Michael Saylor Agrees to $40M Settlement in D.C. Income Tax Case.

The District of Columbia sued Saylor in 2022 for allegedly not paying income taxes while living in the district. origin »

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Over $3 Billion In Ether Leaves Exchanges as Whale Accumulation Soars.

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GameStop Stock, Meme Tokens Surge as User ‘DeepFu*kingValue’ Returns to Reddit.

Keith Gill posted his GameStop options positions on the r/superstonks subreddit. origin »

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Hackers exploit Chrome plugin to steal millions from Binance accounts.

The promotional plugin steals cookies from users, which hackers use to bypass password and two-factor authentication verification and log into the victim’s Binance account. origin »

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SingularityNET announces ASI token merger dates for FET, AGIX, OCEAN.

SingularityNET announces the merger dates for FET, AGIX and OCEAN into the new ASI token, aiming to create a unified decentralized AI network. origin »

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Australia's First Spot Bitcoin ETF With Direct BTC Holdings to Go Live on Tuesday.

Australia-based Monochrome Asset Management's Monochrome Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) (IBTC) will begin trading on the Cboe Australia exchange on Tuesday, the company told CoinDesk. origin »

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Flood of Cash from Coinbase Gives Crypto One of the Biggest Campaign War Chests.

The crypto industry has – with the addition of another $25 million from Coinbase Inc. on Monday – amassed one of the largest stockpiles of campaign cash in U.S. politics. origin »

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OKX expands exchange and wallet services to the Netherlands.

OKX launches centralized exchange and Web3 wallet in the Netherlands, offering 150 cryptocurrencies and 60 EUR trading pairs, with seamless euro deposits and withdrawals. The post OKX expands exchange and wallet services to the Netherlands appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Space ID set to unlock 18% of token supply this month.

Space ID will unlock $55 million in ID tokens, representing 18% of its supply. Token releases also take place for Arbitrum, Starknet. The post Space ID set to unlock 18% of token supply this month appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Lido & SSV – Integrating Distributed Validator Technology.

Isodoros Passadis is a contributor to the Lido DAO as Master of Validators, while Alon Muroch is the Founder of SSV Labs. origin »

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Walton's Poem.

A poem by Walton from Pleb Underground. From "The Inscription Issue." origin »

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Bullish Optimism Soars as Dogecoin Whales Splash $112 Million In 72-Hour Buying Spree.

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ARK Invest opts out of Ethereum spot ETF, explores alternative paths: Report.

ARK Invest halts its Ethereum ETF project, focusing on alternative investment opportunities while upholding its Bitcoin ETF commitment. The post ARK Invest opts out of Ethereum spot ETF, explores alternative paths: Report appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Arbitrum’s proposal to unlock 225M ARB for gaming boost sparks debate.

Arbitrum's recent proposal to unlock $250 million in ARB tokens for the Gaming Catalyst Program divides community opinion. The post Arbitrum’s proposal to unlock 225M ARB for gaming boost sparks debate appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Biden vetoes resolution overturning SEC’s controversial crypto guidance, says repeal would ‘jeopardize’ consumers.

President Biden vetoes bipartisan resolution to overturn SEC's controversial crypto accounting guidance, emphasizing the need for consumer and investor protection in the digital asset market. The post Biden vetoes resolution overturning SEC’s controversial crypto guidance, says repeal would ‘jeopardize’ consumers appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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U.S. President Biden Vetoes Resolution Overturning SEC Guidance.

U.S President Joe Biden signed a veto of a House Joint Resolution that would have repealed the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin 121. origin »

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Wall Street Asks Biden Not to Veto Congress' Rejection of SEC Crypto Policy.

In a rare lobbying overlap with crypto world, Wall Street banks and members of Congress are asking President Joe Biden to reverse course on his vow to veto the U. S. congressional resolution to overturn the U. origin »

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EOS Network unveils new token model with fixed supply of 2.1 billion tokens.

EOS Network is moving from an unlimited supply with a maximum of 10 billion tokens to a fixed supply of 2.1 billion tokens. The post EOS Network unveils new token model with fixed supply of 2.1 billion tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Franklin Templeton files updated S-1 form for its Ethereum ETF, discloses 0.19% fee.

Franklin Templeton sets a 0.19% management fee for its upcoming Ethereum ETF, as SEC reviews the updated S-1 form submissions. The post Franklin Templeton files updated S-1 form for its Ethereum ETF, discloses 0.19% fee appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Uniswap Postpones Protocol Upgrade Vote; UNI Tumbles 9%.

The "fee-switch" vote was supposed to take place today. origin »

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U.S. Sen. Wyden: House 'Right' to Pursue Crypto Bill, Late in Session for More Progress.

AUSTIN, Texas – Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), one of the U.S. Senate Democrats who've shown some support for crypto issues, cast doubt Friday that a legislative solution for the industry would move quickly, but he suggested to an audience at CoinDesk's Consensus 2024 that the momentum will continue next year in Washington. origin »

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Unlocking the Potential of Smart Contracts in the Crypto Ecosystem.

Fundamental to DeFi, smart contracts automate financial processes such as payments and loans, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. The post Unlocking the Potential of Smart Contracts in the Crypto Ecosystem appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Futureproof Yourself: Enter the World of Cutting-Edge Tech with XERAPRO.

From AI to blockchain and digital banking, XERAPRO covers essential tech domains through detailed modules and real-world applications. The post Futureproof Yourself: Enter the World of Cutting-Edge Tech with XERAPRO appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM Bitcoin Suffers $305M Hack.

Measures have been taken to prevent further unauthorized outflows, the exchange said. origin »

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Europol shuts down malware dropper ring linked to at least $75M in stolen crypto.

The Europol's Operation Endgame has taken down major malware droppers including IcedID, SystemBC, Pikabot, Smokeloader, Bumblebee, and Trickbot. Investigations revealed that one of the perpetrators behind the exploits was able to siphon off roughly $75 million in crypto. origin »

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Bybit Confirms Executive Shake Up After Notcoin Deposit Delays.

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has confirmed reports that several executives have "changed roles" after a botched notcoin (NOT) launch resulted in $23 million in compensation being sent to 320,000 users. origin »

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Tether Buys $100M Worth of Bitdeer Shares With Option to Purchase $50M More.

Bitdeer intends to use the proceeds to fund its data center expansion and ASIC-based mining rig development, the Singapore-based company said. origin »

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Crypto Bettors Lay 17% Odds on Donald Trump in Jail Before Election Day.

Gamblers have placed almost $900,000 in bets on the “Trump in jail before election day?” market on the predictions application Polymarket. origin »

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Meet Mike Novogratz, the Political Commentator.

In an interview at Consensus 2024, the Galaxy Digital CEO was asked about a plethora of regulatory and legislative issues affecting crypto. origin »

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Trump meme coins react as NY jury finds former president guilty of felony charges.

Donald Trump becomes the first ex-president convicted of crimes in a hush-money trial, while his recent shift to support cryptocurrencies adds a new dimension to the 2024 presidential race. The post Trump meme coins react as NY jury finds former president guilty of felony charges appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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