Hester Peirce objects to SEC’s handling of LBRY case

Hester Peirce, a commissioner for the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), dissented from the agency’s case against LBRY on Oct. 27. LBRY Inc. , the firm behind the LBRY blockchain and content-sharing network, announced on Oct. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried takes the stand with jury present in second day of testimony

Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder and former CEO of FTX, continued to provide testimony in his criminal case on Oct. 27, in which he described how FTX and its sister firm, Alameda Research, began as small but ambitious operations that eventually collapsed. дальше »

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South Korea’s Crypto Shift: 6 Million Investors Rally Behind Altcoins Over Bitcoin

According to a recent report from Web3 market strategy consulting firm DeSpread report, the Korean crypto space will be populated by roughly 6 million investors, comprising more than 10% of the entire population. дальше »

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This Bitcoin Metric Peaks Again: Will BTC Hit $60,000 As Before?

The price of Bitcoin stands firm around the critical area of $34,000, hinting at further bullish potential. However, market analysts wonder if enough clues point to the upside or if BTC will return to $20,000. дальше »

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Gemini Sues Bankrupt Lender Genesis, Its Former Partner, Over $1.6B Worth of GBTC

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has sued lending firm Genesis Global over 60 million GBTC shares that were pledged as collateral for Gemini's Earn users. дальше »

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Solana Labs unveils incubator for web3 startups eyeing its network

With the initiative, early-stage projects will get fundraising and other support from the Solana Labs team. Solana Labs, the technology firm behind the Solana network, has announced the launch of a new initiative called Solana Incubator to help grow “the… дальше »

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Crypto wallet Trezor looks into phishing campaign, exec says

Trezor’s brand ambassador Josef Tetek emphasized that the hardware wallet firm never asks for users’ recovery seed, PIN or passphrase. дальше »

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FTX Ramps Up Restitution Efforts, Subpoenas AI Firm CAIS Over $6.5M Investment

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, led by newly appointed CEO John Ray III, has embarked on an intensive legal campaign to regain control and recover assets in its pursuit of financial restitution.   As founder Sam Bankman-Fried awaits possible conviction and faces a staggering 114 years in prison if found guilty, FTX’s asset recovery plan continues under Ray’s leadership. дальше »

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Prosecutors rest their case as Sam Bankman-Fried prepares to testify

Defense lawyers representing SBF called two witnesses, a Bahamas-based attorney and an expert from a litigation consulting firm, before the former FTX CEO’s testimony. дальше »

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Media Reported Hamas Got Millions Via Crypto, but the Data Provider They Cited Says It Was Misconstrued

After Hamas' deadly attacks in Israel, media reports linked the terrorist group with tens of millions in crypto donations, but that data was misinterpreted and hugely exaggerated, according to the blockchain analytical firm that was cited. дальше »

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Blockchain Analytics Firm Implies Data on Hamas Crypto Donations Exaggerated

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has refuted claims that militant group Hamas received millions in cryptocurrency donations, stating the actual figure is $21,000. The post Blockchain Analytics Firm Implies Data on Hamas Crypto Donations Exaggerated appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto recovery firm offers to recover Bitcoin worth $244 mln

Tech magazine Wired also testified that Unciphered had helped them recover data on a similar IronKey device, after “200 trillion tries.” Nearly 29% of Bitcoin’s total circulating supply mThe post Crypto recovery firm offers to recover Bitcoin worth $244 mln appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Mastercard partners with crypto payment firm MoonPay for Web3 services

MoonPay has announced a partnership with Mastercard, targeting Web3-based experiential marketing or new ways to connect with Mastercard’s consumers. дальше »

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Crypto Terror Funding: Elliptic Uncovers The Real Extent

Crypto terrorism funding is at the focus of analysts today as concerns have been raised about the use of digital assets in funding militant organizations, with a particular focus on Hamas. However, blockchain forensics firm Elliptic is challenging the notion that crypto has played a significant role in terrorist financing, emphasizing the misrepresentation of recent […] дальше »

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Elliptic counters WSJ report on the scale of Hamas’ crypto fundraising

Crypto analytics firm Elliptic said in an Oct. 25 blog post that, contrary to mainstream reports, terrorist groups have not received significant crypto donations. On Oct. 10, The Wall Street Journal reported that Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah raised hundreds of millions of dollars in crypto between August 2021 and June 2023, in part […] The post Elliptic counters WSJ report on the scale of Hamas’ crypto fundraising appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Recovery firm proposes cracking former Ripple CTO’s $244M Bitcoin hard drive

Stefan Thomas, the former chief technology officer at Ripple, has an IronKey hard drive containing 7,002 BTC with only two attempts at guessing a password remaining. дальше »

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Are Bitcoin Derivatives Behind The Latest Rally? Glassnode Answers

Since the latest Bitcoin rally started, there has been speculation going on as to whether derivatives fuel the surge. Here’s what Glassnode says. Bitcoin Funding Rates Have Remained Cool Recently In its latest weekly report, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about what the derivatives side of the market has looked like while the latest rally in the asset has occurred. дальше »

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Bitcoin Investors Show Signs Of Euphoria, Will This End The Rally?

Data shows that traders on social media are showing signs of euphoria right now, something that could lead to a setback for the Bitcoin rally. Bitcoin Social Volume Suggests Rise Of Bullish Bias Among Investors According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, BTC traders have turned optimistic on social media after the latest […] дальше »

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Hashdex engages in dialog with SEC over Bitcoin DeFi ETF filing

According to an Oct. 24 memorandum, digital asset management firm Hashdex has had a discussion with the SEC about their ETF filing that would purchase physical Bitcoin. дальше »

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Major Milestone As Polygon’s POL Token Deploys On Ethereum — Can It Drive MATIC to Astronomical Highs?

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Bitcoin ETF Will Send BTC Back To $44,000, Why This Trading Firm Is Betting On This Scenario

The price of BTC continues to push higher, and the bullish momentum remains intact as news around the Bitcoin ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) improves overall sentiment. In the wake of the recent rally, some trading firms doubled down on their bullish positions. дальше »

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Bain Capital, Polychain Lead $6M Funding Round For Privacy Protocol Firm Nocturne Labs

Other investors included Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Bankless Ventures and HackVC. дальше »

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Bain Capital Crypto, Polychain Lead $6M Funding Round For Privacy Protocol Firm Nocturne Labs

Other investors included Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Bankless Ventures and HackVC. дальше »

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Fortress CEO steps down as Ripple abandoned takeover bid

In the aftermath of a hack resulting in millions lost, Nevada-based Fortress Trust is undergoing a significant reorganization, including a change in CEO and the reduction of its workforce. Nevada-based crypto custodian Fortress Trust has undergone reorganization as the firm… дальше »

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Bitcoin Spot ETF: Crypto Research Firm Reveals What Will Happen In The First Three Years

The potential approval of a Spot Bitcoin ETF by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to have significant effects on Bitcoin and the Spot Bitcoin ETF market. Addressing what investors can expect, the crypto research firm Galaxy Digital recently provided insights as to what could happen in the first three years upon […] дальше »

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Galaxy Digital predicts 74% surge in BTC price after spot ETF launch

As estimated by crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital, Bitcoin is projected to see a 74.1% price increase in the first year after the U.S. launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs. In a blog post dated Oct. 24, Charles Yu, a research… дальше »

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Paradigm Co-Founder Steps Down to Pursue Science Passion

Fred Ehrsham, managing partner of Paradigm, is stepping down to become a general partner, allowing him to focus less on daily management and explore personal interests, while still contributing to the firm. дальше »

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Co-Founder of Paradigm, a Top Crypto Investor, Steps Down as Managing Partner to Focus on Science

Fred Ehrsam, co-founder of large crypto investment firm Paradigm, has stepped down as managing partner at the company and will act as a general partner going forward, he announced in a Tuesday post on X (formerly Twitter). дальше »

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Bitcoin Is Not Gold – Why Spot ETF May Not Be 'Sell the News' Event: EY's Brody

The consulting firm's global blockchain leader discussed his bullish outlook in a CNBC appearance. дальше »

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BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF now listed on Nasdaq trade clearing firm — Bloomberg analyst

Exchange-traded fund analyst Eric Balchunas said the addition was “all part of the process” of a crypto ETF being listed and traded and a positive sign for SEC approval. дальше »

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dYdX unveils its chain’s open-source code ahead of mainnet launch

In a major development within the cryptocurrency space, dYdX Trading, the company behind the decentralized derivatives exchange dYdX, has made a significant move towards decentralization. The firm has released the open-source code for its upcoming independent blockchain, marking the initial phase of the eagerly anticipated mainnet launch of dYdX Chain. дальше »

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Privacy firm Nym launches $300M fund, eyes Web3 wallets, RPCs and infrastructure services

The blockchain security firm will look to support open-source projects building security and privacy tools and services for Web3. дальше »

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ARK Invest sold Coinbase and GBTC shares for $5.8m

Cathie Wood’s investment company, ARK Invest, sold shares of the Coinbase crypto exchange and the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) worth about $5. 8 million. The transactions took place through several of the firm’s funds. дальше »

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CipherBlade Founder Accuses New Management Of Theft And Forgery In Legal Complaint

CipherBlade, a prominent blockchain forensics firm based in Pennsylvania, has recently made headlines as it filed a lawsuit in Alaska, alleging a hostile takeover by a group of its own employees. The legal action, spearheaded by CipherBlade founder Richard Sanders, unveils a gripping tale of internal subterfuge and purported theft of critical company assets.  According […] дальше »

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Binance Sees Another High-Profile Departure as Former Head of UK Moves On

Jonathan Farnell, who served as head of Binance U.K. and CEO of its payment service Bifinity – which was disbanded in August – left the firm in September. дальше »

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MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Plan Has Been Nothing But Lucrative – Here’s How Much They Generated

As the price of Bitcoin surges, MicroStrategy’s massive bet on the cryptocurrency continues to pay off in spades according to Lookonchain. The business intelligence firm, led by vocal Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor, holds an astonishing 158,245 bitcoins worth over $5. дальше »

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CipherBlade Founder Says Blockchain Sleuthing Firm 'Hijacked'

Members of the original CipherBlade entity – who no longer control its domain or social platforms – are suing the new ownership. дальше »

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Crypto custodian BitGo eyes Dubai expansion, applies for license

BitGo head Mike Belshe said the firm is close to receiving approval from the Dubai regulator. Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo, backed by Goldman Sachs, is seeking expansion into the Middle East following a recent $100 million funding round, which brought the… дальше »

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Chainlink (LINK) Soars To 3-Month High Amid Skyrocketing Whale Transactions

That said, on-chain analytics firm Santiment offered clues behind this growth, highlighting a surge in whale transactions, unique interacting addresses, and trading volume, pushing Chainlink to a three-month high. дальше »

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Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Diversifies Into AI for 'Substantially Higher Margin' Than Mining

The firm is looking for a "reliable income stream ... that is uncorrelated to bitcoin prices." дальше »

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Web3 Security Firm Blockaid Raises $27M to Help Tackle Industry's 'Never-Ending' Challenges

The New York and Tel Aviv-based company said it would use the funding to scale its product, customer base and team to address the industry’s security challenges. дальше »

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How blockchain security experts investigate hacks | Interview

Crypto.news talked to the co-founders of Dedaub, a blockchain security firm, discussing their experiences and new measures to protect funds. дальше »

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MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings pay off, thanks to bull run

Last month, MicroStrategy added 5,445 BTC for $147.3 million. If the SEC approving spot BTC ETFs could trigger another rally, it could lead to another profitable turn for the firm. One of thThe post MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings pay off, thanks to bull run appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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iSanctuary’s Innovative Approach Uses NFTs to Combat Cryptocurrency Theft

Discover how British investigative firm, iSanctuary, successfully located stolen funds and obtained approval from the High Court of Singapore using NFTs. The post iSanctuary’s Innovative Approach Uses NFTs to Combat Cryptocurrency Theft appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Runtime Verification launches universal ZK rollup PI Squared on MultiversX

Runtime Verification, an Illinois-based security audit firm, unveiled a universal zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup ‘PI Squared’ during the third day of the xDay conference organized by MultiversX. дальше »

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Major Exploit Sees $6 Million In XRP Lost

Philippines-based crypto exchange Coins. ph is rumored to be the latest victim of an exploit that has potentially led to the loss of 12. 2 million XRP ($6 million) for the firm. However, a part of these funds seem to have already been recovered. дальше »

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Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals to Push BTC Up To $73,000, Likely Adding $1 Trillion To Crypto’s Market Cap

A recent study conducted by CryptoQuant, an on-chain analytics firm, has suggested that introducing spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) for Bitcoin may significantly bolster the cryptocurrency's market capitalization by approximately $1 trillion. дальше »

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New York Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Gemini, Genesis, DCG For Alleged Billion-Dollar Fraud

The New York Attorney General’s office lodged a suit against Winklevoss-owned crypto exchange Gemini, cryptocurrency lending company Genesis, and crypto investment firm DCG earlier today.   The suit also includes allegations against Soichiro Michael Moro, the former CEO of Genesis, and Barry E. дальше »

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Stablecoin Market Cap Expansion Powers Bitcoin Above Crucial Threshold – Report

Bitcoin saw a sizable price surge this past week, rising over 11% to reach nearly $30,000. According to blockchain analytics firm Santiment, this Bitcoin price boost was fueled in part by the increased accumulation of stablecoins like Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), and Binance USD (BUSD). дальше »

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‘Every customer solution’ will be integrated with AI: Microsoft CEO

In an annual letter, Satya Nadella outlined Microsoft’s plans for AI, which includes integrating AI and its Copilot across the firm’s “most used products.” дальше »

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