BlackRock’s IBIT ETF rakes in $290 million in one day, lifting total net inflows to $16 billion

Quick Take Farside data shows that on May 21, the Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) collectively accumulated $305. 7 million, marking the largest single-day inflow since May 3. Despite the impressive overall figure, the breadth of inflows from ETF issuers remained relatively narrow, with only two issuers contributing to the surge. дальше »

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Policymakers Are Back at Consensus 2024

This week, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission might approve spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the House of Representatives may vote in favor of a crypto market structure bill, the company behind a decentralized exchange is arguing with the SEC, and that's all just in the U. дальше »

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Gala Games Post-Hack: Recovered $22 Million, DWF Labs Buys 28 Million GALA

Gala Games recovers $22 million in stolen funds, with DWF Labs purchasing 28 million GALA tokens to aid recovery. The post Gala Games Post-Hack: Recovered $22 Million, DWF Labs Buys 28 Million GALA appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Lido (LDO) price soaring after Lido DAO resolved Numic security breach

LDO price is surging after Lido DAO resolved a security breach involving Numic. No funds were lost or operations disrupted, demonstrating strong crisis management. The token’s market cap has exceeded $2 billion with significant increases in trading volume. дальше »

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RippleX Releases Funds to Developers: Details

RippleX has announced XRPL Grants Wave 7 Awardees дальше »

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BTC surges 6% to touch $70k as Ethereum ETF rumors cause market frenzy

Bitcoin (BTC) surged past the $70,000 mark on May 21, marking a significant milestone driven by a flood of investment into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a broader market rally. Bitcoin’s price climbed to $70,325, a 6% increase over 24 hours, before settling at $68,700 as of press time, based on CryptoSlate data. дальше »

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Best crypto ETF by performance in 2024

Discover the top 5 crypto ETFs to watch in 2024. Insightful analysis of their performance, liquidity, and how to choose wisely in a dynamic market. After the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on… дальше »

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Ether Jumps 10% to $3.4K After Bloomberg Ups Odds of Spot ETF Approval

Markets previously had mostly priced in SEC rejections of the proposed funds beginning this week. дальше »

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Polimec Brings Decentralized Fundraising to Polkadot

Zug, Switzerland, May 20th, 2024, Chainwire Decentralized funding protocol Polimec has launched with the goal of kickstarting a new era of community-funded Polkadot projects. The protocol provides a transparent way for teams to raise funds and issue tokens while maintaining regulatory compliance. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETFs are 'orange FOMO poker chips' that siphon on-chain funds back into TradFi

Bitcoin’s goal of creating a decentralized financial system may be challenged by ETFs “dragging money back into the TradFi world,” according to the macro researcher. дальше »

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DOJ charges two Chinese nationals in $73m crypto scam

The United States Justice Department has arrested two Chinese nationals behind a $73 million money laundering scheme. According to a May 17 announcement, the accused funneled illicit funds via multiple U. дальше »

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U.S. Bitcoin ETFs notch $948.3 million in accumulation over five days

Quick Take Farside data shows that Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) accumulated an impressive $948. 3 million over five consecutive trading days. This remarkable streak marks the first time such a feat has been achieved from March 11 to March 15. дальше »

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NOT airdrop mania, spot ETFs late recovery, enforcement actions | Weekly Recap

Today’s edition of the weekly recap: Notcoin (NOT) faces a 50% price slump after airdrop debut; spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) record inflows to recover April’s losses amid a market rebound; the crypto industry witnesses a prevalence of regulatory and enforcement actions. дальше »

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Scaramucci: Bitcoin institutional investing ‘happening now’

Scaramucci highlighted how U.S. pension funds will soon be entering the crypto market, pointing to the Wisconsin Investment Board’s embracing of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust and Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust as the start of a trend. дальше »

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Ethereum ETFs About to Be Approved? — Here are the Candidates Waiting for Confirmation

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Hedge Funds and ETFs Fuel Bitcoin’s Institutional Growth Despite On-Chain Slump

Data from CoinShares shows that over 1900 holders of US ETFs now have an average BTC allocation of 0.6% in their portfolios. The post Hedge Funds and ETFs Fuel Bitcoin’s Institutional Growth Despite On-Chain Slump appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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US authorities bust $73M crypto scam, make two arrests

The scammers convinced victims to transfer millions of dollars into U.S. bank accounts, which were then used to launder the illicit funds. дальше »

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Genesis Global secures court approval for $3B payout

According to Judge Lane, any available funds for distribution by Genesis are being exhausted by creditor claims, which take priority over DCG’s equity stake. дальше »

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Crypto Post-Mortem: Here’s How Pump.Fun Was Exploited For $2 Million

Solana-based platform Pump. fun suffered an exploit that left the crypto community with many questions. The attack stole millions of dollars in users’ funds, but the reasons behind it and the exact amount of the loot were unclear. дальше »

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Scaramucci says institutional adoption of Bitcoin set to accelerate

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci believes institutional adoption of Bitcoin has begun in full force and will accelerate rapidly in the coming quarters. Scaramucci made the statement during an interview on CNBC, where he highlighted the growing acceptance of Bitcoin among major financial institutions and pension funds. дальше »

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Alex Labs freezes $3.9M of exploited funds sent to CEXs after hack

The team behind the Bitcoin layer-2 developer has successfully frozen some exploited crypto after the attacker tried to cash out by sending funds to exchanges. дальше »

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Binance-backed Magic Square IDO platform to democratize retail investor access

IDO launchpads are becoming a popular way to raise funds for projects, with some IDOs reaching nearly half a billion dollars.

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Pump.fun exploiter slams ‘horrible bosses,’ demands $100k payouts for non-founders

Ex-employee behind the $2 million pump.fun exploit demands $100,000 payouts to each contributor, excluding founders, while threatening to burn the stolen funds. An attacker behind pump.fun, a Solana-based launchpad for memecoins which lost nearly $2 million after a former employee… дальше »

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Nearly 75% of stolen funds via crypto drainers funneled into defi in 2023

Phishing scammers utilizing crypto drainers appear to be no longer directing stolen funds to centralized exchanges, turning instead to swap protocols and bridges. Cybercriminals operating drainers have changed their strategy significantly, with the majority of stolen funds now flowing into… дальше »

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Major Success For Chainlink: US Banks’ Pilot Program Propels LINK Price Up 6%, Details

The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has partnered with blockchain oracle Chainlink and several prominent banking institutions in the United States to conduct a successful pilot aimed at accelerating the tokenization of funds. дальше »

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Chainlink Completes Test to Accelerate Fund Tokenization – LINK Price Prediction

Chainlink has successfully completed a pilot project with JPMorgan, Templeton, BNY Mellon, and other major US banks to accelerate the tokenization of funds. The pilot project, named Smart NAV pilot, tested a process to bring and disseminate fund data on multiple blockchains, which is a crucial step for the future of tokenization. дальше »

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As a Pension Embraces Bitcoin, Hope Grows for Cryptocurrency's Long-Term Prospects Even Among Conservative Pros

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds debuted with a giant splash in January, quickly attracting billions of dollars of investment. But who was buying them and why have inflows stalled in recent weeks? Was it a fad that fizzled? дальше »

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CME to Launch Bitcoin Trading for Hedge Funds and Traders

CME plans to launch spot bitcoin trading, opening the door for major hedge funds and institutional traders to access a regulated marketplace. дальше »

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Are CBDCs the ultimate weapon against money laundering?

Could CBDCs’ transparency effectively track and curb the $3 trillion illicit financial flows? Let’s find out. The world faces a staggering challenge: illicit funds and money laundering. In 2023, over $3 trillion illicitly flowed through the global financial system, according… дальше »

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Coinbase to Target Australia's Self-Managed Pension Funds: Bloomberg

Coinbase is developing a service which will specifically target Australia' self-managed pensions sector, the exchange's Asia-Pacific Managing Director John O’Loghlen told Bloomberg. дальше »

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Two major hedge funds reveal $2.4 billion exposure to spot Bitcoin ETFs

Millennium Management and Schonfeld Strategic Advisors disclosed some of the largest spot Bitcoin ETF investments among traditional financial firms to date, according to their 13F filings for the first quarter. дальше »

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Sonne Finance exploited for $20m, offers hacker reward for returning funds

The Sonne Finance landing protocol team announced that the project was hacked for $20 million дальше »

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В Украине список сомнительных проектов пополнился майнерами и криптотрейдерами

НКЦБФР Украины расширила список ненадежных инвестиционных проектов, часть из которых рекламировала заработок на криптовалютах. К числу сомнительных отнесены: BIT-X CLUB; ACY Securities; REVOLUTION FX; FxPro; TRUST FUNDS; AVAFX; Moneta Markets; NSFX; GROWUP CAPITALS; Cap24Trade; FinWay; LEDTRINO; 1000X; IQMining; Oil Folex Ai; Stability International Platform; SIMPLE MINER; Currency miner; AGLOBALTRADE; Land Prime; CRYPTO MILITARY; One Capital; Dolphin Traders; онлайн-школа SVIKK. дальше »

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Ethereum ETF Dreams Dashed? Analyst Says SEC Approval ‘Slim To None’

For investors hoping for a simple way to gain exposure to Ethereum, the road seems paved with regulatory hurdles. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has thrown a wrench into plans for spot Ethereum Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), leaving the future of these investment vehicles shrouded in uncertainty. дальше »

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ETFSwap (ETFS) Crosses 4,000 Users With $1.5 Million Raised

ETFSwap (ETFS), an emerging decentralized cryptocurrency and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFS) platform, has achieved a series of significant milestones, marking a historic moment in its development and presale. дальше »

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ETFSwap (ETFS) Crosses 4,000 Users With $1.5 Million Raised

Singapore, Singapore, May 15th, 2024, Chainwire ETFSwap (ETFS), an emerging decentralized cryptocurrency and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFS) platform, has achieved a series of significant milestones, marking a historic moment in its development and presale. дальше »

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Ark ARKB’s $133.1 million surge leads Bitcoin ETFs to inflows

Quick Take According to data from Farside, Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed an inflow of $100. 5 million. This marks the largest inflow into these ETFs since May 6 and represents a consecutive day of inflows. дальше »

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Poloniex hacker laundered over 60% of stolen funds in just one week

A hacker behind Poloniex, despite being allegedly identified, successfully laundered more than half of stolen funds via Tornado Cash. A hacker, who attacked Poloniex in late 2023 and was later allegedly identified, laundered over $66 million out of $100 million… дальше »

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Galaxy Digital Has Strong Momentum Across All Business Lines: Canaccord

The approval of spot bitcoin ETFs was a catalyst for the increase in counterparty engagement in the first quarter as more traditional asset managers and hedge funds entered the industry, the report said. дальше »

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BlockTower Capital with $1.7b in AUM reportedly ‘partially drained’

Crypto investment firm BlockTower Capital has reportedly been targeted by fraudsters, resulting in a partial loss of funds from the firm’s main hedge fund. BlockTower Capital, a crypto investment firm founded by Matthew Goetz and Ari Paul, has allegedly fallen… дальше »

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Solana-based Cypher developer confesses to gambling away $300K of user funds

The insider’s exploit went unnoticed for months, despite over 36 individual transactions.

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Bitcoin DeFi Tool Alex Lab Loses $4.3M in Hack, Offers 10% Bounty for Stolen Funds

The ALEX team proposed a 10% bounty on the total stolen funds in exchange for the return of 90% of assets. дальше »

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$20M exploit cripples Sonne Finance, hacker in no mood for negotiation

Sonne Finance halted operations after a hack drained $20 million in cryptocurrencies, including WETH and USDC. Efforts to recover the funds are ongoing. дальше »

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Who’s Buying The Bitcoin ETFs? Bitwise CIO Shares Exclusive Insights

In a new memo, Matt Hougan, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan offered a detailed analysis of the early adopters of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) based on 13F filings with the SEC. His insights underscore a significant embrace of Bitcoin ETFs by professional investment firms, heralding a potential shift in the landscape of BTC investments. […] дальше »

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Polkadot funds $600k project to introduce smart contracts, boosting blockchain capabilities

The Polkadot Governance Community has approved approximately $600,000 for Pop Network’s R0GUE team to develop smart contracts that integrates the blockchain network’s native DOT token. Smart contracts are digital agreements stored on a blockchain that execute automatically when predefined conditions are fulfilled. дальше »

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Hong Kong Crypto ETFs Witness Record $40 Million in Outflows

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US state declares over $160 million investment in BlackRock, Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF, what to expect

The State of Wisconsin’s Investment Board (SWIB) created in 1951 has invested over $160 million in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT and Grayscale’s GBTC. The investment marks a move by the US state to adopt the asset alongside other investment vehicles for public pensions and trust funds. дальше »

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Michael Saylor Predicts Pension Funds Will Need Some Bitcoin

MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor believes that SWIB's Bitcoin bet is only the beginning дальше »

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Equalizer DEX hacker drains funds: Users warned, investigation underway

A hacker has siphoned tokens through a series of unauthorized transactions, leaving the crypto community in shock.

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Coinbase users report withdrawal issues despite official ‘resolved’ status

Coinbase said it resumed operations after a system-wide outage that impacted its website, mobile, and API for over three hours. However, several customers of the crypto trading platform on social media claimed this was false as they could still not withdraw their funds. дальше »

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