What’s Behind The Recent Bitcoin Drop? Here’s What On-Chain Data Says

Bitcoin on-chain data hints that selling from the miners may have been behind the latest plunge in the asset’s price below the $28,000 mark. Bitcoin Miners Have Shown Signs Of Selling Recently As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant post, miners had been putting on some selling pressure on Bitcoin while the decline had happened. дальше »

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KuCoin’s Twitter account briefly compromised, $22,000 stolen from users

KuCoin says compromise of Twitter account lasted about 45 minutes, with users clicking on malicious links losing over $22,000. On-chain data shows largest loss was $7,750 in ETH. KuCoin has announced it will reimburse those who fell victim to the scam. дальше »

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'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Still Bets on Bitcoin, Says Gold May Crash

Prominent investor cites prediction that says gold may crash, and he maintains his support for Bitcoin дальше »

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KuCoin’s Twitter account hacked – exchange says it will reimburse victims

The Twitter account of the crypto exchange KuCoin was compromised for about 45 minutes in the early hours of April 24, the exchange confirmed in a tweet. The hacker published a malicious post for a giveaway with a link to a phishing site using KuCoin’s official Twitter account. дальше »

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WOO Network price sees double digit decline as Bitcoin touches $27,400 level

WOO Network saw increased sell-off after rejecting at $0.35. Crypto analyst says WOO could decline to $0.20. The losses for WOO came as Bitcoin price retreated to around $27,400 on Sunday. WOO Network price fell double digits on Sunday as the crypto market continued to see weakness among the bulls following key downward moves for […] The post WOO Network price sees double digit decline as Bitcoin touches $27,400 level appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Dogecoin isn’t a security and is unstoppable says executive

Marshall Hyner, who has worked with the Dogecoin Foundation since 2013; claims the meme coin cannot be classified as a security дальше »

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3AC Founders' Platform Says It Raised Funds From Top VCs, Some of Them Denied Investing in OPNX

OPNX, novel cryptocurrency exchange founded by Su Zhu and Kyle Davies of collapsed asset manager Three Arrows Capital, found itself in hot water дальше »

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Trading Legend Henrik Zeberg Says Altcoin Season Is Close

Despite ongoing dropdown in crypto prices, segment should be ready for altcoin season дальше »

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Swarm co-founder says MiCA anchors Europe as the leader of a new global crypto era

The crypto space has largely been accused of a lack of clear governing rules which have made it difficult even for countries to regulate it. However, Europe seems to be on track to becoming the first region to craft harmonized crypto regulations after the European Parliament passed the Markets in Crypto-Assets Act (MiCA). дальше »

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Lack of regulatory clarity on payment solutions could undermine US sanctions, says expert

Anja Manuel said U.S. sanctions generally work with “responsible” blockchain firms but not when there are fintech solutions available to individuals looking to circumvent them. дальше »

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‘Rich Dad’ Robert Kiyosaki says BTC going to $100k

Robert Kiyosaki, well known as the author of the best-selling book "Rich Dad Poor Dad," has made a daring forecast that the bitcoin price will reach $100,000.  дальше »

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Spreading misinformation about Changpeng Zhao 'was the norm' for SBF, says Binance CSO

Binance chief strategy officer Patrick Hillmann claimed former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was “constantly” using his platform to disparage CZ without considering the FTX Token sale. дальше »

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MiCA constitutes a new era for crypto, Swarm co-founder Philipp Pieper says

The European Parliament’s approval of the Markets in Crypto Act, MiCA regulation continues to be hailed as a watershed moment for the crypto space, particularly for Europe. Commenting on the development, Philipp Pieper, co-founder of Swarm, a regulated DeFi platform that’s a member of Germany’s Digital Finance Forum, says the legislation is a new beginning […] The post MiCA constitutes a new era for crypto, Swarm co-founder Philipp Pieper says appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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SEC’s approach to crypto assets is flawed, says Paradigm

Paradigm argues that the SEC's antiquated approach to crypto regulation is flawed and counterproductive. дальше »

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$190B Ontario pension says no to crypto after FTX investment loss

The pension fund had invested twice in the now-bankrupt crypto exchange, once during the peak of the bull run in 2021 and again in early 2022. дальше »

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BitBoy Crossed the Line Into Criminal Conduct, Says US Magistrate Judge

One of crypto's biggest influencers, Ben Armstrong, or BitBoy, is in new legal trouble today after failing to appear in court. The post BitBoy Crossed the Line Into Criminal Conduct, Says US Magistrate Judge appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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CFTC Adviser Chris Perkins Says U.S. Risks Falling Behind in Crypto

Perkins, who is president of crypto VC CoinFund, published a set of 10 regulatory principles that form the basis of his advocacy role with the CFTC. дальше »

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Crypto blamed unfairly for Signature Bank’s liquidity crisis, says NY regulator

The Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), Adrienne Harris, has refuted allegations that cryptocurrency depositors were responsible for the collapse of Signature Bank. дальше »

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Russia Plans to Mine Crypto for Cross-Border Deals, Says Central Bank

Bank of Russia is planning to allow mining and using cryptocurrencies for cross-border trade, the regulator said. дальше »

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Interactive Brokers’ chairman on bitcoin: ‘it’s worth nothing but I own some’

Thomas Peterffy owns bitcoin for an unusual reason. He says crypto activity at IBKR has been very slow. BTC is trading well below the $30,000 level today. Interactive Brokers – a financial services company that enables 24/7 trading of bitcoin reported weaker-than-expected earnings for its first financial quarter this week. дальше »

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Interactive Brokers head says cryptos have no value

The Chairman of Interactive Brokers said that cryptocurrencies have no value, even though he himself owns them. дальше »

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A16z Says It's Working on an Optimism-Based Rollup Client Called Magi

The news comes a day after the firm teased a potential blockchain announcement by tweeting an orange dot. дальше »

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“Meme coins will never have a predictable growth curve” says top DeFi analysts

The fast-paced cryptocurrency world is known for its volatile nature, and traders rely on forecasts to make crucial decisions. Investors base their arguments on solid predictions while considering practical use cases like in the case of AI crypto. дальше »

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Federal Reserve official says CBDC risks outweigh benefits  

The U.S. Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman has expressed her concerns over the possible creation of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC). дальше »

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Nearly 40% of NFT Buyers Are After Long-Term Profit, Study Says

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have the potential to be a new and exciting investment opportunity, But it's essential to approach them with caution and do your research before investing. The post Nearly 40% of NFT Buyers Are After Long-Term Profit, Study Says appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Interactive Brokers Chairman Says Crypto Is Worthless Yet Owns Some Himself

Interactive Brokers Chairman Thomas Peterffy expressed skepticism about value of cryptocurrencies, despite owning digital assets himself дальше »

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Increased FUD might affect crypto prices, report says

A recent report by the market intelligence and analytics platform Santiment shows that the rise of fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) among crypto investors might soon affect cryptocurrency prices. Over the last five weeks, digital currency traders seem “less optimistic… дальше »

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Coinbase CEO says leaving the US for UK is ‘on the table’

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said moving the exchange’s headquarters to the U. K. is “on the table” if the U. S. regulatory landscape does not improve. War on crypto U. S. regulators have had a frosty relationship with crypto companies since at least before 2020. дальше »

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UK could roll out crypto regulation within a year, says senior minister

Key takeaways Andrew Griffith has estimated that the UK could roll out its crypto regulation within a year. He pointed out that the UK is working hard to become a crypto hub, promoting innovation while ensuring progressive regulation. дальше »

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US congressman Emmer says SEC chair Gensler is ‘incompetent’

U. S. lawmaker Tom Emmer described the SEC chairman Gary Gensler as an “incompetent cop on the beat” who puts “everyday Americans in harm’s way and [pushes] American firms into the hands of the Chinese Communist Party. дальше »

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UK may have crypto regulation within a year, says senior minister

The lawmaker said the regulation will need to be both “pragmatic” and “proportionate” to ensure economic growth is maximized.

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FTX relaunch could be funded by Tribe Capital

Tribe Capital could provide financial support for FTX’s reopening plans, Bloomberg reported April 18. That report says that Tribe co-founder Arjun Sethi met with FTX’s unsecured creditor committee in January to discuss a possible reopening plan. дальше »

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SEC’s Gary Gensler says he has never owned crypto

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler stated that he has never owned cryptocurrency or digital assets during an April 18 hearing. SEC chair owns no crypto assets When asked by Rep. дальше »

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Fed board member says CBDC risks outweigh benefits

Governor Michelle Bowman said it is “difficult to imagine a world” where the benefits of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) can justify the “unintended consequences. ” However, she added that the U. дальше »

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SafeMoon hacker agrees to return 80% of stolen funds, says development team

The attacker will be allowed to keep the remaining 20% of exploited crypto, according to SafeMoon developers.

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US wholesale CBDC has ‘promise,’ Fed governor says, but retail ‘difficult to imagine’

Federal Reserve Board governor Michelle Bowman discussed a potential United States central bank digital currency in a speech at Georgetown University. дальше »

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Congressman Emmer: Gary Gensler is an incompetent “cop on the beat”

Tom Emmer, the US House Majority Whip and Congressman for Minnesota, says SEC Chair Gary Gensler has accomplished nothing of note towards crypto regulation and that he is an “incompetent cop on the beat. дальше »

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Zipmex files for two-month extension to moratorium

Zipmex says it filed for the court extension as it seeks to find a solution that suits its customers and an investor. The moratorium was put in place following Zipmex’s bankruptcy filing in July last year. дальше »

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BNY Mellon CEO Says the Bank Is Going 'Incredibly Slow' on Crypto

Bank of New York Mellon (BK) said it doesn’t consider itself a crypto bank and will continue to move slowly investing in the space during its first quarter earnings call on Tuesday. дальше »

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Бобби Ли: Для биткоина наступила весна

Основатель приложения Ballet и бывший CEO криптобиржи BTC China Бобби Ли в интервью Bloomberg TV отметил признаки восстановления биткоина после криптозимы 2022 года. “We’re seeing signs of a Spring for Bitcoin,” says Bobby Lee, founder and chief executive officer at crypto wallet firm Ballet https://t. дальше »

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Is Coinbase Abandoning US? CEO Says Relocating Headquarters Is on Table

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's recent statements at London fintech conference have sparked rumors that company may relocate its headquarters from San Francisco to more crypto-friendly country, like UK дальше »

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Dfinity Foundation says ICP consumes less energy than Cardano, launches proof of green initiative

A single Cardano (ADA) transaction consumes 8,598 times more energy than a transaction on the Internet Computer (ICP) blockchain network, according to Dfinity Foundation. In an April 18 press statement shared with CryptoSlate, the Foundation said ICP was one of the greenest blockchains, adding that a single Google search consumes four times more energy than […] The post Dfinity Foundation says ICP consumes less energy than Cardano, launches proof of green initiative appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Developers Stay Resilient Through Harsh Crypto Winter, Report Says

According to Alchemy’s Q1 2023 Developer Report, Ethereum SDK installations reached an average of 1.9 million installs per week – a 47% year-over-year increase. дальше »

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Decentralized App Sweat Economy Introduces 1-Person, 1-Vote Governance System

The move-to-earn project aims to introduce what it says is a fairer system ahead of a vote to guide the protocol's spending of 100 million SWEAT tokens. дальше »

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Coinbase could relocate from the US if no regulatory clarity, says CEO

Key takeaways Coinbase’s CEO has revealed that the crypto exchange could relocate if there is no regulatory clarity in the United States. Brian Armstrong said the US has the potential to be an important market for crypto. дальше »

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Ripple CTO: SEC Claims DASH, ALGO, OMG Buyers Have 'Reasonable Expectation of Profit'

David Schwartz commented on recent statement of SEC, which says that buyers of certain altcoins can expect to make profits дальше »

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Elon Musk says he’s developing TruthGPT to offset ‘left-wing lies’ in chatbots

Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced a new AI-powered chatbot called TruthGPT, according to a report from FOX News on April 17. Musk announces TruthGPT During an interview with host Tucker Carlson, Musk said that he plans to create a “truth-seeking” AI that is designed to understand the nature of the universe. дальше »

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Bitcoin Primed for Gargantuan Rally Ahead Of 2024 Halving, Says Market Analyst

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Bank of England preparing for greater role of tokenization in finance, official says

BoE deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe looked at stablecoins, CBDC and other forms of tokenization taking hold in the modern economy in a speech on financial innovation. дальше »

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Bitcoin price prediction: Analyst says BTC is poised for a retest of $28,800

Bitcoin price has dropped below $30,000 to currently trade near $29,480. Crypto analyst Rekt Capital says BTC price could retest $28,800 and establish it as a major support area. BTC price bounced above $31,000 last week, having struggled to break past the anticipated buffer zone. дальше »

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