RFK Jr. drops out of presidential race, while Trump takes lead on PolymarketKennedy is set to address the nation from Arizona on Aug. 23 and could potentially reveal more support for Trump’s presidency.Aug 23, 2024Zoltan Vardai
Is XRP bottoming out versus Bitcoin? Chart fractal mirrors 500% rally setupXRP price is mirroring a 2021 bullish chart fractal that preceded a 500% rebound.Aug 23, 2024Yashu Gola
China accessing high-level AI chips banned by the US: ReportDocuments have surfaced revealing state-linked Chinese entities using Amazon cloud services or similar services to access advanced AI chips and capabilities banned by the US.Aug 23, 2024Savannah Fortis
$24M CryptoPunk sale shows either ‘NFTs are over’ or ‘this is the bottom’SideShift.ai CEO Andreas Brekken believes CryptoPunk #5822 was “most definitely” sold at a loss and that NFTs are “going to zero.”Aug 23, 2024Ezra Reguerra
El Salvador’s Bitcoin holdings grow by 162 BTC with daily buysWith each new Bitcoin purchase, the country’s financial future becomes increasingly tied to the fortunes of an unpredictable crypto market.Aug 23, 2024Amaka Nwaokocha
Anthropic jumps in on tug-of-war over California AI billThings are heating up on the AI legislation front with Anthropic voicing its support of an AI bill introduced by senator Scott Wiener, one which received a letter of opposition from OpenAI.Aug 23, 2024Savannah Fortis
Bitcoin braces for Fed’s Powell as $61K BTC price eyes next breakoutBTC price frustration may find some relief as Bitcoin traders’ hopes increase of the Fed cementing interest rate cuts at the Jackson Hole summit.Aug 23, 2024William Suberg
Proof-of-Ink by Gavin Wood: The tattoo that secures your Web3 privacyThe Web3 individuality mechanism will require a unique, algorithmically generated tattoo to prove digital citizenship.Aug 23, 2024Zoltan Vardai
Upbit to pause NEAR deposits for network upgradeUpbit ensures uninterrupted NEAR trading while suspending deposit and withdrawal services amid a crucial network upgrade.Aug 23, 2024Josh O'Sullivan
Soneium blockchain launched by Sony to attract Web3 developersSony Block Solutions Labs, a year-old joint venture between the Sony Group and Startale Labs, has introduced an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain to lure app developers across various sectors.Aug 23, 2024Pradipta Mukherjee
Bitcoin avg. transaction fee rises 937.7% in 24 hoursBitcoin transaction fees surged nearly 940% on Aug. 22, reflecting heightened network demand and pressure on users.Aug 23, 2024Arijit Sarkar
Crypto pyramid scheme leader extradited to China after global pursuitAs digital currencies continue to gain popularity worldwide, the risk of related economic crimes also increases.Aug 23, 2024Amaka Nwaokocha
Australian regulator claims win over Kraken’s Bit Trade in federal court A court has found Bit Trade offered a product without following design and distribution obligations and acted as a credit facility, in violation of Australian laws.Aug 23, 2024Stephen Katte
Bitcoin must ‘clear resistance’ at $62K to avoid another ‘Black Monday’If Bitcoin fails to hit $62,000 and hold there, it could drop below $50,000, according to analysts from Kraken, but some aren’t as pessimistic.Aug 23, 2024Ciaran Lyons
Crypto law firm loses appeal to force SEC’s hand on Ether classificationHodl Law sued the SEC in 2022, claiming it could face the regulator’s ire for using Ethereum and wanted a court to force it to decide if ETH is a security.Aug 23, 2024Jesse Coghlan
2 pig butcher busts: Feds recover $5M, ex-Kansas bank CEO jailedUnited States prosecutors announced nearly $5 million worth of Tether (USDT) has been seized from a crypto scammer, while in Kansas, a former bank CEO is going to jail for embezzlement.Aug 23, 2024Martin Young
OmegaPro co-founder arrested over $4B crypto scamAndreas Szakacs, the co-founder of OmegaPro was arrested in Turkey in relation to his alleged involvement in a multibillion-dollar crypto scheme.Aug 23, 2024Tom Mitchelhill
ETH Dencun upgrade attracts more L2 bots and failed txs: Galaxy ResearchEthereum’s Dencun upgrade has “greatly improved” the economics of Ethereum rollups. However, Galaxy says it also brought more failed transactions.Aug 23, 2024Martin Young
SEC opposes Richard Heart’s bid to dismiss $1B securities lawsuitThe SEC hit back at Richard Heart’s bid to dismiss its lawsuit, claiming it has sway over him as his alleged illicit securities sales targeted the US.Aug 23, 2024Jesse Coghlan
Justin Sun says removing 12K Bitcoin from USDD is just ‘DeFi 101’USDD’s Bitcoin collateral was removed without a vote from its DAO, but Justin Sun insists it’s a normal event in DeFi.Aug 23, 2024Stephen Katte
Bitcoin miner OTC balances reach 2-year high — Why it’s a bearish signalThe rising amount of Bitcoin OTC desk balances for miners indicates “significant selling activity” among miners.Aug 23, 2024Ciaran Lyons
FBI will use NFTs to contact victims of crypto fraud scheme ClucoinThe FBI will notify victims of a $1.1 million fraud scheme through NFTs after the founder pleaded guilty to using the funds to fund his online gambling habit.Aug 23, 2024Tom Mitchelhill
Bitcoin miners steamrolled after electricity thefts, exchange ‘closure’ scam: Asia ExpressMalaysia steamrolls Bitcoin mining rigs, China state firm wants to export its culture as NFTs.Aug 22, 2024Yohan Yun
Is it time for Avalanche (AVAX) price to turn bullish?Avalanche price gained 16%+ in the last week, but are positive media headlines enough to sustain the AVAX rally?Aug 22, 2024Antonio Oliveira
Kamala Harris campaign may focus on highlighting innovation over cryptoMany in the industry don’t expect the Vice President to mention digital assets at the DNC, but her views on technology and regulation could signal a shift from Biden-era policies.Aug 22, 2024Turner Wright
Bitcoin is holding $60K — Here’s why it’s importantResilient US job and inflation data and steady spot Bitcoin ETF inflows aided Bitcoin’s rally above $60,000.Aug 22, 2024Marcel Pechman
Banks suffer as Elon Musk’s Twitter buyout hits major hurdlesThe “hung” loans have led to bankers calling it the worst buyout since 2008.Aug 22, 2024Tristan Greene
California DMV putting vehicle titles on a subnet is innovation theaterIt would be harder than putting VINs on a private subnet, but how about allowing vehicle owners to get zero-knowledge proof of ownership on a public chain?Aug 22, 2024Omid Malekan
Bitcoin exchange inflow has fallen sharply in August — CryptoQuantExchange inflows gauge potential selling pressure, with high inflows suggesting high sell pressure and low inflows suggesting low pressure.Aug 22, 2024Vince Quill
Changpeng Zhao moved to custody of field office ahead of Sept releaseAs of Aug. 22, the US Federal Bureau of Prisons listed the former Binance CEO as an inmate of the Residential Reentry Management Long Beach field office.Aug 22, 2024Turner Wright