Crypto exchanges exit Hong Kong license race ahead of May deadlineThe queue of crypto exchanges for operational licenses in Hong Kong is shrinking as seven exchanges, including IBTCEX and Huobi HK, withdraw applications ahead of the May 31 deadline.May 21, 2024Arijit Sarkar
Bitcoin shorts worth $1.4B at risk of liquidation if BTC price hits $74.3KThe recent bullish price momentum is attributed to several factors, including increasing investor confidence, decreasing exchange supply and inflows into spot BTC ETFs.May 21, 2024Prashant Jha
Fidelity reportedly amends Ether ETF S-1 filing, removes ETH stakingFidelity’s amended filing follows a U-turn from the SEC, as the regulator asked Ether ETF issuer to update their 19b-4 filings.May 21, 2024Zoltan Vardai
Ethereum’s Dankrad Feist joins EigenLayer, faces community backlashFeist’s decision to join EigenLayer as an adviser follows in the recent controversial footsteps of Ethereum researcher Justin Drake.May 21, 2024Josh O'Sullivan
Notcoin’s explosive growth drives crypto adoption on TelegramBlockchain games built on TON are onboarding millions to Web3 on Telegram, with idle games like Notcoin leading the charge.May 21, 2024Gareth Jenkinson
OpenAI suspends ChatGPT voice accused of mimicking Scarlett Johansson OpenAI has halted the use of a new ChatGPT voice amid controversy involving Scarlett Johansson, who claims the AI voice closely mimics her own.May 21, 2024Savannah Fortis
Could staked ETH be classified as a security? Galaxy researcher weighs inGalaxy Research’s Alex Thorn raises concerns about the SEC potentially classifying staked ETH as a security amid Ethereum ETF approval speculation.May 21, 2024Josh O'Sullivan
Yuga Labs halts CryptoPunks project after ‘woke’ community backlashA community member said that Yuga Labs killed CryptoPunks with the new Super Punk World collection, while another threatened to sell their punk NFT.May 21, 2024Ezra Reguerra
US shutdowns lead to global decline in Bitcoin ATMsCountries worldwide contributed heavily to the month-on-month increase in Bitcoin ATMs throughout 2024, collectively coming close to reclaiming the 38,000 mark.May 21, 2024Arijit Sarkar
Bitcoin liquidates $85M shorts as bull flag sparks $100K BTC price targetBitcoin upside strength causes pain for shorters, but doubts remain over whether the BTC price rally can last much longer.May 21, 2024William Suberg
‘Winter is over’ — Bullishness returns in wake of Ether ETF anticipationMany industry pundits speculate the SEC’s sudden change of pace on spot Ether ETFs could be a result of increased political pressure.May 21, 2024Brayden Lindrea
Gala Games CEO blames $23M exploit on ‘messed up’ internal controlsGala Games CEO Eric Schiermeyer confirmed on Tuesday there was a “security incident” that resulted in the unauthorized sale of 600 million GALA tokens.May 21, 2024Jesse Coghlan
Microsoft’s new ‘Black Mirror’ recall feature records everything you do“This is a Black Mirror episode. Definitely turning this ‘feature’ off,” commented Elon Musk on Microsoft’s new Recall feature.May 21, 2024Martin Young
Bitcoin hits record in Japan, Argentina and Philippines’ local currencyFor the first time in history, the price of one Bitcoin exceeded 11 million yen in Japan, while prices also peaked in Argentina and the Phillippines.May 21, 2024Martin Young
Anti-crypto FDIC chair Martin Gruenberg to step down — ‘best day ever’Martin Gruenberg has faced criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike after an independent investigation revealed a range of workplace issues at the FDIC.May 21, 2024Martin Young
House Democrats won’t be forced to vote against two pro-crypto billsA leaked email shows Democratic Party leaders “strongly oppose” two Republican-led crypto bills but will not force house members to vote no on them.May 21, 2024Jesse Coghlan
Dark web market owner arrested in New York after FBI traces cryptoThe FBI claimed it found Incognito Market’s alleged owner, Rui-Siang Lin, by tracking crypto from the dark web drug market to a crypto exchange account allegedly in his name.May 21, 2024Jesse Coghlan
Prometheum launches Ether custody service that treats ETH as a security: ReportThe digital assets platform soft-launched its controversial Ether custody service on May 17 and is targeting a full launch next month.May 21, 2024Brayden Lindrea
Ethereum price soars on spot ETF rumor — How are ETH options markets positioned?Ethereum price soared to a two-month high at $3,700 today as analysts significantly boosted their expectation that a spot ETH ETF could be approved.May 21, 2024Marcel Pechman
Ether surges 18% amid new hope for spot Ether ETF approvalsIf a 19b-4 spot Ether ETF filing is approved, analysts anticipate the SEC won’t immediately sign off on the S-1, which is required for the products to launch.May 21, 2024Brayden Lindrea
Ex-Florida congressperson joins Coinbase Global Advisory CouncilStephanie Murphy, Tim Ryan and Pat Toomey — all former U.S. lawmakers — are on the council advising Coinbase on regulatory matters.May 20, 2024Turner Wright
Bipartisan bill for blockchain competitiveness passes US HouseThe Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023 gives the Commerce Department a role in advancing blockchain technology.May 20, 2024Derek Andersen
CPI report spurs $932M inflows into crypto investment funds Digital asset investment funds attracted $932 million in weekly inflows, according to CoinShares data.May 20, 2024Ana Paula Pereira
SEC rumored to be reconsidering spot Ether ETF denial, say analystsETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas said they had increased their odds of the SEC approving a spot Ether exchange-traded fund from 25% to 75%.May 20, 2024Turner Wright
Bitcoin price hits $70K as spot and BTC ETF buying surgesAnalysts believe Bitcoin price is en route to new highs now that the recent consolidation phase has come to an end.May 20, 2024Nancy Lubale
US Senate overturns SEC’s anti-crypto resolution, but will Biden veto? Law DecodedThe U.S. president remains the last barrier to recalling the problematic anti-crypto resolution by the SEC.May 20, 2024David Attlee
Bitcoin price tops $68K, but a few concerning headwinds remainBitcoin price shows strength as investors expect the Fed to resume printing, but a handful of global macroeconomic headwinds are still in play.May 20, 2024Marcel Pechman
US House to vote on FIT21 bill before holiday weekendThe legislation, passed out of committee in July 2023, would clarify how the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission handle crypto.May 20, 2024Turner Wright
Price analysis 5/20: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADABitcoin price is chasing after its all-time high and altcoins appear ready to follow.May 20, 2024Rakesh Upadhyay
White paper that birthed crypto ZK-proofs receives IEEE ‘Test of Time’ awardThe paper, released in 2014, lays the foundations for blockchain privacy and scaling.May 20, 2024Martin Young