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Between May 10 and May 17, non-fungible token (NFT) sales totaled $150.56 million, marking an 8.97% decline from the previous week’s figures. NFT sales have consistently decreased on a weekly basis, as four out of the top five blockchains by sales volume experienced reductions during this period. NFT Market Sees Consistent Decline In February, from

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has submitted its recommendations for regulating crypto assets to a government panel. SEBI suggests multiple regulators for different aspects of cryptocurrency trade. India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), however, views crypto as a macroeconomic risk, highlighting concerns about tax evasion and fiscal stability. SEBI

As the anticipation builds for Euro 2024 and Copa America, Duelbits has recently announced a promotion that promises excitement and rewards for avid soccer fans. Wager $20 or more each week with an eligible bet to add a stamp to your booklet. Each stamp will reward you with a $5 Free Bet which will be

The Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, who is currently in jail, has been deemed eligible by a Nigerian court to represent the cryptocurrency exchange in its ongoing tax evasion trial. A spokesperson for Binance stated that the charges against Gambaryan are entirely without merit, and he should be released. Tigran Gambaryan Qualifies to Represent Binance A

Mastercard’s Start Path Blockchain and Digital Asset program has expanded to include five new startups, aiming to explore innovative uses of blockchain technology. “Digital assets are becoming increasingly mainstream, speeding up commerce with trust and transparency,” Mastercard stated. Mastercard’s Digital Asset Program Expands Payments giant Mastercard announced Wednesday that five startups from around the world

A popular cryptocurrency analyst has recently presented a bullish case for the native token of the XRP Ledger, XRP, suggesting suggesting a significant price increase is on the horizon. The analysis, based on a review of the XRP/USD chart on a monthly timeframe sourced from Binance, highlights a prominent “bull flag” pattern. In a post

Better Markets, a financial nonprofit organization, has lashed out against approving a spot ether ETF product, stating that it would endanger the broader financial system. In a supplemental comment letter sent to the SEC, the organization states that approving these spot ether ETPs would “interweave the crypto industry with traditional finance,” aggravating systemic risks introduced

In the first quarter of 2024, Canaan Inc. generated $35.1 in revenues versus the $72.4 million in costs incurred in the same period which resulted in the company recording a gross loss of $37.3 million. Nangeng Zhang claimed that Canaan’s revenues in the last quarter exceeded expectations due to the company’s persistent sales efforts and

Binance’s Financial Crimes Compliance Department recently collaborated with Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau and the Taipei District Prosecutors Office on a significant cryptocurrency-assisted money laundering case involving nearly NT$200 million (approximately US$6 million). The criminal operation had been laundering money through virtual assets by creating fake customer records and forged identity data. Law enforcement

Investors purchasing the latest cryptocurrency listings on the leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance over the last six months would be down by over 18% in the last six months, despite a wide cryptocurrency market rally over that period, as over 80% of these tokens saw their values drop after listing. According to analysis conducted by cryptocurrency

Dolce & Gabbana USA Inc. faces a lawsuit from a customer who claims the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) he bought for $6,000, which included metaverse outfits, lost 97% of their value due to delivery failures by the luxury fashion house. The complaint, filed in Manhattan federal court, alleges the NFTs were promoted with various digital, physical,

A cryptocurrency trader has sold their $GME, a memecoin that saw its price explode on the Solana blockchain after a meme stock frenzy surrounding GameStop resurfaced earlier this month, for a loss of over $122,000 after capitulating. According to data shared by on-chain analysis service Lookonchain, the cryptocurrency trader sold their memecoin that use the

Michael Burry, an investor famous for making a fortune by anticipating the 2007 subprime mortgage crisis, made a sizable bet on physical gold. According to regulatory filings, Burry’s Scion Asset Management purchased over 440,000 Sprott Physical Gold Trust units, a closed-end fund that invests and holds its assets in physical gold bullion. Big Short’s Investor

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced on May 15 that two Ontario residents have been charged with offenses under the Criminal Code of Canada as part of Project Swan, a joint investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and the OSC. Aiden Pleterski, self-proclaimed “Crypto King,” is charged with fraud over $5,000 and laundering

The Nigerian fintech firm Flutterwave claimed on May 16 that it had foiled an attempt to breach its payments platform. Flutterwave asserted that the “unauthorized activities inconsistent with usual customer behavior” did not compromise users’ funds or data confidentiality. According to one report, over $7 million was siphoned from Flutterwave following a cyberattack in April.

The price of the native otken of the XRP Ledger, XRP, has been underperforming the wider cryptocurrency market over the last few months, having dropped around 15.6% so far this year while Bitcoin moved up 57% in the same period. A popular pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst, however, suggested that the price of the cryptocurrency could endure

The Department of Justice charged Daren Li and Yicheng Zhang with orchestrating a “pig butchering” cryptocurrency scam.

The French securities regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has issued a renewed warning against using the digital asset platform Bybit. The AMF reminded French investors that Bybit is an unregistered crypto platform operating illegally in the country. The regulator has advised French investors who use Bybit to take all the necessary precautions to

"Only in crypto." Meme coin Pacmoon rewarded one user with a hefty airdrop—which was bigger than expected thanks to a pal’s costly mistake.

Following the policymaker’s survey, U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced the introduction of H.R. 8421, known as the “Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act.” This legislation aims to dismantle the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and close its branches across the continental United States. Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act Resurfaces Two days ago, Massie,

Pavel Durov holds 1% of this year’s biggest gaming token, donated by players. And he’s not selling his Notcoin—not now, at least.

PRESS RELEASE. Penguiana (PENGU), a novel penguin-themed meme coin, is making significant waves within the cryptocurrency and Solana meme community. With its presale already raising over 1500 SOL, Penguiana is positioning itself as the next popular meme coin on the Solana blockchain. Penguiana (PENGU) Presale is Up and Running The Penguiana presale showcases the strength

As other firms spend millions on pro-crypto candidates, Joe Lubin tells Decrypt that Consensys has resisted the impulse. Here's why.

Jan Leike explains his resignation from OpenAI, citing a lack of support and concerns over the company's focus on AGI over safety.

A report released on May 16 highlights how increased electricity consumption due to crypto mining and inconsistent rainfall have led to power shortages in Laos, challenging its goals as a hydropower exporter in Southeast Asia. Reuters: Increased Crypto Mining Strains Laos’ Hydropower Grid Laos, often called the “battery of Southeast Asia” for its extensive hydropower

The price of Bitcoin just touched its highest point since last month's halving, hitting a level not seen in more than a month.

The Bitcoin liquid restaking protocol is opening the door for Asian BTC capital to meet western projects, said founder Matt Ye.

Over the past 18 days, 27 distinct liquid staking derivatives (LSD) protocols have experienced withdrawals amounting to approximately 50,000 ether, valued at $146.72 million. The most significant reductions occurred in the LSDs Swell and Mantle, with Swell’s ether holdings decreasing by 23,078 ether since April 28, 2024. LSD Protocol Reductions Continue Despite Minor Gains for

PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, May 17, 2024 – Recent detailed analyses by Token Terminal and Messari have provided an in-depth review of the TRON network’s activity during the first quarter of 2024, emphasizing its competitive positioning and expansive growth within the blockchain sector. Token Terminal Analysis Token Terminal’s comprehensive report offers crucial insights into key

GameStop filed to increase its total shares by 15% and the market hated it, tanking the price even further. The GME bull isn't happy.

The price of bitcoin surpassed the $67,000 mark on Friday, reaching a peak of $67,482 per unit, the highest value since late April. This increase has resulted in the liquidation of nearly $45 million in leveraged bitcoin short positions over the past day. $120M in Crypto Positions Liquidated as Bitcoin Climbs Above $67K Bitcoin short

America's biggest crypto exchange Coinbase is confident that the SEC will approve spot Ethereum ETFs very soon, despite broader pessimism.

Who's next? Elon Musk announced that Neuralink is accepting applications for the second test subject for its brain chip trial.

Since the Hong Kong spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) began trading, their performance has been underwhelming, with three ETFs accumulating around $228 million in net assets. Inconsistent Inflows and Outflows Mark Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs’ First Weeks On Thursday, the spot bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong experienced net negative outflows of approximately 104.79 BTC, valued

Both GameStop shares and the unofficial GME meme coin on Solana have seen similar plunges from their high prices this week.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) have advanced the digital yuan (e-CNY) pilot for payments, aiming to increase e-CNY wallet usage in Hong Kong. Residents can now set up and top up wallets via the Faster Payment System (FPS), marking the first global linkage of a faster payment

According to Bloomberg, the 90-day correlation coefficient between Bitcoin and the Nasdaq 100 index, a tech-heavy benchmark, reached 0.46 this week—the highest since late August. A coefficient of 1 indicates that assets move in perfect sync, while -1 suggests they move in opposite directions. Per the article, when the Fed began raising rates in early

Imagine a cryptocurrency that combines the internet’s obsession with dog memes and the exciting world of artificial intelligence (AI). That’s exactly what the team behind WienerAI (WAI) has devised – an approach that has helped them raise over $2 million in the project’s ongoing presale phase. WienerAI – The AI-Powered Meme Coin Revolutionizing Crypto Trading

On Thursday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) marked their fourth day of inflows, accumulating $257.3 million. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) also experienced its fourth day of inflows, gaining $4.6 million during the trading sessions. Spread Between IBIT and GBTC Bitcoin Reserves Grows Thinner U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs continued their streak this week with four

Video game retailer GameStop (GME) shot to prominence in early 2021 as retail investors drove a "meme stock" short squeeze.

According to current market prices, the synthetix usd (SUSD) stablecoin has fallen from its intended $1 parity. Charts show the token dipped to a low of $0.915 and is now trading at $0.958 per unit as of 8 a.m. EDT on Friday. SUSD Stablecoin Plunges to $0.915 Another stablecoin faces challenges in maintaining its 1:1

GameStop has announced that it plans to sell 45 million shares after posting disappointing preliminary Q1 results.

Pump.fun, a leading Solana-based marketplace and deployment tool for meme coins, issued a postmortem on the exploit that occurred on May 16. The team stated that a former employee took advantage of its position to misappropriate 12.3K SOL, worth $1.9 million. An X user nicknamed Staccoverflow, confirmed to be part of pump.fun’s team, declared he

One of Silicon Valley’s most well-known start-up incubators has signed a strategic collaboration with Polkadot.

Michaël van de Poppe is a well-known cryptocurrency analyst and trader. He is based at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange and is widely recognized for his insights into the crypto markets. Van de Poppe frequently shares his analyses and predictions on various social media platforms, particularly Twitter, where he is known by the handle @CryptoMichNL. His

Despite bitcoin holding steady above the $66,000 mark on Friday, the leading cryptocurrency is still down 9% from its all-time high (ATH). In comparison, most other cryptocurrencies are much further from their ATHs, with many alternative crypto assets still having a significant journey ahead to reach their former peaks. Bitcoin: 9% Below ATH as Altcoins

In the wake of the attack, Pump.fun’s largest tokens have recovered. But some affected tokens remain in limbo.

As of May 17, 2024, bitcoin’s price stands at $66,303 with a market capitalization of $1.30 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $28.43 billion. Technical indicators from multiple time frames suggest a potential continuation of the bullish trend, albeit amidst notable market volatility. The convergence of moving averages and oscillators signals a strong upward

Floki ($FLOKI) began as a meme-inspired cryptocurrency based on Elon Musk’s Shiba Inu dog, rapidly transforming into a comprehensive ecosystem supported by a passionate community. It blends meme culture with real-world utility, distinguishing itself in the crypto space. Central to Floki’s ecosystem is Valhalla, an NFT gaming metaverse that offers battles, asset trading, and collection

The Hashgraph Association, a Swiss non-profit organization, has partnered with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) to launch a $50 million digital assets venture studio. The venture studio aims to support companies in developing regulatory-compliant decentralized finance (defi) solutions. Supporting Web3 Startups With Bankable Defi Solutions The Hashgraph Association, a non-profit organization based in Switzerland, has