Can Bitcoin finally move on from Craig Wright?
England’s High Court of Justice delivered a heavy blow to Wright with a judgment that said he “lied to the court extensively and repeatedly.” Go to Source
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Deadline Looms for Biden to Veto Congressional Overturn of SEC’s Crypto Rules
The deadline for President Joe Biden to decide whether to veto or sign a resolution overturning the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s controversial crypto rules is approaching. The resolution passed both the House of Representatives and Senate despite a prior White House veto threat. Biden Faces Veto Deadline The resolution to overturn the U.S. … Read more
Hedge Funds Adopt Net Short Positions on BTC and ETH Futures, Kaiko Analysis Reveals
In a recent analysis by Kaiko, it has been found that hedge funds are currently holding net short positions on bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) futures. This strategic move reflects a cautious stance amid fluctuating market dynamics and speculative trading activities. Study Shows Hedge Funds’ Net Short Positions in Bitcoin and Ether Futures Amid Market … Read more
Donald Trump Pledges to Stop Biden’s Anti-Crypto Agenda, Protect Bitcoin, Free Ross Ulbricht
Presidential candidate and 45th U.S. President Donald Trump has declared support for the crypto sector. “I will also stop Joe Biden’s crusade to crush crypto,” he promised. “I will support the right to self-custody.” He will also “commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht to a sentence of time served.” Moreover, Trump stressed, “I will keep … Read more
Expert Says Peer-to-Peer Nature of Crypto Activity Renders China’s Ban Ineffective
Continuing raids in China on alleged underground gangs using cryptocurrency to facilitate foreign exchange transactions underscore the ineffectiveness of the Asian nation’s 2021 ban on crypto trading. Chengyi Ong, head of policy for the Asia-Pacific region at Chainalysis Inc., said the peer-to-peer nature of cryptocurrency activity renders the ban ineffective. China Remains a Significant Cryptocurrency … Read more
Bitcoin analyst sees ‘several more weeks’ before BTC price breaks $70K
Bitcoin may not yet be done consolidating below new all-time highs, with BTC price rejecting above $70,000. Go to Source
Bitcoin Poised For New All-Time High Amid Strong ETF Inflows
Bitcoin has experienced a sharp increase, surpassing $70,000 this week, and market sentiment is buzzing with speculation about its potential to set a new all-time high. Despite this optimism, there is uncertainty among traders about how much further Bitcoin can rise. One of the key drivers of this recent surge is the substantial net inflow … Read more
Indian Citizen Faces 20 Years in US Prison for Stealing Crypto in $37M Coinbase Spoofing Scam
An Indian national has pleaded guilty in the U.S. to wire fraud conspiracy for stealing over $37 million by spoofing crypto exchange Coinbase’s website. He and his co-conspirators created a fake Coinbase Pro site to steal login credentials and two-factor authentication codes, transferring victims’ cryptocurrency to their own wallets. Guilty Plea in $37M Coinbase Crypto … Read more
Major Crypto Exchanges Announce Over 1,200 Job Openings
Major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, Okx, and Crypto.com, are expanding their workforces, collectively offering over 1,200 job openings. Binance leads this hiring surge with 460 roles, followed by Okx with 414, Crypto.com with 335, and Coinbase with 224. This recruitment drive is fueled by market optimism, particularly surrounding bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), … Read more
Standard Chartered Discusses SEC Approving Spot ETFs for Cryptos Beyond Bitcoin and Ether
Standard Chartered says markets will look ahead to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin and ether, but “this is likely a 2025 story.” They believe that the SEC approving spot ethereum ETFs suggests that the securities watchdog does not view ether as a security and that other coins similar to ether will also … Read more