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Litecoin continues to assert its dominance in the cryptocurrency transaction space, holding the top spot for transactions on BitPay for the fifth consecutive month. Averaging over 40% of all transactions this year, Litecoin’s transaction volume surpasses the combined total of the next three most-used cryptocurrencies on the platform. Litecoin is by far #1 for transactions, … Read more
Economist and gold bug Peter Schiff has cautioned that the approval of spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could negatively impact spot bitcoin ETFs and bitcoin. Speculation is high that the SEC will approve spot ether ETFs this week, as the securities watchdog faces two impending deadlines. Peter … Read more
Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas and Blockchain Association filed a motion on May 17 to vacate the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s new Dealer Rule. The plaintiffs’ counsel argues that the SEC’s expanded definition of “dealer” exceeds its statutory authority under the Securities Exchange Act, particularly affecting the digital asset industry. The brief asserts … Read more
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign now accepts cryptocurrency donations through Coinbase Commerce. The new fundraising page enables federally permissible donors to contribute using any cryptocurrency supported by Coinbase Commerce. President Trump has championed reduced regulations and innovation in financial technology, contrasting with Democrats like Joe Biden and Senator Elizabeth Warren, who … Read more
According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the operator of the darknet marketplace Incognito was apprehended at John F. Kennedy Airport on May 18. Law enforcement officials claim Rui-Siang Lin allegedly constructed the DNM and facilitated the sale of over $100 million worth of illegal drugs through the platform. Federal Authorities Nab Alleged Darknet … Read more
Michael Oliver, the proprietor of Momentum Structural Analysis (MSA) – a research firm specializing in detecting momentum-based movements – believes the recent gold bull market rally might differ from the other gold rallies. Oliver stated that due to several factors, not investing in gold could mean missing “what will likely be a generational event.” MSA … Read more
Standard Chartered Bank has revised its forecast and now expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this week, with the bank’s head of digital asset research expressing 80% to 90% confidence. He estimates potential inflows of $15 billion to $45 billion into ether within the first year … Read more
On May 21, 2024, Hex Trust Group announced the introduction of a native stablecoin, USDX, for the Flare network. Hex Trust also revealed that a Clearpool vault, enabling holders to earn a real-world yield, will debut alongside USDX. Hex Trust’s USDX Stablecoin and Clearpool Vault Aim to Enhance Flare’s Defi Ecosystem Founded in 2018, the … Read more
According to the latest data, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced positive inflows for six consecutive days. Over this period, the spot bitcoin ETFs attracted a total of $1.186 billion. Ark Invest’s ARKB Tops Inflows as U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Gain $237 Million Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. continued their streak of positive … Read more
Amid ethereum’s value increase, the decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem has significantly benefited from ether’s double-digit growth. Leading defi tokens by market capitalization rose by 14.8% over the past day, and the total value locked (TVL) in defi exceeded $100 billion in the last 24 hours. Defi Protocols and Tokens Benefit From Ethereum’s Meteoric Rise The … Read more