Crypto Goes Mainstream: Blackrock Boosts North America’s $1.3T Inflows

Cryptocurrency is increasingly integrated into the mainstream as North America continues to lead the global crypto market, receiving $1.3 trillion in onchain value between July 2023 and June 2024, according to Chainalysis. Institutional giants like Goldman Sachs and Blackrock are now taking serious positions in the crypto space, with U.S. bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) driving … Read more

Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Boom Amid Middle East Tensions and Inflation

Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes sees a bitcoin bull market on the horizon, driven by soaring energy prices and rampant inflation as Middle East tensions escalate. He argues that rising costs will send BTC’s value surging in fiat terms, with newly printed dollars flooding the market. But while bitcoin’s future looks bright, Hayes warns investors … Read more

SEC Officially Appeals XRP Ruling — Will the Court Reverse Ripple’s Win?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially appealed the XRP ruling by Judge Analisa Torres, reigniting the legal battle over whether XRP sales on crypto exchanges qualify as securities. The regulator challenges key aspects of the court decision, including rulings that cleared Ripple executives and non-cash XRP distributions. The outcome could have a … Read more

Bitcoin Adoption Reaches Critical Low in El Salvador Despite Government Push

A new survey has found that bitcoin usage has dropped to critical levels in El Salvador, with less than 10% of its citizens using it to make transactions. The numbers are surprising to analysts, given the push that President Nayib Bukele has made for bitcoin in the country since its adoption as legal tender in … Read more

Venezuelans Crave USDT as Dollar Exchange Rate Explodes

Venezuelans have ramped up the use of Tether’s USDT, as it has become one of the largest sources of dollar liquidity in national markets. While the government has tried to contain the black market exchange rates by injecting dollars into the banking sector, it has enjoyed limited success, with Tether adoption ramping up as an … Read more

Crypto Scheme Settlement: Tennessee and GS Partners Resolve Misleading Digital Asset Investments

Tennessee has secured a multi-million dollar settlement with GS Partners over alleged deceptive investment schemes involving digital assets and the metaverse. Investors were enticed with tokens and vouchers linked to physical gold, skyscrapers, and virtual staking pools. Now, affected individuals have 90 days to file claims, with promises of refunds for all deposited funds or … Read more

Russia’s Digital Currency Measures Fail to Satisfy FATF, Blacklist Possible

Russia’s financial regulator maintains that its anti-money laundering system, including strengthened virtual currency regulations, remains effective even if the country faces potential blacklisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The agency highlighted new federal laws addressing previous concerns and stressed that no significant deficiencies exist that would justify Russia’s inclusion on the FATF blacklist, … Read more

US Sends Crypto Promoter to Prison for 20 Years in Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme

A cryptocurrency promoter was sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors, particularly in Spanish-speaking U.S. communities. The scheme, disguised as a crypto mining operation, promised guaranteed returns but left victims unable to withdraw funds while promoters pocketed millions. The fraudster was ordered to forfeit over $3.6 … Read more

AAVE Gains Momentum As Smart Money And Dex Traders Continue Accumulation

AAVE is attracting significant attention from Smart Dex Traders (SDTs) and Smart Money (SM), with both groups steadily accumulating the token over the past few days. Appearing on the radar for “Tokens Accumulated by SM” and listed as a “Gem” among SDTs, AAVE is proving to be a popular choice for savvy investors looking for … Read more

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