Binance CEO Denounces Nigerian Officials For Alleged Secret Crypto Settlement Proposal

Binance CEO Richard Teng recently denounced the Nigerian authorities’ abuse of power and mistreatment of the crypto exchange executives, including still-detained Tigran Gambaryan. Teng considers it’s time to highlight the implications of the saga between the crypto exchange and the Nigerian regulators on behalf of the business community. Related Reading: SEC Chair Gensler: Crypto Represents

FTX Announces Full Customer Reimbursements, But The Real Winners May Surprise You

In a surprising turn of events, bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX recently announced a new repayment plan to reimburse creditors and customers in full. The plan also includes a substantial compensation offer to account for the time value of their investments.  While customers initially expected to be the primary beneficiaries, the biggest winners in this repayment

Ethena Partners With Bybit, Is This An “Attack” On USDT And USDC?

In a post on X, one analyst now claims traditional fiat-backed stablecoins like USDT and USDC should prepare for a “major” attack due to the increasing popularity of Ethena’s USDe. The warning follows Ethena and USDe’s integration with Bybit, a crypto exchange allowing perpetual trading. Ethena Partners With ByBit USDe is not fiat-backed like other popular stablecoins.

Australia’s Crypto Crackdown: ATO Seeks Data from Exchanges To Identify Tax Discrepancies

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is targeting approximately 1.2 million cryptocurrency-related accounts to tighten the noose on tax discrepancies. According to Reuters, this step marks an approach by the Australian government to “crackdown on users who may be failing to pay their taxes amid a rising interest in digital tokens.” Related Reading: IRS Reveals Preliminary

Revolut Expands Offering To 40 Million Users, Introduces Crypto Exchange Services

In a significant move into the digital asset space, British banking app Revolut has unveiled Revolut X, a dedicated crypto trading platform for UK retail customers.  According to a Fortune Magazine report, the launch of the new platform signifies Revolut’s commitment to the crypto industry and positions the company to compete with major players like

Crypto Investment Boom: Over $1 Billion Poured In For Two Straight Months

The crypto sector continues to exhibit strong growth and resilience, as evidenced by the consistent influx of venture capital (VC), surpassing the $1 billion mark for the second consecutive month. This sustained flow of investment highlights the market’s ongoing expansion and the increasing confidence of investors in the potential of blockchain technologies and digital assets.

Transaction Fees To The Rescue! Bitcoin Miners Find Solace In Network Activity

For years, Bitcoin miners have toiled away, fueled by the promise of block rewards – newly minted coins earned for validating transactions. But a recent trend is changing the game, with transaction fees quietly usurping block rewards as the primary source of miner income. This shift, while unexpected, presents both opportunities and challenges for the

Ethereum’s Next Big Leap? Buterin Proposes Transformative EIP-7702

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, along with collaborators Sam Wilson, Ansgar Dietrichs, and Matt Garnett, has proposed a new Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) numbered 7702, designed to significantly enhance the functionality of Ethereum’s externally owned accounts (EOAs). EIP-7702 aims to integrate smart contract functionalities temporarily into EOAs, a transformative concept that might redefine user interactions on

Nigeria Threatens Crypto Knockout: P2P Ban Looms In Fintech Feud

Nigeria’s once-tepid stance on cryptocurrency has taken a sharp turn towards prohibition. The Nigerian government, citing concerns over Naira manipulation, is proposing a ban on P2P (Peer-to-Peer) trading platforms that utilize the local currency. This move, coupled with ongoing legal battles with major exchanges, throws the future of Nigerian crypto into uncertainty. Related Reading: Analyst

Analyst Sticks To Guns: Bitcoin Still Headed For $150,000

Tom Lee, co-founder of research firm Fundstrat, has ignited fresh bullish sentiment in the cryptocurrency world with his prediction of a Bitcoin price surge to $150,000 by the year’s end. Lee, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, remains confident despite a recent price dip and ongoing inflation concerns. Related Reading: Marathon Digital Mints Massive Market Cap Gain:

Grayscale Withdraws Ethereum Spot ETF Proposal Amid Regulatory Obstacles

In a shocking development, American-based cryptocurrency asset management giant Grayscale Investments has withdrawn its Ethereum Spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) proposal with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This ruling is made against the backdrop of regulatory ambiguity that surrounds exchange-traded funds in the US that are based on digital assets. Grayscale Takes Back

Argentine State-Owned Company Will Mine Bitcoin With Stranded Gas

Genesis Digital Assets Limited (GDA), a leading force in the global Bitcoin mining sector, has partnered with YPF Luz, a subsidiary of Argentina’s state-owned energy company YPF. Together, both partners have established a new Bitcoin mining facility that capitalizes on an innovative energy resource: stranded gas from oil fields. Argentina Will Mine Bitcoin This facility,

Crypto Heist Funds On The Move: Poloniex Hacker Transfers $3.4 Million To Tornado Cash

Reports unveiled that part of the stolen funds from crypto exchange Poloniex have been moved for the first time. After six months, one of the identified accounts where the exploit proceedings were sent in November 2023 transferred $3.5 million to a crypto mixer. Related Reading: Dark Bling: Heir To Jewelry Giant Cartier Indicted In Cocaine

SEC Chair Gensler: Crypto Represents ‘Outsized’ Share Of Scams And Fraud In Overall Markets

In a recent interview with CNBC, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler reiterated his concerns regarding the crypto industry, emphasizing its alleged association with scams, fraud, and compliance issues within the broader market.  Compliance With Securities Laws In Crypto Gensler began by acknowledging that while cryptocurrencies constitute a relatively small segment of the

Shiba Inu Whale Moves 1.7 Trillion SHIB As Price Struggles, Where Are They Headed?

The crypto community’s attention has been drawn to a Shiba Inu whale that recently moved trillions of the meme coin. Given the magnitude of these transactions, community members have sought to discover where these tokens were transferred and the motive behind them. Shiba Inu Whale Moves 1.7 Trillion SHIB On-chain data shows that the whale

Crypto Industry Flexes Financial Muscle With $100M Super PAC War Chest For 2024 US Elections

A recent report by OpenSecrets.org revealed that cryptocurrency industry Super Political Action Committees (PACs) have accumulated a staggering $102 million war chest to exert their influence on the upcoming 2024 US congressional elections.  The data, compiled by Public Citizen, highlights the sector’s concerted efforts to sway elections in favor of pro-crypto candidates and impede regulatory

High Networth Bitcoin Whales Accumulating: Will This Buying Spree Push BTC Above $74,000?

While Bitcoin continues to trade within the $60,000 to $70,000 range, a new wave of optimism is emerging from on-chain analysis. Willy Woo, an on-chain analyst, took to X on May 7 to point out an exciting development: high-net-worth BTC holders have been rapidly accumulating the coin.  High Net-worth Whales Accumulating In a chart, the analyst

CFTC Chair Predicts Tsunami Of Crypto Enforcement Actions In Next 2 Years

As the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to scrutinize crypto industry players, including Robinhood, Binance, Coinbase, and Ripple, the Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, warns of an impending surge in enforcement actions.  Crypto Faces Inevitable Wave Of Enforcement Actions At the Milken Institute’s 27th annual Global Conference, Behnam

Dogecoin Holders In Profit across 82%, What About Shiba Inu?

Major cryptocurrencies have exhibited an interesting price dynamic in the past few days. According to data from Coinmarketcap, the majority of cryptocurrencies, including Dogecoin, have posted losses in the past 24 hours. On the other hand, some of these cryptocurrencies are still on a price increase when looking at a larger timeframe and many more

Crypto’s Electoral Impact: Over 20% Of Swing State Voters Weigh Digital Currency Policies Heavily

As the political temperature in the United States heats up ahead of upcoming elections, cryptocurrency is emerging as a significant topic among voters in key battleground states. An extensive online survey spearheaded by the Digital Currency Group (DCG) has highlighted the growing importance of digital currency policies in the electoral dialogue, particularly in states known

Cardano Ecosystem Set For Expansion: EMURGO And GSR Join Forces

EMURGO, the commercial arm of the Cardano blockchain, has formed a strategic alliance with GSR, a prominent global cryptocurrency trading firm. This partnership aims to bolster the infrastructure of the ecosystem by leveraging GSR’s expertise in market liquidity and financial services. How The Partnership Will Boost Cardano EMURGO, established in 2015, plays a critical role

This Is Not The Time To Sell Chainlink: Industry Veteran Predicts Price Will Reach New ATH

Popular cryptocurrency analyst, Michael van de Poppe has predicted a major bullish breakout for Chainlink (LINK), urging investors to hold on to their cryptocurrencies despite market volatility.  Analyst Cautions Against Premature Sell-Off In an X (formerly Twitter) post on Monday, May 5, Poppe shared a LINK/BTC price chart, depicting historical price movements from 2018 to

Commencement Exercises Chaos! Drug-Induced Bitcoin Speech Gets Booed At Ohio State

Commencement speeches are supposed to be inspirational send-offs for graduating students, filled with wisdom and hope for the future. But at Ohio State University’s ceremony this past Sunday, the chosen speaker, Chris Pan, delivered a speech that left many scratching their heads and some downright booing. Related Reading: ‘I Know The Future’: Expert Loads Up