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In a shocking development, American-based cryptocurrency asset management giant Grayscale Investments has withdrawn its Ethereum Spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) proposal with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).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

Crypto Analyst Says Bitcoin Decline Is A Bear Trap, Can Price Recover Above $70,000?

Bitcoin is currently on a recovery path, which tracks to analysts’ prediction that the price decline over the last two days has been more of a bear trap. Crypto analyst Orson Fawley elaborates more on this in his analysis and shows that the BTC price remains inherently bullish given its recent movements. Bitcoin Recovery Is

Ethereum Spot ETF Approval Delayed: SEC Postpones Verdict on Invesco’s Proposal

Pessimism surrounding Spot Ethereum ETFs approval is set to increase as the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opted to delay its decision on the approval process of Invesco Galaxy’s ETH Spot ETF, fueling uncertainty in the crypto market. SEC Pushes Back Invesco’s Ethereum Spot ETF In October last year, Invesco Galaxy filed

From The Deep: Bitcoin Whale Emerges After A Decade, Millions On The Move

A digital Lazarus has risen from the blockchain graveyard. After a decade of slumber, a Bitcoin wallet, presumed lost to the mists of internet history, stirred back to life on May 6th, 2024. This prehistoric beast, a “whale” in crypto terminology due to its massive holdings, sent ripples through the market by transferring a staggering

Bitcoin ETFs Ride The Bull Again: Second Straight Inflow Day Sparks Optimism

The Spot Bitcoin ETF market is currently experiencing a resurgence, marked by a second consecutive day of positive inflows totaling $217 million. This increase in investment activity is a notable reversal from the previous weeks where inflows inflows stagnated since mid-March. US Bitcoin ETFs Regain Momentum Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), a pioneer in crypto investment

Marathon Digital Mints Massive Market Cap Gain: Up $800 Million

Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital (MARA) is basking in the glow of a successful week, with its stock price surging after inclusion in the prestigious S&P SmallCap 600 index and the announcement of a performance-based executive bonus plan. However, the company’s fortunes remain tethered to the ever-volatile Bitcoin price. Related Reading: Legal Storm Brewing For

Ripple Vs. SEC: Sealed Remedies Reply Brief Filed, What To Expect Now

In the latest from the XRP lawsuit between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the agency has filed its remedies reply brief under seal, signaling a significant advance in the case’s remedies phase. This stage focuses on determining the potential sanctions that the fintech company might face if the SEC is successful

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Sees First Inflows In 3 Months, Hong Kong ETF Market Gains Traction

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency investment vehicle, has experienced a notable influx of investor funds for the first time since the January approval of US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).  Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Bounces Back With Inflows Data compiled by Bloomberg reveals that on May 3, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust received approximately $63

Dogecoin Enters A Long-Term Bullish Rally, Here’s The Roadmap And Target

Dogecoin has now presumably entered a long-term bullish rally that could send its price higher from here, according to one crypto analyst. This comes after the price had crashed below $0.13, before a swift recovery brought it back above $0.16. So what is driving this current bull rally? Dogecoin Ready For Long-Term Bullish Rally Crypto

This State-Owned German Bank Enters Crypto With New Blockchain-Based Digital Bond

German state-owned development bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) is gearing up to issue its first blockchain-based digital bond, marking a significant milestone in adopting crypto technology within the financial sector.  According to a recent report by Bloomberg, KfW has already successfully issued a digital bond as a central register security in compliance with the German

Cardano Founder Considers Partnership With Bitcoin Cash – What Is It About?

Cardano’s (ADA) founder, Charles Hoskinson, recently raised the possibility of Cardano partnering with Bitcoin Cash. He noted how significant this partnership could be for Bitcoin Cash as it would put it ahead of networks like Bitcoin.  What Cardano’s Potential Partnership With Bitcoin Cash Is About Hoskinson conducted a “hypothetical poll” on his X (formerly Twitter)

Clearer Regulations? Australian Watchdog Wins First Crypto Non-Cash Payment Case

Recent reports revealed that the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) was granted its first victory on a non-cash payment case involving cryptocurrencies. Per the documents, an Australian court ruled partially in favor of the watchdog’s lawsuit against BPS Financial Pty Ltd (BPS). Related Reading: Ripple Case Will ‘Inevitably’ Go To Second Circuit, Says Former

Visa Claims Most Stablecoin Data Is ‘Noise’—Here’s What Their Data Shows

So far, the role of stablecoins in global transactions has become a focal point of discussions just as the crypto markets continue to go mainstream. However, with mounting concerns over the reliability of available data, Visa, a long-standing leader in financial services, has stepped forward to clarify the landscape. Under the guidance of Cuy Sheffield,

Litecoin Whales Buy Big Despite Bearish Price: Rebound Incoming?

On-chain data suggests Litecoin whales have participated in buying recently despite the fact that the asset’s price has been finding struggle. Litecoin Whales Accumulated 100,000 LTC Recently As pointed out by an X user using data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, the LTC whales have recently bought while the cryptocurrency’s price has declined. The