Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
The rumor has been floating around for some time, but now there are growing indications that the popular pro-XRP lawyer John E. Deaton could be running for a seat in the US Senate in the state of Massachusetts against arguably the biggest enemy of cr...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
Solana’s foremost meme coin, BONK, is again making headways on the charts and in its fundamentals. The meme coin’s ecosystem recently made significant strides, which are already having a positive effect and could provide further bullish momentum for...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
Pepe the Frog, the internet’s amphibian turned meme icon, has hopped onto a new platform – the crypto exchange Bitstamp. This milestone listing sparked a 31% price surge for Pepe’s namesake cryptocurrency, PEPE, but questions linger about...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
Due to the remarkable success of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States, the Bitcoin price has risen by 35% in the last 22 days. Amidst this bullish momentum, investors and market watchers are keenly looking for indicators that could signa...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
Adam Colin Todd, the CEO of Digitex Futures Exchange (DGTX), is facing federal charges for alleged compliance failures, including violating the Bank Secrecy Act, according to an announcement by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The charges stem fr...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
Per local reports, Australian Federal Police officer William Wheatley has appeared in court after being accused of stealing 81.616 Bitcoin seized during a drug-trafficking investigation in 2019. Bitcoin Heist: Crypto Wallet Found Amid Drug-Related R...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
CitiBank, one of the world’s largest banks, has successfully conducted a simulation demonstrating the tokenization of a private equity fund on the Avalanche blockchain network, specifically using Avalanche’s Layer 1 Spruce subnet. Intere...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
In a move aimed at tightening the reins on financial transactions within the crypto space, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has issued a directive to financial institutions nationwide. This directive calls for an enhanced monitoring mech...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
In a recent interview with CNBC, Gary Gensler, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair, reiterated his concerns about the alleged involvement of Bitcoin (BTC) in ransomware attacks. Bitcoin Disapproval Continues Despite the significant...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
Data shows the futures side of the crypto market has witnessed liquidations of $221 million as Bitcoin has broken above the $51,500 mark. Bitcoin Has Continued Its Latest Rally With A Break Above $51,500 Bitcoin had slumped back under the $49,000 mar...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
Trader Joe, the decentralized exchange (DEX) dominating Avalanche, has surpassed PancakeSwap. It is now the second-largest DEX by fees generated in the past 24 hours. Trader Joe Is The Second Largest DEX After Uniswap According to an Artemis Researc...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
The Shiba Inu community, affectionately known as the SHIB army, has been buzzing with anticipation since lead developer Shytoshi Kusama teased a special Valentine’s Day surprise earlier this week. The reveal: the enigmatic and much-speculated &...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
Ark Invest’s CEO Cathie Wood predicts there will only likely be Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs in the US. This is based on her belief that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will unlikely approve funds that do not hold the two most signific...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
In an exciting development, Phantom, a San Fransisco-based cryptocurrency wallet used in the Solana ecosystem, has witnessed a significant rise in its user base over the past year. Phantom’s User Base Reaches New Peak The platform’s chief...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
In a devastating cyber attack, over a hundred healthcare facilities in Romania have fallen victim to a ransomware assault, disrupting critical operations and compromising patient care, reports from local media disclose. The attack, which targeted a w...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
In a recent statement, Meta’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company’s Virtual Reality (VR) headset, Oculus Quest, outshines the recently launched Apple Vision Pro. While Zuckerberg’s support intensifies...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
Inflationary pressures in the United States are poised to hit crypto-friendly fast food chains, potentially leading to a downturn in their fortunes. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates a surge in inflation, resulting in challeng...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
This morning, Bitcoin price made another push higher, this time breaking above $51,000 per coin. Considering the number of coins in circulation, today’s price action has also achieved another major milestone: the BTC market cap is once again valued...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Stuart Alderoty, the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at Ripple, has vehemently denounced the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approach under the leadership of Gary Gensler. Leveraging a discussion initiated by...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
In a recent analysis released by the US Department of the Treasury, it was revealed that the use of bitcoin in illegal activities, particularly human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of children, has seen a significant surge in recent years. T...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
Web3 security firm Blockaid recently reported another significant security breach that Angel Drainer carried out. The notorious phishing group is said to have drained 128 crypto wallets of their funds. How These Wallets Were Drained Blockaid re...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
The crypto community has been abuzz with discussions surrounding Genesis’ intent to sell approximately 36 million shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), a move valued around $1.5 billion. This announcement stoked fears of a potential market...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
In a recent video titled “Legacy is Eating Crypto,” Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has expressed concerns about the increasing centralization of power in the cryptocurrency industry. Hoskinson specifically highlighted the dominance of...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
Crypto gaming platform PlayDapp has been the victim of a series of breaches, resulting in the loss of millions of dollars worth of PLA tokens. Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has reported that the breaches have led to the theft of PLA tokens value...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 11 months ago
In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin soared to a 2-year peak, briefly breaking the $50,000 barrier. Although it has since pulled back from this mark, BTC’s momentum remains strong, showcasing a bullish trend with a 3.9% increase over the past day. In...
