Bitcoin Bull Cycle Not Over by Any Stretch of the Imagination, Says Analyst Jason Pizzino – Here Are His Targets
Analyst and trader Jason Pizzino believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is gearing up for a big upside move en route to fresh all-time highs. Pizzino tells his 326,000 YouTube subscribers that the Bitcoin bull market is just taking a breather as it consolidates below its immediate resistance at around $69,000. According to the analyst, it is […]
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Mastercard Welcomes 5 Startups to Blockchain and Digital Asset Program
Mastercard’s Start Path Blockchain and Digital Asset program has expanded to include five new startups, aiming to explore innovative uses of blockchain technology. “Digital assets are becoming increasingly mainstream, speeding up commerce with trust and transparency,” Mastercard stated. Mastercard’s Digital Asset Program Expands Payments giant Mastercard announced Wednesday that five startups from around the world […]Financial Nonprofit Better Markets: Approving a Spot Ether ETF Would Threaten ‘the Broader Financial System’
Better Markets, a financial nonprofit organization, has lashed out against approving a spot ether ETF product, stating that it would endanger the broader financial system. In a supplemental comment letter sent to the SEC, the organization states that approving these spot ether ETPs would “interweave the crypto industry with traditional finance,” aggravating systemic risks introduced […]Do We Even Need Bitcoin ETFs
After five years of drama and dozens of rejections, ETFs (exchange-traded funds) based on Bitcoin’s spot price have finally been approved. A total of 11 ETFs are making their market debut, allowing US investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) without directly owning the cryptocurrency itself. While this could see billions of dollars flow into […]
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Mining Rig Producer Canaan’s Q1 Unrealized Gains Narrow Net Loss to $39.4 Million
In the first quarter of 2024, Canaan Inc. generated $35.1 in revenues versus the $72.4 million in costs incurred in the same period which resulted in the company recording a gross loss of $37.3 million. Nangeng Zhang claimed that Canaan’s revenues in the last quarter exceeded expectations due to the company’s persistent sales efforts and […]Binance Aids Taiwan in Busting $6M Crypto Money Laundering Ring
Binance’s Financial Crimes Compliance Department recently collaborated with Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau and the Taipei District Prosecutors Office on a significant cryptocurrency-assisted money laundering case involving nearly NT$200 million (approximately US$6 million). The criminal operation had been laundering money through virtual assets by creating fake customer records and forged identity data. Law enforcement […]Dolce & Gabbana Sued Over $6,000 NFTs Losing 97% Value
Dolce & Gabbana USA Inc. faces a lawsuit from a customer who claims the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) he bought for $6,000, which included metaverse outfits, lost 97% of their value due to delivery failures by the luxury fashion house. The complaint, filed in Manhattan federal court, alleges the NFTs were promoted with various digital, physical, […]Crypto personality pleads guilty to fraud after promising 60% ‘fictitious’ returns
The United States Department of Justice alleges Thomas John Sfraga convinced a victim to invest in a “fictitious” cryptocurrency” wallet after promising significant gains.
Cryptocurrency personality Thomas John Sfraga has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after allegedly deceiving more than a dozen victims into investing in nonexistent ventures, including fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes.
“Sfraga convinced a victim to invest in a fictitious cryptocurrency “virtual wallet,” the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) declared in a May 17 statement. The agency further explained that Sfraga has experience in podcasting and the crypto industry, including acting as the host of crypto events in New York.
“He promised the victims returns on their investments as high as 60% in three months,” the DOJ added. However, it appears he was operating a Ponzi scheme, where the returns paid to earlier investors came not from legitimate profits but from the investments of new participants.
‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Goes Hard on Gold, Invests $10 Million in Q1
Michael Burry, an investor famous for making a fortune by anticipating the 2007 subprime mortgage crisis, made a sizable bet on physical gold. According to regulatory filings, Burry’s Scion Asset Management purchased over 440,000 Sprott Physical Gold Trust units, a closed-end fund that invests and holds its assets in physical gold bullion. Big Short’s Investor […]$22,000 Disappears From JPMorgan Chase Account After Customer Reports Suspicious Activity – Now Bank Says Reimbursement Is Not Happening: Report
An Ohio family says a single phone call led to thousands of dollars being drained from their JPMorgan Chase bank account – and Chase says they’re on the hook for it. The Kalista family says they recently received a phone call from what was allegedly Chase, notifying them of suspicious activity, News 5 Cleveland reports. […]
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Fantom (FTM) Defies Crypto Market Doldrums and Surges 15% This Week Amid New Chain Upgrade
Ethereum (ETH) rival Fantom (FTM) has outpaced the broader crypto market and surged in price this week amid a new upgrade. FTM is trading around $0.801 at time of writing. The 55th-ranked crypto asset by market cap is up nearly 5.5% in the past 24 hours and more than 15% in the past week. By […]
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Meme coin supercycle or liquidity crisis? Expert discuss RoaringKitty’s return
Keith Gill’s return as RoaringKitty leads to a GameStop stock jump and potential meme coin supercycle, with crypto market liquidity remaining strong.
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Ontario ‘Crypto King’ Faces Major Fraud and Money Laundering Charges
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced on May 15 that two Ontario residents have been charged with offenses under the Criminal Code of Canada as part of Project Swan, a joint investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and the OSC. Aiden Pleterski, self-proclaimed “Crypto King,” is charged with fraud over $5,000 and laundering […]
Base records 212% increase in perpetual trading volumes
Base blockchain’s trading volumes soar with JOJO DEX, capturing a significant share and showcasing user engagement in the ecosystem.
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Nigerian Fintech Firm Flutterwave Confirms Hacking Attempt, Says Users’ Funds Safe
The Nigerian fintech firm Flutterwave claimed on May 16 that it had foiled an attempt to breach its payments platform. Flutterwave asserted that the “unauthorized activities inconsistent with usual customer behavior” did not compromise users’ funds or data confidentiality. According to one report, over $7 million was siphoned from Flutterwave following a cyberattack in April. […]French Regulator Renews Warning Against Blacklisted Bybit
The French securities regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has issued a renewed warning against using the digital asset platform Bybit. The AMF reminded French investors that Bybit is an unregistered crypto platform operating illegally in the country. The regulator has advised French investors who use Bybit to take all the necessary precautions to […]Detained Crypto Executive Can Face Trial as a Binance Representative, Says Nigerian Court: Report
A Nigerian court is reportedly ruling that a detained Binance executive can face trial as a representative of the crypto exchange platform. According to a new report by Reuters, a Nigerian court ruled that U.S. citizen Tigran Gambaryan – Binance’s chief financial compliance officer – can stand trial on behalf of the world’s largest crypto […]
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Changpeng Zhao teases writing project ahead of reporting to prison
On April 30, a judge sentenced the former Binance CEO to four months in federal prison but did not set a reporting date at his hearing.
The former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, has suggested he plans to “write something” during his upcoming four-month incarceration.
At an April 30 hearing, Judge Richard Jones sentenced Zhao to four months in prison. The former Binance CEO pleaded guilty to one felony charge for failing to maintain an effective Anti-Money Laundering program at the exchange. Zhao is expected to report to either the Camp at the Federal Correctional Institution Sheridan in Oregon or the Federal Detention Center SeaTac in Washington at a date that had not been determined at the time of publication.
Before and after the sentencing hearing, CZ remained active on social media, hinting at his plans on X. The former Binance CEO launched a youth-focused crypto and blockchain education program called Giggle Academy. He also reached out to his 8.9 million X followers, hinting at suggestions on how to pass the time in prison.
Ghana, Singapore conduct trade in semi-fungible token pilot project
Project DESFT is meant to encourage trade between small businesses using a CBDC and a stablecoin, with an emphasis on credentialing.
The Bank of Ghana (BOG) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have completed a proof-of-concept for the Digital Economy Semi-Fungible Token (DESFT) Project, according to various local press reports. The project is intended to encourage trade between micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the two countries.
Within the project, live transactions have been carried out between the sides. To do so, they leveraged the Universal Trusted Credentials semi-fungible token protocol developed by the United Nations Development Program, according to Singapore-based Ample FinTech, which identified itself as the developer of the DESFT. The token contained verified licenses, certificates and trade records.
A stablecoin pegged to the Singapore dollar (XSGD) and the BOG’s e-cedi central bank digital currency (CBDC) were used for exchange within a Purpose Bound Money protocol on a distributed ledger.
Move-based blockchains growth relies on EVM compatibility: Movement Labs co-founder
EVM compatibility is driving the rapid growth of Move-based blockchains like Sui and Aptos, as explained by Movement Labs’ co-founder.
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Alex Labs freezes $3.9M of exploited funds sent to CEXs after hack
The team behind the Bitcoin layer-2 developer has successfully frozen some exploited crypto after the attacker tried to cash out by sending funds to exchanges.
Bitcoin layer-2 developer Alex Labs has successfully frozen more than $3.9 million worth of crypto that was exploited from its BNB Smart Chain bridge, according to the team’s May 16 social media post. According to the post, the attacker sent the funds to several different centralized exchanges (CEXs), which allowed them to be frozen with the cooperation of the exchanges.
The team said it recovered the complete balances for 17 different tokens, including “all aBTC, sUSDT, xBTC, xUSD, ALEX, atALEX, LiSTX, LUNR, SKO, CHAX, $B20, ORDG, ORMM, ORNJ, TRIO, TX20 and STXS.”
$13.7 million worth of Stacks (STX) tokens were also exploited. Of these, the attacker made the mistake of sending “about 3 million” to centralized exchanges. The post links to a spreadsheet showing the STX balances at each exchange the hacker used to transfer funds. It shows that a total of $3.7 million is held at exchanges, whereas $9.6 million are held in wallets under the direct control of the attacker.
Crypto Biz: Galaxy, CoinShares Q1 results, ETFs on the blockchain, and more
This week’s Crypto Biz features Galaxy Digital and CoinShares earning results, Franklin Templeton’s CEO betting on blockchain, Polymarket’s funding raise, and a leadership transition at dYdX.
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) managers have released their first financial results since the crypto funds began trading.
Galaxy Digital’s net income rose 40% in the first quarter, with management and performance fees reaching $17.8 million — a 113% increase from the previous quarter.
CoinShares, which recently completed the acquisition of Valkyrie’s spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF, posted a 216% revenue gain in Q1 to 19.5 million British pounds ($24.5 million).
US Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Dismantle Fed’s Board of Governors and Abolish the Central Bank
Following the policymaker’s survey, U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced the introduction of H.R. 8421, known as the “Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act.” This legislation aims to dismantle the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and close its branches across the continental United States. Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act Resurfaces Two days ago, Massie, […]Blockchain gaming investments reached nearly $1B in April
The investment figures come alongside a record high 2.9 million daily unique active wallets (dUAW) for the month.
Blockchain gaming saw investments totaling $988 million in the month of April, the highest since January 2021. The number of daily unique active wallets also reached a record-setting 2.9 million for blockchain gaming.
DappRadar, in partnership with the Blockchain Gaming Alliance, released its April blockchain gaming report on 17 May. The banner month for the sector accompanies similar trends in the overall decentralized applications (Dapp) market.
According to the report, the recent boon can be attributed to several factors including renewed consumer interest in digital assets within the context of gaming:
Ethereum price rallies above $3.1K after unexpected regulatory victory
ETH price hit $3,100, backed by a favorable court ruling and increased network activity.
Ether (ETH) price rose by 5.5% on May 17, nearing $3,100 for the first time in 10 days. Analysts attributed this rally to a decrease in demand for fixed-income instruments following stagnant United States retail sales data in April. This data increased the market’s expectation of a potential interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve to boost the economy.
Expansionary measures by the central bank are typically seen as bullish for risk-on markets, whether due to an increased monetary supply or reduced credit costs for businesses and individuals. Investors sought exposure to scarce assets, including cryptocurrencies, leading to gold reaching $2,410, just 0.8% below its all-time high.
Ether’s surge was also driven by a U.S. Department of Justice indictment unsealed on May 15. The indictment accused two individuals of wire fraud and money laundering by manipulating the Ethereum blockchain. The document stated that “Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain […] without the need for a trusted intermediary” and added, “No central actor runs the Ethereum Network.”
Bank Executive Embezzles $1,528,321, Steals Customers’ Personal Information To Deploy False and Fictitious Loans: DOJ
A former bank executive is facing decades behind bars for abusing her position to embezzle more than a million dollars. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri says Stacia Wilson has pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud. Wilson, who worked as vice president at St. Clair County State Bank in […]
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Penguiana Reports New Milestones As PENGU Presale Hits Soft Cap, Teases Play-to-Earn Game Trailer Next Month
PRESS RELEASE. Penguiana (PENGU), a novel penguin-themed meme coin, is making significant waves within the cryptocurrency and Solana meme community. With its presale already raising over 1500 SOL, Penguiana is positioning itself as the next popular meme coin on the Solana blockchain. Penguiana (PENGU) Presale is Up and Running The Penguiana presale showcases the strength […]Bitcoin’s Price Is Likely To Rise Based on the Basic Laws of Supply and Demand, Predicts Crypto Analyst
The “basic laws of supply and demand” are primed to act in Bitcoin’s (BTC) favor, according to a popular crypto analyst. The trader Ali Martinez tells his 62,300 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin flooded the market after the top crypto asset hit an all-time high of more than $73,700 in March, […]
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MakerDAO founder introduces new stablecoins: NewStable and PureDAI
MakerDAO founder Rune Christensen unveils NewStable and PureDAI to replace DAI, which has a $5.4 billion market cap.
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‘Change Your Life With Crypto’: With Bitcoin (BTC) on the Rise, Analyst Breaks Down Altcoin Markets
One widely followed crypto analyst believes digital assets are on the precipice of a prosperous new era. Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 718,500 followers on the social media platform X that better times are ahead for the markets. “This might be the final easy rally to change your life with crypto. If you have […]
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