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According to Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus King, the Iranian government has used funds from crypto mining to fund terrorist organizations.

The Atomicals protocol provides a transparent, secure record of ownership and history for Bitcoin NFTs.

Recently, Messari’s founder and CEO, Ryan Selkis, has expressed strong opinions about the potential impact of a Joe Biden reelection on the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. On Thursday, Selkis voiced his concerns on the social media platform X, stating that a “second Biden term will lead to mass wealth confiscation and crypto seizures.” […]

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The Bitcoin price continues to trend below $60,000 as a 20% decline triggered a brutal market-wide crash. This has exposed multiple critical support points for the cryptocurrency, some of which the price has already fallen below. In light of this, a crypto analyst known as Norok has revealed the level the BTC price must not fall below to maintain its bullish trend. Bitcoin Price Must Hold Above $51,800 In an analysis posted on the TradingView website, crypto analyst Norok revealed that $51,800 is now the most important support level for Bitcoin. Norok pointed out that Bitcoin has since returned to its last support level which was last seen in December 2023, making this a crucial support. In the meantime, the support that had been built up by bulls at the $62,000 level has since been broken by bears and has now been turned into resistance. Nevertheless, the crypto analyst does not believe that the Bitcoin price has turned bearish, despite the crash that has rocked the crypto market. [...]

Coinbase, a leading U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has finally announced the implementation of the lightning network, a Bitcoin layer 2 scaling solution. Coinbase will now allow its users to take advantage of this scaling protocol to avoid paying high fees for Bitcoin transactions, enhancing the utility of crypto for customers using Coinbase’s services. Coinbase Adds Lightning […]

MoonPay has partnered with PayPal to introduce a crypto purchasing option for cryptocurrency app users in the US. This service enables users to use PayPal for transactions via wallet transfers, bank transfers, and debit cards. The integration promises to enhance the accessibility and convenience of buying and trading cryptocurrencies by bridging the gap between traditional financial services and the crypto market.Expanding Crypto AccessibilityAccording to the announcement on X, the collaboration between MoonPay and PayPal signifies a significant milestone in the journey towards mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies. Users have access to a wider range of digital assets as PayPal extends its offering of crypto tokens through MoonPay. Additionally, PayPal's integration into MoonPay's ecosystem represents a significant achievement in overcoming barriers to cryptocurrency adoption. Traditional banks have often imposed restrictions on transactions related to cryptocurrencies, leading [...]

PRESS RELEASE. Road Town, British Virgin Islands — May 2, 2024. EYWA, a consensus bridge that secures transactions across multiple protocols, has raised a total of $7 million as it delivers the new era of Web3 interoperability. The investment has been led by Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov — with the project recently attracting two […]

We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports new margin pairs for Internet Computer (ICP), Pepe (PEPE), Shiba Inu (SHIB) and DogWifHat (WIF)! Margin trading is now available for the below pairs for ICP, PEPE, SHIB and WIF: Pair base Pair name Available leverage Long Position Limit  Short Position Limit ICP ICPUSD 3 3000 3000 […] The post Expanded margin pairs available for ICP, PEPE, SHIB and WIF! appeared first on Kraken Blog.

Cryptocurrency analyst Rekt Capital has come up with an intriguing narrative pointing to several trends in the current price action of Bitcoin that are similar to the price trends seen in the 2016 bull cycle, even as market sentiments continue to dwindle.  Bitcoin Trends Reiterating 2016 Pattern According to Rekt Capital, more than a month after the initial analysis, Bitcoin keeps demonstrating how much it closely resembles the cycle of 2016. Similar to 2016, Bitcoin has experienced further declines over the past three weeks following the Halving below the Range Low of its Re-Accumulation Range also known as the Post-Halving Danger Zone The post read: Over a month later Bitcoin continues to prove how it is more similar to the 2016 cycle. Just like in 2016, Bitcoin in this cycle is seeing additional downside below the Range Low of its Re-Accumulation Range in the three-week window after the Halving (i.e. Post-Halving “Danger Zone”). Given that Rekt Capital already addressed the concept [...]

David Marcus, the former president of Paypal and the current CEO of Lightspark, envisions bitcoin as the primary currency for artificial intelligence (AI) in the future. He describes bitcoin as “maximally neutral,” highlighting its advantages over conventional fiat currencies like the euro or the U.S. dollar. Bitcoin Poised to Become Default Currency for AI, Says […]

On-chain data recently showed that Ripple carried out its monthly escrow unlock for May. As expected, this has raised concerns about how it could affect the XRP price, especially since Ripple has been accused of manipulating the token’s price.  Ripple Unlocks 500 Million XRP Tokens Onchain data revealed 500 million XRP tokens were unlocked from Ripple’s escrow on May 1. The crypto firm is known to unlock 1 billion tokens monthly, although it looks to have only unlocked half this time around. The magnitude of these tokens always raises concerns, considering the negative impact they could have on the altcoin’s price if dumped on the market.  Further analysis of the on-chain data shows that Ripple sent 300 million XRP out of the unlocked tokens to an escrowed account (2Not4co2op). Meanwhile, the crypto firm sent the remaining 200 million XRP tokens to another wallet (4vt5x1o91m). Considering that the 200 million XRP tokens weren’t sent to escrow, Ripple may have plans to sell them at [...]

A Binance user unknowingly withdrew one of just four extremely rare Bitcoin "Epic Sats" from 2016, representing a potential multi-million dollar oversight by the exchange.

An analyst explained how Shiba Inu could be heading towards a massive rally based on a bull flag pattern that forms in its daily chart. Shiba Inu Has Been Consolidating Inside A Bull Flag Recently In a new post on X, analyst Ali has discussed about a bull flag that has recently appeared in the daily price of Shiba Inu. The bull flag is a pattern in technical analysis (TA) that, as its name suggests, is shaped like a flag on a pole. The pattern forms when an uptrend is followed by a period of consolidation inside a parallel channel toward the downward direction. The starting uptrend makes up for the pole, while the channel acts as the flag. Related Reading: Bitcoin Greed No More: Sentiment Back At Neutral After $57,000 Plunge Like other TA patterns, the consolidation channel or flag here comprises two parallel lines. The upper level connects the price tops, while the lower one joins the bottoms. When the asset retests either of these levels, it’s probable to undergo a reversal, with [...]

Today, the price of Solana has risen, propelled by a series of positive announcements related to the network and the Fed's decision to forego rate hikes in 2024.

Dogecoin (DOGE), the Shiba Inu-faced darling of the 2021 memecoin frenzy, has found itself shivering in the current crypto winter. Once a symbol of retail investor exuberance, DOGE has plummeted over 70% from its sky-high peak, leaving its future shrouded in uncertainty. Related Reading: Bitcoin Slide Over? Top Analysts Unanimously Call $56,000 The Bottom DOGE Feels The Crypto Frost While Bitcoin, the heavyweight champion of the crypto world, grabs headlines with its recent wobble, the impact on memecoins like DOGE has been brutal. Unlike Bitcoin’s divided analyst opinions, the sentiment surrounding DOGE is decidedly bearish. At the time of writing, the memecoin was trading at $0.132, down 5.4% up the last 24 hours but sustained a 20% loss in the last seven days, data from Coingecko shows. Dogecoin price action in the last 30 days. Source: Coingecko Is DOGE A Canary In The Crypto Coal Mine? Some analysts believe DOGE’s struggles are a canary in the coal mine for the entire crypto [...]

Bitget has released its latest Proof of Reserves (PoR) report for April 2024, highlighting a Bitcoin reserve ratio of more than 335%. The cryptocurrency exchange also indicated significant growth in USDT and ETH user assets since January 2024. The latest report arrived more than a week after the Bitcoin halving event.Exceeding $2.7B in ReservesBitget's PoR report disclosed a total reserve ratio of 176%, with that of ether reaching 229%. According to the crypto exchange, this update strengthens its commitment to transparency and financial stability. The exchange has implemented additional measures, such as a protection fund and monthly valuations, to mitigate risks.Gracy Chen, the Managing Director at Bitget, mentioned: "Bitget is unwavering in its commitment to transparency and financial stability. Our latest PoR update reinforces our dedication to safeguarding user assets and upholding the highest accountability standards. With a total reserve ratio of 176%, Bitget continues to lead [...]

On May 1, 2024, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs experienced their most significant single-day outflows since their inception on Jan. 11, 2024. ETF Institute Co-Founder: ‘Inflows Don’t Go up in a Straight Line’ Data sourced from coinglass.com reveals that these funds saw a withdrawal of $563.7 million on Wednesday, with Fidelity’s FBTC experiencing the highest outflow, […]

BlackRock says sovereign wealth funds and pensions are having diligence conversations about Bitcoin ETFs, signaling growing institutional Bitcoin adoption despite recent outflows.

The recent plummet in Bitcoin’s value below the $60,000 mark has sparked widespread speculation within the crypto community, raising questions among investors and market watchers about the future direction of its price. Marco Johanning, a well-known crypto analyst and founder of The Summit Club, took to X (formerly Twitter) to provide his insights on the current market conditions and what might be expected next. According to Johanning, the recent price action does not signify a market downturn but rather a correction within an ongoing bull market. He emphasizes, “Bitcoin lost the range. What now? First and foremost, a reminder: we are in a bull market, and this is a correction. This is not a rally in a bear market. Or in other words, the high time frame trend is up no matter what.” He supported this assertion with several indicators of a continued bullish trend. First, Bitcoin reached its bear market bottom in November 2022 and subsequently broke above the 200-day moving average, a [...]

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Recent 13F filings show Europe's second largest bank, BNP Paribas, has purchased Bitcoin exposure via a US spot Bitcoin ETF.

Despite the excitement around the Hong Kong ETF debut, the inflows are only a fraction of the outflows from U.S. ETFs. Could the Bitcoin price revisit the $50,000 mark next?

Bitcoin (BTC) has been battered by a relentless bear market over the past month, with its price tumbling 20% from its record highs. However, amidst the carnage, glimmers of hope emerge as prominent analysts predict a potential bottom forming around the current $57,000 mark. Related Reading: Solana Crawls: Network Update Fails To Fix Traffic Jam, Price Feels The Pinch Tough Opening Month For Bitcoin The start of May has not been kind to Bitcoin. The once-dominant cryptocurrency has seen a steady decline, plunging back to levels last witnessed in March before its monumental surge to $73,700. This recent price drop represents the most significant decline of this cycle, raising concerns about a prolonged bear market. The pain extends beyond Bitcoin, with the broader altcoin market feeling the tremors. Litecoin (LTC), the silver to Bitcoin’s gold, has mirrored the downward trend, shedding a staggering 25% of its value in the past month. While historically seen as a more stable alternative [...]

LayerZero’s ZRO perpetual futures contract is trading at $8.6 on Hyperliquid, the world’s largest perps DEX, suggesting a potential $17 billion fully diluted valuation.