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The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned an Ethereum wallet used by the Sinaloa Cartel to launder money from fentanyl sales in the U.S. Mario Alberto Jimenez Castro, an accused money launderer for the cartel’s Los Chapitos faction, allegedly directed the use of cryptocurrency and wire transfers to pay cartel leaders […]

Launched in May, the Gemini Gurgaon Hub has since added over 70 staff.

An intriguing chart shows a close relationship between U.S. 10-year Treasurys and Bitcoin halving price rallies.

Data shows that the Bitcoin mining sector has become the most sustainably-powered global industry, as more than 50% of it uses clean energy. Majority Of Bitcoin Mining Industry Uses Clean Energy Sources One of the main criticisms against BTC is that the sector uses a considerable amount of energy and, thus, releases a notable amount of emissions. Things appear to be developing for the better and quite fast. In a new post on X, the co-founder of CH4Capital, Daniel Batten, has shared a few charts that look into the sustainability of the BTC network and how it compares with other sectors. The first chart displays the trend in the percentage of sustainable energy used by Bitcoin mining and other industries over the last four years. The trend in the clean energy used by the various global industries | Source: @DSBatten on X As shown in the above chart, most industries have seen minimal growth in using sustainable energy during this period. The Banking Sector, the second largest in terms of [...]

JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s U.K. division, Chase UK, is putting the brakes on cryptocurrency-related payments. Come October 16, any Chase UK customers attempting to make a bank transfer or card payment linked to crypto will find themselves thwarted. Chase UK to Halt Crypto Payments in Mid-October Chase UK customers are about to hit a roadblock […]

As the bear market continues to linger, several market analysts have pointed out key metrics or factors that show that the Bitcoin bull market might not be far off. This time, Bloomberg analyst Jamie Coutts has identified key Bitcoin adoption metrics that provide bullish signals to the crypto community. What Are These Key Bitcoin Metrics? In a tweet shared on his X (formerly Twitter) platform, Coutts noted that “HODLers” and transactions on the Bitcoin network were at an all-time high. According to the update he shared, the number of addresses holding more than 1 BTC is at its highest over the last five years.  Related Reading: Market Analysts Outline When The First Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Be Approved In the past month, there has also been close to a 1% increase in persons holding more than one 1 BTC. Meanwhile, the volume of Bitcoin transactions, entity-adjusted ones, has surged by over 9% in the past month. This metric also has a 99.8% percentile over the last five years. These two [...]

Bitcoin cash rose by as much as 5% on Tuesday, as bulls extended recent gains following last week’s consolidation. The token rose for a second consecutive session, moving closer to a resistance level of $225 in the process. BNB also climbed, pushing towards a ceiling of its own at $220. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Bitcoin cash […]

The move follows the crypto exchange’s successful VASP registration in Italy.

Increasing energy availability for production is not enough to stimulate GDP growth, that energy must actually be consumed and put to use.

BTC price support and resistance lines in the sand are crystallizing amid a fresh bout of low volatility for Bitcoin.

The Web3 security platform now allows projects to deposit bounty funds to a Safe smart contract, proving the funds are available.

Ethereum liquid staking platforms are making waves in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Recent on-chain reports have revealed that liquid staking protocols have recorded a new milestone in the number of Ether (ETH) staked, reaching a staggering 12 million ETH mark in just a few days.  Ethereum Liquid Staking Gains Momentum With Ethereum 2.0 thriving, liquid staking protocols in the DeFi ecosystem have been growing rapidly despite recent market volatility. Research data from DeFi TVL aggregator, Defillama, revealed on Monday, September 25, the tremendous growth of Ethereum holdings in liquid staking platforms. According to the data, the ETH in liquid staking protocols has risen to approximately 12.31 million and may continue rising. Related Reading: Number Of Ethereum Addresses Losing Money Just Reached A New All-Time High Reports uncovered that a staggering 370,000 ETH were staked in just five days, allowing liquid staking protocols to reach their current 12 million mark. [...]

Tim Draper’s first big Bitcoin prediction came off without a hitch, but he says the current administration is making his second one look bad.

Cointelegraph talks with Coinbase protocols lead and Base creator Jesse Pollak about the company’s new blockchain, which is already a force to be reckoned with.

Bitcoin rebounded from a multi-week low on Tuesday, as markets awaited the latest consumer confidence report in the United States. The latest figures from the Conference Board are expected to show a slight decline, with a reading of 105.9 in September. This will be down from 106.1 the month prior. Bitcoin Bitcoin was back in […]

Sam Bankman-Fried, the Founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has made a renewed request for temporary release from jail as he awaits trial, according to a letter submitted by his legal team to the overseeing judge.Renewed Plea: Bankman-Fried's Latest Bid for ReleaseThe journey towards this request began in August when Bankman-Fried's release on bond was revoked. He was incarcerated after a judge ruled that he had likely attempted to tamper with witnesses. On September 12, his request to overturn this decision was denied, and the appeal to reverse the ruling was met with rejection on September 21.In their latest plea, Bankman-Fried's lawyers noted that the court had not definitively closed the door to further applications from the defense. They argued that the practical challenges of preparing for the trial, including receiving a lengthy list of potential witnesses, thousands of pages of materials, and over 1,300 exhibits from the government, made a strong case for [...]

Besides local exchanges like Maicoin, major global crypto trading firms like Binance, Bybit and Kraken have also been serving customers in Taiwan.

The government will spend six additional months reorganizing the entity, which it shut in March 2023.

The U.S. Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about a surge in “money-flipping” crypto investment scams on Tiktok. “They may ask for fees several times,” the BBB cautioned, adding that if you question them, “they may resort to scare tactics, telling you that if you don’t pay, you’ll miss out on the giant […]

A crypto exchange claiming $1.7 billion in daily trades on its website and $1.4 billion in daily trading volume on CoinMarketCap had reportedly displayed false license data.

Cardano (ADA) finds itself at a pivotal juncture as it tests its longstanding support at $0.24. This critical level has held firm for nearly three years, emerging as a significant accumulation point for savvy investors.  The recent daily candle hints at a somewhat neutral stance in the market. This slight uptick in price suggests a potential dissipation of the strong bearish sentiment that has lingered, with traders now recognizing renewed buying interest hovering around the $0.24 mark. Bullish Hopes Rest On Breaking Sustained ADA Resistance The eyes of Cardano enthusiasts are now fixed on a key resistance level, as breaking free from this barrier could set the stage for a significant trend reversal.  According to a price report, should Cardano manage to surpass this critical resistance point, it could spark a rally, potentially pushing prices upward by approximately 6%, with the next major hurdle resting at $0.25. Should this upward momentum persist, it could further drive the coin’s [...]

The lawyer representing Sam Bankman-Fried has renewed a request for temporary release before his upcoming trial for preparation purposes.

In a recent development, analysts at asset management firm Bernstein have predicted when the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will likely approve the first Spot Bitcoin ETF. When Will The First Spot Bitcoin ETF Be Approved? According to the analysts, the pending Spot Bitcoin ETF applications could be approved early next year. They made this projection in line with the recent court ruling in the Grayscale case, which they believe could force the SEC’s hands.  Related Reading: $200 Million In Crypto Lost As Mixin Network Comes Under Attack The court had ruled in favor of Grayscale in a case in which the asset manager argued that the Commission had acted arbitrarily and capriciously by not giving its Spot Bitcoin ETF application the same regulatory treatment it did to Bitcoin futures ETFs. As part of its ruling, the court ordered the Commission to review the application again. Many saw this as a major win and proof that a Spot Bitcoin ETF was imminent, with Bloomberg analysts [...]

To minimize the damage, HTX proactively offered 5% of the drained funds as a “white-hat bonus,” which would amount to nearly $400,000.

MaiCoin Group, BitoGroup and Ace Exchange became the first three founders of the Taiwan Virtual Asset Platform and Transaction Business Association.