The recent guilty plea of Russian national Alexander Vinnik, the operator of the infamous crypto exchange BTC-e, sheds light on the dark underbelly of the cryptocurrency world. Vinnik’s involvement in money laundering activities through BTC-e, which was one of the largest crypto exchanges globally between 2011 and 2017, highlights the ease with which illicit funds
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Coinbase, the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, recently reported its earnings for the first quarter of 2024. The company’s total revenue for the quarter stood at a remarkable $1.6 billion, representing a substantial 72% increase compared to the previous quarter. Moreover, Coinbase’s net income reached an impressive $1.18 billion, equivalent to $4.40 per
While the recent correction in the cryptocurrency market has caused prices of various digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum to hit multi-month lows, XRP has managed to show resilience. Despite briefly dropping below $0.50, XRP has actually seen a 3% increase over the past two weeks based on CoinGecko’s data. This has led to analysts
The recent surge in Bitcoin price above $62,000 has led to a shift in investors’ position and sentiment, according to on-chain analytics site Santiment. Traders on the Binance platform are reportedly moving from liquidated shorts to long positions after the price increase. While this change may signify renewed optimism in the premier cryptocurrency, Santiment has
Bitcoin’s recent price fluctuations have been nothing short of dramatic, with prices swinging wildly from a high of almost $65,000 to a low of $56,500 within a matter of days. This volatility was fueled by a mix of market speculation and external factors, such as the US Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. While Bitcoin
The recent dip in the price of Bitcoin below the $59,000 support level has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market. Analysts are sounding alarms about the potential for a more significant decline in the absence of a pronounced market capitulation. CryptoQuant, a cryptocurrency analysis platform, reported approximately $120 million in liquidated long positions, indicating a
The recent slump in Bitcoin post-Halving has had an impact on Solana meme coin traders, leaving many feeling blue. However, in a surprising turn of events, a new depressed rodent token named Sad Hamster has seen its price, denoted as HAMMY, explode overnight. The Sad Hamster meme has gained significant traction in the Solana meme
Eigenlayer, the leading project in Ethereum Restaking, is gearing up to launch its airdrop for collection on May 10th. BingX Exchange, a well-known crypto exchange, will be listing Eigenlayer’s token $EIGEN for trading immediately after the airdrop. The Significance of Eigenlayer in 2024 Eigenlayer has emerged as the most substantial Restaking project on Ethereum in
MicroStrategy recently made headlines during their annual MicroStrategy World conference with the unveiling of “MicroStrategy Orange” – a decentralized identity solution built on Bitcoin. This platform aims to combat online spam by providing an enterprise-grade platform for implementing Decentralized Digital Identifiers (DIDs) across organizations. One of the core services offered is “Orange for Outlook,” which
Coinbase recently announced a staggering revenue of $1.64 billion in the first quarter, surpassing the initially expected $1.34 billion. This remarkable surge in revenue coincided with a robust Bitcoin rally that has made a significant impact on the entire crypto market. The company’s earnings per share were reported at $4.40, well above the average analyst