Blockchain analytics company Elliptic recently announced a groundbreaking development in the fight against money laundering in Bitcoin transactions. Through a collaboration with researchers from the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, Elliptic has successfully leveraged artificial intelligence to detect illicit proceeds and identify new patterns of money laundering activities. By utilizing a deep learning model, researchers were
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Recently, six Coinbase customers took legal action against the popular cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase Global, along with its subsidiaries and CEO, Brian Armstrong. The class-action lawsuit, filed on May 5, makes the bold claim that the digital assets offered on Coinbase are, in fact, securities. This includes well-known tokens such as Solana, Polygon, Near Protocol, and
Recently, Bitcoin has displayed remarkable resilience by bouncing back above the $60,000 mark, following a significant dip below $57,000. Renowned analyst and market expert Peter Brandt has expressed his confidence in Bitcoin’s ability to reach a six-figure value by 2025. In a blog post marking his 50th year in future markets trading, Brandt emphasized his
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
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
Rep. Maxine Waters has put forth the suggestion that Ms. Kristin Johnson, who currently serves as a Commissioner of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), be nominated for the position of Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions at the US Department of Treasury. Waters highlighted Johnson’s expertise in financial regulation and her dedication to maintaining
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
In the fast-paced world of Web3, innovation and creativity are key drivers of success. One of the industry pioneers leading the way is Imaginary Ones, a blockchain-based platform that is reshaping the landscape of art, storytelling, and community engagement. With their recent milestone of 2 million downloads for their mobile game Bubble Rangers, Imaginary Ones
The recent market crash has brought about significant changes in the cryptocurrency space, with Arweave (AR) experiencing an 18.7% drop in its token value. This decline is part of a larger market downtrend that has seen Bitcoin’s price decrease by 7%. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for AR is currently at 27, indicating oversold conditions.
The recent announcement by Animoca Brands to enter the Bitcoin ecosystem through the Opal Protocol marks a significant step towards revolutionizing the digital landscape. Partnering with Darewise, a metaverse technology platform, Animoca Brands aims to develop the largest Web3 ecosystem that encompasses gaming, entertainment, DeFi, education, and culture. The Opal Protocol, a decentralized ecosystem protocol