Bitcoin took a hit on Wednesday, dropping 2.5% to $59,100 following the news that the U.S. government had shifted more of its Silk Road-related Bitcoin holdings to Coinbase Prime. The on-chain analysis platform, Arkham Intelligence, highlighted the transfer by revealing that 10,000 BTC valued at $593 million had been moved. This move raises questions about
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In the realm of cybercrime, there has been a mix of good news and bad news. While overall illicit transactions have seen a decrease from the previous year, there has been a concerning rise in stolen funds from crypto scams and ransomware attacks. The amount of stolen funds from crypto scams has nearly doubled from
Last night at a Crypto4Harris event, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other prominent Democrats came together to express their strong support for crypto regulation. They emphasized the crucial need for regulatory clarity in shaping the future of the industry. Schumer highlighted the responsibility of Congress to enact common-sense regulations for crypto, with the goal
Metaplanet recently made a bold move by investing approximately $3.3 million in bitcoin, acquiring 57.103 bitcoins at an average price of 8,756,107 yen per bitcoin. This investment is part of the Japanese investment firm’s larger strategy to expand its bitcoin holdings. With this latest purchase, Metaplanet now holds a total of 303.095 BTC, which has
The recent settlement between Binance and the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), Brazil’s securities regulator, sheds light on the consequences of unlicensed derivatives trading in the country. This agreement comes after a year-long investigation into Binance’s activities, culminating in a hefty fine of $1.76 million. The CVM had previously ordered Binance to cease its unauthorized
Core Scientific, a prominent Bitcoin mining company based in Texas, recently announced an upsized offering of $400 million in convertible senior notes due in 2029. Originally set at $350 million, the increase in offering size was attributed to favorable market conditions. The notes, scheduled to settle on August 19, 2024, will be issued privately to
In the midst of the largest downturn of the market cycle, investor sentiment in the digital asset market remains uncertain. Glassnode’s analysis points towards clear signs of a resurgence in HODLing and accumulation among investors. Despite the volatility in the market, there seems to be a growing inclination towards holding onto assets rather than selling.
Ethereum’s Layer 2 ecosystem has been making waves with a new record for daily transaction volume, reaching an impressive 12.42 million on August 12. This growth highlights the rapid advancements in scalability, potentially driving user engagement to new heights. The surge in daily transactions, reported by Growthepie, shows a 140% increase year-to-date, indicating the growing
Bitcoin’s price has seen a significant increase, climbing nearly $2,000 in just a day after the release of better-than-expected core PPI numbers in the United States. This surge comes on the heels of a positive end to the previous business week, where Bitcoin reached almost $63,000 on Friday. This rebound marked a recovery of over
Crypto analyst Javon Marks has made a bold prediction regarding Ethereum (ETH), suggesting that the cryptocurrency could experience a significant breakout and potentially soar to $4,723. Marks pointed to the presence of bull divergences as a key indicator for this parabolic rally, emphasizing the potential for a 75% increase in price. Additionally, Marks indicated that