Bitcoin ETF Launch Sees High Volume Amidst Price Repression Concerns

Bitcoin ETFs have made a historic debut in the U.S., led by Grayscale, BlackRock, and Fidelity, with trading volumes reaching a record-breaking $4 billion on the first day. Despite this, Bitcoin (BTC) prices have struggled to surpass the yearly high of $48,000, causing concern among investors. At the time of writing, BTC has fallen to […]

SEC Evaluates Impact of Cybersecurity Breach on Crypto Agencies

The Chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has confirmed that there is currently no evidence of unauthorized access to SEC systems, data, devices, or other social media accounts. This statement comes in response to a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to the SEC’s @SECGov X account, previously known as […]

Speculation Rises on SEC Approval of Ethereum ETF in 2023

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently given the go-ahead for a spot Bitcoin ETF, albeit somewhat reluctantly. This has sparked speculation about when the agency will approve an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the second-largest cryptocurrency.The year 2023 is set to be a landmark year for ETFs, with numerous companies […]

Speculation Rises on SEC Approval of Ethereum ETF in 2023

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently given the green light to a spot Bitcoin ETF, albeit somewhat reluctantly. This has sparked speculation about when the agency will approve an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency.The year 2023 has been a significant one for ETFs, with numerous […]

Bitcoin Prices Drop Amid ETF Launch and FTX Bankruptcy

Bitcoin prices took a significant hit on Friday, dropping nearly 10% and falling below the $42,000 mark. This sudden downturn came as a surprise, especially after the cryptocurrency had reached a two-year high of $49,000 just a day before. The drop in value has been attributed to several factors, including the launch of spot Bitcoin […]

Ethereum Whale’s $37M Transfer to Coinbase Triggers Market Price Concerns

An Ethereum whale recently transferred approximately 15,000 ETH, equivalent to around $37 million, to Coinbase, the leading cryptocurrency exchange. This significant transaction was reported by Whale Alert, a blockchain transactions tracking platform, and has sparked interest among cryptocurrency enthusiasts. The move has also led to a decrease in Ethereum’s market price.The transfer of 14,699 ETH, […]

Bitcoin ETF Approval Sparks Volatility Amid Market Uncertainty

Despite the initial optimism that followed the approval of Bitcoin ETFs, the cryptocurrency experienced an unexpected decline, dropping over 7% from $49,000 to an intraday low of $45,644. This unexpected decline contradicts the prevailing optimism in the market following the recent approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).Furthermore, the Bitcoin options data also paints a picture […]

Hedera Council Allocates 4.86 Billion HBAR for Network Development

The Hedera Council, the governing body of the Hedera network, has given the green light to allocate 4.86 billion HBAR — Hedera Hashgraph’s native cryptocurrency, for further development and advanced decentralized governance. This decision will see a total of $408.2 million directed towards the development of the Hedera network.The majority of this allocation, specifically 4.248 […]

Truck Driver Turns $650 into $1.7 Million with SHIB Investment

In a remarkable turn of events, an American truck driver’s life was transformed when his $650 investment in the Shiba Inu meme token (SHIB) ballooned to $1.7 million. The driver, who remains anonymous, made the investment in August 2020 when SHIB was relatively unknown and its price was around $0.00000000051 per token. This investment equated […]

Genesis Global Trading Settles for $8M Over Compliance Failures

Genesis Global Trading, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), has agreed to a settlement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) on January 12th. The settlement includes an $8 million penalty, following an agency investigation that uncovered significant shortcomings in the company’s anti-money laundering and cybersecurity programs. The NYDFS stated that these […]