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Players Eye Lawsuits as Analysts Label Hamster Kombat a ‘Time Ponzi Scheme’
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Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Price Consolidates Amid Market Uncertainty
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Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Bearish Momentum Meets Critical Support
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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have announced an updated regulatory framework for stablecoins, also known as value-referenced crypto assets (VRCAs), with a new compliance deadline set for December 31, 2024. The updated regulations emphasize transparency and investor protection, requiring stablecoin issuers to maintain appropriate reserves with qualified custodians and to publicly disclose information about their […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/canada-sets-new-deadline-for-crypto-platforms-to-comply-with-stablecoin-regulations/
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland – September 30, 2024 – TRON DAO has successfully completed a security assessment of its Java-Tron client, conducted by leading blockchain security firm ChainSecurity. The assessment, which focused on key components such as the TRON Virtual Machine (TVM), consensus mechanisms, and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) interactions, aimed to proactively identify and resolve any […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/tron-dao-completes-security-assessment-conducted-by-chainsecurity-strengthening-network-integrity/
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, Argentina rejects the UN’s Pact for the Future, President Nayib Bukele warns about the impending arrival of a dark age, and cryptocurrency imports reach record levels in Brazil. Argentina Rejects UN Pact for […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/latam-insights-argentina-and-el-salvador-fight-against-the-international-agenda/
Tether, a stablecoin issuer, said it has collaborated with the U.S. Department of Justice to seize digital assets worth $6 million stolen from victims of crypto confidence schemes. Tether has assisted law enforcement in various jurisdictions, blocking over two billion dollars in USDT and recovering millions for victims. According to the stablecoin issuer, it has […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/tether-aids-doj-in-seizing-6m-in-assets-tied-to-crypto-scams/
An app on Google Play was discovered stealing cryptocurrency from users, employing advanced social engineering and trusted protocols. Check Point Research exposed the app after it had siphoned $70,000, deceiving over 150 victims. The attackers used the Walletconnect protocol to appear legitimate, manipulating Google search rankings and avoiding detection through encryption and obfuscation techniques. Malicious […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/malicious-crypto-stealing-app-exposed-on-google-play/
Coinbase Institutional’s report highlights optimism for the crypto market, driven by expectations of U.S. rate cuts and China’s monetary stimulus, which could boost bitcoin’s performance in Q4 2024. While bitcoin remains strong, ethereum faces challenges with rising transaction fees and limited impact from U.S. spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Coinbase: ‘We Anticipate a Constructive Q4 2024’ […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/coinbase-sees-strong-q4-for-bitcoin-fueled-by-us-rate-cuts-china-stimulus/
On Sept. 27, Bedrock, a liquidity staking platform, experienced a security breach affecting $2 million in liquidity. Bedrock said it has taken steps to address the incident, including integrating with Chainlink for proof of reserves and implementing additional security measures. Exploiter Addresses Identified Bedrock, a liquidity staking platform, confirmed a security incident on Sept. 27 […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bedrock-bolsters-security-post-2-million-hack-partners-with-chainlink/
Imagine leading a virtual army, conquering enemy bases, and earning real-world rewards. That’s what Heroes of Mavia, a Web3 play-to-earn strategy game, promises. Find out if Regina thinks it’s worth your time. Last episode’s quick recap Last episode’s Web3 gameplay was action-packed and full of thrills! While playing The Beacon, I found myself holding my […]
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Bitcoin miners are finally catching a break after a sluggish September, with hashprice climbing 10.33% in the past 30 days. A solid 8.93% of that bump came within the last four days alone. Hashprice Jumps Nearly 9% in 4 Days: Bitcoin Miners Catch a Break as September Nears End On Aug. 29, 2024, mining revenues […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/hashprice-gains-give-bitcoin-miners-a-much-needed-boost-after-sluggish-month/
Since Jan. 11, 2024, twelve U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been steadily accumulating bitcoin (BTC). This doesn’t include the hefty BTC stash held by Grayscale’s GBTC, which has experienced a total outflow of $20 billion. Right now, these bitcoin funds hold an impressive 924,768.09 BTC, and if they continue scooping up BTC at […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-bitcoin-etfs-close-in-on-satoshis-btc-stash-holding-924768-btc/
BNY Mellon is working closely with regulators to offer large-scale crypto custody services. Coinshares reported $321 million in digital asset inflows, driven by the Fed’s 50bps interest rate cut. Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin could reach $500K by 2025 and $1M by 2030, citing global financial instability risks highlighted in an upcoming book by Jim Rickards. […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bny-mellon-engages-with-regulators-feds-50bps-cut-triggers-crypto-inflows-and-more-week-in-review/
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated legal action against a fake trading platform and its associates for defrauding investors out of $3.6 million. The scheme, which targeted Asian Americans, involved soliciting funds in fiat and digital assets, with false promises of trading in commodity futures. Instead, the funds were misappropriated and diverted […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/cftc-sues-over-3-6m-digital-asset-fraud-targeting-asian-americans/
Crypto Market Holds Strong Despite Monday Dip: MOODENG and ETHW Shine
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UBXS Partners With Chainlink to Enhance Real Estate Tokenization System With AI-Powered Innovations
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Digital Asset Platforms Lose a Record $2.1B in 2024, Mostly Due to Hacks
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Matrixport, a crypto financial services provider with $6 billion in assets under management, has completed its all-cash acquisition of Crypto Finance Asset Management AG, a licensed Swiss crypto asset manager previously part of the Deutsche Börse Group. Renamed Matrixport Asset Management AG, the unit will continue to provide institutional-grade crypto investment solutions, including managing the […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/matrixport-strengthens-european-presence-with-acquisition-of-swiss-crypto-asset-manager/
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, former CEO of Binance, took to social media to make his first statements after being released from a correctional facility where he was confined for compliance crimes. Thanking his supporters, Zhao explained that he would take some time to assess his next moves but highlighted that he would continue in the investment […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/cz-outlines-his-next-moves-after-being-released/
This editorial is from last week’s newsletter, Week in Review. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this editorial the second it’s finished, which also includes the biggest stories of the week and a comment on each story. Pre-Bull Sentiment Rises This week it felt like the entirety of the crypto industry descended upon the city-state […]
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Frederick Kempe, CEO of the Atlantic Council, highlighted two pressing concerns at the UN General Assembly: the intensifying China-Russia partnership and doubts over US leadership. Alongside former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, he warned of mounting global threats, comparing today’s risks to the Cold War. China’s support for Russia and Iran is escalating conflicts, demanding […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/china-russia-alliance-expands-elevating-us-risks-in-asia-and-middle-east/
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has issued a warning about the dangers of pump-and-dump schemes in the cryptocurrency space, as new regulations prepare to target this market manipulation tactic. The upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), effective from Dec. 30 will ban these practices. AFM Sounds Alarm on Crypto Pump-and-Dump Schemes The […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/dutch-regulator-warns-of-crypto-pump-and-dump-new-regulation-to-ban-these-schemes/
A former lawyer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) anticipates the agency will challenge Judge Analisa Torres’ decision regarding XRP in the Ripple lawsuit. The SEC views the ruling as flawed and is likely to submit an appeal before the approaching Oct. 7 deadline. Ripple XRP Case: SEC Expected to Appeal Judge’s Ruling […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/lawyer-expects-sec-to-challenge-xrp-ruling-as-appeal-deadline-approaches/
On Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, market data revealed that the TON-powered crypto asset, hamster kombat (HMSTR), experienced a 14% drop against the U.S. dollar over the last day, just three days after its market debut. Initially trading at $0.009993 per token when it first hit major exchanges, HMSTR has since lost over 42% of its […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/ton-based-hamster-kombat-token-plummets-42-in-3-days/
According to data from the Central Bank of Bolivia, operations with crypto assets rose in the last three months after the institution lifted a blanket ban on using the banking system for these transactions. Volumes doubled on average, with stablecoins leading the way and transaction numbers also rising. Bolivia Experiences a Crypto Renaissance After Lifting […]
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In a recent interview with Kitco News, Jp Cortez, the executive director of the Sound Money Defense League, discussed the growing sound money movement across the United States. Cortez emphasized the significance of legislative wins, such as the removal of sales taxes on precious metals in 45 states, and highlighted the increasing trend of de-dollarization. […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/sound-money-defense-league-executive-gold-protects-against-inflation-fiat-risks/
According to recent data, more than 14 million ether (ETH) is now locked in liquid staking derivatives (LSD) protocols. Over the past 12 days, the amount of ETH deposited into these platforms nudged upward by 0.643%, bringing the total to 14.08 million ETH. Ethereum Liquid Staking Surges to 14M Ether, 90,000 Added in 12 Days […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/ethereum-liquid-staking-hits-14m-eth-milestone-adding-1-77m-in-2024/
With bitcoin trading above $65K, crypto enthusiasts are anticipating big price moves in October. Many still believe BTC will exceed its all-time high before the year ends. On Polymarket, a blockchain-powered predictions platform, the odds currently show a 61% chance that bitcoin will top the record it set seven months ago. Polymarket Bettors: Bitcoin Record […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/polymarket-predicts-61-chance-of-2024-bitcoin-all-time-high-17-for-100k/
PRESS RELEASE. Forgotten Playland is coming to every single gamer out there! At the start of the summer we hinted at something epic. After much preparation, we have finally announced that Forgotten Playland will be available on the Epic Games Store this November. Enough said, time to add the game to your wishlist right away! […]
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