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The Grayscale-Harris Poll survey, conducted in April-May 2024, reveals crucial insights into American likely voters’ views on cryptocurrency and its potential impact on the upcoming presidential election. The survey, involving over 2,000 adults, highlights key trends such as high interest in crypto among young, minority, male, and Democratic voters. Significant findings include 97% of likely […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/survey-77-believe-presidential-candidates-should-be-informed-on-ai-and-crypto/
Two Estonian nationals have been extradited from Estonia to the U.S. to face charges for their roles in “a massive multi-faceted cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme,” according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin are accused of operating a $575 million Ponzi scheme involving the fraudulent cryptocurrency mining service […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/estonian-nationals-extradited-to-us-for-575m-crypto-fraud/
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has introduced new guidance mandating regulated cryptocurrency entities to implement customer service policies and procedures. Crypto entities must collect data to ensure timely and fair resolution of issues, maintain records for regulatory review, and provide quarterly analyses. New York Regulator Requires Crypto Firms to Adopt New […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/new-york-tightens-customer-service-regulations-for-crypto-companies/
The rising trend of “re-staking” has driven significant cryptocurrency investments into platforms that reward users for locking up their tokens. Leading this movement is Seattle-based startup Eigenlayer, which secured $100 million in funding from Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm in February. Eigenlayer has attracted $18.8 billion worth of crypto to its platform from less than $400 […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-re-staking-platform-attracts-18-8-billion/
Agora, a stablecoin company that recently raised $12 million in its Series A funding round led by Dragonfly, has announced that it will launch its AUSD token natively on Sui. The company aims to produce a better stablecoin focusing on emerging markets, and sharing the revenue obtained with partners integrating AUSD in their services platforms. […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/dragonfly-backed-stablecoin-agora-to-launch-natively-on-sui/
Following the landmark news of former President Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 counts related to a hush-money scheme allegedly influencing the 2016 election, data from the Polygon-powered prediction market Polymarket shows Trump still leading in forecast bets for the 2024 election. Convicted But Leading: Trump Tops 2024 Election Predictions on Polymarket According to Polymarket, Donald […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/conviction-fails-to-deter-donald-trumps-2024-election-odds-according-to-polymarket-bets/
PRESS RELEASE. Introducing HotDonkey, a revolutionary new memecoin set to redefine the cryptocurrency landscape. HotDonkey is more than just another digital currency; it is a vision, a movement, and a catalyst for transformative change in the world of finance. With its innovative approach, HotDonkey is poised to lead the way in the next generation of […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/ignite-your-investment-journey-with-hotdonkey-pre-sale-launch-be-a-part-of-the-hot-crypto-evolution/
DMM Bitcoin, a subsidiary of DMM Group, has reported a significant security breach resulting in the theft of 4,502.9 bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $303 million. The Japanese cryptocurrency exchange detected the unauthorized transfer of funds from its wallet at 1:26 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024. In response, DMM Bitcoin has assured its customers […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/over-300m-in-btc-stolen-from-japanese-exchange-dmm-bitcoin-in-major-security-breach/
This year, the supply of the stablecoin tether has surpassed the $100 billion mark, and today, the leading dollar-pegged token boasts a market valuation of $111.9 billion. The majority of this supply resides on Tron, with the network hosting $58 billion in tethers, while Ethereum accounts for $51 billion. This editorial examines the top wallets […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/analyzing-tethers-111-billion-supply-top-usdt-wallets-on-tron-and-ethereum/
Bitcoin’s valuation presently resides at $68,402, boasting a market capitalization of $1.34 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $23.93 billion. Throughout the previous day, BTC’s price has maintained a tightly consolidated triangular pattern. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s (BTC) daily chart reveals a market that has transitioned from a significant rally to a consolidation phase. After an […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-technical-analysis-btc-maintains-stability-in-narrow-triangular-formation/
A risk assessment conducted by the U.S. Treasury Department found that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and related platforms are highly susceptible to use in fraud and scams. The risk assessment also warns that criminals can exploit NFTs to launder illicit proceeds or “obfuscate the source of funds.” NFTs Likely to be Used in Fraud and Scams […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-treasury-nfts-and-nft-platforms-highly-susceptible-to-fraud-and-scams/
Robinhood, the popular investment and trading platform, has announced a significant upgrade for its crypto customers in the United States. Users can now leverage Robinhood’s newly introduced Crypto Trading API to view real-time crypto market data, manage their portfolios and account information, and place crypto orders programmatically. “With our new crypto trading API, we’re helping […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/robinhood-introduces-crypto-trading-api/
Circle, the company behind USDC, the second-largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, has announced its official launch in Brazil. The company inked an alliance with BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latam, to provide onboarding and distribution services for Brazilian companies. Circle also partnered with Nubank, a leading digital neobank. Circle Partners With BTG […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/circle-officially-launches-in-brazil-partners-with-latam-giants-btg-pactual-and-nubank/
Companies in two capital markets are looking to implement the business model that Microstrategy, led by entrepreneur Michael Saylor, pioneered in the U.S. According to David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, who denied one of these markets to be Korea, these operations are currently in the negotiation stage. More Companies Looking to Adopt Microstrategy’s Bitcoin […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/companies-in-two-capital-markets-reportedly-in-negotiations-to-implement-microstrategys-bitcoin-business-model/
Economist Peter Schiff cautions against buying U.S. dollars or selling gold, citing rising Treasury yields as a result of the government’s failure to control the national debt and inflation. He notes the widening trade deficits, suggesting an unproductive economy will further weaken the dollar and increase prices. Schiff Warns Against Buying US Dollars Economist and […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/economist-peter-schiff-advises-against-buying-us-dollars-warns-of-usd-breakdown/
A new report reveals that 562 million people globally now own digital currencies, an increase from 420 million in 2023, making up 6.8% of the world’s population. Asia is at the forefront of this growth, with North America close behind. Overall, cryptocurrency adoption is rising worldwide, with notable increases seen across all continents. ‘562 Million […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/global-crypto-ownership-reaches-562-million-6-8-of-world-population-now-own-and-use-digital-currencies/
U.S. President Joe Biden issued a veto against H.J.Res. 109, a resolution that would disapprove of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121). In its veto document, Bides states that the approval of this Republican-led resolution would “inappropriately constrain the SEC’s ability to set forth appropriate guardrails and address […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/president-biden-vetoes-sec-sab-121-repeal-resolution/
Penguiana, the distinctive penguin-themed meme coin on the Solana blockchain, continues to captivate the crypto community, achieving a new milestone by doubling its market cap to over $2.5 million according to Dexscreener. This surge in valuation underscores the strong investor confidence and community enthusiasm surrounding the project, especially with the impending launch of the GUIANA […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/penguiana-doubles-market-cap-to-over-2-5-million-ahead-of-guiana-nft-mint/
Metaplex, a Solana-based protocol that allows for the easy deployment of NFTs across applications, has introduced MPL-404, a hybrid decentralized finance standard. MPL-404 leans on SPL-404, a protocol that allows for the exchange of an NFT for a fixed number of tokens assigned by the designers of each artistic collection. Metaplex Aims to Extend Hybrid […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/metaplex-announces-introduction-of-hybrid-defi-protocol-for-solana/
Nigerian artist Davido has been accused of perpetrating an “outright scam” after pocketing over $468,000 from selling his recently launched meme coin. A prominent Nigerian crypto enthusiast claims Davido’s actions create problems for many legitimate crypto businesses and startups operating in good faith. Davido Offloads Meme Coin Hours After Promoting It to Followers The Nigerian […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/nigerian-artist-davidos-meme-coin-plummets-shortly-after-he-pockets-474000-from-token-sale/
Transak, a Web3 payments provider, has teamed up with blockchain development platform Cometh to introduce a streamlined fiat-to-Layer three (L3) onboarding solution. This new system reportedly simplifies the purchase of crypto assets directly on Cometh’s L3 blockchain, Arbitrum Orbit. Transak Partners With Cometh to Simplify Fiat-to-L3 Crypto Transactions According to the company’s announcement, Transak and […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/transak-and-cometh-launch-industry-first-fiat-to-layer-3-crypto-onboarding-solution/
On Friday, the publicly listed mining company Bitdeer Technologies Group revealed that the leading stablecoin firm Tether has purchased $100 million in Bitdeer shares. Additionally, Tether holds an option to acquire an additional $50 million in shares in the future. Bitdeer and Tether Forge Partnership With $100 Million Share Purchase Tether has acquired $100 million […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitdeer-announces-100-million-investment-from-tether/
Multi-chain token Dogeverse is preparing for one of the biggest meme coin launches of the year after raising more than $15 million in a red-hot presale. The project has gotten a ton of attention from meme coin traders and crypto analysts, many of whom believe the $DOGEVERSE token could deliver a 10x gain or more […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/dogeverse-presale-enters-final-3-days-after-raising-15m-analysts-forecast-big-gains-in-june/
According to recent data, May has set new records for milestones within the Bitcoin network. Following the record-breaking number of transactions confirmed on April 23, four of the top five days with the highest transaction counts settled on the Bitcoin blockchain occurred in May. 2024: A Banner Year for Bitcoin Records The year 2024 has […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/may-shatters-bitcoin-transaction-records-highlighting-a-year-of-unparalleled-achievements/
Paraguayan authorities detected and shut down an illegal bitcoin mining farm that had over 2,700 miners connected directly to the country’s power grid. The operation, carried out in the city of Saltos de Guaira and situated near a national power facility, was deemed by authorities as the largest operation of its kind. Paraguayan Authorities Bust […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/paraguayan-authorities-shut-down-2700-miners-in-largest-anti-illegal-bitcoin-mining-intervention-to-date/
Ripple’s recently published 2023 Trends in Regional Payments ebook highlights the transformative role of cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the global payments landscape. Latin America is witnessing a digital transformation with a shift towards crypto-powered solutions and CBDCs, despite resistance from sector incumbents. In Africa, crypto-enabled payments are enhancing accessibility and affordability, […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/ripple-report-crypto-and-cbdcs-transforming-global-payments/
PRESS RELEASE. MEW, a cat-themed token on the Solana blockchain, partners with animation studio LOCUS to create a new 3D animated series. MEW is the first worldwide entertainment brand and retail product line started by a memecoin community. LOCUS produces 3D animations and TV series primarily in the Korean market. After raising about $17.5 million […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/solana-memecoin-mew-partners-with-locus-animation-studio-to-create-new-3d-animated-series/
David Kagel, a disbarred California attorney, pleaded guilty to orchestrating a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of over $9.5 million. Kagel, 85, promised high returns through artificial intelligence trading bots and falsely claimed to hold $11 million in bitcoin to secure investments. He used his attorney position to instill trust, providing fake letters on […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/lawyer-pleads-guilty-in-9-5m-crypto-ponzi-scheme-faces-5-years-in-prison/
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has proposed a joint US-UK digital securities sandbox. She noted that the U.S. and UK are ideally positioned for this initiative, emphasizing that this collaboration would benefit innovators, regulators, and consumers in both countries. Hester Peirce Pushes for US-UK Collaborative Financial Sandbox U.S. Securities and Exchange […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/sec-commissioner-proposes-joint-us-uk-digital-securities-sandbox/
Global investment bank JPMorgan’s JPM Coin has seen a significant surge in transactions, according to Umar Farooq, head of Onyx by JP Morgan. During a session at the Consensus conference, Farooq stated, “We’ve seen the number of transactions explode by factors of 10, if not hundreds. Fewer larger transactions, lots of smaller transactions.” He noted […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/jpmorgans-jpm-coin-sees-transactions-explode-with-programmability-features/