‘Crypto Week’ Takes A Hit: US House Fails To Advance Key Acts
In a major blow for the crypto industry, several bills championed by President Donald Trump failed to pass a crucial procedural vote in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. According to CNBC, the final tally stood at 196-223, with 13 Republican representatives siding with Democrats to block the motion, marking a rare moment of dissent…
Bitcoin Hits ATH Of $112,000, Expert Predicts Rally Is Just Beginning
On Wednesday afternoon, Bitcoin (BTC) surged to a remarkable all-time high (ATH) of $112,022, breaking free from its previous consolidation phase and lower resistance levels. Bitcoin Rally Faces Critical Test John Glover, the chief investment officer at crypto lending platform Ledn and a former managing director at Barclays Investment Bank, noted that the recent rally…
Coinbase Confirms DOJ Investigation Following Major Security Incident
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated an investigation into a significant security breach at Coinbase, the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchange. According to sources familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg, the DOJ’s criminal division in Washington is examining the circumstances surrounding the breach, which has raised serious concerns about cybersecurity within the crypto…
Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Receives 12-Year Prison Sentence
Alexander Mashinsky, the former CEO of crypto lending firm Celsius, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to two counts of fraud. Celsius Mashinsky Faces Justice The proceedings took place before US District Judge John G. Koeltl in Manhattan’s Southern District, where Mashinsky faced the repercussions of what prosecutors characterized…
Major Win For Memecoins: SEC Affirms They Typically Do Not Qualify As Securities
In a recent statement, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provided insights into the classification of memecoins within the context of federal securities laws. This move, a part of the SEC’s attempt to make clear how these regulations apply to different assets, could prove to be a significant victory for these altcoins and the…
Justin Sun And SEC Request ‘Pause’ In Ongoing Legal Battle Over Crypto Ventures
According to Bloomberg, lawyers representing Justin Sun and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are requesting a stay in the ongoing regulatory proceedings against him. Justin Sun And SEC Seek Case Pause This joint filing, submitted on Wednesday, indicates that both parties believe it is in their mutual interest to pause the case while…
North Korean Lazarus Group Identified As Culprit In Bybit’s Historic $1.5 Billion Hack
In a significant blow to the cryptocurrency industry, Bybit, one of the leading crypto exchanges, has confirmed a major security breach involving its Ethereum cold wallet. The incident, reported on Friday by Bitcoinist, marks one of the largest cryptocurrency hacks in history, with losses estimated at over $1.5 billion. Bybit Hack Linked To North Korea’s…
CoinShares Seeks Approval For Spot Litecoin And XRP ETF In Latest Market Move
In a notable change in the crypto regulatory environment, asset managers are regaining confidence in their pursuit of ETFs. Significantly, CoinShares submitted applications for a spot XRP ETF and a Litecoin (LTC) fund, indicating an increasing enthusiasm for altcoin investment offerings. CoinShares Targets Litecoin And XRP ETF CoinShares’ submission arises as the US ETF market…
Donald Trump Memecoin Skyrockets Over 12,000% Overnight With $30B Fully Diluted Value – What Happened?
The TRUMP meme coin, the official Donald Trump cryptocurrency, took the crypto world by storm upon its launch on Friday. Within hours, it became the hottest topic in the market, captivating investors and enthusiasts alike. By Saturday morning, as the U.S. woke up to the news, the TRUMP coin had skyrocketed to an astonishing $30,…
Bitcoin Breaks Out Of Cup-And-Handle Pattern, Eyes $276,000 Target
The market’s leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), has rejoined the crypto rally, gaining momentum on Friday amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump may issue an executive order prioritizing cryptocurrencies as soon as he takes office. As of the latest data from CoinGecko, Bitcoin surged nearly 5% in the 24-hour time frame, reaching $104,000. The broader cryptocurrency…