Bitcoin’s market activity on July 5, 2024, has been marked by a persistent downtrend across various time frames, with the price currently at $ 55,338. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin’s price has ranged between $ 53,550 and $ 58,673, with a market capitalization of $ 1.08 trillion and a 24-hour …
NFT Sales Take a Hit — Last Month’s Sales Dropped 46% Compared to May
Although non-fungible token (NFT) markets showed improved performance over the past week, June’s sales figures were significantly worse compared to May. Over the last 30 days, NFT sales have decreased by 46.31%. June’s NFT Market Faces Steep Decline June proved to be challenging for digital collectible sales, experiencing a 46.31% drop compared to May, which […]
Bank of America Forecasts Gold Reaching $3,000 in the Next 18 Months
Earlier this week, Bank of America analysts revealed that gold might reach $ 3,000 in the next 18 months, pushed by central bank demand and a Federal Reserve dovish turn. “Achieving this would require non-commercial demand to pick up from current levels, which in turn needs a Fed rate cut to happen,” Bank of …
Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Sentenced to 64 Months for Money Laundering
A Dutch court has sentenced Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev to five years and four months in prison for laundering $ 2.2 billion through the cryptocurrency mixing service. The case represents a pivotal moment for decentralized finance (defi) regulation and crypto privacy. Dutch Court Imprisons Tornado Cash Developer for $ 2.2 Billion Money …
Former Binance Boss Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to 4 Months in Jail
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), formerly the CEO of Binance, was sentenced in a Seattle courtroom for his compliance failures at the cryptocurrency exchange. The sentencing was first covered by Nikhilesh De and Danny Nelson of Coindesk, who reported directly from the courthouse. Per Nikhilesh De’s X thread, the proceedings began with […]
Kenyan Authorities to Extradite Binance Executive to Nigeria by Month’s End
The Binance executive who reportedly escaped from custody in Nigeria is set to be extradited to the same country by the end of the month, according to reports. A Kenyan detective believes the extradition of Anjarwalla, who allegedly has ties to influential figures in Kenya, may still prove to be challenging. Interpol Reportedly Involved in […]
Bitwise: Bitcoin Will Have ‘a Great Next 12 Months’
Bitwise Asset Management expects bitcoin to have a great next 12 months. A Bitwise researcher has explained that the cryptocurrency will likely continue to test its “higher highs” this year and next. He considers regulatory risk to be the primary concern for bitcoin. ‘I Think We’re Just Getting Started’ Bitwise Asset Management has reaffirmed its […]
Crypto.com CEO: Bitcoin Price Dip Likely After Halving but ‘Great Performance’ Within 6 Months
The chief executive of Crypto.com has warned of some selling coming up as we approach the Bitcoin halving, citing the “buy the rumor, sell the news” strategy. Noting that what’s happening in the bitcoin market currently resembles previous cycles, he stressed: “I personally expect great performance within the next six months.” ‘There May Be Some […]
Imminent BTC Supply Squeeze: Bybit Report Suggests Bitcoin Exchanges to Run Dry in 9 Months
As the crypto landscape evolves, a significant tightening in bitcoin’s available supply on exchanges has emerged, hinting at just nine months of reserves left. Bybit’s latest halving report unveils the reasons behind this tightening grip, indicating a looming scarcity that could reshape market dynamics. Bitcoin Faces Unprecedented Supply Squeeze as Exchange Reserves Plummet According to […]
44-Day Bitcoin Drain: Coinbase and Binance Shed 76,179 BTC in Less Than 2 Months
Recent figures show that over a span of 44 consecutive days, 76,179 bitcoins, worth $ 5.41 billion, have been moved out of Coinbase and Binance, the two leading cryptocurrency exchange and custodial firms by reserve size and total trade volume. Robinhood Bucks Trend With Bitcoin Inflows as Coinbase and Binance Face Outflows A significant …
DAO Treasuries See Over $20 Billion Growth in 4 Months Amid Crypto Market Boom
Four months ago, a total of 179 decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) boasted treasuries exceeding $ 1 million or more each. As of today, this figure has climbed to 211 distinct DAOs meeting the same criteria. Furthermore, since Nov. 1, 2023, the collective value of DAO treasuries has expanded by more than $ 20 …
Stablecoin Market Surpasses $150B, a First in 18 Months, After $980M Growth in 5 Days
The stablecoin sector achieved a significant milestone on March 20, 2024, hitting the $ 150 billion mark as the dollar-anchored market continues its expansion. In the last five days, the stablecoin sphere expanded by $ 980 million, breaking past the latest threshold. Stablecoin Market Value Tops $ 150 Billion The total value …
A Maximum of 78 Months — Sam Bankman-Fried’s Legal Team Calls for Leniency
In a recent legal submission, Sam Bankman-Fried’s freshly appointed defense team strongly criticized the suggested century-long sentence as “grotesque.†The firm Mukasey Young is pushing for a gentler verdict for the 31-year-old creator of FTX. Bankman-Fried’s Defense Urges Judge to Cap Sentence at 78 Months The defense’s legal brief argues that the suggested sentence is […]
Pantera Capital Predicts ‘Strong’ Crypto Bull Market Over Next 18-24 Months
American hedge fund Pantera Capital has predicted “a strong bull market” for cryptocurrencies over the next 18-24 months. “With the halving expected to occur in late April 2024, we believe the convergence of these positive things will provide strong tailwinds for the next bull market,” said Pantera founder Dan Morehead. Pantera’s Bull Market Prediction Pantera […]
Value Locked in Defi Surpasses $57 Billion, Securing Over $20 Billion in 3 Months
Data from defillama.com reveals that over the past 93 days, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) protocols escalated from $ 37.46 billion on Oct. 20, 2023, to the present $ 57.74 billion. Notably, 57.3% of the total value in defi is anchored in the Ethereum blockchain, while Lido’s liquid staking …