A federal jury has convicted crypto trader Avraham Eisenberg of fraud and market manipulation. The charges stemmed from Eisenberg’s exploitation of Mango Markets, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol built on the Solana blockchain. Eisenberg Convicted for Market Manipulation Eisenberg, 28, was found guilty by jurors in a federal court in Manhattan on charges of commodities...Read More
For the past four days, fees paid by users on Bitcoin have exceeded those on Ethereum, according to data from Cryptofees, a data analytics platform. This surge in Bitcoin transaction fees has been associated with the growing anticipation surrounding the upcoming halving event and the Runes upgrade. Bitcoin Fees Surpasses Ethereum for 4 Consecutive Days...Read More
Leading stablecoin issuing company Tether announced the launch of its products, USDT and XAUT, on The Open Network (TON), a decentralized blockchain network formerly related to the popular messenger app – Telegram. According to a press release sent to CryptoPotato, the launch of USDT and XAUT on TON expands Tether’s presence across the crypto sphere,...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 19th, 2024] The Telos Foundation today announced that it will work with Ponos Technology, the leading Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) research and development firm, to develop an end-to-end optimized, hardware-accelerated Ethereum Layer 2 network featuring SNARKtor, the Telos-developed decentralized recursive proof aggregator. The teams will take a...Read More
Binance, once banned by the Indian government, is set to make a comeback after agreeing to pay a hefty penalty of approximately $2 million. According to a report by ET, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is preparing to re-enter the Indian market under the finance ministry’s oversight of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Binance’s India...Read More
Public interest in the ‘Bitcoin halving’ is gaining steam as Google searches for the term have now risen to their highest level in history. According to Google Trends data, interest in the term began steadily ramping up at the start of 2024. Beginning with a score of 9 in January, interest in the “bitcoin halving’...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 18th, 2024] COG plans to widen its global presence in the US, EU, Middle East & Africa, and Asia in 2024 The company aims to onboard 100 million users by 2026 COG intends to scale rapidly through strategic investments and partnerships. It seeks to establish itself as...Read More
Binance has announced that it is converting its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) into Circle’s USD Coin (USDC). Following the $1B conversion into USDC, this stash now makes up approximately 3% of Circle’s total circulating supply, which is $32.6 billion. SAFU Assets Shift to USDC for Stability In an April 18 announcement by Binance,...Read More
Worldcoin, the project co-founded by Open AI CEO Sam Altman, which uses iris-scanning technology to verify a user’s “humanness,” is planning to launch an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain prioritizing verified humans over bots. Worldcoin currently has more than 10 million users, with 50% of them having verified their human identities using the project’s Orb. An Anti-Bot...Read More
Bitcoin traders are eagerly anticipating that the upcoming scheduled decrease in the issuance of new coins will lead to a significant surge in Bitcoin’s price. Nevertheless, this expectation may not be fully realized this time, according to various experts. Deutsche Bank suggests that the effects of the Bitcoin halving are already reflected in its current...Read More
Two of America’s largest banks are urging crypto investors to remain cautious around the upcoming Bitcoin halving, which analysts believe may not play out much like prior cycles. In a Wednesday report, JPMorgan predicted that Bitcoin’s price will not rise following the event, and is more likely to resume declines that began earlier this month....Read More
On April 17, the two pro-crypto Senators introduced the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act. The bill “solves key policy challenges that have lingered around previous proposals and provides prudential regulation and added consumer protections to stablecoin issuers,” said Lummis, who added, “But above all, it allows innovation to prosper.” The Senators have been drafting the bill...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Vancouver, Canada, April 18th, 2024] ceτi AI, a leader in decentralized artificial intelligence infrastructure, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Canadian company Big Energy Investments Inc., a firm specializing in strategic investment in high-performance computing infrastructure. This acquisition marks a significant first step in ceτi AI’s strategy to advance the development...Read More
A recurring pattern that has been observed during each Bitcoin halving is volatility. With the following event right around the corner, Bitcoin dumped over 10% in the past week, sliding to $62,778. But despite a series of price corrections, the accumulation game remains strong among Bitcoin holders. Accumulation Addresses See Record Bitcoin Inflows Popular crypto...Read More
Contrary to the general belief circulating in the crypto community, Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow (S2F) model creator and analyst PlanB thinks this halving will not be different from previous events. According to a tweet, PlanB insists that Bitcoin’s price increases will again be around the halving. This Halving Will Not be Different Over the past weeks, several...Read More
As times change, people’s attitudes towards energy have also changed. They rely on recycling renewable energy such as solar and wind energy to provide fuel for their new energy cloud mining operations, thereby significantly reducing mining costs and integrating remaining resources. Electricity is integrated into the grid. Not only does it save a lot of...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Yokohama, Japan, April 18th, 2024] Unicorn, the first proof-of-stake (PoS) meme blockchain, announced the airdropping of UNICORN coins to over 30 communities. The ongoing event involves NFTs and memecoin communities. It caters to crypto enthusiasts on several networks, including Ethereum, Solana, and Cosmos. The eligibility rules are simple and enable holders of...Read More
Bitcoin has now retreated 18% from its all-time high of $73,737 on March 14, tapping $60,000 during late trading on April 17. Corrections are a healthy part of market cycles, however, and analysts agree that this one may not be over yet despite the halving being just a couple of days away. On April 17,...Read More
Bitcoin miners are experiencing a significant drop in stock prices as the upcoming halving is slated for later this week. The fourth Bitcoin halving, around April 20, will slash mining rewards by half to 3.125 BTC, currently valued at approximately $200,000. Bitcoin Miner Stocks Decline The stock prices of Marathon Digital (MARA) and Riot Blockchain (RIOT),...Read More
In the ever-shifting landscape of the crypto market, where volatility reigns supreme, investors are constantly seeking opportunities for substantial returns. Amidst the recent downturns experienced by major players like Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH), a new contender emerges, promising lucrative prospects and capturing the attention of seasoned investors and newcomers alike. Furrever Token (FURR), with...Read More
Ethena is a synthetic dollar protocol on Ethereum that issues the stablecoin USDe. The asset aims to be a censorship-resistant and scalable form of digital money pegged to the US dollar. On April 16, on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant took a deep dive into the Ethena ecosystem revealing risks with the latest stablecoin, which has seen...Read More
The X account of famous actor Tom Holland, which has over 7 million followers, was recently hacked. The attackers used his platform to promote a fake cryptocurrency and NFT scheme. Fake ‘Spiderverse’ Partnership with Binance The compromised account was used to announce a partnership with the global crypto exchange Binance, supposedly launching “Spiderverse” tokens. A...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – London, UK, April 17th, 2024] In a pioneering move within the industry, MetaWin in collaboration with law firm BCLP, has successfully tokenized a Tesla Cybertruck, transforming it into a digital asset wrapped in a legally binding contract and minted as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT). This NFT, which represents full ownership rights to...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Bucharest, Romania, April 17th, 2024] As part of its innovative approach to combining education and technology, Banksters, an EduTech simulator with advanced NFT capabilities, is in the midst of an airdrop campaign that has captured the attention of the gaming and crypto communities. The unique contest, which began on April 3 and...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, April 17th, 2024] Ontology Network, a leading public blockchain, has announced a $10 million fund, designated in ONT & ONG tokens, to accelerate the adoption, education, and development of decentralized identity (DID) solutions. This initiative is tailored to catalyze innovation across four critical areas: DID Education, ONT ID Technical Tutorials,...Read More
While crypto has long been highly affected by the broader financial market, the price of Ethereum (ETH) appears especially impacted by its movements. According to recently published data from IntoTheBlock, the correlation between ETH and several traditional market indexes is now far higher than those between its larger rival, Bitcoin (BTC), and the same markets....Read More
The cryptocurrency market endured massive volatility this week. Amidst geopolitical instability, this price action triggered billions in liquidation and left many wondering if Bitcoin could be used as a hedge against chaos. However, certain cohorts of Bitcoin holders remained unfazed. This is evident by the fact that Bitcoin appears to be entering an accumulation phase...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – London, UK, April 17th, 2024] Aark announces the successful completion of its Seed Round funding, attracting investment from leading industry pioneers, including HashKey Capital, Arrington Capital, Cypher Capital, Morningstar Ventures, IVC, and Metavest. This follows its Pre-Seed in the second quarter of 2023, impressively led by Delphi Digital, with participation from OKX...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – London, United Kingdom, April 17th, 2024] Roobet, the pioneering entertainment brand and one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto casinos, has today launched a brand-new game in collaboration with its Chief Ganjaroo Officer and entertainment legend Snoop Dogg. Available exclusively on Roobet, the game, titled ‘Snoop’s High Rollers’, is the latest product of...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Zug, Switzerland, April 17th, 2024] Anomaly, announces the launch of the first AI-powered zero-gas Layer-3 gaming platform leveraging a play-to-airdrop mechanism targeting Telegram’s 900 million daily active users. Powered by Arbitrum Orbit and using Gelato’s Rollup-as-a-Service (RaaS), Anomaly’s new Layer-3 is set to redefine the gaming industry empowering developers to create immersive...Read More
