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USDT at the Heart of Pig Butchering Scams Says the UN
16.1.2024
The stablecoin tether has emerged as one of the preferred payment methods for money launderers and fraudsters operating out of Southeast Asia, the findings of a new United Nations study have shown. According to Jeremy Douglas, criminals are choosing to use tether because they know that...
Tether Hits Back at UN Report Alleging Role of USDT in Illicit Activity in East Asia
16.1.2024
Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin by market cap, has challenged the United Nations (UN) for its report on underground banking and money laundering infrastructure in East and Southeast Asia
South Korea’s Crypto Volumes Peak in 2024 as Upbit and Bithumb Dominate Local Market
15.1.2024
In the last 100 days, South Korea’s crypto trading activity has experienced a significant upswing. The country’s leading crypto exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, recorded their highest trading volumes in the initial week of January 2024. Despite the noticeable premium on South...
Opening Vintage Caches — $28 Million in Dormant Bitcoin Stir From 2010-2017 Wallets
14.1.2024
Recent data reveals that so-called ‘sleeping bitcoin’ wallets, established from 2010 to 2017, transacted about 659.14 bitcoins, valued at approximately $28.26 million, during the initial fortnight of this year. A significant portion of this activity originated from wallets created...
Bonk Price Prediction as BONK Bounces 60% From Recent Bottom – Bigger Pump Incoming?
14.1.2024
In the volatile world of meme cryptocurrencies, Bonk has captured traders’ attention with a remarkable 60% rally from its recent lows, stirring speculations about a larger pump on the horizon. This surge comes amidst a frenzy of trading activity, with the Bonk price today at $0.000014 and...
Across-the-Board Crypto Stock Declines Erode Earlier Profit Streaks
13.1.2024
Although spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw substantial trading activity on Thursday and Friday, publicly-listed crypto companies faced a different fate, with several equities experiencing significant losses when the market closed on Friday. For instance, Marathon Digital Holdings’ shares...
Shiba Inu Price Prediction as Whale Activity Jumps 1,300% – Huge Pump Incoming?
10.1.2024
Shiba Inu / Source: Dall•E 3 The Shiba Inu (SHIB) price is ebbing back from a recent failed retest of the $0.000010 level, despite a recent 1,300% jump in whale activity on the blockchain. Shiba Inu was last trading close to $0.0000095, down just over 2% on the day. As per data presented...
Solana Price Prediction as Developer Activity Hits New High – A Bullish Signal for SOL?
10.1.2024
The Solana price has dropped by 3% in the past 24 hours, slipping to $97.37 on a day when the wider crypto market has fallen by 0.5%. SOL has now fallen by 10% in a week and by 14% in the past fortnight, yet the altcoin remains up by an impressive 41% in the last […]
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Bitcoin Price Prediction as VanEck Buys $72.5 M in BTC – ETF Decision Within 48 Hours
10.1.2024
As the cryptocurrency world eagerly awaits the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision on Bitcoin ETFs, the market is abuzz with speculation and activity. Bitcoin price has consistently held strong above the $47,000 mark, drawing strength from the growing optimism surrounding...
Report Finds Less Illicit Crypto Activity in Nations With Full Licensing Regimes in 2023: TRM Labs
8.1.2024
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has found that crypto service providers in countries with full regulatory regimes had lower rates of illicit activity than those in less regulated jurisdictions in 2023
Shiba Inu and Dogecoin Face Tough Conditions as NuggetRush Reaches $1.5 Million Raised
7.1.2024
TLDR NuggetRush emerges as a promising player, raising over $1.5 million in its presale and offering a captivating play-to-earn game. Shiba Inu faces a decline in network activity with Shibarium, marked by a significant drop in daily transactions. Dogecoin encounters potential trouble as miners...
Decentralized Exchanges Near Trillion-Dollar Milestone: A Year of Record Volumes
5.1.2024
Per data analysis, decentralized exchange (dex) platforms nearly reached a trillion dollars in trading volume, posting $960.69 billion over the past year. Moreover, dex activity in December exceeded the previous 2023 high of $132.26 billion, concluding the month with $135.86 billion in finalized...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates Amid Uncertainty Tied to the ETF Decision
5.1.2024
As the decision for the spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) looms near, bitcoin’s price fluctuations embody its mercurial nature, swaying between optimistic surges and measured hesitance. It reached a zenith of $45,922, with Friday’s intraday value oscillating from $43,920...
Solana-Based Jupiter to Distribute 1 Billion JUP Tokens in Upcoming Airdrop
3.1.2024
Source: Adobe / Vladimir Kazakov Jupiter, a decentralized trading aggregator built on the Solana blockchain, has announced plans to conduct the airdrop of its JUP token in late January. According to Meow, the pseudonymous founder of the protocol, the surge in decentralized finance (DeFi) activity...
Attorney Says They Are “Receiving 5-6 Emails a Day” From Victims of Pig Butchering Scams
1.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / James Thew Pig butchering scams, a rapidly growing criminal activity involving online romance, fake crypto investments, and human trafficking, have been plaguing US citizens, resulting in significant financial losses. In a recnet interview, Erin West, Deputy District Attorney...
Shiba Inu Rival is all set to reach similar trading volumes as SHIB, Experts analyze
1.1.2024
In a surprising turn of events in the dynamic cryptocurrency market, a new contender is emerging with the potential to reach trading volumes similar to the popular Shiba Inu (SHIB). This potential rival, Retik Finance, is gaining traction and attention, with experts predicting it could soon match...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Keeps Selling Off – Is Negative ETF News on the Way?
31.12.2023
In the ever-dynamic world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin continues to be a focal point of market activity. As of Sunday, Bitcoin is trading at $42,270, marking a slight increase of 0.52 percent. Amidst this fluctuating landscape, Nigeria’s Yellow Card projects a significant boom in cryptocurrency...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Drops Below $43,000 – Dip Buying Opportunity?
29.12.2023
In the ever-shifting realm of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC/USD) confronts a pivotal moment on December 29, as it grapples with significant technical barriers. Currently trading at $42,012, Bitcoin has witnessed a 1.00% decrease over the past day, amidst robust trading activity amounting to $24.68...
Privacy Advocate Exposes Ledger Live’s Tracking of User Data and Network Activity
28.12.2023
Source: Pixabay A privacy advocate has alleged that the Ledger Live wallet software monitors its users and gathers information about them. In an X post published on Wednesday, privacy advocate and app developer REKTBuilder reported that Ledger Live conducts a “genuine device check” whenever users...
Korean Traders Drive Bitcoin SV (BSV) Surge, Price Soars by 65% in 24 Hrs
28.12.2023
Bitcoin SV (BSV), a cryptocurrency fork of Bitcoin, has experienced a notable surge of 65% within the past 24 hours, with Upbit, South Korea’s largest exchange, emerging as the focal point for trading activity. A significant 65% of the trading volume is concentrated on Upbit, underscoring...