Bitcoin (BTC) starts the second week of June in familiar territory, but a breakout is coming, investors say. After a calm weekly close, BTC/USD is firmly in its established trading range, while under the hood, market participants are preparing for some dramatic shifts. It has been a long time coming, and for seasoned traders, the
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A two-month-long lull in cryptocurrency optimism has seen online search interest for “crypto” and other common cryptocurrency terms stumble down to late 2020 levels. According to data from Google Trends, the term “crypto” currently has a score of 17, which is well off its reference point of 100 in May 2021. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum have
According to an official release from the court, an appeal against an earlier bail agreement by the State Prosecutor’s office was cast aside allowing Do Kwon and Terraform Labs’ chief financial officer Han Chang-Joon to await further legal proceedings under house arrest in the country. The court readopted bail terms originally set out in a hearing on
The legal battle between Ripple Labs and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been heating up recently as both sides await a critical court ruling. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently made a bold statement, stating that he expects a decision from the court “in weeks, not months.” However, another prominent figure, pro-XRP lawyer Jeremy
Grand Theft Auto VI crypto rumors Rumors that the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will incorporate cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have once again surfaced, sparking speculation among fans. Posts shared on Twitter suggest that GTA 6 will be a play-to-earn game and that in-game items such as cars and weapons will be
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) is set to return $550,000 in donations it received from crypto exchange FTX prior to its collapse in November. The New York-based museum confirmed its intention to repay the funds to FTX debtors in a filing to the United States Bankruptcy Court in Delaware on June 2 — the
The United States equities markets welcomed the debt ceiling deal and the May nonfarm payrolls data on June 2 with strong rallies. The S&P 500 rose 1.8% during the week while the tech-heavy Nasdaq was up 2%. This was the sixth successive week of gains for the Nasdaq, the first such occasion since January 2020.
Cryptocurrency markets are well-known for their volatility, where large price swings help investors create or lose fortunes. Yet there are often periods of relative stability where the tight price action bores some while being an opportunity for others. Since the beginning of the year, Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has soared by over 60%, climbing from around
Pro-XRP lawyer, John Deaton, suffered a phone hack on June 4 amid a relentless cyberattack over several days. CryptoLaw, an account created by the attorney representing over 76,000 XRP (XRP) tokenholders in the Ripple vs. United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit, responded to the hacker’s tweet from the attorney’s account. CryptoLaw clarified that the
Prominent pro-XRP attorney John Deaton and Ripple CTO, David Schwartz, have disclosed that unsealing William Hinman’s emails is inevitable, even if the SEC settles with Ripple. The revelation came during a discussion initiated by a known figure within the XRP community and a crypto detective Mr. Huber. Deaton and Schwartz both echoed the opinion that
Ether’s (ETH) DeFi activity has declined in the bear market and the sector faces further competition from Ethereum’s annual staking reward of 4%, according to Glassnode analysts. However, a DeFi narrative is building around liquid staking derivative (LSD) tokens that could revive Ethereum’s network activity. The percentage of gas consumed by DeFi protocols has dropped
Just a month after bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX was seeking $4 billion from the also bankrupt crypto lender Genesis, it is now contesting a claim that it is entitled to nothing. According to a June 2 court filing in a New York Bankruptcy Court, the FTX debtors have raised an objection to Genesis’ estimation that
Top Stories This Week Dogecoin investors accuse Elon Musk of insider trading in amended class-action lawsuit A group of Dogecoin investors has requested leave to amend a class-action lawsuit against tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, alleging he is responsible for insider trading of DOGE and asserting the token is a security under U.S. Securities and Exchange
What do progressive Democrats, Republican national security hawks and Wall Street traders have in common? They are all apparently enlisting in United States Senator Elizabeth Warren’s “anti-crypto army.” The progressive senator’s reported alliance with Marc Cohodes, a Wall Street short-seller who profited from the recent carnage at crypto banks, is the latest example. Crypto natives
Jeremy Hogan, a pro-XRP lawyer, has discussed the issue of secondary market sales and its potential impact on the Ripple vs. the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit. The outcome of this case is crucial for XRP holders, as it will determine whether the asset is deemed inherently a security. If the issue of
Global search interest for the term “AI” has reached a new all-time high on Google, though it’s yet to hold a candle to peak Bitcoin (BTC) mania in 2017, data has revealed. Artificial intelligence has dominated headlines over the past few months, with some suggesting that it’s the latest “tech fad” after crypto and the
Cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin was granted a payment provider license from Brazil’s central bank on June 2, according to local media reports. With the license, the company will launch its fintech solution MB Pay. “The approval of the Central Bank is a crucial step, as it allows us to continue expanding our business and providing
Bitcoin (BTC) returned to a key focal point on June 1 as the monthly close delivered disappointment. BTC price “fills” latest CME futures gap Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView confirmed a lackluster end to May for BTC/USD, which slid below $27,000. The pair erased its entire uptick seen over the weekend, coming full
The Bitcoin network is home to a variety of data that can offer investors, academics and fans useful insights. However, those without significant IT abilities might find it difficult to obtain this data. The good news is that anyone may explore Bitcoin network data without having substantial technical knowledge thanks to the user-friendly tools, platforms
One of Europe’s largest telecommunications companies uses its infrastructure to explore new revenue streams and boost network security as a validator for blockchain protocols. Germany’s Deutsche Telekom is set to become a validator for Ethereum layer-2 scaling platform Polygon, becoming one of 100 validators providing staking and validation services for the network and Polygon’s Supernets