'Nothing Major': Michael Saylor, Other Hodlers Shrug Off Bitcoin $58K Freefall
Bitcoin dropped to $58,000 on Wednesday, and even as newbie crypto traders and BTC non-believers plant FUD in the minds of other holders, the "hodlers" are displaying a serious sense of unity.
EXCLUSIVE: Top Base Memecoin $BRETT Nears $500M Market Cap, Remains Bullish For 2024
$BRETT remains the largest memecoin on Base even with the decline of some leading tokens, and the team behind it has a bullish growth picture for the rest of the year.
Middle East Conflict: State Comptroller To Investigate Israeli Army's Oct. 7 Failures
On Day 208 of the war in Gaza, eyes are on Israel and Hamas as the world watches whether the warring sides will finally reach a long-awaited ceasefire deal -- Israel's State Comptroller will begin probing the IDF's failures during Hamas' invasion of Israel on Oct. 7 that saw the killings of more than a thousand people.
Crypto Users Demand SEC, Chair Accountability Over 'Misleading' ETH Stance; Congress Sets Hearing
Under increasing pressure over the revelation that Gensler's SEC had viewed Ether as a security before it refused to answer Congress regarding the matter, the House Committee on Financial Services has scheduled a hearing on SEC enforcement next week.
Bitcoin Plunges To $60K As Binance's CZ Gets Sentenced To 4 Months In Prison
On the day of his sentencing, the price of Bitcoin plummeted from nearing $64,000 to $60,000. Such a development led the crypto community to express various thoughts on his sentence, with some predicting the digital coin won't see a bull run until the crypto mogul is released in August.
Bitcoiners Blast Peter Schiff For Comment On Michael Saylor's Post Amid BTC Dip
Several followers of Bitcoin maximalist Michael Saylor are not pleased that gold advocate Peter Schiff made a sarcastic comment on their crypto hero's post, with some saying the stockbroker should wait for the day when Bitcoin reaches stellar prices as gold has.
Coal Miner Utilizes Excess Power For Bitcoin Mining, Now Holds 425 BTC
An Oklahoma-based coal miner started mining Bitcoin in the second half of 2020 as a "pilot project," and now it holds 425 BTC – mined from the company's "excess" energy.
US-Japan-Philippines Alliance: A Trio With Bitter Past Now Threatens China's Maritime Ambitions
Three countries previously torn apart by occupation and war have come together to stand against an Asian powerhouse "bully" that has been laying claim to virtually the entire South China Sea for decades.
Crypto Sleuth Unveils Lazarus Group's $200M Laundering Tactics Of Stolen Funds
ZachXBT has published his extensive research into Lazarus Group, the North Korea-linked hacking group involved in over two dozen hacks in the crypto space.
Consensys Filing Reveals SEC Deemed ETH A Security Last Year – Crypto Community, Lawmakers Erupt
After SEC chair Gary Gensler refused to directly answer Congress last year over whether the regulator deemed Ether a security, it has been revealed through a Consensys filing that the agency already saw ETH as a security as far back as March 2023.
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Buying Spree Continues Amid Price Dip
MicroStrategy is not anywhere near giving up on its Bitcoin strategy just because others are panic selling their stash as the tech firm announced purchasing over a hundred more BTC this month.
Co-founder Of Embattled Samourai Wallet Released On $1M Bond, Under House Arrest
Samourai wallet's co-founder, who was arrested last week by U.S. authorities, has pled not guilty and was released on a $1 million bond. He is due for his next hearing on May 14 over charges linked to the development and marketing of the crypto mixing service.
Middle East Conflict: Hamas Fires Missile Salvo Toward Israel From Hezbollah Stronghold In Lebanon
On Day 206 of the war in Gaza, Hamas' notorious armed wing claimed that it attacked Israel from Lebanese territory, and it has been revealed that the latest Israeli-proposed truce deal includes a 40-day ceasefire in Gaza and the possible release of "thousands" of Palestinian prisoners.
Bitcoin Consolidations? Whales Move $860M Worth BTC After Massive ETF Outflows Week
Bitcoin whales are once again on the move following a disappointing week in the spot Bitcoin ETF space as BlackRock, the most popular BTC ETF issuer, saw 0 inflows for three straight days.
NFT Community Lauds Yuga Labs' Acknowledgement It 'Lost Its Way' Amid Latest Layoffs
Yuga Labs has gone through another restructuring around six months since its trimmed its workforce to focus on its metaverse project, and this time, the focus is to get back to the NFT titan's roots.
Michael Saylor Reveals The Time He Thought Bitcoin Was Like 'Online Gambling'
Michael Saylor is known for his extreme optimism toward Bitcoin, but it turns out there was also a time when he doubted the digital asset's path and whether it was worth his interest.
Bitcoin In Bear Market? Bulls Downplay BTC's $63K Struggles
Bitcoin was holding on to $63,000 over the weekend, causing concerns among digital asset enthusiasts. However, Bitcoiners argued against the notion that the cryptocurrency has entered a bear market.
Crypto Leaders Rally Behind Consensys In Challenge Against SEC Regulatory 'Overreach'
Consensys filed litigation against the SEC following reports that the regulator was investigating the Ethereum Foundation and was requiring companies cooperating with the popular blockchain network to provide documents and financial statements related to the dealings.
Stripe Snaps 6-Year Crypto Break, Announces USDC Stablecoin Support In Summer
Stripe has returned to the cryptocurrency space six years since it terminated support for Bitcoin payments, but this time, it is jumping back in through the expanding stablecoin market, starting off with the USDC.
Middle East Conflict: US Reportedly Holds Off Sanctioning Embattled Israeli Army Battalions
It's Day 203 of the Israel-Hamas war – the world is watching how Israel will respond after a civilian died of wounds sustained from a Hezbollah missile attack in northern Israel as three battalions of the Israeli army are under scrutiny for alleged human rights violations in the West Bank.
Morgan Stanley Reportedly Considers Allowing Solicited Bitcoin ETF Purchases
Morgan Stanley may trigger a significant shift in the way traditional banking institutions have dabbled into cryptocurrency offerings as it is reportedly exploring the possibility of allowing its brokers to recommend spot Bitcoin ETFs to clients.
SEC Expected To Reject Spot ETH ETFs After Discouraging Meetings With Applicants
The SEC is expected to reject spot Ether ETF applications next month, following recent meetings wherein the regulator's staff reportedly did not proactively engage with applicants.
An Astonishing 75% Of People In Crypto Skeptic Nigeria 'Trust' Bitcoin: Survey
In a country that has singled out crypto exchange giant Binance in its industry crackdown, more than half of the people actually trust the top digital asset Bitcoin for their financial transactions, a new survey found.
Michael Saylor Calls Bitcoin A Cyberspace 'City,' But One User Notes 'Rent' Is High
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor has once again stirred the Bitcoin community with his latest post stating that BTC is a city, but the statement has raised the topic of high "rent" that may have become too high for small Bitcoin holders post-halving.
Middle East Conflict: 18 Countries, Including US, Call On Hamas To Free Hostages
On Day 202 of the raging Gaza war, tensions in Israel's northern border with Lebanon raises the risk of a new battle front even as the international community calls for de-escalation in the Middle East.
Bitcoin Will Pass $250K, Central Banks Will Jump In Before Next Halving: Bitwise CIO
Bitwise's Matt Hougan is very bullish about the path Bitcoin will take in the next four years, even with not much movement from the world's largest digital asset since its halving event.
Lawyers For Binance's CZ Decry US Prosecutors' Proposed 3-Year Sentence
Changpeng Zhao's legal team believes the proposal to hand Binance's former CEO a three-year sentence is too much, considering how he was only charged of AML compliance failure.
Michael Saylor Challenged To Prove Bitcoin Is 'Refreshing' By Pumping Price To $100K
Michael Saylor believes Bitcoin is refreshing, but some crypto users are increasingly becoming frustrated over the tech mogul's optimism, arguing that the digital asset's price has been down significantly from its $73,000 all-time high in March.
Spot BTC, ETH ETFs To Begin Trading In Hong Kong Next Week
Hong Kong's financial regulator has approved several spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, and the crypto community can't be more excited as they deem the move will only increase the adoption of digital assets around the world.
Tesla 'Hodls,' Retains Over $700M In Bitcoin During First Quarter
The crypto community on X was busy theorizing what Elon Musk would do with his BTC stash after it was revealed that Tesla didn't sell any of its Bitcoin during the first quarter of the year.