Bitcoin futures and options signal investors’ confidence was not meaningfully impacted by BTC’s recent dip to $61,500.
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What to expect at Changpeng Zhao’s sentencing on April 30
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year sentence after his conviction on seven felony counts, and many are speculating on what that could mean for Changpeng Zhao.
Get out of paying taxes? It's largely possible if you're an expat
Did you know it's possible for expats to mostly get out of paying U.S. taxes? We spoke with four tax professionals to get this and other tax-day tips.
Senators Warren, Grassley want details on CFTC’s communications with FTX
The bipartisan letter writers also want to know when the agency found out about the wrongdoing at the crypto exchange.
Price analysis 4/15: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADA
Bitcoin is finding it difficult to sustain the relief rally, which could put pressure on several altcoins in the near term.
BIS envisions global ‘Finternet’ running on unified ledger technology
The BIS introduced the unified ledger concept last year and has been singing its praises as a framework for better financial transactions.
Filecoin Foundation launches Chinese legal inquiry into STFIL incident
Foundation senior fellow Danny O’Brien stated that the team has hired a lawyer and is attempting to determine whether police are holding the missing funds.
Blockchain for Good Alliance launches at Blockchain Life Dubai
The alliance is joined by Bybit Web3, Solana Foundation, Aptos, Moledao, Harvard Blockchain Club, and numerous other organizations.
Crypto funds see $110M in Bitcoin outflows as BTC price drops and investors risk off
Last week, $110 million was withdrawn from Bitcoin investment products as investors risked off in the face of mounting geopolitical events and Bitcoin’s waning momentum.
Hong Kong green lights first spot Bitcoin ETFs: Law Decoded
The new ETFs are reportedly from Harvest Global Investments, China Asset Management and a partnership between HashKey and Bosera Asset Management.
Halving 2024: Where is Bitcoin heading next?
In our latest Cointelegraph video, we explain everything you need to know about the imminent Bitcoin halving, assessing its impact on both the mining industry and BTC's value.
Fiji central bank warns against crypto use, disappointing Bitcoin hopes
The Fijian prime minister’s reported consultations on introducing Bitcoin into the economy seem to have been in vain.
Meta announces VR education metaverse for ages 13 and up
The University of Glasgow, Stanford University, and New Mexico State are already using Quest headsets to educate students.
Base asset tokenization protocol loses $1.7M due to private key leak
“Please remove your LP asap, we are very sorry for what happen,” wrote a Grand Base admin.
Buy Bitcoin because ‘your wealth is melting’ away — Unchained report
Research by Unchained suggests that Bitcoin is the best savings tool for investors due to its unique monetary properties.
ETH price nears 3-year lows vs. Bitcoin — Will an Ethereum ETF stem the tide?
The current ETH price dip could present a good buying opportunity for short and long-term investors ahead of the Hong Kong Ethereum ETFs.
Bitcoin eats up fresh bid liquidity as BTC price fights for $65K
Bitcoin is in no mood for a comprehensive BTC price recovery as the week gets underway.
History of Crypto: NFT mania and digital ownership
Between 2020 and 2021, the development of nonfungible tokens saw significant growth and billion-dollar expansion across various sectors.
South African exchange VALR wins dual crypto licenses
VALR receives two licenses from South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority following new requirements for exchanges in the country.
Norway passes data center legislation signaling more scrutiny for Bitcoin miners
The mining industry in Norway has been largely unregulated up to this point, according to the country’s minister of energy, who cited concerns regarding the greenhouse emissions related to Bitcoin mining.
Hong Kong approves first Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
Hong Kong’s securities regulator reportedly approved the in-kind creation model for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs instead of the cash-create model in the United States.
Why Ripple is launching a dollar-backed stablecoin
The Ripple stablecoin would help attract more institutional participants into the crypto ecosystem and help establish robust regulatory controls.
Samsung secures $6.4B grant to expand Texas chip manufacturing: Report
The South Korean manufacturing conglomerate also plans to invest up to $45 billion in expanding its Texas facility by the end of the decade.
OKX launches WIF and MEW spot trading amid memecoin craze
OKX users can now deposit Dogwifhat (WIF) and the Cat in a Dog’s World (MEW) memecoins, while the first withdrawals are coming tomorrow.
Scam crypto projects using stolen funds for liquidity disappear
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT identified scammers providing liquidity funds to several fake projects across multiple blockchains, including Base, Solana, Scroll, Optimism, Arbitrum, Ethereum and Avalanche.
Solana's mainnet beta update v1.17.31 aims to resolve congestion issues
The Solana Foundation claimed ongoing network congestion could be attributed to the high demand for Solana block space and increased network activity.
Germany’s largest federal bank to offer crypto custody services: Report
The Landesbank Baden-Württemberg will start offering crypto custody services to institutional clients starting in the second half of 2024.
How Solana developers are tackling network congestion challenges
Solana Foundation strategy lead Austin Federa unpacks the reasons for Solana’s recent network congestion issues.
$70K BTC price by the halving? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
BTC price volatility is the name of the game this week as macro pressures combine with the incoming Bitcoin halving.
PAXG hit new high on Middle East tensions, raising questions about Bitcoin
Tensions in the Middle East ramped up over the weekend following an Iranian drone and missile attack, which saw the price of PAX Gold and Bitcoin reacting very differently.