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Bitcoin RSI copies 2017 bull run as trader says $75K key for BTC price

Bitcoin could be preparing its "main breakout" if RSI traits follow the run-up to old $20,000 highs from late 2017.

UAE agriculture authority prohibits crypto mining on farms: Report

Those caught mining crypto on farms face fines of up to 10,000 dirhams, or about $2,722.

EU Council reaches agreement on supercomputer use for AI development

EU Council agrees on regulation to expand EuroHPC’s supercomputing role, adding AI factories to boost Europe’s AI ecosystem and support startups.

Ether ETFs will ‘destroy ethos of crypto,’ says DeFi exec

The Ether ETF approval in the U.S. has sparked investor excitement and a decentralization debate.

CatCoin demands BitForex resolve token withdrawals, hints at lawsuit

The CatCoin team urged BitForex to respond to its grievances via a designated email address, marking a last-ditch effort before potentially escalating the matter further.

Can stablecoins save US freelancers from Venmo fee hike? Industry weighs in

According to Dan Romero, as Venmo introduces higher fees, stablecoins could emerge as a potential lifeline for 1099 workers.

Hong Kong crypto exchange folds to regulatory pressure

Gate.HK plans a major overhaul to comply with regulations and aims to relaunch services after obtaining the necessary licenses.

Spot Ether ETFs approved, but Gary Gensler didn’t vote for them — Here’s why

Unlike the spot Bitcoin ETFs, which were approved via voting by a five-member committee, including SEC chief Gary Gensler, spot Ether ETFs were approved by the Trading and Markets Division of the SEC.

Bitcoin and Ether options worth $2.7B set to expire

The upcoming 21,000 contract expiry is dwarfed by the significantly larger $4.3 billion options expiry on May 31, according to Deribit.

Bitcoin dominance risks breaking 18-month uptrend on Ether ETF launch

Ethereum ETFs may spark a new “altseason,” traders suggest, with Bitcoin losing market share after hitting two-year highs.

AI firm Rabbit rejects Coffeezilla’s NFT scam accusation

A Rabbit spokesperson claimed that the Gama team was forthright with the open sourcing of the project and that the allegation was false.

US courts to handle Coinbase Dogecoin sweepstakes disputes

Justice Neil Gorsuch emphasized that arbitration is a matter of contract and parties can agree to have an arbitrator resolve threshold arbitrability questions.

Binance executive collapses during Nigeria trial for money laundering

Gambaryan missed a court appearance on tax evasion charges but attended the money laundering trial on the same day.

Crypto icon Kabosu, the Doge meme dog, passes away at 18

Kabosu, the Shiba Inu who became an internet sensation and the face of Dogecoin, passed away peacefully. The crypto community honors her legacy.

SEC wins case against YouTuber Ian Balina for unregistered crypto ICO promo

A U.S. federal judge sided with the SEC, finding that Ian Balina broke securities laws by participating in a 2018 crypto token ICO.

Political correctness in AI systems is the biggest concern: Elon Musk

Some of today’s most prominent artificial intelligence projects are being trained to “basically lie,” according to Musk.

Algorand causes a stir with new ad bashing Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana

The Algorand Foundation’s latest ad takes a swipe at the “big three” crypto networks, saying they're too slow, too expensive or prone to failure.

SEC’s ETF nod could bring ‘ETH season’ if 3 key indicators hold

Three key indicators suggest the possibility that ETH could surpass its all-time high, according to a crypto trader.

Polymarket gets backlash over ‘approved’ outcome on $13M Ethereum ETF bet

A multi-million bet on “Ethereum ETF approved by May 31” resolved to a “Yes” on Polymarket as news from the SEC broke, but the losing side argues it's not over yet.

Man behind AI-generated fake Biden robocalls is indicted

Steven Kramer allegedly used deep fake tech to generate and send thousands of robocalls to New Hampshire residents imitating President Biden’s voice in January.

Ethereum ETFs launch next month ‘certainly possible' — Analyst

The launch date will largely depend on how quickly approved applicants amend their S-1 registration statements and how many rounds of feedback they receive from the SEC.

Ethereum ETF approved so why aren’t we rich yet?

Crypto commentators suggest there could be two reasons why the price of ETH hasn’t rocketed in the wake of spot Ether ETF approvals.

SEC’s ETF decision means ETH and ’a lot’ of other tokens are not securities

That doesn't mean the securities regulator can't still pursue action against actors in the staking domain, industry analysts and lawyers warn.

VanEck drops new Ethereum ETF ad within an hour of SEC approval

VanEck launched a new ad centered around Ethereum, just 30 minutes after the SEC greenlit 19b-4 proposals for spot Ether ETFs.

Hong Kong streaming firm to buy $100M of crypto, Worldcoin sanctioned: Asia Express

Hong Kong streaming firm to buy $100M of crypto, Worldcoin reprimanded on privacy, women take charge of biggest exchanges: Asia Express.

Resolution overturning SEC crypto rule is on Biden’s desk — Now what?

President Joe Biden has ten days, excluding Sundays, to decide whether he wants to follow through on his threat to veto H.J.Res.109.

Fantom unveils Sonic Foundation for new Sonic Chain

The CEO of the Fantom Foundation has unveiled the Sonic Foundation, which will oversee the creation and launch of Fantom’s new Sonic Chain.

Traders say Bitcoin price correction a ‘fake out’ before the next leg up

Bitcoin price reversed course with a surprise 5% correction over the past few days, but analysts say it is a healthy pullback.

Spot Ether ETFs receive official approval from the SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission gave the green light to several spot Ether ETFs after speculation that the regulator was considering treating ETH as a security.

Ex-FTX CEO ends up in Oklahoma prison despite request from judge

Records show Sam Bankman-Fried was in the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City, suggesting authorities may still transfer him to a prison in California.

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