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How high can Bitcoin go? New BTC price prediction sees cycle top at $180K

BTC price can more than double in price this cycle, thanks to Bitcoin ETFs, next month's halving, and easing monetary conditions.

Abra settles with fifth state as US operations may be winding down

The platform was part of a targeted campaign by state regulators and promised to stop U.S retail operations last summer.

Ethereum futures open interest at all-time high — Bullish or bearish?

Ethereum futures open reached a new all-time high, calling into question whether ETH can rally to $3,800.

Bitwise files with SEC for spot Ether ETF listing

The SEC approved investment vehicles tied to Ether futures in October but has not reached a decision about spot ETH exchange-traded funds on U.S. exchanges.

Web3 ad service Everyworld reaches 225K users within a month of launching beta

The service is currently available in beta for select markets.

Crypto users react to Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-year sentence

Many on social media suggested that 25 years was “too light” given the former FTX CEO’s crimes, speculating that he would end up serving less time in prison.

Price analysis 3/28: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, ADA, DOGE, AVAX, SHIB, TON

Bitcoin is looking positive, but the up move is likely to face stiff resistance above $72,000.

Web3 game Wilder World gets Epic Game Store listing during alpha testing

The makers of Wilder World claim that it will be the “ultimate game” by combining popular genres into a single experience.

FTX estate to unload $7.6B locked Solana balance at 68% discount

Buyers are required to agree to a vesting period of four years for their FTX SOL purchase.

3 metrics hint that the Ethereum (ETH) price correction is not over

Ethereum price has had a rocky week and data suggests that more downside could be on the way.

SingularityNet, Fetch.AI, Ocean Protocol merger will drive decentralized AI development: ChainGPT CEO

The token merger will drive new resources and create new collaborations to bolster decentralized AI development, ChainGPT’s CEO told Cointelegraph.

Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison

Judge Lewis Kaplan found that the former FTX CEO also committed witness tampering and perjury based on his testimony at trial over user funds.

Bitcoin whales copy classic bull market moves as BTC price eyes $72K

Bitcoin sets a positive tone into the U.S. holiday weekend as a Coinbase-induced BTC price dip fails to keep bulls back for long.

Nansen integrates blockchain data from SportFi chain Chiliz and Ethereum rollup zkSync

The integration provides a high-level overview of both ecosystems, allowing cryptocurrency teams to run their own queries and get insights from the raw data.

Creating ‘good’ AGI that won’t kill us all: Crypto’s Artificial Superintelligence Alliance

Ignore the AI doomers: The Artificial Superintelligence Alliance has a plan to create AGI that makes everyone’s lives better. Can they do it?

Crypto is ‘too big to ignore’ for the charitable sector

A growing number of charities and nonprofits are embracing cryptocurrency.

Real-world data for blockchain apps: Gora joins Cointelegraph Accelerator

Gora, a decentralized blockchain oracle network that enables developers to use off-chain data in their DApps, joins the Cointelegraph Accelerator program.

Bybit crypto exchange launches trading platform in the Netherlands

Major global crypto exchange Bybit announced the launch of Bybit.nl as a new regulated crypto trading platform in the Netherlands.

Prisma Finance exploited in $10 million breach

Prisma Finance engineers have already halted the DeFi protocol to investigate the attack.

Marc Andreessen, Galaxy Digital, Accolade, back new $75 million crypto fund: Report

The fund was announced during an uptick of institutional interest in crypto investments.

Biden administration takes action to safeguard public from AI risks

By Dec. 1, agencies must establish specific safeguards for AI applications that could affect the rights or safety of Americans, as outlined in a White House fact sheet.

Hashing It Out: Can blockchain create a sovereign internet?

In the latest episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast, the co-founder of XYO Network, Arie Trouw, explains how blockchain technology can help fight fake information on the internet alongside a general change in attitude.

XRP price-to-sales ratio double that of Nvidia

The price-to-sales ratio is used to assess the potential of an investment, with lower ratios signaling more attractive opportunities.

YouTuber Logan Paul argues CryptoZoo ‘isn’t a scam’ in new documentary

Logan Paul said that it was not a scam but a project he was simply “incapable of handling at the time.”

Indonesia to implement regulatory sandbox for crypto assets

The Indonesian financial authorities said that by the beginning of 2025, the government will implement a regulatory sandbox for crypto assets in an effort to prevent fraudulent investments.

Covered call options strategy, explained

Covered call options offer a way to earn income from your crypto holdings. Discover how this strategy works, as well as the potential benefits and considerations before you trade.

Canadian authorities move to seize assets tied to QuadrigaCX CEO

According to the order, the assets allegedly are the proceeds of criminal activities linked to Michael Patryn, a co-founder of Quadriga Coin Exchange, and Gerald Cotten.

Elon Musk offers users free premium features on X, crypto scammers included

Elon Musk rolled out the paid verification model on X, earlier known as “Twitter Blue,” to fight the scammers and spammers thriving on the platform before his takeover.

Ethereum reaches 1M validators, community thinks it’s ‘too much’

While more validators could mean more security, community members think too many could be problematic.

Amazon takes minority share in ChatGPT rival Anthropic AI

Amazon has fulfilled its $4-billion investment commitment to AI startup Anthropic, announcing a minority ownership stake in the company and AWS as its cloud service provider.

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