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BTC price eyes $58K CME gap as analysis flags 2 Bitcoin 'death crosses'

Bitcoin faces issues with liquidity despite an admirable comeback from six-month lows — can BTC price upside last?

Bitstamp helps Stripe scale crypto purchases in the EU

Bitstamp entered a partnership to support Stripe’s crypto on-ramp solution in Europe a few months after Robinhood announced Bitstamp’s acquisition for $200 million.

Bitcoin could fall below $50K if Magnificent 7 stocks stage another $500 billion loss

Bitcoin could see more downward pressure if the top tech stocks in the US continue to shed value.

Diamond hands: Mt. Gox creditors HODL Bitcoin despite 10-year wait

Mt. Gox creditors defy expectations by holding onto their Bitcoin despite a decade-long wait to get their hands on it.

Grayscale introduces Bittensor and Sui trust products

Grayscale has added the Bittensor protocol and the Sui network to its list of crypto investment products.

Why crypto stakeholders see bright future for prediction markets in Africa

The combination of technological advancements, cultural factors, and increasing financial diversification suggests that decentralized prediction markets could thrive on the continent.

Blockchain reduces airline cargo costs by 7%, boosts efficiency

Airlines were able to reduce communication errors by 90% thanks to the transparency of blockchain technology.

Plus Token Ponzi-linked wallet moves $2B ETH after 3.3 years of dormancy

After 3.3 years of inactivity, cryptocurrency wallets linked to the Plus Token Ponzi scheme move $2 billion in Ether (ETH), potentially impacting the market.

India has no plans to regulate crypto sales and purchases

Despite tightening measures against money laundering and terror financing, India has no immediate plans to regulate cryptocurrency transactions.

Telegram could onboard the first billion cryptocurrency users — X10 CEO

Recognizing the potential of Mini Apps, X10 is also working on a Telegram-based crypto trading application that could help the industry reach the first billion crypto holders.

New Tonkeeper app enhances crypto asset security, preventing hacks

Tonkeeper’s Signer app enhances security for users’ crypto assets by protecting them against hacks, scams and mistaken transactions.

Cryptonauts, LaborDAO, Nym and WetSpace update The Agenda on the state of crypto

The Agenda catches up with previous guests to see how they managed in 2024 and discuss their plans for 2025.

Rain exchange attacker address starts laundering ETH through Tornado Cash

This breach and subsequent laundering activity highlight the ongoing risks faced by centralized exchanges, even those with robust security measures.

Jump Trading sells another $29M Ether with $63M left to go — Is the bottom near?

The Ether bottom could be in, as market makers like Jump Trading are running out of ETH to sell.

Bitcoin needs $59.1K weekly close amid doubt over BTC price all-time high

Bitcoin bulls have their work cut out, and the weekly close is the first hurdle — the BTC price rebound must flip $59,000 to support.

Cumberland buys the dip? Trading firm deposits $95M to exchanges

Lookonchain said that Cumberland has already injected nearly $6.28 billion into the crypto markets since October 2023.

DeFi protocol Nexera hacked for $1.5M via smart contract exploit

Nexera’s token contract has been paused and the team advises crypto investors to stop trading the NXRA token.

California county to regulate Bitcoin ATMs backed by state laws

Chico, California, looks to state and local regulations to oversee Bitcoin ATMs, aiming to limit fraud and ensure transparency.

Unizen hacker transfers $2.1M stolen funds to Tornado Cash

The hacker’s use of Tornado Cash marks the first movement of the stolen Unizen funds since March, heightening security concerns.

Bitcoin ‘ghost month’ started with a 20% BTC price flash crash — What’s next?

Bitcoin prices have seen flash crashes during each ghost month since 2017, and 2024 appears to be no different.

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