Bitcoin (BTC) faced a significant price drop over the weekend due to the release of August nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data, which failed to meet analysts’ expectations. This led BTC to plummet by nearly 5%, dipping below the $54,000 mark and hitting its lowest level since early August. The resultant market volatility led to the liquidation
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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently released a paper warning the public about the rising threat of aggressive attacks from North Korean hackers targeting the crypto industry. These attacks are not your typical cyber breaches; they involve intricate social engineering tactics that are difficult to detect, even by those well-versed in cybersecurity
Ever since Ethereum transitioned from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake in September 2022, its performance compared to Bitcoin has been on a decline. Initially considered as ultra-sound money, Ethereum has now lost its reputation and is teetering on the edge of undervaluation. Blockchain analytics platform CryptoQuant has pinpointed key factors contributing to Ethereum’s underperformance. These include inflationary
Bitcoin’s market price on crypto exchanges has recently fallen to its lowest point since the early August massacre, dropping below $50,000. This decline comes after a period of significant growth, following the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US. Despite a previous crash, where Bitcoin plummeted to similar levels only to rebound and reach
Bitcoin’s price saw a significant drop on Friday, only to bounce back slightly on Saturday and maintain a position above $54,000 since then. The cryptocurrency had been on a bullish trend earlier in the week, nearing $60,000 on Tuesday. However, a sharp rejection sent it tumbling to $55,500 by Wednesday. This was followed by another
A recent case in Scotland has caught attention due to the groundbreaking move to seize £110,000 from a 29-year-old individual, John Ross Rennie. This marks the first instance where proceeds of crime legislation have been employed to confiscate cryptocurrency as physical cash. The case was settled at the High Court in Edinburgh, raising eyebrows and
Recently, the U.S. Federal Reserve took action against United Texas Bank (UTB) due to significant deficiencies in its governance, particularly in its adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) laws and risk management related to virtual currency customers and foreign correspondent banking. An examination conducted in May 2023 revealed shortcomings in board oversight and senior management’s handling
Recently, Ethereum has experienced a significant bearish trend, characterized by a sharp decline in price after retracing to the lower boundary of a broken wedge pattern. This decline has been further emphasized by the formation of a death cross, indicating a bearish market sentiment among investors. The lack of inflows into spot ETH ETFs has
The cryptocurrency market has been known for its volatility, and as it continues to experience dips and unpredictable movements, large investors are still actively involved in the space. Data intelligence firm Santiment recently conducted an analysis revealing the top ten crypto projects that have seen a significant increase in whale activity. These whales are investors
Toncoin (TON) has experienced a significant downturn in its price, dropping by 40% from its peak in June. This sharp decline has left a large portion of investors at a loss, with nearly 80% of holders currently seeing their investment in the red. The negative news surrounding the arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder and