German authorities recently seized nearly 250,000 euros and 13 crypto ATMs in a nationwide crackdown aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight in the country’s rapidly expanding cryptocurrency sector. The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) led the operation, which targeted 35 locations where crypto ATMs were allegedly operated without proper licensing. This operation was conducted in collaboration
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Coinbase recently released a report suggesting that young, pro-crypto voters could play a significant role in the outcome of the 2024 US presidential elections. According to the exchange, Gen Z and Millennials, who now make up 40% of the electorate, are increasingly backing candidates who promote crypto and financial innovation. This shift in voter preferences
Bitcoin’s price surged to $65,000 after trading sideways for days, a move that has left many in the crypto community wondering about the reasons behind such a rapid increase. One of the main factors that contributed to this surge is the US Federal Reserve’s economic policies. The relationship between Bitcoin and the Fed has been
Recent on-chain data analysis indicates a concerning trend in the world of Bitcoin. Despite historical patterns showing that high demand often precedes price rallies, the current market dynamics are not aligning with this trend. Bitcoin demand growth has stagnated, with a significant slowdown since early April when the cryptocurrency was priced at around $70,000. According
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will be performing wallet maintenance for The Open Network (TON) on August 26. This maintenance will lead to a temporary suspension of TON deposits and withdrawals. However, it is important to note that trading will not be affected during this period. The maintenance is expected
Ripple caused a stir earlier this year with its announcement of launching a stablecoin known as Ripple USD (RLUSD). The CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, believes that this stablecoin could create a connection between the world of cryptocurrency and traditional finance. The stablecoin is set to be available on both the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum, with
Bitcoin’s price has been experiencing a rollercoaster ride in recent days, with the bulls currently holding the upper hand as they push to surpass the $61,000 mark. However, weekends often bring a different dynamic to price action due to lower trading volumes. Traditionally, weekends see lower trading volumes compared to weekdays, which can impact market
Former Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao has recently been transferred from FCI Lompoc II to the RRM Long Beach halfway house in California. This move has caused confusion among X users who mistakenly believed that he had been released. However, it is important to note that despite the change in location, CZ remains incarcerated. The
Pi Network, a crypto project aiming to revolutionize mobile mining, has been making significant strides towards the deployment of its mainnet. With millions of users undergoing migration processes, the community is eager for updates. However, the exact launch date remains shrouded in uncertainty. The Controversy Surrounding Pi Network Since its inception in 2019, Pi Network
In the ever-evolving landscape of Layer 2 networks, Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 network incubated by Coinbase, has been making significant strides. Recent data from IntoTheBlock reveals that Base now has nearly 40% more daily active addresses than its competitors, Arbitrum and Optimism combined. This impressive growth signifies Base’s increasing dominance in the Layer 2