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Bitcoin retreats back to $104k as markets eye Fed decision and latest EU, UK inflation data

Bitcoin’s price has seen notable volatility ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later today, retracing from a recent high of $108,000 to hover around $104,000. The move comes amid a backdrop of mixed global economic signals, as fresh data highlights continued inflationary pressures in major markets. European and UK inflation prints arrived higher […] The post Bitcoin retreats back to $104k as markets...

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

ASIC sues Binance Australia over investor misclassification and protections

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has filed a lawsuit against Oztures Trading Ltd—the operator of Binance Australia Derivatives—over inadequate customer protection practices. According to a Dec. 18 statement, the regulator claims that over 500 retail investors were misclassified as wholesale clients, denying them crucial consumer safeguards. ASIC’s allegations ASIC alleged that between July […]...

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Nic Carter Is Wrong About the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Is adding Bitcoin to U.S. reserves a sign of weakness or strength? Let me tell you why Nic Carter has it all wrong.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

Bitcoin Restaking Comes to Sui with SatLayer Integration

SatLayer’s integration with Sui is aimed at providing developers with a new way of leveraging Bitcoin to secure decentralized applications.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

US Likely Won't Purchase Bitcoin, But Arthur Hayes Isn't Worried

"There are no politically acceptable solutions available to Trump to quickly bring about such change," the BitMex co-founder wrote.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Trump’s inauguration may trigger crypto sell-off, says Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes published a “Trump Truth” blog post forecasting a massive crash in crypto markets following Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration in January.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Crypto.com Dropped Its SEC Lawsuit Just as CEO Met With Donald Trump

"Honored to have a seat at the table," Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek said while sharing a picture with the U.S. president.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Youngest Ever Bitcoin Core Contributor Gets Bitcoin Scholarship

17-year-old Ishaana Misra was awarded Chaincode Labs' inaugural Bitcoin Scholarship, making her the youngest ever contributor to Bitcoin Core.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

Philadelphia 76ers Launch ‘Spectrum Sprint’ NBA Game With Crypto.com

Philly’s NBA team just launched a retro-style mobile game with Crypto.com that lets players win digital collectibles, memorabilia, and more.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

How US crypto communities are celebrating the holidays IRL

Web3 communities across the US are celebrating the holidays in person at special events as the Bitcoin bull run continues.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Deutsche Bank builds L2 blockchain on Ethereum: Bloomberg

Deutsche Bank is building a layer-2 blockchain on Ethereum using ZKsync to enhance compliance in regulated finance.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

PancakeSwap SpringBoard, explained: No-code token launching simplified

PancakeSwap SpringBoard makes launching tokens easy with a no-code solution. This guide explores its features and role in transforming DeFi.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Metaplanet Stock Tanks After It Converts Bitcoin Treasury to New Business Line

“Moving forward, Metaplanet is committed to its role as Japan’s leading Bitcoin Treasury Company," the company said in a statement yesterday.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

How Decrypt is 'Rethinking the Business Model of Media' With Web3 and Decentralized Storage

Ilan Hazan, Co-Founder & COO at DASTAN, and Ryan Servatus, Mysten Labs, discuss how innovations in decentralized storage will impact on data resilience, scalability, and media solutions.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

MiCA-compliant stablecoins dominate European market — Kaiko

A Kaiko and Bitvavo report highlighted the growth of crypto in Europe as regulatory frameworks have emerged in the region.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Coinbase slammed for linking wBTC delisting to Justin Sun

Some crypto community members have criticized Coinbase for not giving technical reasons for delisting wBTC and justifying its decision by citing Justin Sun-linked risks.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis: '2025 Will Be the Year for Bitcoin and Digital Assets’

Wyoming Senator Lummis has declared 2025 crucial for Bitcoin, pledging to collaborate with “Crypto Czar” David Sacks on crypto legislation.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Ohio Representative Derek Merrin Introduces Bill to Establish State Bitcoin Reserve

House Bill 703, the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act, proposes creating a state Bitcoin fund and granting the treasurer authority to buy the crypto.

Published on: December 18, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

BlackRock’s IBIT becomes decade’s top ETF for inflows, surpassing all rivals

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) IBIT became the most successful ETF launch in over 10 years, following the $418.8 million in net flows registered on Dec. 16. Nate Geraci, CEO of The ETF Store, highlighted that IBIT had beaten approximately 2,850 ETFs. He added: “In other words, IBIT has more lifetime inflows than […] The post BlackRock’s IBIT becomes decade’s top ETF for inflows, surpassing...

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Mayor Suggests Drones over New Jersey Are Looking for Missing Radioactive Material

Belleville, New Jersey, Mayor Michael Melham said the mysterious drone sighting may be related to missing radioactive material.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Coinbase fights back against BiT Global’s effort to block WBTC delisting

Coinbase pushed back against BiT Global’s legal attempt to halt its planned delisting of wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), arguing that the lawsuit lacks merit and the firm’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) should be denied. According to court filings, Coinbase decided to delist WBTC due to concerns about risks stemming from its association with […] The post Coinbase fights back against BiT Global’s effort to...

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

ISLAND: Everything You Need to Know About the ‘Nifty Island’ Ethereum Token and Airdrop

Ethereum gaming platform Nifty Island has launched its ISLAND token. Here’s what you need to know about the airdrop, tokenomics, and more.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

China May Be On the Verge of Ending Its Bitcoin Ban

Is China secretly stacking Bitcoin and gearing up to unban it? Let me break down why I think they’re about to make a huge move—and sooner than you think.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

Ethereum Game 'Kaidro' Launching Ronin Token This Week

Kaidro, a franchise spanning webcomics, a crypto game, and an upcoming animated series, will launch its KDR token on Ethereum network Ronin.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Bitcoin ETFs flip gold funds in AUM: K33 Research

On Dec. 16, US spot and derivative Bitcoin ETFs collectively broke $129 billion in net assets, surpassing gold ETFs for the first time.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

US Treasury Issues Sanctions Over North Korean Crypto Money Laundering

Alleged crypto money launderers with links to the North Korean regime have been sanctioned by U.S. authorities.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

US Treasury and UAE target North Korean digital asset launderers

Two Chinese citizens and a UAE trading company have been sanctioned by the United States for their alleged roles in money laundering for North Korea.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Satoshi Action Fund reveals potential executive order draft to establish US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

Dennis Porter, founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, has unveiled a draft of an executive order crafted for President-elect Donald Trump to establish a Strategic Bitcoin (BTC) Reserve within the Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF). The order allows for an initial allocation of up to 2% of the ESF’s total portfolio value over an 18-month pilot […] The post Satoshi Action Fund reveals potential executive order draft to...

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Is the Hawk Tuah Girl Still Asleep? Hailey Welch MIA After Meme Coin Collapse

Hailey Welch, aka the "Hawk Tuah" girl, went offline after her meme coin imploded. Now her collaborators are pointing fingers in her absence.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

VC Roundup: Investors tap blockchain ecosystems to reach startups

This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Morph, Brighty, AgriDex, Yei Finance, Superform, Waterfall Network and Union.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Free AI for the Holidays? Google and Elon Musk's xAI Debut Latest Models

Google and Elon Musk's xAI are offering their AI platforms free or at discounts in a race for market share with OpenAI. Merry XmAIs!

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

President Biden proposes ban on congressional stock trading: Report

The US president, with only a month left in office, reportedly said “nobody in the Congress should be able to make money in the stock market” while serving the United States.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Bloomberg analysts expects ‘wave of crypto ETFs’ next year but some hurdles remain

A “new wave” of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is expected in 2025 as the regulatory landscape improves under the incoming Trump administration,according to Bloomberg Intelligence analysts. Bitcoin-Ethereum (ETH) combination products will likely lead the charge, followed by Litecoin (LTC) and Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR). However, legal and regulatory hurdles are expected to delay ETFs tied to […] The post Bloomberg...

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

The Unit Denomination of Bitcoin Does Not Need To Change

A recent BIP has been proposed to change the way units of bitcoin are displayed, but this proposal is not needed.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

Pudgy Penguins’ PENGU token down more than 50% after launch

The non-fungible token (NFT) project’s new token has had a lackluster debut in the early hours of trading.

Published on: December 17, 2024 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph