Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The Hong Kong data regulator recently concluded that Worldcoin’s data collection methods and activities violated the region’s “privacy ordinance.” Privacy Commissioner Chung Liling has issued an enforcement notice requesting W...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
South African prosecutors are reportedly investigating co-conspirators of Mirror Trading International and may charge them with fraud or forgery. The declaration of the scheme as unlawful may have strengthened the National Prosecuting Authority’s cas...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Standard Chartered’s head of digital asset research, Geoff Kendrick, has predicted a significant rise in bitcoin’s price, potentially surpassing its previous all-time high of $73,798 by this weekend. His optimistic outlook is fueled by...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Leading crypto and tech companies, including Coinbase, Ripple, Meta, Kraken, and Gemini, have formed a coalition to combat online fraud, including crypto scams like the pig butchering scheme. “We are dedicated to disrupting emerging online scam...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act for the regulation of crypto assets despite opposition from President Joe Biden and SEC Chair Gary Gensler. This landmark legislat...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, expressed doubts about the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year due to the resilient economy, bolstered by government spending and investments in AI infrastructure. Despite these factors, Solomon highl...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Uniswap Labs has responded to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Wells Notice, asserting that its protocol does not fall under the agency’s regulatory jurisdiction. The response emphasizes the autonomous nature of Uniswap’s decentral...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, May 22, 2024 – TRON DAO, a leading innovator in blockchain technology, showcased its prowess as a Silver Sponsor at the prestigious DC Blockchain Summit held in Washington DC on May 15, 2024. This pivotal ev...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
In 2010, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz made history by trading 10,000 bitcoins for two pizzas, marking the first documented commercial transaction using the cryptocurrency. Fourteen years later, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange,...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
In recent months, our newsdesk has been testing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to forecast bitcoin prices by the end of 2024 at specific intervals throughout the year. This time, we’ve changed our approach by employing the sa...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw an influx of $305.7 million on Tuesday, marking a seventh consecutive day of positive inflows. According to data, Blackrock’s IBIT led the day, capturing 94.86% of the total inflows for all th...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Prosecutors have proposed a prison term of five to seven years for Ryan Salame, a former executive at FTX, ahead of his sentencing scheduled for May 28, 2024. This recommendation contrasts sharply with Salame’s legal team’s plea for a more lenient pu...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
On Wednesday, Nasdaq, the second-largest American stock exchange based in New York City, revised its 19b-4 filing for Blackrock’s spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Nasdaq Amends Bl...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The White House has issued a statement opposing the passage of the crypto bill Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act ahead of the House vote today. However, the Biden Administration offered to collaborate with Congress...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
On May 21, with the potential approval of several spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) saw its discount to net asset value (NAV) reach its lowest poi...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
There’s a new Solana meme coin that’s turning heads and getting retail investors excited. That coin is Sealana (SEAL), and judging by the level of presale demand, it could be primed as the next big Solana-based joke token. Sealana ...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has transferred 79.997 ETH (over $295,000) to the privacy protocol Railgun. Buterin Supports Railgun With $295K Ethereum Transfer According to onchain data, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin transferred more than...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Bitcoin Pizza day is upon us! Come celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day with us by participating in the Bitcoin Pizza Day Scratch & Win Contest Starting on May 22 at 0:00 UTC, you have the chance to win up to 8,888,888 VERSE, or approximately $2,150 USD i...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has strongly opposed the crypto bill Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act ahead of the House vote. He stressed that “many players in the crypto...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
South Korea’s infamous crypto premium has diminished significantly, with bitcoin and ethereum prices now aligning closely with the weighted global averages, albeit with a minor premium. The BTC premium stands at 0.84%, while ETH’s premi...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
A Zimbabwean millionaire couple, based in South Africa, has been kidnapped by a gang seeking to profit from their cryptocurrency valued at $13.9 million. The couple, Professor Sheperd Sikhosana and his wife, Sekayi Adelpha Sikhosana, were kidnapped i...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
As of May 22, 2024, bitcoin is trading at $69,952, navigating a recent intraday range of $69,211 to $71,422. Despite a tumultuous period, bitcoin has shown resilience with an 11.9% increase over the past week and a 5.9% rise over the past month. Bitc...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
After the introduction of ordinals, BRC-20 tokens, and more recently, Runes, the next significant wave of innovation on Bitcoin will revolve around Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). Aisling Connolly, the Senior Research Scientist at the...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The world of blockchain technology is rapidly evolving, and XERA Pro aims to be at the forefront of this revolution. By empowering individuals through education, opportunities, and a collaborative community, XERA Pro is making blockchain accessible t...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The Ethereum-based memecoin Pepe (PEPE) experienced a significant price surge of 40% since Monday to a new all-time high, fueled by the speculation that the U.S. SEC might approve spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Crypto traders and analysts,...