Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In an exciting development, Phantom, a San Fransisco-based cryptocurrency wallet used in the Solana ecosystem, has witnessed a significant rise in its user base over the past year.
Phantom’s User Base Reaches New Peak
The platform’s chief...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In a devastating cyber attack, over a hundred healthcare facilities in Romania have fallen victim to a ransomware assault, disrupting critical operations and compromising patient care, reports from local media disclose.
The attack, which targeted a w...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In a recent statement, Meta’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company’s Virtual Reality (VR) headset, Oculus Quest, outshines the recently launched Apple Vision Pro.
While Zuckerberg’s support intensifies...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Inflationary pressures in the United States are poised to hit crypto-friendly fast food chains, potentially leading to a downturn in their fortunes. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates a surge in inflation, resulting in challeng...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
This morning, Bitcoin price made another push higher, this time breaking above $51,000 per coin.
Considering the number of coins in circulation, today’s price action has also achieved another major milestone: the BTC market cap is once again valued...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Stuart Alderoty, the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at Ripple, has vehemently denounced the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approach under the leadership of Gary Gensler. Leveraging a discussion initiated by...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In a recent analysis released by the US Department of the Treasury, it was revealed that the use of bitcoin in illegal activities, particularly human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of children, has seen a significant surge in recent years. T...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Web3 security firm Blockaid recently reported another significant security breach that Angel Drainer carried out. The notorious phishing group is said to have drained 128 crypto wallets of their funds.
How These Wallets Were Drained
Blockaid re...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
The crypto community has been abuzz with discussions surrounding Genesis’ intent to sell approximately 36 million shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), a move valued around $1.5 billion. This announcement stoked fears of a potential market...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In a recent video titled “Legacy is Eating Crypto,” Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has expressed concerns about the increasing centralization of power in the cryptocurrency industry. Hoskinson specifically highlighted the dominance of...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Crypto gaming platform PlayDapp has been the victim of a series of breaches, resulting in the loss of millions of dollars worth of PLA tokens. Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has reported that the breaches have led to the theft of PLA tokens value...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin soared to a 2-year peak, briefly breaking the $50,000 barrier. Although it has since pulled back from this mark, BTC’s momentum remains strong, showcasing a bullish trend with a 3.9% increase over the past day.
In...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin outflows from cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase have surged recently, a sign that could be bullish for BTC.
Bitcoin Exchange Outflow For Coinbase Has Shot Up Recently
As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quickt...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
MicroStrategy, the renowned business intelligence firm founded by Bitcoin (BTC) advocate Michael Saylor, has witnessed a significant increase in its holdings as Bitcoin continues to soar to new heights, bolstered by the introduction of Bitcoin spot e...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In the XRP lawsuit between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), speculation regarding a potential settlement has been met with skepticism and outright dismissal by several legal authorities closely monitoring the case. Thi...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency asset by market cap, is in the spotlight. Reports have revealed that Tron founder and Billionaire Justin Sun has significantly accumulated BTC.
Justin Sun Acquires $24 Million Worth Of Bitcoin
Lookonc...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
An allegation of a crypto scandal has shaken the entertainment industry in South Korea. Local reports inform of an alleged coin fraud committed by an important blockchain platform in the country and involving popular figures in the Korean entertainme...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Experiencing a decline to below $40,000 earlier this year, then steadily rising above $42,000, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed a rollercoaster of fluctuations during this bullish phase.
Bitcoin’s price has skyrocketed beyond the $50,000 mar...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Roughly a month after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a curious trend is emerging: Retail investors are selling, while institutions are gobbling up the supply.
W...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
John Karony, CEO of the bankrupt crypto firm SafeMoon, has experienced a setback in his legal defense following his attorneys’ decision to withdraw from the case. Karony is currently facing criminal charges for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
On-chain data shows the stablecoin supply has surged alongside Bitcoin’s latest break above $50,000, a sign that could be bullish for the market.
Both Bitcoin And Stablecoin Market Caps Have Surged
According to data from the on-chain analytics...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In a recent development, blockchain payment company Ripple has announced the acquisition of New York-based crypto trust company Standard Custody & Trust Co. This move aims to enhance Ripple’s regulatory compliance capabilities and broaden i...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
The sentencing of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as “CZ,” on a money laundering rule charge has been delayed until April 30, a notice in Seattle federal court disclosed.
This two-month postponement comes after Zhao, a Canadian...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
According to a new analysis by Daniel Batten, managing partner at CH4 Capital and a renowned Bitcoin ESG researcher, the BTC network has achieved three remarkable new all-time highs. However, these milestones are not related to its price, which has y...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Franklin Templeton, a financial juggernaut overseeing an impressive $1.5 trillion, has recently announced its strategic entry into the highly competitive domain of spot Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) within the United States. This strategic mo...