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Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein steps down

Michael Sonnenshein has stepped down as CEO of Grayscale. Grayscale announced that Peter Mintzberg is the new CEO, effective August 15, 2024. Sonnenshein joined Grayscale in 2014 and was CEO from 2021, overseeing Grayscale’s successful lawsuit...

UK High Court Judge rules against Craig Wright over Bitcoin copyright claims

Central to the case were the copyright claims made by Craig Wright over Bitcoin’s whitepaper and code. COPA claims victory, aims to safeguard Bitcoin’s decentralized nature against unwarranted copyright claims. Judge Mellor cited fabrica...

Crypto exchange BingX to launch USDC-margined futures trading

BingX is launching USDC-margined trading, a Launchpad and Launchpool as it celebrates its sixth anniversary. The platform plans to expand to Turkey, Vietnam and Argentina The exchange will also collaborate on a Netflix documentary aimed at animal pr...

Crypto gambling — how does the future of secure gambling look?

Online gambling is a huge part of the casino world, but there is a small percentage of players who worry about its security — welcome, cryptocurrency casinos. It’s 2024, and although crypto casinos are nothing new, there is a wide range o...

Genesis to return $3B to customers after court approves bankruptcy plan

Genesis Global gets court approval to repay $3 billion to customers. Judge Sean Lane overruled an objection from Genesis parent company Digital Currency Group. DCG argued payments to be in US value of assets as of bankruptcy filing in January 2023....

Solana memecoin protocol pump.fun exploit mastermind arrested in London

Jarett Dunn, aka @STACCoverflow, arrested in London for Solana memecoin exploit. Dunn used flash loans to manipulate pump.fun, stealing $2 million in liquidity. Released on bail, Dunn confessed online, citing mental health struggles and grief The a...

Crypto price prediction: Floki, BitBot, Arweave

Cryptocurrency prices did moderately well last week as investors embraced a risk-on sentiment in the financial market. Bitcoin jumped to above $67,000 for the first time in over a month while BitBot continued its token sale, raising millions of dolla...

Update: Kraken says no plans to delist USDT in Europe

Kraken is exploring all options to continue offering USDT for EU customers. Mark Greenberg, Kraken’s Global Head of Asset Growth and Management, confirmed this via a post on X. Kraken is not looking to end support for Tether (USDT) in the Eur...

Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) Price Predictions, Plus Why Rollblock (RBLK) Might be the Next Big Thing in Crypto

Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) are some of the top crypto coins that saw major price surges in the industry. However, according to some analysts, Rollblock (RBLK) could be set to emerge as the next crypto to explode. Prominent market analysts have pe...

Dogwifhat and Popcat sell-off as whale dumps tokens

Dogwifhat (WIF) price was down 11% on the day as top meme coins struggled. The Popcat (POPCAT) token also traded lower, falling by 20% in 24 hours. A whale has dumped both WIF and POPCAT tokens at a loss. Dogwifhat ($WIF) and Popcat (POPCAT) are do...

Aleph Zero Launches Alephoria: Exciting Airdrops, Tournaments, and Rewards Await Users

Zug, Switzerland, May 17th, 2024, Chainwire Alephoria invites web3 users to the Aleph Zero ecosystem with an interactive initiative of campaigns as projects launch Aleph Zero&-the privacy-oriented layer 1 blockchain&-is gearing up for a surge...

Kraken considers ending USDT support in the EU

Kraken is reportedly considering pulling support for the stablecoin USDT in Europe. The exchange’s plans come amid the push for compliance ahead of EU’s crypto regulations MiCA. Crypto exchange OKX ended its USDT trading support in the E...

US arrests two Chinese nationals in $73 million crypto scam

US authorities arrested Daren Li and Yicheng Zhang in connection with a $73 million money laundering scheme. The defendants laundered the money via US and international bank accounts. Proceeds of the investment scam were converted to the USDT stable...

As OpenAI and Google both reveal major AI updates, Choise.ai launches AI-powered L2 blockchain for enterprises

OpenAI revealed a major update to its large language model this week with the launch of ChatGPT-4o Google confirmed the launch of Gemini for Workspace, integrating its AI model into Google’s enterprise suite Choise.ai launched an AI-powered la...

New altcoin makes waves amid bullish Notcoin (NOT) price prediction

Notcoin’s turbulent launch saw a 53% plunge post-airdrop but bullish predictions signal recovery. AlgoTech, a decentralized trading platform, promises innovation amid ongoing presale success. AlgoTech’s ALGT token is priced at 0.08 tethe...

Chainlink soars after DTCC completes major pilot; Bitbot readies for market entry

Chainlink price rose more than 20% in 24 hours, reaching $16.62 at the time of writing on Friday. LINK surged as the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced it completed its Smart NAV pilot. Bitbot, Telegram’s pioneering non...

Mining Now Launches Real-Time Mining Insights & Profit Analysis Platform

Singapore, Singapore, May 17th, 2024, Chainwire Mining Now, a trusted and reputable real-time crypto-mining insights provider company, is thrilled to announce the launch of its versatile platform that attempts to give unbiased insights associated wit...

Notcoin in focus as KangaMoon excites with bonus sale

Notcon (NOT) token’s price fell sharply after its debut on exchanges. KangaMoon (KANG) is offering a bonus presale stage ahead of first CEX listing. Analysts say the lackluster spot Bitcoin ETFs market means Bitcoin prices could see limited u...

US Senate votes to overturn SEC rule, allowing regulated firms to hold Bitcoin

60-38 in the Senate voted in favour of overturning the SEC rule. Bipartisan support signals a potential shift in crypto regulation. Presidential veto possible. In a landmark decision, the US Senate has voted to overturn a key Securities and Exchang...

French securities regulator, AMF, issues warning on Bybit

The AMF has blacklisted Bybit since May 2022 due to regulatory infractions. French investors urged to prepare for potential service halt. Besides France, Bybit faces global scrutiny and it has already pulled out of Canada and UK. The French Securit...

Crypto Pioneer Netki Powers Seamless KYC and Compliance Solutions Across the Sui Ecosystem

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, May 16th, 2024, Chainwire With the launch of Netki’s DeFi Sentinel on Sui, protocol developers can opt to screen transactions before finalization on the blockchain, easing a significant compliance burden Today, Net...

Why is Solana meme coin Bonk (BONK) surging?

Bonk price rose sharply after South Korea exchange Bithumb announced listing of BONK in the KRW market. The Solana meme coin reached a two-week high as Bitcoin led the crypto market bounce. Bonk (BONK), the first dog-themed meme coin on Solana, has...

Bitcoin price: Here’s why QCP Capital expects BTC run to $74k

Bitcoin surges past $66k after US CPI data triggers buyside pressure Here’s why QCP Capital analysts say BTC could run to $74k Bitcoin price surged past the $66,000 mark on Thursday to hit highs last seen in April amid a fresh dose of bullish...

One Trading Extends the Reach of its Institutional Trading Services in Europe Through Integration with Talos

London, United Kingdom, May 16th, 2024, Chainwire Talos, the premier provider of digital asset trading technology for institutions, and One Trading, a crypto trading venue headquartered and regulated in the European Union, announced an integration de...

Mastercard expands blockchain accelerator program with five new startups

Mastercard expands Start Path program, adds 5 blockchain startups. The Start Path program showcases Mastercard’s leadership in fintech innovation Selected startups shall receive bespoke training and collaboration opportunities. Mastercard, th...

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