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Posted on 18 May 2024 | 8:30 pm

Trader turns $3K into $46M in PEPE, Ethereum gas overhaul, Tornado dev guilty: Hodler’s Digest, May 12-18

Trader makes millions after PEPE price soars, a new gas model for Ethereum, and Tornado Cash developer convicted.

Posted on 18 May 2024 | 8:01 pm

Microsoft faces multi-billion dollar fine in EU over Bing AI

The Redmond company could be fined as much as 1% of its annual revenue if it doesn’t respond by May 27.

Posted on 18 May 2024 | 4:30 pm

‘Godfather of AI’ advises UK government to start UBI

Geoffrey Hinton also warns that advanced AI could pose an existential threat within the next five to twenty years.

Posted on 18 May 2024 | 12:57 pm

LayerZero identifies over 800K addresses in sybil self-reporting phase

Initially, the team identified over two million addresses as potential sybils but later refined their criteria to minimize false identifications, resu…

Posted on 18 May 2024 | 12:09 pm

Why is XRP price up today?

XRP whale accumulation and cooling inflation in the U.S. are the top catalysts behind the cryptocurrency's ongoing price recovery.

Posted on 18 May 2024 | 11:53 am

What is the Ethereum (ETH) burn address

The Ethereum burn address is a null address where ETH and other Ethereum-based tokens are sent to be permanently removed from circulation.

Posted on 18 May 2024 | 11:30 am

AI safety researchers leave OpenAI over prioritization concerns

Following the recent resignations, OpenAI has opted to dissolve its “Superalignment” team and integrate its functions into other research projects…

Posted on 18 May 2024 | 9:52 am

US authorities bust $73M crypto scam, make two arrests

The scammers convinced victims to transfer millions of dollars into U.S. bank accounts, which were then used to launder the illicit funds.

Posted on 18 May 2024 | 7:43 am

Genesis Global secures court approval for $3B payout

According to Judge Lane, any available funds for distribution by Genesis are being exhausted by creditor claims, which take priority over DCG’s equi…

Posted on 18 May 2024 | 7:40 am

If SEC approves spot Ether ETFs, many ‘will be caught severely offside’

Coinbase institutional research analyst David Han believes “there is room for surprise to the upside on this decision.”…

Posted on 18 May 2024 | 5:25 am

Aussie admits to promoting BitConnect crypto services without a license

The Australian Securities and Exchange Commission claims that John Louis Anthony Bigatton promoted the crypto lending platform at four seminars and vi…

Posted on 18 May 2024 | 2:48 am

Biden may rethink SAB 121 vote veto due to political support for crypto

The U.S. Congress bipartisan vote has overwhelmingly demonstrated its rejection of the SEC’s SAB 121. President Biden threatened to veto the overrul…

Posted on 18 May 2024 | 1:26 am

Crypto personality pleads guilty to fraud after promising 60% ‘fictitious’ returns

The United States Department of Justice alleges Thomas John Sfraga convinced a victim to invest in a “fictitious” cryptocurrency” wallet after p…

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 10:01 pm

Changpeng Zhao teases writing project ahead of reporting to prison

On April 30, a judge sentenced the former Binance CEO to four months in federal prison but did not set a reporting date at his hearing.

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 9:44 pm

Ghana, Singapore conduct trade in semi-fungible token pilot project

Project DESFT is meant to encourage trade between small businesses using a CBDC and a stablecoin, emphasizing credentialing.

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 9:04 pm

Alex Labs freezes $3.9M of exploited funds sent to CEXs after hack

The team behind the Bitcoin layer-2 developer has successfully frozen some exploited crypto after the attacker tried to cash out by sending funds to e…

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 9:00 pm

Crypto Biz: Galaxy, CoinShares Q1 results, ETFs on the blockchain, and more

This week’s Crypto Biz features Galaxy Digital and CoinShares earning results, Franklin Templeton’s CEO betting on blockchain, Polymarket’s fun…

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 8:15 pm

Blockchain gaming investments reached nearly $1B in April

The investment figures come alongside a record high 2.9 million daily unique active wallets (dUAW) for the month.

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 8:05 pm

Ethereum price rallies above $3.1K after unexpected regulatory victory

ETH price hit $3,100, backed by a favorable court ruling and increased network activity.

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 8:03 pm

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 a…

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 7:25 pm

Tornado Cash founder sent to prison, DeFi’s EU struggles: Finance Redefined

The Tornado Cash developer has been detained in the Netherlands since August 2022 after the United States government blacklisted Tornado Cash.

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 6:26 pm

US Treasury strategy would tighten virtual asset regulations, increase AI use

The Treasury’s fight against illicit finance will focus on better regulations, greater enforcement and AI.

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 6:26 pm

Price analysis 5/17: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

Bitcoin price aims to break its range resistance and hit a new all-time high. Will altcoins follow?

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 5:49 pm

Proton Mail exposing activist's info showed the limits of encryption

An April report revealed that Proton Mail assisted Spanish police with locating one of its users, leading to questions about its guarantees of privacy…

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 5:21 pm

Tether mints another $1B — Last time, it helped Bitcoin climb to $73K

Bitcoin has flipped its old resistance into support as USDT’s market cap continues to grow rapidly in 2024.

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 5:11 pm

Kraken considers dropping USDT in Europe ahead of new regulations

With new regulations in Europe set to enforce strict limits on transactions and reserve requirements, Kraken is assessing its stablecoin listings.

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 4:55 pm

Crypto firms rally behind FIT21 bill approaching US House floor vote

Lawmakers expect to vote on a bill clarifying how regulators handle digital assets by June after a majority in both chambers passed a resolution again…

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 4:36 pm

Dolce & Gabbana faces class-action lawsuit after alleged NFT delivery delay

The suit alleges that delays in delivery caused purchased NFTs to lose 97% of their value.

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 3:06 pm

Bitcoin preps ‘golden cross,’ which last sparked 170% BTC price gains

Bitcoin is dishing out the bull signals on lower timeframes, but can BTC price action overcome key resistance?

Posted on 17 May 2024 | 1:31 pm

Is onboarding too hard? Crypto adoption still faces major obstacles

Progress has been made in streamlining the Web3 onboarding process, but the flood of mainstream users has not yet arrived.

Posted on 25 April 2024 | 7:00 pm

Bitcoin price prediction – Is there a case for a fall to $61,000?

Selling pressure on Bitcoin increased in the last few days, which caused a price correction  The post Bitcoin price prediction – Is there a case fo…

Posted on 25 April 2024 | 4:00 pm

Why Ethereum’s DEX volume fell, and how it impacts your ETH holdings

Ethereum’s network activity dropped last month, leading to a surge in ETH’s circulating supply. The post Why Ethereum’s DEX volume fell, and how…

Posted on 25 April 2024 | 12:00 pm

Solana congestion continues despite ‘normalcy’ claims – What’s going on?

Claims of Solana's congestion issues getting completely resolved were rebutted. The post Solana congestion continues despite ‘normalcy’ claims –…

Posted on 24 April 2024 | 6:00 pm

Ethereum starts to rally post Bitcoin halving: Key insights

An analyst predicted ETH rising to $3.650 if it breaches key resistance at $3.270. The post Ethereum starts to rally post Bitcoin halving: Key insight…

Posted on 24 April 2024 | 3:00 pm

Bitcoin FOMO rises – Is this what BTC’s price is missing?

Bitcoin long-term holders set off a wave of selling, but the $60k support level was defended nevertheless. The post Bitcoin FOMO rises – Is this wha…

Posted on 17 April 2024 | 4:00 am

Why Ethereum is at a real risk of falling below $3,000

Some whales were seen accumulating ETH only to stake them into DeFi protocols. The post Why Ethereum is at a real risk of falling below $3,000 appeare…

Posted on 17 April 2024 | 3:00 am

Want to know if Bitcoin will rise? Watch Tether’s [USDT] performance

The uncertainty around whether miners will dump their BTC contributed to the lull in demand.  The post Want to know if Bitcoin will rise? Watch Tethe…

Posted on 17 April 2024 | 2:00 am

Why does Shiba Inu hold so much promise? Taking a closer look

While SHIB may experience further losses, the value may produce better gains in the coming months. The post Why does Shiba Inu hold so much promise? T…

Posted on 17 April 2024 | 12:00 am

Bitcoin to hit 1 billion users by 2025? Market expert gives his insight

Will the recent crypto bloodbath change the course of cryptocurrency adoption? The post Bitcoin to hit 1 billion users by 2025? Market expert gives hi…

Posted on 16 April 2024 | 10:30 pm

Why did Bitcoin drop last week? Hayes points to US taxes and tensions

Tensions in the Middle East accelerated Arthur Hayes' projection of massive crypto sell-offs around the BTC halving. The post Why did Bitcoin drop las…

Posted on 16 April 2024 | 10:00 pm

BAYC’s 3-year low: Will NFT markets see a revival in 2024?

The decline in the values of the NFTs that make up the BAYC and CryptoPunks’ collections has led to a spike in their sales volume.  The post BAYC…

Posted on 16 April 2024 | 8:30 pm

How fast can Ethereum recover from its latest dip? Key indicators say…

The approval of a number of ETH ETFs in Hong Kong has led to a rally in ETH’s discussion on social media platforms, but price fails to react. The po…