A Dutch court has convicted Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev of laundering $1.2 billion, resulting in a five-year prison sentence.
Alexey Pertsev has been sentenced to 64 months in prison for laundering money through Tornado Cash, which was tied to North Korea's Lazarus Group by the US Treasury.
PEPE Coin, a leading meme token, has reached a new price record of $0.00001128 after experiencing a 15% surge on Monday, surpassing the performance of other altcoins.
Meme coins surge following Roaring Kitty, the GameStop trader's return, inciting a GME and AMC short squeeze reminiscent rally.
Wisconsin State Investment Board has invested $99 million in ISHARES Bitcoin ETF, influencing Bitcoin price.
President Joe Biden shut down a Chinese crypto mining facility in Wyoming over national security worries, highlighting potential risks near key sites.
Wisconsin's top pension fund has invested $162 million into BlackRock and Grayscale's Bitcoin ETFs, diversifying its portfolio with cryptocurrency exposure.
Coinbase is experiencing a system-wide outage, preventing access to the platform for desktop and mobile users.
Meme cryptocurrencies like PEPE, FLOKI, and POPCAT are experiencing a significant boost, with some coins seeing over 20% gains. This rally has momentarily pushed the meme coin sector's market cap over $55 billion, marking a notable revival.
The GME memecoin, using GameStop's stock symbol but unaffiliated, surged over 460% in trading on Tuesday.
Polymarket secures a $45 million investment from influential figures including Peter Thiel's Founders Fund and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, following a $25 million Series A round led by General Catalyst.
GameStop's stock surge by 75% has ignited a rally in the memecoin sector of the cryptocurrency market, showcasing the interconnectedness of traditional and crypto markets.
Former Binance CEO turns to crypto education after jail time, amid a rising cryptocurrency market led by Bitcoin with growing mainstream acceptance.
Bitcoin's recent slump caused a $200 billion dip in the crypto market, with the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting possibly influencing investor sentiment.
Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, discontinues support for XRP in its Futures Multi-Assets Mode, causing a stir in the community. Nevertheless, XRP shows a slight price recovery, demonstrating investor resilience.
Analyst Ali Martinez anticipates a 20% increase in Shiba Inu's value as the cryptocurrency exhibits a descending channel pattern, hinting at a possible breakout.
Bitcoin Runes, a protocol launched after Bitcoin's fourth halving, has seen a sharp drop in daily transactions, per Dune Analytics data.
Cypher, a decentralized exchange on Solana, was breached with a loss of nearly $1 million. Developer Hoak admitted to stealing $315,000 from Cypher and gambling it away. He publicly confessed to repeated misconduct over time.
OKX, a major crypto exchange, has expanded its platform to Australia offering 170 spot pairs and 85 tokens, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Tether has frozen 5.2 million USDT tokens associated with 12 Ethereum addresses to prevent money laundering by phishing groups. This is in line with previous preventive measures by crypto firms.
Coinbase suffered a significant service disruption on May 14, affecting numerous users even after some recovery efforts.
Roaring Kitty, a GameStop bull, may be back, spurring a surge in meme stocks, but doubts remain if his influence can sustain the momentum on its own.
Ethereum options indicate a potential price surge with over 617,000 contracts set to expire by end of June, representing more than $1.8 billion in nominal value.
Ethereum's price is potentially on the verge of an upward break if it can surpass key resistance levels near $2,900 and then $2,940. The cryptocurrency is trying to build support above $2,880 after a recent drop, with a firm base at $2,860. Further resistance awaits at $2,925 and $2,950, but overcoming these could see a significant lift towards $3,000 and higher. If ETH fails these levels, however, a downside correction could lead to supports at $2,810 or even $2,740.
Keith Gill, also known as Roaring Kitty, posted cryptic videos after a hiatus, sparking a memecoin frenzy. Cat-themed coins surged 16%, with ROAR and MICHI experiencing significant gains. Trading volumes for specific memecoins overtook Solana. Whales capitalized on the trend, with substantial token purchases.
Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, projects Bitcoin to trade between $55,000-$75,000 due to market consolidation. He suggests similar trends for Ethereum and Solana, with ETH trading between $2,870-$3,200 and SOL at $120-$150. Market tailwinds and crypto lending practices reflect increased industry engagement, despite a recent price decline in Bitcoin.
Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, now lists three new crypto pairs: Frontier (FRONT), ConstitutionDAO (PEOPLE), and Tellor Tributes (TRB), offering traders more Bitcoin (BTC) trading opportunities with the Turkish Lira.
CNBC host Jim Cramer recommends against buying MicroStrategy stock as a Bitcoin investment, suggesting direct cryptocurrency purchase instead.
Keith Gill, also known as Roaring Kitty, has gained attention again in the financial markets following his impact on the 2021 GameStop short squeeze.
Toncoin (TON) experiences a significant price surge, eclipsing Bitcoin's performance during a period of market volatility, drawing community attention and signaling potential growth.
BTC prices are volatile following statements by Fed Chairman Powell and recent negative PPI data impacting cryptocurrency investors.
Bracebridge Capital, a prominent hedge fund, allocated $343 million into Bitcoin ETFs, with $262 million in ARK's and $81 million in BlackRock's offerings.
Keith Gill, famed for the GameStop surge, is making waves again, possibly influencing meme coins and stock prices, prompting investor interest and analytical caution.
Whale investors are accumulating meme tokens like FLOKI and PEPE, spurred by stock trader Keith Gill's influence, reminiscent of the GameStop saga.
Poloniex suffered a significant loss due to a hack in November 2023, with over $100 million stolen and laundered through Tornado Cash.
J. Christopher Giancarlo, ex-CFTC Chair and founder of the Digital Dollar Project, has joined Paxos' advisory board.
The Bitcoin network's hash rate dropped after mining firms closed down loss-making rigs due to the fourth Bitcoin halving.
Two inactive Bitcoin wallets from 2013 have transferred 1,000 BTC, cumulatively worth approximately $60M today, spurring interest in the next move for these funds.
GameStop's stock (GME) and meme cryptocurrencies surge as traders speculate on hidden meanings behind Roaring Kitty's enigmatic tweets.
Chainlink's LINK token struggles to surpass the $13.80 resistance level and needs to hold the $13.00 support to prevent a decline.
Despite a potential Labour victory in the upcoming UK elections, the Conservative party's cryptocurrency legislative efforts are expected to remain on course.
El Salvador's investment in 5,750 BTC reaffirms its position as a pioneering cryptocurrency adopter, and the rise in Bitcoin's value in 2023 suggests a positive outcome for the country's bold strategy.
Ripple aims to protect sensitive information in a legal conflict with the SEC, which may influence future regulation of digital assets.
Mike Novogratz suggests cryptocurrency is in a consolidation phase, forecasting higher prices by the end of the quarter.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse critiques the SEC and U.S. government's handling of Tether, emphasizing Tether's dominance in the stablecoin market despite controversies.
Veteran trader Peter Brandt suggests XRP may decrease in value when compared to Bitcoin, with XRP currently priced at $0.504 and holding a market capitalization of $27.9 billion.
Chainlink's LINK Coin incurs notable losses as it trades below a critical support level amidst a Bitcoin (BTC) price decline.
The DOJ faces criticism for a lenient approach towards the Binance founder amid a price surge in Bitcoin owing to institutional investment and digital currency acceptance.