Ethiopia: A Haven for Cryptocurrency Firms Chinese Bitcoin miners are flocking to Ethiopia in a strategic move driven by the country’s low electricity costs and embrace of Bitcoin mining. This unexpected partnership sets the stage for a unique collaboration in East Africa. Ethiopia’s Bitcoin Bet: Navigating Geopolitical Complexity Despite a ban on cryptocurrency trading, Ethiopia…
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban are facing a lawsuit over their promotional links with the now-defunct crypto exchange Voyager Digital Holdings Inc. Allegations of Negligence and Fraud The lawsuit, filed in Miami, accuses the NBA and Cuban of “gross negligence” in their marketing partnership with Voyager. It also…
Key Points: Crypto analyst Ali Martinez predicts a potential breakout for Chainlink (LINK). LINK could rally to $26.87, marking a 38% increase from current levels. Other analysts are also bullish on LINK, anticipating further gains in the coming months. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez believes Chainlink (LINK) is poised for a significant upward move if it…
Ransomware Attacks on the Rise Ransomware attacks have made a comeback in 2023, with over $1 billion extorted from victims, according to a new report from market intelligence platform Chainalysis. The report found that the number of ransomware attacks increased across the board in 2023, and the trend is expected to continue. Growing Number of…
XRP Lawyer Predicts 40% Chance of Motion to Dismiss Success At the iConnections Global Alts conference, XRP supporter and lawyer John Deaton weighed in on the likelihood of Coinbase prevailing in its lawsuit against the SEC. Motion to Dismiss In June 2023, the SEC filed a lawsuit against Coinbase, alleging that it operated as an…
Analysts Predict Huge Rally in Digital Assets Crypto analysts Jan Happel and Yann Allemann, known as Negentropic on social media, predict a massive rally in digital assets due to a weakening US dollar. They believe the dollar index (DXY) is nearing the end of a bounce and will soon decline, leading to a surge in…
OKX, a major player in the global crypto trading market, is facing scrutiny in South Korea. The Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (DAXA), which includes South Korea’s leading five crypto exchanges, has filed a complaint with local regulatory bodies, alleging that OKX has engaged in activities within South Korea without legal registration. OKX Under Scrutiny Reports…
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been ramping up its regulation of the emerging crypto market and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) sectors. The regulatory body recently passed new rules that require certain entities to register as “dealers” or “government securities dealers.” SEC Chair Gary Gensler believes these measures will protect investors and improve…
A crypto analyst, Ted, is optimistic about Bitcoin’s future, predicting a “supply shock of all supply shocks” when the network halves its miner rewards in April 2024. Bitcoin Halving Event Ted believes that BTC prices will surge after the Bitcoin halving event in April 2024. This event, scheduled every four years, reduces the number of…
