The recent $1.5 billion theft from Bybit exchange serves as a major wake-up call for the crypto industry. This massive heist, the largest in crypto history, underscores the urgent need for better security practices. The Scale of the Problem The Bybit hack isn’t an isolated incident. Cryptocurrency platforms are facing a surge in cyberattacks. In…
A popular crypto trader, known as Altcoin Sherpa, is predicting price increases for several altcoins, particularly those in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. He shared his insights with his large following on X (formerly Twitter). AI Altcoin Predictions Sherpa is bullish on KAITO, an AI-powered Web3 platform. He’s targeting a price increase to $2.50, approximately…
Institutional investors pulled a record amount of money out of cryptocurrency investment products last week, according to CoinShares. The outflow totalled a staggering $2.9 billion, marking the third consecutive week of withdrawals and the largest single-week drop ever recorded. Over the past three weeks, a total of $3.8 billion has flowed out. What Caused the…
Analyst Ali Martinez is seeing a unique signal for Bitcoin (BTC), suggesting a potential price surge. He’s noticed a disconnect between Bitcoin’s price and rising global liquidity, which historically has been a strong indicator for Bitcoin bull runs. Bitcoin Lagging Behind Liquidity Global liquidity, a measure of available money in the financial system, has been…
Could Bitcoin be headed for a massive price drop? Let’s examine the historical patterns and what analysts are predicting. A History of Bitcoin Crashes Bitcoin’s history shows a recurring pattern: huge price increases (bull runs) are often followed by significant price decreases (bear markets). Analysts are looking at this history to predict the future. Past…
The FBI and US Attorney’s Office are cracking down on a major crypto scam, returning millions to victims. This “wrong number” scam targeted people across the US, including Ohio. How the Scam Worked Scammers contacted victims via text message, pretending to have dialed the wrong number. They’d then build a relationship, gaining the victim’s trust…
Bitcoin (BTC) had a wild weekend. After a dip to $78,258 on February 28th, it mostly recovered. But this price action created a huge new CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) gap, leaving some worried about another price drop. What’s a CME Gap? A CME gap happens because the CME futures market closes on weekends, while the…
Trump’s recent announcement of a US Crypto Strategic Reserve has sparked a lively debate in the crypto world. While some see it as a bullish signal, others are far more skeptical. Skepticism from Crypto Leaders Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMEX, wasn’t impressed. He called the announcement “just words” on X (formerly Twitter), pointing out…
Crypto expert Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat, has issued a short-term bearish prediction for Bitcoin (BTC). He anticipates a price drop. Lee’s Price Prediction Lee believes Bitcoin could fall to $62,000 by the end of March, representing a roughly 34% decrease from current prices. This prediction is based on technical analysis from his colleague, Mark…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has slammed the US government’s case against Bitcoin pioneer Roger Ver, calling the charges “absurd” and politically motivated. Ver’s Arrest and Charges Roger Ver, a prominent early Bitcoin investor and Bitcoin Cash advocate, was arrested in Spain in April 2024 on multiple charges including mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false…
