Risks to National Security President Biden has ordered the shutdown of a Chinese-owned crypto mining facility near a key Air Force base in Wyoming. The mine was located just a mile from the F.E. Warren Air Force Base, which controls nuclear missiles. Microsoft had raised concerns that the mine’s proximity to military installations and a…
A renowned crypto analyst, known as The Crypto Dog, has identified two Ethereum (ETH) competitors that he believes will surge ahead of the market when conditions improve. Near (NEAR) The analyst is bullish on NEAR, noting its strong performance during the current market cycle. He recommends holding NEAR for the long term, as it is…
Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes the US government may target Tether, the largest stablecoin by market capitalization. In a recent interview, he suggested that Tether could be the next “black swan event” for the crypto industry. Tether CEO Responds Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino dismissed Garlinghouse’s comments, calling him “uninformed” and accusing him of spreading…
Dave the Wave, a trader who predicted the 2021 market crash, believes Bitcoin’s (BTC) low may have already occurred. Historical Patterns Dave the Wave analyzed Bitcoin’s monthly Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator, which has slightly contracted. This usually indicates a temporary slowdown in the bullish trend. However, the analyst believes this signal doesn’t suggest…
A leading crypto analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) is poised for a bullish reversal after a post-halving correction. Exit from ‘Danger Zone’ According to the analyst, known as Rekt Capital, Bitcoin has officially exited the post-halving “danger zone” on the weekly chart. This period, where Bitcoin typically experiences a dip, has historically preceded significant price increases….
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has penalized Falcon Labs, a Seychelles-based crypto brokerage firm, for operating as an unregistered futures commission merchant (FCM) in the US. Unregistered Activities From October 2021 to March 2023, Falcon Labs facilitated US customers’ access to digital asset derivatives trading platforms without registering with the CFTC. As an intermediary,…
Stablecoin exchange inflows have taken a nosedive, and that’s not good news for Bitcoin. Ethereum-Based Stablecoins: Low Exchange Deposits CryptoQuant’s Axel Adler Jr. noticed that Ethereum-based stablecoins are seeing fewer exchange deposits than usual. Exchange inflows track how much of a cryptocurrency is being sent to exchanges. When inflows are high, it means people are…
Ripple CEO’s Predictions In a recent interview, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse suggested that Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, could be the next target of the US government’s crackdown on crypto. He cited the downfall of FTX and Binance’s regulatory challenges as examples of the government’s growing scrutiny. Tether CEO’s Response Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino dismissed…
Leadership Shakeup Bitfarms, a Toronto-based Bitcoin mining company, has fired its CEO, Geoffrey Morphy, after he filed a $27 million lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract and wrongful termination. Bitfarms denies the claims and plans to defend itself. Nicolas Bonta, the company’s chairman and co-founder, has been named interim CEO while…
A major bank is facing lawsuits after a data breach that compromised the personal information of thousands of customers. Data Breach Details The breach occurred between April 6th and 7th, 2023, according to the bank’s website. The bank completed its review on March 29th, 2024. The breach affected customers in Washington State, with 3,044 individuals…
