Bitcoin’s big players, the “sharks” and “whales,” have been quietly accumulating the cryptocurrency despite its recent lackluster performance. Whales and Sharks Buy 154,560 BTC in 5 Months According to Santiment, a crypto analytics firm, Bitcoin wallets holding at least 10 BTC have added 154,560 BTC to their holdings in the past five months. This is…
Unlicensed Exchanges Ordered to Close Hong Kong, a major financial hub, has tightened regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has given unlicensed businesses until May 31st to close or leave the region. This move aims to protect investors from scams and fraud. Stricter Licensing Requirements The SFC has implemented a licensing…
Biden’s Reasons for Veto Vetoed H.J. Res.109, which sought to repeal the SEC’s SAB 121. Argued that repealing SAB 121 would weaken the SEC’s ability to regulate crypto. Believes the rule protects investors from potential risks associated with crypto. SAB 121: A Controversial Rule SAB 121 requires financial institutions to list cryptocurrencies on their balance…
Bearish Sentiment: A Blessing in Disguise? Despite Dogecoin’s recent price surge, on-chain data shows investors are still pessimistic. This bearish sentiment, however, could be a sign of future gains. Historical Precedent The last time Dogecoin’s sentiment was this negative was in February, which preceded a 200% price increase. Historically, investor fear has often been a…
President Biden has vetoed a bill that would have overturned a controversial SEC policy requiring certain companies to classify crypto assets as liabilities on their balance sheets. Biden’s Concerns In a letter to the House of Representatives, Biden expressed concerns that removing the guidance would hinder the SEC’s ability to protect investors and implement safeguards….
Unauthorized Transfers A California couple, Ron and Jan Scott, alleges that Wells Fargo failed to protect their account from hackers who stole $30,000 in a matter of seconds. The Scotts claim that the hackers gained access to their account after compromising one of their email passwords. Despite the large amount of money being transferred, the…
A new cryptocurrency linked to a popular Telegram game has reached new heights this week, soaring by nearly 160%. What is NOT? NOT is the token for Notcoin, a “tap-to-earn” mining game on Telegram. It launched on Binance’s Launchpool platform in May and has quickly gained traction. Impressive Growth With over 1.6 million on-chain holders,…
A former investment banker and registered broker, Rashawn Russell, has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison for orchestrating a $1.5 million crypto fraud scheme. Scheme Details From November 2020 to August 2022, Russell lured investors with promises of high returns. However, he misappropriated their funds for personal use, including gambling and…
Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) are popular memecoins, but how do they stack up against the top cryptocurrencies in terms of daily users? Active User Count An “active address” is one that participates in transactions. The number of active addresses is a measure of network traffic and can indicate the number of daily users….
Coinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has accused the SEC of trying to crush the crypto industry. SEC’s Allegations The SEC claims that Coinbase sold unregistered securities, which are investments that must be registered with the government. Coinbase’s Defense Coinbase argues that the SEC’s claims are inconsistent and unfair. They say the SEC is using regulations…
