Krispy Kreme recently announced a major data breach affecting a whopping 161,676 people. This includes current and former employees, and their family members. Hackers gained access to the company’s systems and stole a significant amount of sensitive information. What Information Was Stolen? The stolen data included some seriously sensitive stuff: Names Social Security numbers Dates…
Robinhood is adding new micro futures contracts for Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and XRP, starting June 27th. This means traders can bet on the future price of these cryptocurrencies with smaller investments and lower risk. Smaller Bets, Bigger Access The company announced the launch on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the lower margin requirements and easy-to-use…
Bitcoin’s upward trend is still strong, according to crypto analytics firm Glassnode, but there’s a crucial caveat. Strong Support, But a Potential Cliff Glassnode’s Cost Basis Distribution (CBD) heatmap shows significant Bitcoin support between $93,000 and $100,000. This means many investors bought Bitcoin in this price range, and a drop below it could trigger widespread…
A former senior vice president at a Green Bay, Wisconsin bank has admitted to a six-year fraud scheme that cost her employer $411,923. Fake Expenses, Real Prison Time Amy Jo Reid, who served as the bank’s director of purchasing, used company credit cards (p-cards) meant for business expenses to pay for personal items. This included…
Is Bitcoin about to explode? A crypto analyst thinks so, pointing to a fascinating historical pattern. Post-Halving History Suggests a Q3 Rally Every four years or so, Bitcoin undergoes a “halving,” cutting the reward for miners in half. Interestingly, the third quarter (Q3) of the year following a halving has historically seen some serious Bitcoin…
Altseason, that exciting time when other cryptocurrencies (altcoins) outperform Bitcoin, might be on hold. Several analysts think Bitcoin’s dominance is about to surge, leaving altcoins in the dust. Bitcoin’s Dominance is Rising One analyst, Rekt Capital, predicts Bitcoin dominance (the percentage of the total crypto market cap that Bitcoin holds) will climb to 74%. They…
Bitcoin’s been on a wild ride, going from a niche experiment to a major player in the world of finance. It’s worth a lot now, attracting tons of investors who bet on its price going up or down. But even with all the growth, Bitcoin’s price is still influenced by investor emotions – fear, excitement,…
Crypto analyst Ted Pillows is predicting a huge price jump for Ethereum (ETH). He believes ETH could reach a whopping $10,000! Ethereum’s Historical Pattern Pillows’ prediction is based on a long-term chart pattern. He’s noticed that Ethereum has, historically, bounced off a certain price level and then exploded upwards. This happened in 2017 (a 300x…
Bitwise’s recent update to its Dogecoin ETF application has sparked hope for a quicker launch. But will it actually happen before an XRP ETF? Let’s break it down. Bitwise’s Amended Application Bitwise, a major asset manager, tweaked its application for a spot Dogecoin ETF. This amendment is a positive sign, suggesting active engagement with the…
A massive data breach affecting nearly half a million people is resulting in a significant settlement. Insurance broker Hub International will pay out $4.65 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit. What Happened? Between December 2022 and January 2023, a data breach exposed highly sensitive information belonging to approximately 479,261 individuals. The exposed data included social…
