Alleged Link to Lazarus Group A social media user claims that North Korean hackers linked to the Lazarus Group transferred 1 ETH to BlackRock, a major asset management firm. The hackers allegedly used the Tornado Cash mixer to obscure the transaction. Tornado Cash Under Scrutiny Tornado Cash has faced scrutiny from US regulators for its…
Crypto Loot Fuels Foreign Earnings A UN investigation has revealed that North Korea has been using cyberattacks on crypto companies to earn foreign currency. These attacks have reportedly generated around 50% of the country’s foreign earnings, which are used to fund weapons development. Adapting to Changing Cyber Landscape Despite a decline in the value of…
OKX, a major crypto exchange, has announced it’s closing down in India. The move comes after regulatory issues in the country. Users Must Withdraw Funds OKX has asked users to: Close all margin positions Redeem staking funds Withdraw all account funds After April 30, 2024, account access will be limited, but withdrawals will still be…
Market Volatility Expected Crypto analytics firm Glassnode predicts that Bitcoin (BTC) is entering a period of price volatility and correction after a significant rally this year. Key Indicators Point to Correction Glassnode cites two key indicators: Market-Value-to-Realized-Value (MVRV) Indicator: This ratio suggests that Bitcoin may be overvalued. Active-Value-to-Investor-Value (AVIV) Ratio: This metric indicates that a…
Analyst Bluntz has predicted that the Solana-based altcoin Myro (MYRO) is set for a major surge. Despite a recent correction, Bluntz believes MYRO is poised to reach a new all-time high of $0.55, representing a potential 163% increase from its current price. Bluntz bases his prediction on the Elliott Wave theory, which suggests that MYRO…
Cryptocurrency analyst Kevin Svenson predicts a potential surge in Bitcoin’s value, estimating a rise of up to 201% from current levels. Target Price Ranges Based on historical data, Svenson projects three potential target price ranges: Minimum: $95,000 Median: $142,000 Maximum: $190,000 Svenson suggests a more realistic target of around $142,000, but acknowledges the possibility of…
Bitcoin Recovery After a sharp drop, Bitcoin has bounced back, rising from $61,000 to $67,000 on Wednesday. This has sparked optimism that a bullish trend may be on the horizon. However, Bitcoin is still below its all-time high of $73,000 reached last week. Correction Bottomed Out? Crypto experts believe that the recent price correction may…
Bitcoin’s recent surge from $60,000 to $68,000 has sparked optimism, but the cryptocurrency still faces obstacles in reaching its all-time high. ETF Outflows Weigh on Bitcoin Spot Bitcoin ETFs, which once fueled Bitcoin’s rise, are now experiencing outflows. Investors are withdrawing from the Grayscale Spot Bitcoin ETF due to high fees, mirroring a similar trend…
Key Reasons: 1. FOMC Meeting: Optimism from Powell’s Remarks Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish tone in the FOMC meeting reassured investors. Powell indicated potential interest rate cuts in 2024, despite high inflation. 2. Coinbase Premium Turns Green: Demand for Spot ETFs The Coinbase Premium, which reflects demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs, shifted to positive…
Extradition Ordered Do Kwon, the founder of TerraForm Labs, is being extradited to South Korea to answer charges related to the 2022 Terra ecosystem collapse. Montenegro’s appeals court has rejected his request to be extradited to the United States. Montenegro’s Decision The decision was based on the fact that South Korea submitted its extradition request…
