Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In the latest court filing, the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) announced its decision to withdraw the campaign finance charge against Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange F...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In its continuous attempt to regulate its evolving crypto scene and fight against crypto crimes, the South Korean government has offered support to virtual asset operators in the country. The nation’s Financial Intelligence Unit recently held a meeti...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Data shows the Bitcoin mining difficulty has declined 3% with the latest adjustment, something that could boost the coin’s hashrate.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Declines As Hashrate Stagnates
When Bitcoin miners solve blocks on the network, they...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Spanish bank A&G, known for its specialization in private banking services, took a big step by introducing the maiden crypto fund to be regulated under Spanish law. Boasting an impressive portfolio with assets under management reaching a staggeri...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
The legal clash between Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, and the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reaching a critical juncture. A recent court document has shed light on the next steps in this high-stake...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently divulged his venture into the world of crypto, confirming his acquisition of a substantial amount of Bitcoin (BTC) earlier this year. Surprising many, Kennedy revealed that he purchased two BTC for each of his seven...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently divulged his venture into the world of crypto, confirming his acquisition of a substantial amount of Bitcoin (BTC) earlier this year. Surprising many, Kennedy revealed that he purchased two BTC for each of his seven...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In a landmark victory for the crypto industry, the US House Financial Services Committee has achieved a landmark victory by advancing a bipartisan bill aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies yesterday. The bill&...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Blockchain security firm Quantstamp has settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over charges related to an unauthorized initial coin offering (ICO) that raised $28 million in 2017.
The SEC filed charges against the San Francisc...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Prominent cryptocurrency exchange Binance has canceled its application for a crypto license in Germany as regulatory scrutiny on the exchange intensifies across the continent.
According to a report by Reuters, Binance withdrew its crypto custody lice...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
An executive for on-chain analytics firm Chainalysis was the source of controversy following a recent statement. According to a court filing, the company’s Director of Investigation Solutions for government applications, Elizabeth Bisbee, provided te...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Crypto lawyer and XRP advocate John Deaton has put forward a viewpoint, underlining that either of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) probable routes of action in its case against payment company Ripple could significantly infl...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Litecoin has been one of investors’ favorites over the last couple of months due to its consistent uptrend coming out of the month of June. However, recent data suggests that the interest in the digital asset may be waning even as its halving event d...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Binance, the leading crypto exchange, has added a new stablecoin to its platform – First Digital USD (FDUSD) today. The stablecoin, issued by First Digital Trust, a Hong Kong-based digital asset custodian, has attracted attention and sparked co...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Data shows that Dogecoin futures liquidations have been the highest in the sector during the past day as the coin has continued its upward push.
Dogecoin Liquidations Spike, Majority Are Short Contracts
The last few days have been great for DOGE hold...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Crypto compliance can only improve as two top players in finance and blockchain analytics have partnered to provide bespoke crypto-related compliance and risk investigation services.
On July 25, Chainalysis, a leading blockchain analytics firm, anno...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin exchange whale ratio has remained at relatively low levels recently, implying that the whales haven’t been active.
Bitcoin Exchange Whale Ratio Hasn’t Observed Any Uplift Recently
As pointed out by an analy...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In recent times, there has been a noticeable decrease in conventional ransomware attacks, as various enterprises have opted against paying ransom. However, cryptojacking still presents a significant threat.
Cryptojacking is a cyberattack where malici...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
A recent report has named crypto economists as one of the professions that will be in higher demand by 2028. Renewable energy and cybersecurity specialists, bioinformatics engineers, and artificial intelligence ethicists are the other professions for...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Amidst the dour market conditions, Dogecoin (DOGE) has been one of the major highlights in the crypto space in the past few days. From speculations of possible integration into Twitter to the ensuing positive price performance, this popular meme coin...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
A new and challenging form of malware dubbed “Realst” currently targets macOS and Windows users, posing a particular risk to Apple computer owners.
This cunning malware disguises itself as fake blockchain games, such as Brawl Earth and Da...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In a high-stakes legal battle that has captivated the crypto community, Australian computer scientist Craig Wright, who claims to be the elusive Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, is facing a significant setback in his pursuit of intellectual propert...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Stablecoins have been gaining traction in the financial world, prompting discussions about their significance and potential risks. In an eye-opening interview, Timothy Massad, the former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, recent...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Alphapo hackers have escalated their attacks on the payments provider, and recent reports suggest the havoc they wreaked has surpassed a staggering $60 million in losses.
This updated figure comes from the diligent on-chain sleuth, ZachXBT, who has...