South Korea, known for its tech-savvy populace and a strong inclination towards crypto investments, has thrown a new trend into the spotlight concerning XRP. A recent report from the South Korean news outlet News1 Korea indicates that the nation’s Generation Z (GenZ) displays a marked preference for altcoins, most notably XRP, over the more established […]

Xumm, a native wallet for the XRP Ledger developed by XRPL Labs, revealed a partnership to expand its payment capabilities. According to an official post, the wallet partnered with GateHub to add more On and Off-Ramp options. Related Reading: State Bank Of Pakistan Calls Ripple and XRP ‘Encouraging Work’ XRP Ledger Increases Payment Capabilities The […]

Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team has complained to a Magistrate Judge about the “outrageous” prison conditions the former FTX CEO is being held in. The attorney stated that Bankman-Fried is living on meager sustenance due to the prison’s inability to provide him with an appropriate diet. Former FTX Founder Complains Of Unsavory Prison Meals Sam Bankman-Fried, […]

Here are two Ethereum metrics that are currently showing values that may lead to a rebound for the cryptocurrency’s price. Ethereum Could Rebound Off The Current Market FUD According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, the crowd seems to have started to bet against ETH in the past few days. There are two […]

According to recent information disclosed by the reporter Colin Wu, Roman Semenov, the co-founder of Tornado Cash, has been added to the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List.  Tornado Cash has come under scrutiny for allegedly facilitating the laundering of billions of dollars since its inception in 2019. […]

The first case of NFT insider trading has come to a close as a US Judge has sentenced a former OpenSea employee to prison. OpenSea Head Of Products Arrested For Fraud Nathaniel Chastain, former Head of Products of OpenSea, the world’s largest non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, has been condemned to three months in prison. The […]

Australia’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), has completed its pilot program exploring the potential use cases of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The research project, carried out in conjunction with the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC), involved 16 selected industry participants, including Mastercard, Australian Bond Exchange, and Fame Capital. This […]

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has taken a direct jab at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, in a move that has ignited a fresh wave of discussions surrounding the regulation of crypto assets.  Cuban’s criticism stems from what he perceives as the SEC’s persistent ambiguity in addressing the evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies. This challenge comes […]

In a recent statement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) alerted the crypto industry about suspicious Bitcoin transactions linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). These activities connect directly to a theft amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. The FBI identified the perpetrators as “TraderTraitor-affiliated actors,” also recognized by other names like […]

Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, is once again in the spotlight for some intriguing reasons. Recent reports suggest that the platform might be engaged in selling Bitcoin to bolster the value of its native cryptocurrency, Binance Coin (BNB).  This development comes at a time when the crypto exchange is grappling with a series […]

Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi has moved to recover several assets in a bid to settle its customers as part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. And the company is standing firm that its customers should take priority over fellow bankrupt company FTX. BlockFi Responds To FTX’s Claims In a filing dated August 21, BlockFi objected to […]

US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has emerged as a fervent advocate for Bitcoin, elevating the cryptocurrency into the realm of civil liberties. Characterizing himself as a “lifelong defender of civil liberties,” Kennedy passionately endorsed the crypto as a manifestation of the very freedoms he holds dear.  With the impending presidential election looming, Kennedy […]

In a surprising revelation from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in their 2022 financial stability report, the institution acknowledged the nascent, albeit “promising work” of Ripple and XRP, in the global payment ecosystem. State Bank Of Pakistan Praises Ripple And XRP “While crypto assets offer some benefits, the realization of these benefits still requires […]

For months now, ex-SEC enforcement official John Reed Stark has been vocal about his speculation that a US Department of Justice (DOJ) action against Binance is imminent or has already been filed under seal. While these assertions haven’t yet materialized, Stark has taken to X once again, offering “yet another new reason” to bolster his […]

The latest data on August 22 shows that the total daily fees generated from Bitcoin Ordinals on the world’s most valuable network have crashed from around $95,000 to $72,000, a 24% drop. The contraction mirrors the general performance of BTC prices which have been under pressure in the last two weeks, notably crashing last week and forcing […]

Crypto exchange Binance.US has recently encountered many legal and financial obstacles amid heightened regulatory scrutiny. However, to restore a reliable influx of dollars, the exchange has allied with MoonPay, a payment startup renowned for its partnerships in the non-fungible token (NFT) sector, as reported by Bloomberg.  This strategic collaboration addresses Binance.US’s challenges while injecting a […]

After weeks of sideways consolidation, Bitcoin suffered a nasty breakdown from its range and a 10% intraday plunge. The scenario, however, could potentially be a whats referred to as a “head fake” — that in the coming weeks reverses back to above $31,000. If not, a more sustained downtrend is also possible. Historic Bollinger Band […]

EDX Markets, a crypto exchange backed by leading financial institutions, including Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities, has partnered with the digital asset platform and infrastructure provider Anchorage Digital to strengthen its clearing and custody capabilities.  The collaboration aims to facilitate seamless settlement of trades conducted on the exchange through EDX Clearing, ensuring enhanced capital and […]

While most of the crypto market seems to have entered panic mode, one Bitcoin whale has gone on an incredible buying spree. The very young whale has only been here for three months but it now boasts one of the largest BTC holdings in the industry. However, the question for now is, while this whale […]

The government of Cheongju City, located in the central region of South Korea, is looking to confiscate virtual assets such as Bitcoin from tax evaders. According to a local media report on August 22, the city authorities sought cooperation from seven crypto exchanges, including Upbit and Bithumb, to punish these delinquents. These exchanges have been […]