Cryptocurrency

Imminent Bittrex Global closure triggers $10k Bitcoin premium on platform

Bittrex Global’s imminent closure has led to Bitcoin (BTC) trading at a substantial premium exceeding $10,000, data from its website shows. The exchange’s BTC/US Dollar pair surged to $46,300 before retracing to $44,613 as of press time, significantly surpassing the current average price of $36,450 on major platforms like Binance and Coinbase. Data from Tradingview […]
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22 Nov 2023

Binance’s American VIPs: A Revealing Look at High-Net-Worth Influence Amid DOJ Settlement

On Tuesday, charges against crypto exchange titan Binance Holdings Limited were revealed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which reached a significant $4.316 billion settlement with the world’s largest crypto exchange for noncompliance with anti-money laundering (AML) laws. Despite Binance’s 2019 claims to bar U.S. users, prosecutors asserted the firm persisted in providing market […]
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22 Nov 2023

Ripple CLO optimistic following Binance settlement, lambasts SEC’s ‘juvenile behavior’

Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty believes the recent resolution of anti-money laundering violations by Binance via a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is a significant step towards aligning the crypto industry with essential legal and safety standards. Alderoty noted in a series of tweets that major banks have previously undergone similar […]
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22 Nov 2023

Celebrating Kaspa’s 2nd Birthday: $1M Airdrop Campaign With OKX, Coinpal.io

PRESS RELEASE. Massachusetts, USA, November 22nd, 2023, Chainwire. Kaspa, the revolutionary open-source, decentralized, and fully scalable Layer-1 blockchain network, is thrilled to announce its 2nd birthday celebration. To commemorate this significant milestone, together with industry leaders Coinpal.io, OKX Web3, ICERIVER, IGV, and Rhubarb Media to launch a spectacular 1 Million Airdrop Campaign. This campaign will […]
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Cryptocurrency
22 Nov 2023

Surge in Bitcoin exchange deposits breaks six-month withdrawal streak

After six months of Bitcoin exchange withdrawals outpacing deposits, a reversal occurred this month, signaling a change in holder behavior. The exchange net flow, which measures the difference between Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals on exchanges, turned positive at the beginning of November, indicating a renewed interest in exchange activities among Bitcoin holders. This shift is […]
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22 Nov 2023

Bitcoin and gold show similar trends as miner shares fall behind spot prices

Quick Take CryptoSlate’s recent analysis has highlighted a growing divergence between Bitcoin miners and the spot price of Bitcoin, hypothesizing a link to the upcoming halving event next year. Intriguingly, this trend seems to echo in the world of precious metals, gold, to be precise. The spot price of gold reached $2,000 this week; this […]
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22 Nov 2023

Coinbase champions regulatory compliance amid Binance woes – calls for clearer U.S. regulations

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has touted his exchange’s compliance-first approach following the issues that bedeviled rival Binance. In a Nov. 21 statement on social media platform X, Armstrong pointed out that Coinbase embraced compliance since its launch in 2012 “to become a generational company that stood the test of time.” “Since the founding of Coinbase […]
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22 Nov 2023

Bit.Store Introduces Privacy-First Virtual Crypto Mastercard and Unveils Website’s New Look

PRESS RELEASE. Bit.Store, a pioneer in the Web3 revolution, is delighted to introduce its freshly redesigned website and the official release of the Bit.Store Virtual Crypto Card. With an unwavering commitment to facilitating seamless crypto transactions, Bit.Store is actively shaping the future of digital payments, making it more accessible to all through its innovative card […]
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22 Nov 2023

The GAM3 Awards final nominees have been revealed with $2M prize pool

The GAM3 Awards 2023 in collaboration with GAM3S.GG and Magic Eden features a prize pool exceeding $2M. It will take place on Dec. 14. With 214 games initially nominated, the selection process was entrusted to a panel of over 70 experts from the traditional and web3 gaming sectors. This jury comprises executives from tech giants […]
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22 Nov 2023

Heco Bridge Breach Drains $86 Million — Justin Sun’s HTX-Linked Venture Faces Major Security Setback

Numerous sources have reported that the Heco Bridge, a cross-chain conduit linking Ethereum with the Heco blockchain, has suffered a security breach, resulting in a loss of $86 million. Subsequent to the heist, the stolen funds were redirected to various decentralized exchange (dex) platforms. Major $86 Million Theft Hits Heco Bridge In a recent setback […]
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22 Nov 2023