Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest crypto by market capitalization, has been in the spotlight due to its price action. A notable crypto analyst, Pentoshi, shed light on the asset’s price trajectory, suggesting a possible uptick in value if current conditions prevail. It is worth noting that this analyst’s predictions come at a time when Ethereum trails behind
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Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse didn’t hold back when he hit out at the former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton following the latter’s recent interview where he spoke on the current regulatory landscape and alluded to the SEC’s abuse of power. Why Ripple CEO Lashed Out At Clayton In response to an interview
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Ethereum (ETH), one of the leading cryptocurrencies, is displaying remarkable resilience in the face of recent market fluctuations. Despite experiencing relatively modest gains compared to Bitcoin (BTC) and other major altcoins, ETH has managed to consolidate its position above the $1800 mark. The big question on everyone’s mind is whether Ethereum can sustain this level
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A recent study conducted by the United Nations suggests a direct correlation between the price of Bitcoin (BTC) and the energy needed for mining operations. UN scientists evaluated the activities of 76 Bitcoin mining nations during the 2020–2021 period and found that the global Bitcoin mining network consumed 173.42 terawatt-hours of electricity. During this timeframe,
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United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken said it will share the data of 42,000 users with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in compliance with a court order. The information will be sent to the IRS in early November.  On its support page, Kraken specifies that the summons to produce “a wide range of records and
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Asset manager VanEck filed an amended application for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Oct. 27 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to the regulator’s database. The amended filing highlights that a seed capital investor purchased in October the Seed Creation Baskets — a block of 50,000 shares of
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Hopes of approval for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission boosted Bitcoin’s price by 27% in October. This improved sentiment, attracting aggressive buying by crypto investors. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas highlighted in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO), the
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The United Kingdom’s government is in danger of regulating nonfungible tokens (NFTs) in a way that doesn’t suit the true nature of the nascent technology, says Mintable CEO and founder Zach Burks.   In an interview with Cointelegraph, Burks said he believes a recent report from a U.K. parliamentary committee significantly exaggerates the role NFTs play in
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El Salvador can follow Singapore’s lead and become a financial center in the Americas, according to  Gabor Gurbacs, strategy advisor of investment management firm VanEck. “I say often to portfolio managers and asset allocators that El Salvador has the potential to become the Singapore of the Americas,” Gurbacs explained in an Oct. 28 X post.
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Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried’s defense attorney Mark Cohen heard testimony from the former FTX CEO on his relationship with Caroline Ellison and political donations from the crypto exchange. According to reports from the courtroom on Oct. 27, Bankman-Fried claimed not to have discussed donations to U.S. politicians with former FTX engineering director Nishad Singh and former
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Bitcoin (BTC) institutional investment vehicles are seeing a major volume boost as excitement over possible United States regulatory changes takes hold. Data from resources including Bloomberg showed Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and others nearing record weekly inflows. BITO, GBTC trade $2.5 billion  Hints that the U.S. might soon allow a Bitcoin spot price-based ETF have
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse strongly criticized former United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton’s remarks regarding the agency’s regulatory approach. Since the first quarter of 2023, the SEC has initiated various regulatory actions against crypto exchanges and companies. During an interview with CNBC on June 29, 2023, Clayton expressed his view that
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Understanding impersonation scams in crypto In impersonation scams, fraudsters pretend to be reliable individuals, exchanges or services to trick users into sending cryptocurrencies or disclosing personal information. In the context of cryptocurrencies, due to the pseudonymous nature of cryptocurrency transactions and the level of relative secrecy they provide, impersonation scams are common. So, how do
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Top Stories This Week Sam Bankman-Fried takes the stand on FTX’s collapse Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried testified this week in his ongoing criminal trial in the Southern District of New York, denying any wrongdoing between FTX and Alameda Research while acknowledging making “big mistakes” during the companies’ explosive growth. Highlights of his testimony include denying directing
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