Bitcoin is nearing the $100,000 mark, driven by growing optimism around Trump’s crypto-friendly policies and rising institutional interest. The crypto market is surging, with altcoins also gaining strength, signaling a bullish trend across the sector.
AnaisSouth Korean authorities have linked the 2019 Upbit exchange hack to North Korea, with over $1 billion worth of stolen ether. The investigation, aided by the FBI and Swiss authorities, traced the stolen funds, recovering some of the assets.
AnaisSouth Africa's Schindlers Digital Assets has created a legal process allowing cryptocurrency holders to buy property, making it easier to use digital assets for real estate transactions. The first event will be a property auction on 21 November 2024, marking a key step in integrating crypto with the real estate market.
AnaisA teenage crypto developer launched a meme coin, QUANT, made quick profits, then sold off his holdings, causing the price to crash. Despite backlash, investors rallied, pushing the coin’s value to $85 million, while the developer continued launching other tokens for quick gains.
WeatherlyMichael Saylor plans to present a Bitcoin investment strategy to Microsoft’s board ahead of a key vote on 10 December. The proposal, backed by shareholder activism, suggests Microsoft consider Bitcoin as a potential investment, citing MicroStrategy's success with the asset.
AnaisA Brazilian pianist lost access to his Bitcoin wallet worth over 2 million reais after misplacing his recovery phrase. Despite efforts to recover it, he faces the harsh reality that without the backup phrase and PIN, the funds are likely gone for good.
JoyNFT sales surged to $181 million in the week ending 17 November 2024, driven by the broader cryptocurrency market rally, particularly Bitcoin's rise. Ethereum and Bitcoin led the market, while other blockchains like Solana also contributed to the rebound.
AnaisSince Trump's election, Bitcoin has seen a surge of 230,000 new funded wallets, signalling strong retail interest driven by FOMO. This influx of new investors is contributing to Bitcoin's price stability and pushing its dominance in the crypto market above 50%.
WeatherlyZK International is adopting cryptocurrency payments, starting with Bitcoin, to improve transaction speed and reduce costs for global trade. This move aims to simplify cross-border payments and provide a more efficient and flexible financial system for its international partners.
WeatherlyChatGPT 4.0 has forecasts that an exciting new crypto, Rollblock ($RBLK) could soon surpass well-established altcoins like Solana (SOL) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) due to its innovative blockchain gaming ecosystem and rapid investor adoption.
XingChiChina responds to concerns about cryptocurrency misuse with cold storage regulations. The government aims to curb covert financial activities and is actively involved in international collaborations. The use of blockchain for real-name identity verification and broader efforts in social media regulation reflects China's commitment to adapting to the evolving digital landscape while maintaining regulatory control.
BerniceChina intensifies its cryptocurrency crackdown, targeting Tether in forex transactions and imposing stricter legal measures.
AlexChina's crackdown on illegal cryptocurrency activities intensifies with Zhao Dong's seven-year prison sentence.
AlexChinese hackers deploy a deceptive Skype app, leading to a sophisticated phishing scam that exploits cryptocurrency users.
Hui XinHe is the most senior official to be charged for crypto-related crimes to date.
ClementChinese authorities have uncovered a large-scale cross-border online gambling case with a staggering turnover of 400 billion yuan (approximately $56 billion), revealing the prominent use of digital assets in facilitating the crime in China.
Coinlive Although this practice would imply that the Chinese government may have finally recognized the legal status of cryptocurrencies, the reality is more complex.
FinboldChina has shut down many underground cryptocurrency apps.
BitcoinistThe policy also covers secondary NFT trading as the firm notes that “accounts that provide services or content related to the secondary transaction of digital collections shall also be dealt with.”
CointelegraphChina has used its Economic Daily media outlet to signal that further regulatory action may be taken toward stablecoins in the wake of the collapse of Terra’s algorithmic stablecoin.
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