Operation Racer: Hong Kong Authorities Dismantle Cryptocurrency Laundering Operation
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Operation Racer: Hong Kong Authorities Dismantle Cryptocurrency Laundering Operation

Hong Kong customs officers arrested three individuals involved in a HK$1.8 billion ($228 million) money laundering operation that utilized a cryptocurrency platform and bank accounts of shell companies, with investigations revealing suspicious activities such as abnormally frequent large transactions in accounts with no clear financial backgrounds. The suspects, who did not know each other, allegedly […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/operation-racer-hong-kong-authorities-dismantle-cryptocurrency-laundering-operation/

Plan B Predicts Repeat Performance Post-Bitcoin Halving Amid Mixed Analyst Forecasts
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Plan B Predicts Repeat Performance Post-Bitcoin Halving Amid Mixed Analyst Forecasts

At block height 839,856, the Bitcoin blockchain stands a mere 144 blocks short of the forthcoming reward halving at block height 840,000. Historically, bitcoin’s price has seen substantial increases following prior halving events. However, there are speculations that this occurrence might not follow the previous pattern. This week, the creator of the stock-to-flow (S2F) price […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/plan-b-predicts-repeat-performance-post-bitcoin-halving-amid-mixed-analyst-forecasts/

Bitcoin Halving: Goldman Sachs Downplays Impact of ‘Buy the Rumor, Sell the News’
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Bitcoin Halving: Goldman Sachs Downplays Impact of ‘Buy the Rumor, Sell the News’

Goldman Sachs analysts believe that whether the upcoming Bitcoin halving will turn out to be a “buy the rumor, sell the news” event may have less impact on bitcoin’s medium-term outlook. They explained that the bitcoin price performance will likely continue to be driven by the supply-demand dynamic and continued demand for spot bitcoin exchange-traded […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-halving-goldman-sachs-downplays-impact-of-buy-the-rumor-sell-the-news/

Pixelverse Announces Play-to-Airdrop Campaign with 10 Million $PIXFI Token Distribution
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Pixelverse Announces Play-to-Airdrop Campaign with 10 Million $PIXFI Token Distribution

Dubai, AEU, April 18th, 2024, Chainwire Quest-based battler game Pixelverse, who recently partnered with Mon Protocol the web3 publishing protocol of Pixelmon has announced a “Play-to-Airdrop” pre-listing campaign aimed at enriching the Web3 gaming landscape. Combining elements of exploration, crafting, and combat within a rich cyberpunk universe, the campaign is launching today introduces a rewarding system for players who engage…

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Bitwise: Bitcoin Halving Is a ‘Sell the News’ Event, Market Underestimates Long-Term Impact
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Bitwise: Bitcoin Halving Is a ‘Sell the News’ Event, Market Underestimates Long-Term Impact

Asset management firm Bitwise has cautioned that data suggests the upcoming Bitcoin halving is a “sell the news” event. However, the firm explained that the market likely “prices in the short-term impact of the halving but underestimates the long-term impact,” emphasizing that the data “also suggests that, long-term, the halving may be conducive to price […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitwise-bitcoin-halving-is-a-sell-the-news-event-market-underestimates-long-term-impact/

Crypto Influencer Ansem Explains His Meme Coin Thesis and Why He’s Bullish on Bitcoin Runes
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Crypto Influencer Ansem Explains His Meme Coin Thesis and Why He’s Bullish on Bitcoin Runes

Crypto Influencer Ansem Explains His Meme Coin Thesis and Why He’s Bullish on Bitcoin Runes Ansem, the crypto trader who’s amassed a sizable following on the back of meme coin Dogwifhat (WIF) and other calls, chats with Decrypt reporter Sander Lutz at Token 2049 Dubai about his meme coin thesis, why he’s bullish on Bitcoin Runes, and what he sees…

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Coinbase and Circle Challenge Basel Committee's Stablecoin Regulations
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Coinbase to Relocate New York Office to Larger Flatiron District Space

Coinbase, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange, is making a strategic move by relocating its New York office from Hudson Yards to One Madison in Manhattan’s Flatiron District. The decision comes as part of a larger plan to expand its workspace, according to a source familiar with the matter who spoke to The Block. The Commercial Observer recently reported on Coinbase’s new…

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