P2P.org’s new API integration enables intermediaries to stake Ether and restake it on EigenLayer directly through its platform. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-staking-p2p-restaking-api-eigenlayer
Month: May 2024
Donald Trump’s crypto portfolio briefly peaks above $10M
The MAGA memecoin surged to an all-time high on May 27, boosting Trump’s crypto holdings. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/donald-trump-crypto-portfolio-peaks-above-10-million
Bitcoin exchange-traded products now hold over 1 million BTC
The collective total held by all Bitcoin ETFs globally is now more than 1 million coins, currently worth almost $68 billion. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-exchange-traded-products-hold-over-1-million-btc
On-chain messages on Ethereum uncover tales of love, loss and scams
“I feel kinda pathetic reaching out to you this way, but what can I do,” one hopeless romantic told their ex-lover in an on-chain message. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/on-chain-messages-ethereum-uncover-tales-love-loss-scams
Caitlyn Jenner joins Rich the Kid alleging they were ‘scammed’
Caitlyn Jenner has seemingly acknowledged her connection with memecoin adviser Sahil Arora, alleging he “scammed” her, but says she will continue to invest in and promote the JENNER token. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/caitlyn-jenner-joins-rich-the-kid-alleging-scammed-sahil
Ledger finally ships Stax hardware wallet after months of delays
Ledger chief experience officer Ian Rogers said that the extra time allowed them to ensure that the operating system is “refined with more features.” Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ledger-stax-shipping-hardware-wallet-delay
Russian Traffic to Global Crypto Exchanges Surges; Central Bank Warns of Western Sanctions Risk
The surge in Russian traffic to global cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the last two quarters has prompted officials to issue a warning about the risk of Western sanctions. According to a central bank study, Russian traffic to some of the largest crypto exchanges increased by 16.4%, reaching 104.6 million visits. Russian Share of Global Traffic […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/russian-traffic-to-global-crypto-exchanges-surges-central-bank-warns-of-western-sanctions-risk/
Mt. Gox-labeled wallets move billions in Bitcoin amid hopes of payback
Billions in Bitcoin reportedly belonging to collapsed crypto exchange Mt. Gox has moved to an unknown wallet. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/mt-gox-labeled-bitcoin-wallet-moves-millions-new-address
South Africa’s Regulator Tightens Rules for Crypto Asset Transfers via Latest Directive
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has proposed a directive regarding crypto asset transfers. This directive follows the licensing of 75 crypto asset service providers (CASPs) by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in South Africa. The FIC aims to tighten regulations by requiring CASPs to implement more detailed and stricter requirements for digital transactions. The directive’s […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/south-africas-regulator-tightens-rules-for-crypto-asset-transfers-via-latest-directive/
Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF could bleed $110M daily in first month: Kaiko
If Grayscale’s slated spot Ether ETF follows the same path as its Bitcoin one, there could be some short-term pressure on the price of ETH. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/grayscale-ethereum-etf-millions-daily-outflow-kaiko