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Month: May 2024
Trial Begins for $575 Million HashFlare Crypto Mining Fraud Defendants
Two Estonian nationals, Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin, both 39, facing multiple criminal charges related to their alleged roles in a massive cryptocurrency fraud made their first appearance in court yesterday, according to a press release from the Department of Justice (DOJ). Potapenko and Turõgin were arrested in Tallinn, Estonia in November 2022, following an 18-count indictment by the Western…
$8.2B in Bitcoin and Ether options expire, here’s how it could impact the markets
The total OI notional value for all outstanding BTC options contracts is $19 billion. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-ether-options-expiry-impact
Legal fees skyrocket in high-profile crypto bankruptcies
High-profile bankruptcy cases have become a lucrative goldmine for two major law firms involved in the legal proceedings: Sullivan and Cromwell and Kirkland and Ellis. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-bankruptcy-cases-lawyers-profits
Bitcoin price monthly close above $69K would be 'epic' — New analysis
BTC price needs to work to flip its old 2021 all-time high to support as the Bitcoin monthly close approaches. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-monthly-close-above-69k-epic-new-analysis
Crypto wallets, explained
Crypto wallets, which act like wheels for the digital asset ecosystem, are now incorporating tech innovations such as biometrics, DID, AI and smart contracts. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/explained/crypto-wallets-explained
Ripple Report: Crypto and CBDCs Transforming Global Payments
Ripple’s recently published 2023 Trends in Regional Payments ebook highlights the transformative role of cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the global payments landscape. Latin America is witnessing a digital transformation with a shift towards crypto-powered solutions and CBDCs, despite resistance from sector incumbents. In Africa, crypto-enabled payments are enhancing accessibility and affordability, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ripple-report-crypto-and-cbdcs-transforming-global-payments/
Hong Kong officially kicks out all unlicensed crypto exchanges
This regulatory crackdown underscores the SFC’s commitment to fostering a secure and transparent environment for virtual asset trading. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/hong-kong-unlicensed-crypto-exchanges
Robinhood Introduces Crypto Trading API
Robinhood, the popular investment and trading platform, has announced a significant upgrade for its crypto customers in the United States. Users can now leverage Robinhood’s newly introduced Crypto Trading API to view real-time crypto market data, manage their portfolios and account information, and place crypto orders programmatically. “With our new crypto trading API, we’re helping […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/robinhood-introduces-crypto-trading-api/
Open sourcing lets developers explore beyond initial ideas: Trust Wallet
Trust Wallet’s head of engineering, Luis Ocegueda, discusses Barz, an open-source smart wallet solution compatible with ERC-4337. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/open-source-barz-wallet-trust-wallet-exec