The last 12 months have been a game-changer for digital assets. In January, more than a decade after Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss filed their initial application, the first spot Bitcoin was approved for trading in the United States by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The following is an opinion editorial written by…
Bitcoin has remained the most used cryptocurrency by criminals, even with the rise of privacy coins like Monero. According to the recent Europol Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment report, financial crimes are also still the main illicit crypto use. Bitcoin’s Popularity with Criminals Sparks Concerns Bitcoin has been the preferred asset for ransomware groups due…
Bitcoin’s price has been on a rollercoaster throughout the past couple of hours, largely induced by the anticipation of and subsequent speech of former US President and current Presidential Candidate Donald Trump at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville. The price initially nosedived below $67K from an intraday high at above $69K before the speech. Source: TradingView…
On Saturday, July 27, 2024, the 45th president of the United States spoke to a massive crowd at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville. The event began with David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, presenting Trump with a 2013 Casascius physical bitcoin loaded with 1 BTC. “Bitcoiners know inflation better than anyone else,” Trump told…
Have you ever wondered how cryptocurrency investments could change your financial future? The potential is immense, from clearing debts to funding new ventures or securing a comfortable retirement. Navigating the volatile crypto market can be daunting, especially with coins like Jupiter and PEPE showing varied performances. However, a new player is rapidly gaining attention: MoonBag…
The 2024 US presidential elections are arguably one of the most important political events that the entire world is watching. Donald Trump, the former president and current Republican candidate, has gone live on the stage of Bitcoin 2024, a BTC-centered conference held in Nashville. He has spent recent weeks trying to make amends with the…
The Bank of Zambia has defended its de-dollarization plans but also seeks input from stakeholders who oppose the proposal. The central bank governor clarified that they are not proposing anything new; instead, the bank aims to enforce existing laws designating the kwacha as the sole legal tender for domestic transactions. Zambia’s Central Bank Seeks Input…
The renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden, former CIA and NSA contractor, delivered a powerful speech emphasizing the pitfalls of political allegiance and the privacy concerns surrounding Bitcoin. He urged individuals to participate in voting but warned against blindly following political ideologies. Snowden’s Bitcoin 2024 Keynote: Vote Independently and Beware of Bitcoin’s Privacy Risks During his keynote…
Ethereum has recently faced a notable rejection and experienced a 13.3% decline after breaking above the 100-day moving average. The price is currently struggling to break below the 200-day MA, indicating a notable bearish sign if the breakout occurs. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart A close examination of Ethereum’s daily chart reveals that…
Russian-speaking threat actors who come from former Soviet Union are the primary drivers of various types of crypto-related cybercrime, including ransomware, illegal crypto exchanges, and darknet markets, according to the latest report by TRM Labs. In fact, ransomware groups that speak Russian were also found to be responsible for at least 69% of all ransomware…