In the debate over illicit finance, cryptocurrencies often bear the brunt of criticism despite cash being the preferred tool for criminals. A new report published by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Supervisory Special Agent Robert Whitaker and the Crypto ISAC states that regulated crypto platforms offer valuable support to law enforcement, utilizing blockchain’s transparency to combat […]
Blockchain security firm PeckShield has reported that the crypto space suffered more than 20 hacking incidents in September 2024. According to the company, these events caused about $120.23 million in losses, excluding $32.4 million worth of Spark Wrapped Ethereum (spWETH) drained in a phishing attack on September 27. BingX, Penpie, and Indodax Suffer the Most […]
OpenSea, one of the most prominent NFT marketplaces, has experienced a significant downturn in its overall business operations due to several factors, including low engagements in the sector. Over the past few months, some top employees have left the company to work elsewhere as the firm’s troubles continued to pile up. With a significant reduction […]
A new survey by ConsenSys and HarrisX reveals that nearly half of U.S. voters (49%) consider a pro-crypto stance important when choosing political candidates. Additionally, 62% are willing to cross party lines for a candidate who supports pro-cryptocurrency policies. Crypto Regulation and Voter Sentiment The study also found that 85% of respondents want presidential candidates […]
Pi Network, the mobile app that allows users to mine cryptocurrency on their smartphones, has been one of the most popular projects in recent years, garnering the attention of millions of people throughout the world. The application has over 50 million downloads on the Google Play Store, and many users eagerly anticipate the launch of […]
Last week, the US Securities and Exchange Commission filed an appeal in the case against Ripple Labs. This has been one of the most highly anticipated moves, and many speculated that the watchdog would forego its right to do so because its chances of winning are slim. This is also probably the reason why XRP’s […]
Ethereum’s recent attempt to break above the multi-month descending channel’s middle threshold of $2.6K has turned out to be a false breakout, leading to a notable rejection and sharp decline. This pattern suggests a potential mid-term continuation of the downtrend toward the $2.1K support level. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart Ethereum’s price action […]
The crypto market tumbled significantly as geopolitical tensions escalated after Iran launched missile strikes on Israel. Bitcoin, for one, dropped below $60,500 before staging a modest recovery. Despite this, demand from United States-based investors remains high, according to recent findings. Such a trend could provide Bitcoin with a respite from the bears. US Investor Demand […]
Polymarket, the blockchain-based prediction platform, recorded a trading volume of $533.51 million in September, driven largely by interest in the 2024 U.S. presidential election and geopolitical developments in the Middle East. According to Dune Analytics, this marks a $61.51 million increase from August’s $472 million. The platform also saw a 41% rise in active users, […]
Several altcoins have surrendered their recent gains this week amid rising geopolitical tensions, with Polkadot (DOT) facing similar challenges. The latest market correction pulled the altcoin’s price down to $4.04, a drop of over 14% in just three days. At times like this, it’s important to take a step back and examine some fundamentals and […]