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Key on-chain metrics suggest a higher baseline for Bitcoin price now that the halving is complete. Analyst and founder of the Capriole Investments fund Charles Edwards said multiple on-chain metrics suggest that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have “a lot further to run” in this bull market.In his latest newsletter, Edwards…

The crypto mixer allegedly handled $2 billion in unlawful transactions and facilitated $100 million in money laundering. The co-founders of cryptocurrency mixer Samourai Wallet have been arrested on charges of money laundering brought by the United States Justice Department (DOJ) and other agencies. Samourai Wallet CEO Keonne Rodriguez and chief technology…

An expert in U.S. federal prisons suggested that the former Binance CEO, if sentenced to incarceration, could face the risk of “theft and extortion” from other inmates. Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has requested that a federal judge sentence him to probation after pleading guilty to violating money laundering…

The collectibles will include “money can’t buy” experiences such as pitch-side seats for exclusive team training events. The Premier League’s Manchester City Football Club has entered into a multi-year partnership with Animoca Brands subsidiary Quidd to develop and launch digital collectibles alongside new promotions and fan experiences. Quidd will create and…

The question of the Terraform co-founder’s extradition to either the U.S. or South Korea has been bouncing between lower and higher courts in Montenegro for months. Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon’s legal saga continues with reports of his lawyers filing an appeal against a high court decision that pthe question…

Bitcoin price is down today after renewed conflict in the Middle East and concerns over the health of China’s economy impact investor sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) has repeatedly failed to breach the $67,000 mark in recent days, leading to an increase in bearish sentiment. On April 24, a $2,250 correction sent…

NFT platform Magic Eden recorded an NFT trading volume of $756.5 million in March, surpassing its rival Blur. In this week’s newsletter, nonfungible token (NFT) platform Magic Eden surpassed Blur in trading volume in March, and Yuga Labs is offloading two NFT games. In other news, find out how Manchester…

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. After posting record-breaking profits on Bitcoin halving day, miners have seen a sharp decline in revenues in recent days. Nigeria’s central bank…

Bitcoin and altcoins continue to be rocked by macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, but data shows bulls continue to buy each dip. Bitcoin’s (BTC) rally to a new all-time high, and the subsequent consolidation suggests that the bulls are not rushing to the exit as they anticipate another leg higher. According…

After enjoying record profits during Bitcoin’s recent halving, miners now face a sharp decline in hash prices. After posting record-breaking earnings on the day of the Bitcoin halving, miners now face another reality: a high network hash rate and lower revenues pushing down profits.The average revenue a Bitcoin (BTC) miner earns…

Analysts cite a classic trading pattern and growth in the altcoin total market capitalization index as proof of an upcoming altcoin season. Bitcoin price has struggled to hold on to crucial support at $64,800 a few days after completing its fourth halving on April 20.Meanwhile, altcoins, led by memecoins and…

It was supposed to be his last film, but the project has been scrapped. Director Quentin Tarantino wanted to create a metaverse for his 10th film featuring actors and characters from his catalog, including a 16-year-old version of himself.According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, this Tarantino-verse would have…

The spot exchange-traded funds will be denominated in the United States dollar, Hong Kong dollar and Chinese yuan. Hong Kong spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will be remarkably different from their United States counterparts, with the city’s regulator having greenlit them for an April 30 launch. According to a…

Reports suggested that the latest individual to be charged in connection to the crypto scheme was associated with Gilbert Armenta, the boyfriend of OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova. Officials with the United States Justice Department have arrested and charged William Morro for bank fraud in connection with the OneCoin crypto scheme.According…

Bitcoin has constant bull market backing in the ever-expanding fiat money supply, Arthur Hayes concluded. Bitcoin and crypto investors will have a “golden opportunity” to buy the dip in the coming months, said industry OG Arthur Hayes.In his latest blog post, “Left Curve,” released on April 24, the former CEO of…

The Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol will make cross-chain smart contracts more interoperable across nine blockchain networks. Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) has entered general availability with the aim of fostering more cross-chain connectivity.The protocol lets developers permissionlessly use CCIP for cross-chain token transfers and arbitrary smart contract messaging across different blockchain…

Airdrops, presales and gaming NFTs are among the innovative ways crypto projects are raising funds with tokens in the post-ICO era. After the last bull run and the raft of lawsuits that came out of the initial coin offering mania of 2017 and 2018, it was generally believed that ICOs…

Despite the temporary price depeg, a trader made nearly $400,000 in profit due to the unfortunate incident. Renzo Protocol’s restaked Ether token (EZETH) suffered a price depeg on April 24.The depegging incident saw the token’s price briefly fall to a low of $688 on Uniswap decentralized exchange, before recovering its…

Regulatory scrutiny is intensifying in the U.K. as Big Tech’s deepening involvement in the AI sector raises concerns over competition and market dominance. Regulators in the United Kingdom are keeping a watchful eye on the local artificial intelligence (AI) scene as Big Tech companies continue to dominate the space. On April…

SEC actions have made developers fearful that their code may end in prosecution. Are smart contracts with immutable code the way to protect themselves? On April 10, Uniswap Labs received a Wells notice — a letter informing a company or individual that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission is…

A new Bitcoin computational framework aims to power various applications and functions using native BTC, including token bridges and aggregator oracles. Bitcoin researchers are polishing a new open-source framework called BitVMX, which promises to allow complex applications and functions to be built and executed securely on Bitcoin’s base layer.BitVMX, inspired…

Institutions are keen on DeFi, and its use among them is growing, but on-chain risks are hamstringing further adoption, says Fireblocks’ Shahar Madar. Institutional investors have a “growing interest” in decentralized finance (DeFi) but are held back by the risks of on-chain transactions, says a Fireblocks executive. The company aims…

Bitcoin price has been choppy for around a month, aligning with the fourth halving and its past consolidation periods. Bitcoin (BTC) has spent a month inside a $12,000 price range since March. This period included a brief surge to a new record high of $73,680, followed by a swift decline…

Hong Kong’s financial regulator has officially approved the first batch of spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs for trading. The first wave of spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been officially approved to start trading in Hong Kong on April 30.Hong Kong’s financial regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission…

Hacken’s Luciano Ciattaglia said that new crypto users should not immediately jump into decentralized finance or decentralized exchanges. While the prevalence of hacks within the crypto space might deter new users from jumping in, crypto security professionals say that there are ways for them to avoid the riskier parts of…