Investor bets against cryptocurrency-related stocks have increased, putting MicroStrategy at risk of a short squeeze, according to S3 Partners.
Litecoin (LTC) surges nearly 20% following the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) referring to it as a commodity, contradicting the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair's previous claim that all coins except Bitcoin are securities.
Bitcoin accumulation by large whales and shark investors has surged, with shark wallet addresses accumulating 268,441 BTC in the past 30 days, potentially signaling a continued price surge for Bitcoin and a possibility of reaching $100,000 due to increased mainstream interest and institutional investment.
Developer Roman Storm, creator of Tornado Cash, has filed a motion to dismiss a criminal indictment alleging he conspired to commit money laundering, stating that building the tool is not the same as laundering money.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested that Ripple pay over $1.95 billion in fines for violating securities laws, and Ripple may raise the penalty by liquidating over 3.12 billion XRP tokens.
Stage and voice actress Sara Poyzer was abruptly replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) for a BBC production, highlighting the growing use of AI in the entertainment industry, sparking both sympathy and anger from fans and fellow actors.
The bitcoin price has surged past $70,000 due to the launch of Wall Street spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, and there are predictions that the approval of a Hong Kong spot bitcoin ETF could trigger another significant price increase.
Bitcoin's recent volatility has surpassed that of Ethereum, indicating increased attention and risk demand for Bitcoin, while Ethereum experiences steadier growth and less excitement among traders.
Miami-based company The Igloo Co has partnered with Walmart to sell stuffed toy versions of its popular NFT collection, Pudgy Penguins, which has seen a surge in sales and is now valued at over $400 million in the market, outperforming other NFT collections like Bored Ape Yacht Club and Azuki.
Bitcoin analyst Benjamin Cowen predicts that April will be a volatile month for the crypto industry, with a potential breakout in Bitcoin dominance signaling a bearish sentiment for altcoins and a risk-off signal for the summer.
April altcoins, including ALGO, GT, and CAKE, are showing promising signs for potential market growth, with ALGO forming a "Golden Cross" on its price chart, GT gaining momentum and nearing its all-time high, and CAKE aiming for its highest price level since May 2022.
XRPL, or the XRP Ledger, is a decentralized public Blockchain developed by Ripple Labs to enable quick transfers of XRP, fiat currencies, and digital assets, and it prioritizes scalability, rapid transaction settlement, and security, although it faces challenges related to centralization and regulatory issues.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has seen its stock prices rebound, but investing in Bitcoin directly may be a better choice due to regulatory risks and the complex nature of Coinbase's business model.
Many growth investors looking for alternatives to cryptocurrencies should consider speculative plays in Symbotic, a provider of warehouse automation robots and software, QuantumScape, a developer of solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, and IonQ, a quantum computing company.
Bitcoin analyst believes that Bitcoin is currently consolidating and preparing for a parabolic move to new all-time highs, which could happen sooner than expected due to the impact of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
Solana-based shooter Nyan Heroes is offering double the "MEOW" points in its play-to-airdrop campaign, encouraging players to try out the pre-alpha demo on the Epic Games Store and eventually convert their points into the upcoming NYAN token on Solana.
The ongoing cryptocurrency bull market has seen meme coins like Dogwifhat, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu perform exceptionally well, with the potential to turn a $1,000 investment into $10,000 by April 2024.
Cross-chain NFT marketplace Magic Eden plans to support the upcoming Runes fungible token standard on Bitcoin, which is expected to launch on the mainnet following the halving on April 20, aiming to provide a more efficient way for minting and trading tokens on Bitcoin.
The price of Polygon (MATIC) is showing signs of resurgence with an increase in daily active addresses, indicating a potential price boost, although caution is advised as EMA lines suggest ongoing consolidation and a less bullish outlook in the near term.
Investors are once again investing in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with over $100 million pouring into these funds for three consecutive days, indicating a resurgence in interest after a period of hesitancy due to a drop in crypto prices. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust remains the most popular option, having received $17.7 billion in inflows. Bitcoin's price has surged nearly 50% since the approval of ETFs by the SEC in January.
Fetch.ai, Singularitynet and Ocean Protocol are merging to form The Superintelligence Alliance, aiming to compete with centralized entities in AI research and development by leveraging decentralization. A new universal token called Artificial Intelligence (ASI) will also be created as part of this alliance.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse was spotted at a federal courthouse in New York, which could potentially be related to settlement talks with the SEC, although the chances of a settlement are low according to a ruling by U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres. The regulator is demanding over $2 billion in fees and penalties from Ripple, and the company's executives have criticized the SEC's actions. There is a possibility that the SEC will appeal Torres's ruling.
Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are facing scrutiny and allegations of benefiting from their son's fraudulent activities in the FTX scam, including receiving a luxury home and cash gift, as well as being involved in the inner workings of FTX. Despite not being charged with any crime, their level of involvement is being questioned.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin expressed his thoughts on meme coins, highlighting the potential for positive impact through charity coins and play-to-earn mechanics, while also calling out the existence of racist meme coins and emphasizing the need for higher-quality projects that contribute positively to the ecosystem.
Numerous Solana wallets have been emptied of their SOL in wallet drainer attacks, with speculation that Telegram trading bots, such as BONKbot and Solareum, may be involved, although BONKbot denies any connection and suggests that affected users had likely exported their private keys and used them elsewhere.
Former executives of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX have reached a $1.35 million settlement in a class action lawsuit to compensate victims of the exchange's collapse and determine the allocation of funds, while the disgraced ex-CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud.
The Ripple (XRP) price is showing signs of consolidation as whale investors accumulate, indicating a potential surge in the future, supported by increased daily active addresses and EMA lines suggesting strong consolidation.
Crypto whales are moving hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Chainlink between unknown wallets, according to data from Whale Alert.
A UK court has issued a freezing order on Craig Wright's assets to ensure he does not evade the financial judgment against him in the legal dispute with COPA, a group of Bitcoin developers, after ruling that Wright is not the creator of Bitcoin. The order is intended to secure £6 million ($7.4 million) of Wright's assets.
Bitcoin miner CleanSpark's shares dropped by 10% in after-hours trading following the announcement of an expanded $800 million stock offering, raising concerns over share dilution and impacting investor confidence in the broader Bitcoin mining sector.
Litecoin (LTC) has become the second best-performing cryptocurrency in the top 100, experiencing an almost 11% spike in price in the last 24 hours, potentially due to the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) declaring it a commodity, which opens doors for more endorsements and integrations.
Former staffers of Sam Bankman-Fried's bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange have struggled to find new jobs and have dealt with depression following the exchange's collapse and Bankman-Fried's sentencing to 25 years in prison for swiping user funds; Bankman-Fried's reputation and actions have had lasting consequences on those associated with the company.
Despite Warren Buffett's warnings and skepticism towards Bitcoin and crypto, his company Berkshire Hathaway continues to profit off crypto through its investment in Brazilian fintech Nu Holdings Ltd., which operates in the crypto sphere and has seen significant gains in its stock. This success could potentially shift Buffett's stance on crypto in the future.
Legendary investor Warren Buffett remains skeptical of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, despite his company Berkshire Hathaway's investments in the Brazilian fintech Nu Holdings, which operates in the crypto sphere and has seen significant gains. However, the success of Nu and the outperformance of Bitcoin in 2024 may cause Buffett to reconsider his stance on crypto.
Galaxy Digital CEO, Mike Novogratz, believes that the increasing national debt in the US will hasten the adoption of Bitcoin, as investors seek protection against the debasement of the US dollar, and he anticipates a period of consolidation in Bitcoin's price before another breakout.
Whimsical memecoins, with their cute logos and pop-culture references, are stealing the spotlight in the cryptocurrency market, attracting attention and experiencing bigger gains than Bitcoin.
Google has expanded its search engine capabilities to allow users to check cryptocurrency wallet balances directly on the platform, offering support for various blockchain networks and providing real-time insights into holdings, although privacy concerns have been raised.
Bitcoin and Ethereum are set to experience upward volatility as $15 billion worth of options are set to expire, potentially infusing the market with bullish price movement.
Floki, a dog-themed memecoin, appears to be bullish against Bitcoin and is expected to rally, while the trader also predicts a breakout for Binance Coin (BNB) and a potential increase in Dogecoin (DOGE) price.
Coinbase's user base and revenue continue to grow at a rapid pace, with projections suggesting that it could have over 1.5 billion users and annual revenue of nearly $100 billion in the next 10 years, potentially positioning it as a leading tech bank in the cryptocurrency industry.
A UK judge has frozen £6 million ($7.6 million) of Craig Wright's assets to prevent him from moving them offshore and avoiding costs related to a court case that found he is not the inventor of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.
Elon Musk dismissed Sam Bankman-Fried's attempt to set up a "Blockchain Twitter," questioning the seriousness and financial capability of SBF to implement it.
Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced a slight decrease in value over the past 24 hours, while Binance Coin (BNB) saw a notable increase; BNB's rise coincides with Binance executives fighting allegations from the Nigerian government, and other cryptocurrencies such as Dogwifhat (WIF) and TIA have also seen gains.
Solana's strong community engagement and high daily DEX trades suggest a positive outlook for the SOL price, while the recent achievement of surpassing $4 billion in Total Value Locked demonstrates increasing investor confidence and interest in Solana's DeFi offerings. However, a consolidation phase may prolong before experiencing a significant uptick.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is pleasantly surprised by the explosive growth of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, particularly the firm's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, which has become the fastest-growing ETF in history, attracting $10 billion in the first few weeks and now totaling $17 billion in assets.
The Dencun hard fork has significantly improved Ethereum's scalability and efficiency, leading to reduced transaction fees and addressing concerns about blockchain bloat and high fees, according to Vitalik Buterin. The shift towards a Layer 2 (L2)-centric ecosystem and the introduction of separate data availability space lay the groundwork for future scalability and a more user-friendly blockchain ecosystem.
Ark Investment Management, led by Cathie Wood, is extremely bullish on Bitcoin and predicts a potential upside of over 5,300% by 2030, driven by factors such as corporate adoption, remittance usage, and institutional investment, among others. Wood herself believes Bitcoin could reach $3.8 million, driven by further adoption of Bitcoin ETFs, although skeptics question the feasibility of such a forecast.
Cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez believes that the altcoin BRETT built on the Ethereum scaling solution Base could potentially increase by 57% in value, but warns of a possible 25% correction before the surge occurs. Additionally, Martinez suggests that Bitcoin could rise by 9% if it maintains support and reaches a new all-time high of $77,000.
Crypto.com is running a monthly award for the best overtaking maneuver in Formula 1, with fans voting for their favorite move each month and the winners going head-to-head at the end of the season for the ultimate "Overtake of the Year" title.
Morgan Creek Capital CEO Mark Yusko predicts that Bitcoin could reach a six-figure price, potentially hitting $150,000, based on its fair value and the upcoming halving event, which will reduce block rewards and increase demand.
