Bitcoin price remained supported above the USD 29,500 level. BTC started a recovery wave above USD 30,000 and is currently (04:04 UTC) trading near USD 30,500. BTC is up almost 3% in a day and 4% in a week. Similarly, most major altcoins are facing hurdles. ETH is struggling near USD 1,850 while XRP…
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“I never thought it could happen to me because I use tech. I’ve written software,” a victim of the pig slaughtering scam noted. Lonely hearts in Silicon Valley are reportedly falling prey to a wave of “pig slaughtering” crypto scams via dating applications. An investigator for cybersecurity company Sift found that one in 20 people…
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The bill once, approved by Governor Kathy Hochul, would make New York the first state in the U.S to put a moratorium on crypto mining. The New York State Senate approved a controversial proof-of-work (PoW) mining ban bill that would prohibit any new Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations in the state. The PoW mining ban bill…
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The Ethereum co-founder has often advocated for projects to move away from coin voting in DeFi and DeGov, as it will enable smaller holders a chance to truly participate in governance. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shown support for Optimism’s new governance structure, noting that proposals such as using the OP token for gas fees…
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The country’s main electricity producer has issued a general invite for Bitcoin miners looking to take advantage of its renewable energy facility near the capital, Nairobi. Kenyan energy company KenGen has put out a call to Bitcoin miners to move nearby and buy its excess renewable power capacity. KenGen claims 86% of its energy is…
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Crypto.com will have further requirements before its full license is granted in the “near-term” and FTX said the move would allow it to work “directly with Japanese regulators.” Two out of the top 10 largest cryptocurrency exchanges by volume will expand into new markets, with Crypto.com obtaining a provisional crypto license in Dubai and FTX…
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Former Monero lead maintainer, Riccardo Spagni, faces over 370 counts of fraud, forgery, and uttering. The charges against the developer stem from fraudulent activities he allegedly committed when he was still employed by Cape Cookies. Fluffypony Pleads Not Guilty The so-called crypto mogul and former Monero lead developer, Riccardo Spagni, has been charged with 378…
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On Thursday, Warner Bros. announced it was collaborating with the non-fungible token (NFT) focused social media platform Nifty’s and at the end of June, the two firms will launch a story-driven NFT collection called “Looney Tunes: What’s Up Block?” The upcoming NFTs will tell a unique Looney Tunes storyline and will also celebrate the character…
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Just weeks after launching its cryptocurrency trading platform, online brokerage Firstrade Securities has already begun expanding its available crypto listings. The most recent additions to the tradeable crypto coins on Firstrade are ENJ (Enjin), Maker (MKR), Bancor Network Token (BNT) and Compound (COMP). The latest 4 coins now make a total of 41 available cryptocurrencies…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a warning about investing in cryptocurrency. She said the crypto market is “extremely unpredictable” and “unstable,” noting that the market “reached record lows” last month. NY Attorney General Warns About Cryptocurrency New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning about investing in cryptocurrencies Thursday. The official…
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