The U.S. Treasury yield curve is undergoing a notable bear steepening, a trend signaling rising economic jitters as the 2024 election nears, with the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting close behind. Rising U.S. Treasury Yields Could Spell Trouble for 2025 Economy As the U.S. approaches the 2024 election, economic indicators are signaling turbulence ahead, …
Monthly archives: November 2024
Fewer Bitcoin Moves From Vintage Wallets in October—A Signal to Hold?
From Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, 2024, a total of 1,970.401 BTC was spent from vintage wallets originally created between 2010 and 2017, according to the latest metrics. Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Show Restraint In September, long-quiet bitcoin wallets suddenly woke up, releasing 4,066.81 BTC back into the crypto stream. While bitcoin (BTC) prices rose by …
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U.S. Justice Department Indicts Russian National Over Alleged Crypto Market Manipulation and Fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is charging the founder and CEO of crypto firm Gotbit with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit market manipulation and wire fraud. In a new press release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the District of Massachusetts is alleging that 26-year-old Russian national Aleksei Andriunin and two Gotbit directors offered …
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe Says This Solana Rival Has Lots of Upside Potential, Could Explode by up to 3,765%
Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe is highlighting a Solana (SOL) competitor that he believes could skyrocket massively during this cycle. In a new video, Van de Poppe tells his 166,000 YouTube subscribers that the native token of the layer-one blockchain Sei (SEI) possesses a “lot of upside” potential. According to Van de …
3 Central Banks Forge New Path in Cross-Border Digital Asset Innovation
New partnerships between central banks target digital currency integration to streamline tokenized cross-border transactions and modernize the global financial infrastructure. Cross-Border Finance Revolution: Three Nations Pioneer Digital Asset Integration The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) unveiled two significant partnerships this week to promote cross-border tokenization with the Bank of Thailand (BOT) and Brazil’s Banco Central …
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Bitfarms, Stronghold Digital Mining to Deploy 10,000 Miners in Pennsylvania
Bitfarms has partnered with Stronghold Digital Mining Hosting to deploy 10,000 miners at its Pennsylvania site, aiming to improve efficiency and expand its U.S. operations. Improved Efficiency Canada-based bitcoin miner Bitfarms has entered into a second miner hosting agreement with Stronghold Digital Mining Hosting. Bitfarms will deploy 10,000 miners at Stronghold’s Scrubgrass site. The miners, …
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Thailand Arrests Police Officers Accused of Staging Fake Interrogation to Extort 165,000 USDT
Thai police arrested seven individuals, including six officers, for allegedly staging a fake arrest and extorting 165,000 USDT from a Chinese-Vanuatu citizen. Fraudulent Legal Threats Thai police recently arrested six police officers and one civilian after a Chinese-Vanuatu citizen filed a complaint accusing them of staging a fake arrest and extorting 165,000 USDT. The Chinese …
Trader Highly Bullish on Altcoin That’s Up Over 1,100% in Under a Month, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin and Ethereum
A widely followed analyst and trader is leaning bullish on a memecoin built in the Solana (SOL) ecosystem while offering his insights on two other crypto assets. The analyst pseudonymously known as Sherpa tells his 228,800 followers on the social media platform X that he is “still highly bullish” on Goatseus Maximus (GOAT). Sherpa says …
Crypto Analyst Issues Bitcoin Alert, Outlines ‘Must-Hold’ BTC Level Necessary To Keep Bull Dreams Alive
A widely followed crypto analyst is issuing a Bitcoin (BTC) warning as the flagship digital asset hovers in the $69,000 range. Pseudonymous crypto trader Credible Crypto tells his 433,500 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could plummet to $65,000 in the near term. He also warns that if Bitcoin loses $65,000 as …
Immutable Hit With Wells Notice as SEC Extends ‘Overreach’ to Web3 Gaming
Web3 gaming company Immutable faces a potential lawsuit from the SEC over its IMX token sale. Regulation by Enforcement Web3 gaming company Immutable announced on Nov. 1 that it had been issued a Wells notice by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The notice alleges, but does not specify, violations of securities laws and …
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FBI-Created Token Hits Its Mark: Landmark Guilty Plea Shatters Crypto Fraud Ring
The FBI’s fake cryptocurrency token unraveled a landmark market manipulation case, leading a founder to plead guilty to running automated wash trades across exchanges. In FBI-Created Token’s Trap, Crypto Mogul’s Empire Collapses The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that Liu Zhou, the founder of Mytrade, a cryptocurrency financial services firm, has pled …
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750 US Convenience Stores Embrace Crypto: Sheetz Brings Digital Currency Payments to Mainstream
Convenience store chain Sheetz now accepts crypto payments at all its locations — over 750 stores across multiple U.S. states — allowing customers to pay with cryptocurrencies and earn rewards. Sheetz Customers Gain a New Way to Pay — And Get Rewarded American convenience store chain Sheetz has expanded its partnership with crypto payment firm …
9,500 Coinstar Kiosks Bring Crypto Closer to Millions of Americans
9,500 kiosks now offer cash-to-crypto access as Coinstar expands with a new digital wallet, driving affordable remittances and financial inclusion nationwide. Coinstar’s 9,500 Kiosk Rollout Redefines Financial Access With New Digital Wallet Coinstar, a leader in self-service financial kiosks, announced Tuesday the launch of CINQ by Coinstar, a digital wallet developed in partnership with crypto …
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IRS: Frozen Crypto Rewards Taxable Despite Account Lockdowns
Crypto rewards received before an account freeze are taxable in the year they’re received, even if holders can’t access their funds later, the IRS says. IRS Clarifies Tax Rules for Digital Assets in Locked Accounts The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a memorandum in October, addressing the tax obligations of digital asset rewards in accounts …
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Unprecedented Bitcoin Rally Looms With Crypto Market Poised for Record Highs
Bitcoin could skyrocket to record highs if Trump wins the election, driven by pro-crypto policies, deregulation, and surging investor demand, predicts Devere Group’s CEO. A Historic Bitcoin Rise in Sight Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisory giant Devere Group, believes bitcoin could hit unprecedented highs if former U.S. President Donald Trump wins the upcoming U.S. …
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