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Two Russians indicted for laundering over $1 billion in crypto! ??️♂️ Their platforms, Cryptex and Joker’s Stash, were like the Amazon of cybercrime. ? Law enforcement seized $7M in assets. Guess crime doesn’t always pay… in Bitcoin. ?? #CryptoCrime #DOJ #CyberSecurity
Terra Luna Classic community votes on v3.1.6 upgrade, featuring a wasmvm security patch and improved gas simulation. LUNC price rises 6% in 24 hours, trading at $0.00009369. Trading volumes for LUNC and USTC surge over 50%.
BlackRock’s latest crypto acquisitions include 182 BTC and 2.42K ETH, totaling $23 billion. Bitcoin ETFs attracted $136M, led by IBIT ETF ($98.9M), while ETHA ETF saw $59.3M of the $62.5M inflow. The SEC delays Ethereum ETF approvals.
Floki and BNB Chain’s GraFun aims to simplify meme coin creation on the Binance chain. With 3.9M users whitelisted and major backers like DWF Labs, GraFun shows strong market anticipation and growth potential. Floki holds a 40% stake in GraFun.
Bitcoin ($BTC) hits $65K for the first time since August, driven by US Federal Reserve’s rate cuts and positive economic indicators. Crypto analyst Jelle targets $80K, citing bullish market structure and October’s historical profitability.
$DOGE surges nearly 10% as QED Protocol plans to introduce smart contracts on the network. Support from @elonmusk and significant whale accumulation drive large transactions, positioning Dogecoin as a serious contender in the DeFi space.
SEC likely to appeal Judge Torres’s ruling on Ripple’s $XRP sales, citing misinterpretation of the Howey Test. Legal experts see low chances of overturning, predicting costly and unlikely success. Potential impacts on digital asset regulations.
BNY Mellon’s digital asset custody plan, approved by the SEC, extends beyond Bitcoin and Ether. Their structure features individual crypto wallets linked to separate bank accounts for compliance and protection, signaling broader acceptance and integration of digital assets in traditional finance.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts $BTC will thrive from global quantitative easing, as increased money printing drives liquidity into cryptocurrencies. He advises against leverage, urging long-term holding, and warns of potential volatility risks.
Elon Musk’s “Dogefather” post on X sparks a Dogecoin ($DOGE) rally, breaking $0.111. Whale accumulation of 1.40B tokens worth $140M boosts confidence. DOGE price hits $0.1147, up 5% in 24 hours, with futures and derivatives surging.
Ethena Labs launches UStb stablecoin, backed by BlackRock and Securitize. $ENA surged 16% to $0.3659. UStb offers flexible collateral for USDe, addressing risk in varying interest rate environments.
Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority updates crypto marketing rules, requiring risk disclaimers and accurate info. All firms, licensed or not, must comply, aiming to protect investors and foster innovation in Dubai’s growing crypto sector.
Lucie, Shiba Inu’s marketing lead, confirms that the SHI stablecoin is in development and testing. SHI aims to provide stability for Shibarium, Shiba Inu’s Layer 2 blockchain, pegged at $0.01. This could enhance Shibarium’s decentralized finance capabilities.
Ripple wins SEC lawsuit; XRP not classified as security. RLUSD stablecoin to launch this year pending approval. Enhancements to XRP Ledger include automated market makers, decentralized exchanges, and smart contracts via “Hooks”. 40% of activity now outside U.S.
