The FBI thwarted a plot to kidnap a Miami jeweler and steal $2 million in cryptocurrency, arresting four suspects after intercepting their communications and bugging the getaway vehicle. #Breaking #Legal (-9) ↘
@Bitcoinnist and @NewsBTC report that $DOGE is gaining momentum with a bullish push, potentially retesting $0.4 soon as interest in cryptocurrency continues to rise. #Update #Crypto $DOGE (+3) ↗
Cryptocurrency analyst Kevin Svenson predicts Bitcoin ($BTC) will break above its descending trendline, potentially reaching $124,000. Currently trading at $99,170, Bitcoin is up 10% from last week’s low of $89,800. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
@Coinbase’s Base aims to secure $100 billion in on-chain assets and attract 25 million users by 2025, focusing on scaling transaction efficiency and developer tools. The network, a leading Ethereum layer-2 solution, has no plans for a native token. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
@BlackRock led a remarkable $793 million net inflow into Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, with its Bitcoin ETF attracting $527.9 million, highlighting growing institutional interest in digital assets. Grayscale faced outflows, contrasting the positive trend. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
Bitcoin DeFi TVL surged 2,000% due to Bitcoin staking advancements, US spot Bitcoin ETF launches, and $BTC’s soaring 2024 prices. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+5) ↗
@MARAHoldings doubled its $BTC holdings to 44,893 BTC as U.S. crypto miners collectively reached 92,473 BTC by year-end, valued at $8.6 billion. This HODL strategy has outperformed the market despite Bitdeer’s negative returns. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
Blockchain developer Michael Lewellen has sued the U.S. Department of Justice, claiming its broad interpretation of money-transmission laws criminalizes non-custodial crypto development. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, seeks to protect his Ethereum-based platform Pharos from prosecution. #Breaking #Legal $ETH (-9) ↘
Bitcoin’s price has surged past $101,000, driving the Crypto Fear and Greed Index toward extreme greed. This shift follows a 12.5% rise from the $90,000 support level earlier this week, reflecting increased market optimism and inflows into major altcoins. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
@Sony’s Soneium, an Ethereum Layer 2 platform, attempted to block meme coins to prevent unauthorized intellectual property usage. However, users bypassed these restrictions, highlighting the resilience of decentralized systems. #Update #Crypto (-3) ↘
@BitMEX has been fined an additional $100 million for Bank Secrecy Act violations, following a previous $110 million penalty. This comes after the exchange’s guilty plea for anti-money laundering failures from 2015-2020. #Breaking #Legal (-9) ↘
Cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez predicts a 200% rally for $XRP, citing heavy whale accumulation and a bullish breakout. He also forecasts potential gains for $SOL and $PEPE using the TD Sequential indicator. #Update #Crypto $XRP (+6) ↗
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty refuted claims of Donald Trump criticizing @Ripple over alleged support for Kamala Harris, labeling them as “pure fiction.” $XRP hit a seven-year high amid these rumors. #Update #Legal $XRP (→ 0)
@OpenCampusHQ has launched the layer-3 EDU Chain on @arbitrum, supporting educational apps with tamper-proof credentials and developer incentives. This initiative is backed by Yat Siu and aims to enhance onchain education. #Update #Crypto (+4) ↗
