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3 reasons why Ethereum is stuck below $3,900

Factors include uncertainty in the spot Ethereum ETF launch, high ETF futures open interest, and stagnant Ethereum network usage.

Gambling is on the rise — So why is investing still restricted?

Americans aren't allowed to make certain investments unless they earn $200,000 annually or they're worth more than $1 million — but they are free to gamble.

Traders say Bitcoin price fights ‘last resistance’ at $69K before new all-time highs

Bitcoin’s price has remained stuck below $69,000 over the past 10 weeks, but analysts say it is a healthy price action.

Crypto losses from fraud and hacks declined 12% in May — Immunefi

The decline in crypto scams and frauds continued, with only $52 million lost in May compared to $59 million the previous year.

Blockchain helps harvesting better avocados in Kenya — Here’s how

Small-scale farmers lack the essential tools to address significant challenges in avocado production. Here’s how blockchain and AI can help them.

Citadel-backed Hidden Road halts ByBit access for clients

Hidden Road cited Know Your Customer verification policies and concerns surrounding Anti-Money Laundering regulations on the ByBit exchange.

Terraform, Do Kwon to reach fraud settlement with SEC

Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon are finalizing a settlement with the SEC. Both parties are expected to submit the final terms for court approval by mid-June.

Crypto voters have already influenced the 2024 presidential election

Crypto voters have become a new battleground for the 2024 presidential election, in a bipartisan shift that has taken Washington by surprise.

PEPE whale up nearly $5M on investment within a month

The memecoin whale made an over 52% return on its initial investment within a month, despite PEPE’s price falling over 17% from its all-time high.

Bitcoin price aims for $69K as ‘hot’ US macro data pressures dollar

Bitcoin chews through overhead resistance on the back of U.S. GDP and jobless claims data, with risk assets benefiting across the board.

Exclusive: Joe Lubin unpacks SEC battle, Ethereum roadmap and Vitalik Buterin

Consensys CEO Joe Lubin explains why the firm is taking legal action against the SEC, discusses Ethereum’s roadmap and the importance of Vitalik Buterin's continued involvement.

U.S. DOJ busts botnet boss for orchestrating $130M cyberscam

Chinese national Yunhe Wang has been accused of hijacking over 19 million private IP addresses and reselling them to criminals for nefarious use.

Alex Labs rolls out post-exploit recovery plan

Alex Labs has revealed a recovery roadmap and enhanced security measures post-exploit aimed at rebuilding community trust and resuming operations.

Robinhood rolls out crypto API for US traders

Robinhood Crypto vice president Johann Kerbrat said that the API allows developers to build custom tools for crypto trading.

Nigerian crypto community raises alarm over Davido meme token

Davido has remained silent amid criticism about pump-and-dump schemes and regulatory scrutiny.

Financial institutions face rising threat from sophisticated AI fraud

Many financial institutions are struggling to keep up with the rising sophistication of AI-driven fraud, creating a critical need for enhanced detection and prevention methods.

Matter Labs files for 'ZK' trademark, industry demands withdrawal

The attempt to trademark ZK-proofs is like a “baker trying to impose a blanket patent on bread,” according to StarkWare’s CEO.

Jack Dorsey-backed Bitcoin mining pool opens headquarters in El Salvador

Launched in late 2024, Ocean Mining has now established an international hub and headquarters in El Salvador’s capital city, San Salvador.

Next $1 trillion company will be DePIN: Uplink CEO

The next trillion-dollar DePIN giant will be akin to Amazon’s AWS, driven by a demand for decentralized connectivity solutions.

Are ZK-proofs the key to Europe’s new digital ID regulations?

According to Dr. Jonas Gross, CEO of Hakata, zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) could be the key to enhancing privacy and security in the EU's groundbreaking digital identity and wallet regulation.

Bitcoin traders brace for US macro data with BTC price stuck at $67K

Bitcoin bulls seem unable to effect significant change on a sideways market — traders hope that macro data will upend the status quo for BTC price action.

Singapore's DBS Bank holding $650M Ether? Nansen flags whale holdings

Nansen believes the crypto wallet already earned $200 million by holding ETH.

Bitcoin ETFs boost TradFi Investments: Binance France president

Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a retirement investment product by traditional investors, thanks to the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Telegram Wallet enforces new KYC rules, switches provider

Before the KYC change, Telegram Wallet users did not have to provide any personal information to use the default version of the wallet.

Iggy Azalea's anti-scam plan: Burn her own coins

In a bold move to combat crypto scams, Iggy Azalea pledges to burn her own coins, showing her commitment to building trust and integrity within the cryptocurrency community.

Vitalik Buterin wallet contributes 30 ETH to Tornado Cash legal fund

The fund had raised about 591 ETH at the time of this publication and will support the legal defense of Tornado Cash developers in their court battle to prove their innocence.

Price analysis 5/30: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, SHIB, ADA, AVAX

Bitcoin ETF inflows show that the investors are using the current consolidation to accumulate.

Are crypto cashback rewards taxable?

Unsure if your crypto cashback rewards trigger tax obligations? Learn how to navigate them for stress-free crypto earning.

Bitcoin needs ‘3.3% or lower’ CPI print to reach new ATH

Bitcoin price movements may “appear random,” but critical drivers such as inflation are what’s making it move, according to a crypto analyst.

Ethereum ETFs — 3 pitches that could hook Wall Street

Ethereum is already home to the world’s largest DeFi protocols, tokenized RWAs, and stablecoins, but its technical roadmap could be hard for TradFi to understand.

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