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SEC contacted exchanges to update spot Ether ETF applications: Report

Officials reportedly contacted the Nasdaq, the Chicago Board Options Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange to make updates and changes to existing spot Ether ETF applications.

Crypto insiders anxious and divided as spot Ether ETF decision looms

Currently, betting markets indicate a 61% chance of U.S. spot Ether ETF approval, up from less than 11% just a few days ago.

If Bitcoin doubles, Stacks will 4x in 2025: Daan Crypto Trades, X Hall of Flame

Daan Crypto Trades is a big believer in Bitcoin L2 Stacks and says that after Bitcoin doubles, Stacks will likely quadruple. X Hall of Flame.

4 reasons why Bitcoin was (and still is) a buy below $70K

Technical chart patterns suggest that Bitcoin could see more upside momentum in the following weeks, mirroring previous bull cycles.

Vitalik Buterin stresses AI risks amid OpenAI leadership upheaval

Vitalik Buterin calls superintelligent AI "risky" amid leadership upheavals at OpenAI, stressing the need for caution and decentralization in AI development.

Freedom of speech isn’t a ‘trump card’ for Tornado Cash developers

Does code as freedom of speech mean that developers aren’t responsible for how their creations are used?

Ether ETFs could drive ETH price to $10K, but approval could take until 2025

While the ETF approval process could be delayed until 2025, it could be Ether’s most significant price catalyst.

Standard Chartered expects SEC to greenlight spot Ether ETF this week

Many market analysts recently changed their stance after the SEC unexpectedly requested that exchanges update their 19b-4 filings before the May 24 deadline.

Insider trading claims over MAGA token sell-off debunked as MEV bot activity

An insider sold MAGA tokens worth over $1 million, sparking debate over market manipulation and revealing potential MEV bot activity.

Kronos Research hacker moves $3.7M to Tornado Cash after Ethereum price surge

The transfer occurred after Ether's price rose over 20% during the past day, boosted by a potential U-turn by the United States SEC.

MicroStrategy 500% yearly gains beat Bitcoin, Tesla stock — Is MSTR the best short-term bet?

MicroStrategy's premium to Bitcoin reflects investor confidence in its management, debt-leveraging strategy to acquire more BTC, and potential for future growth beyond its crypto holdings.

Crypto firms target custody market as institutional adoption grows

Fireblocks and Taurus are among the crypto firms expanding services to meet institutional demand for digital asset storage.

ZachXBT flags Lazarus-linked addresses worth $61M

ZachXBT flagged seven wallet addresses with $61 million in Bitcoin connected to the Lazarus hacking group.

Crypto exchanges exit Hong Kong license race ahead of May deadline

The queue of crypto exchanges for operational licenses in Hong Kong is shrinking as seven exchanges, including IBTCEX and Huobi HK, withdraw applications ahead of the May 31 deadline.

Bitcoin shorts worth $1.4B at risk of liquidation if BTC price hits $74.3K

The recent bullish price momentum is attributed to several factors, including increasing investor confidence, decreasing exchange supply and inflows into spot BTC ETFs.

Fidelity reportedly amends Ether ETF S-1 filing, removes ETH staking

Fidelity’s amended filing follows a U-turn from the SEC, as the regulator asked Ether ETF issuer to update their 19b-4 filings.

Ethereum’s Dankrad Feist joins EigenLayer, faces community backlash

Feist’s decision to join EigenLayer as an adviser follows in the recent controversial footsteps of Ethereum researcher Justin Drake.

Notcoin’s explosive growth drives crypto adoption on Telegram

Blockchain games built on TON are onboarding millions to Web3 on Telegram, with idle games like Notcoin leading the charge.

OpenAI suspends ChatGPT voice accused of mimicking Scarlett Johansson

OpenAI halts use of a new ChatGPT voice amid controversy involving Scarlett Johansson, who claims the AI voice closely mimics her own.

Could staked ETH be classified as a security? Galaxy researcher weighs in

Galaxy Research’s Alex Thorn raises concerns about the SEC potentially classifying staked ETH as a security amid Ethereum ETF approval speculation.

Yuga Labs halts CryptoPunks project after ‘woke’ community backlash

A community member said that Yuga Labs killed CryptoPunks with the new Super Punk World collection, while another threatened to sell their punk NFT.

US shutdowns lead to global decline in Bitcoin ATMs

Countries worldwide contributed heavily to the month-on-month increase in Bitcoin ATMs throughout 2024, collectively coming close to reclaiming the 38,000 mark.

How to buy Bitcoin on eToro

Discover the step-by-step process to purchase Bitcoin seamlessly through the user-friendly platform eToro.

Bitcoin liquidates $85M shorts as bull flag sparks $100K BTC price target

Bitcoin upside strength causes pain for shorters, but doubts remain over whether the BTC price rally can last much longer.

Microsoft’s new ‘Black Mirror’ recall feature records everything you do

“This is a Black Mirror episode. Definitely turning this ‘feature’ off,” commented Elon Musk on Microsoft’s new Recall feature.

Bitcoin hits record in Japan, Argentina and Philippines' local currency

For the first time in history, the price of one Bitcoin exceeded 11 million yen in Japan, while prices also peaked in terms of the Argentinean and the Philippines peso.

Anti-crypto FDIC chair Martin Gruenberg to step down — ‘best day ever’

Martin Gruenberg has faced criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike after an independent investigation revealed a range of workplace issues at the FDIC.

House Democrats won’t be forced to vote against two pro-crypto bills

A leaked email shows Democratic Party leaders “strongly oppose” two Republican-led crypto bills, but will not force House members to vote no on them.

Dark web market owner arrested in New York after FBI traces crypto

The FBI claimed it found Incognito Market’s alleged owner, Rui-Siang Lin, by tracking crypto from the dark web drug market to a crypto exchange account allegedly in his name.

Prometheum launches Ether custody service that treats ETH as a security: Report

The digital assets platform soft-launched its controversial Ethereum custody service on May 17 and is targeting a full launch next month.

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