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Is Dogecoin copying the 2020 fractal that sent DOGE price soaring 15,800%?

DOGE's bullish fractal also gains support from expectations of interest rate cuts, the upcoming Bitcoin halving, and Elon Musk's influence.

Bitcoin lacks support above $60K, chart shows as BTC price halts gains

BTC price analysis warns that "downside is the path of least resistance" despite Bitcoin rebounding from its latest dip.

Bitcoin block art? Marathon showcases visualization potential of block building

Marathon Digital explores the potential of “block art” by using its mining pool to craft the order of transactions in a block.

Hong Kong’s in-kind ETF creation could be a significant market opportunity: Analysts

Hong Kong aims to enable in-kind creations and redemptions for spot Bitcoin ETFs in the second quarter.

Bitcoin halving hype: How retail investors can prepare

If history is any indication, the upcoming Bitcoin halving could significantly shake up the cryptocurrency market. But how should investors prepare for it?

‘Less flashy’ Mashinsky set for less jail time than SBF: Inner City Press, X Hall of Flame

Celsius boss Alex Mashinsky’s “less flashy” approach may see him escape with a lighter sentence than SBF: Inner City Press, X Hall of Flame.

Galaxy Digital reports $296M net income in 2023 after $1B loss in 2022

The firm attributed the change in fortune to the changing market conditions from bearish to bullish, with AUM nearly doubling within two months of 2024 compared to 2023.

Portuguese data regulator bans Worldcoin operations for 90 days

The regulator ordered that Worldcoin cease collecting data from users in the country for 90 days citing a high risk to citizens’ data protection rights.

0G Labs raises $35M pre-seed funding from over 40 crypto investors for on-chain AI

The money will go towards building what 0G Labs calls the first modular AI chain.

Turkish Misyon Bank moves into digital assets with Taurus

Credit Suisse-backed Taurus will provide the Turkish neobank Misyon with tools to enable digital asset custody and tokenization services.

Hacker mints 1B tokens in $16M Curio smart contract exploit

Curio said it will conduct a fund compensation program for affected liquidity providers, which could potentially take up to one year to complete.

Lower ETF demand, unrealized gains may weigh on BTC selling pressure post-halving

Market dynamics introduced by spot Bitcoin ETF demand may play a role in making the 2024 halving unique.

Over $6B worth of BTC moved by 5th-richest Bitcoin whale

The funds haven’t moved since 2019 when the whale address received them.

IMF recommends stablecoins and CBDCs to boost Pacific Islands’ economies

While CBDCs might be the best option for those nations with existent currencies and mature banks, private stablecoins might help less advanced economies.

South Korean police catch $4.1M crypto scam duo

Scammers falsely guaranteed 70% profits on an investment of 1 billion South Korean won within a month and stole 5.5 billion won in six different transactions.

What are NFT swap order scams, and how to avoid them?

Don’t get tricked! Learn how to spot NFT swap order scams and keep your digital assets safe.

Wall Street funding has changed Bitcoin mining’s incentive structure: Report

Bitfinex analysts say Wall Street funding of public Bitcoin mining companies has significantly altered the incentive structure behind Bitcoin mining.

Bakkt declares $780M full-year revenue in 2023 earnings report

Andy Main, Bakkt’s incoming president, said the company’s strengthened balance sheet erases previous doubts about its ability to continue.

Cathie Wood’s ARK dumps $31M in Robinhood stock, stacks Roblox

ARK Invest started dumping large amounts of Robinhood stock for the first time after aggressively buying HOOD shares last year.

Bitcoin ETFs see $15M comeback as BTC price taps best close in 10 days

BTC price strength continues to enjoy a flash turnaround this week as analysis says Bitcoin ETF bid interest is “back.”

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