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Bitcoin accumulation phase ends as ETFs fuel new $100K BTC price target

Bitcoin has emerged from a mass accumulation phase in the past month — a classic move ahead of parabolic BTC price upside.

Digital Currency Group files motion to dismiss $3B NYAG lawsuit

Digital Currency Group countered the NYAG’s allegations, saying that after Three Arrows Capital collapsed, it invested hundreds of millions into Genesis.

Hut 8 stock crash attracts multiple lawsuits

While some lawsuits cater to individuals who suffered losses, others claim that all shareholders who purchased stocks during the timeframe are entitled to compensation.

Binance.US says it’s ‘radioactive’ to banks, SEC dealt ‘near-mortal blow’

A deposition from Binance.US' chief operating officer claims the SEC’s suit last year caused banks to pull support from the exchange, “effectively choking the business.”

Traders are now gambling on ‘poorly drawn’ celebrity memecoins

One memecoin investor says an initial investment of $260 ballooned into $423,000 in just three days by purchasing a token called Jeo Boden, a humorous depiction of U.S. President Joe Biden.

NYCB stocks flip wildly as banks brace for end to fed-bail outs

Stock prices for the embattled lender have slumped 83% since the beginning of 2024, hitting an all-time low this week before rebounding.

‘Only a few’ Ethereum L2s will survive the next 5 years: Manta co-founder

Manta’s Kenny Li argues that only blockchains with a “modular” approach stand a chance of survival, but critics say the whole debate is just a marketing stunt.

FTX, Alameda reaches ‘in principle’ settlement with BlockFi, paying $874M

The bankrupt crypto companies have resolved their disputes for nearly $1 billion, which could lead to full recovery for BlockFi’s customers.

CFTC chair warns of conflict with SEC over Prometheum’s ETH play

SEC-registered broker Prometheum could force the agency to decide if Ether is a security and CFTC chair Rostin Behnam says that could lead to conflicting rules.

Arizona’s Senate mulls proposal to add Bitcoin ETFs to retirement portfolios

Satoshi Action Fund’s CEO Dennis Porter said even adding a small amount of Bitcoin ETF exposure could “DRAMATICALLY” de-risk an asset portfolio.

Ethereum price closes in on $4K, but traders’ excessive optimism is a warning sign

ETH price nears the $4,000 level, but derivatives data points to a slightly overheated market.

Nigerian central bank hires Gluwa to advance eNaira through credit profiles

The pioneering African CBDC has few users, but creating credit histories for them will promote financial inclusion.

Bitcoin Ordinals flip Ethereum in weekly sales, Coachella launching NFTs: Nifty Newsletter

Bitcoin-based NFTs have flipped Ethereum in weekly sales volume in a rally led by uncategorized Bitcoin Ordinals and the NodeMonkes collection.

MEXC says ‘clawbacks’ only affect delinquent traders as users report missing funds

A growing number of traders have complained of funds being deducted from their MEXC accounts, but the exchange argues that such complaints are “misinformation.”

Uniswap (UNI) hits 2-year high as fee share proposal deadline approaches

DEX users’ support of a fee share proposal for Uniswap appears to be backing UNI’s rally to a two-year price high.

Meta signals enterprise pivot for metaverse

Meta says enterprise apps, AI, and messaging will transform the metaverse.

Fintech Revolut integrates with MetaMask for in-app crypto purchases

After reviewing some of its crypto services over the past months, London fintech firm Revolut announces direct purchases through MetaMask.

ShapeShift settles SEC securities charges dating to its pre-DAO days

ShapeShift lived up to its name with a 2021 structural transformation, but it didn’t escape the wrath of the SEC.

Price analysis 3/6: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SHIB, AVAX, DOT

The sharp recovery in Bitcoin and Ether shows that the bulls remain in control, and every dip is being viewed as a buying opportunity.

Seamless Protocol introduces Integrated Liquidity Market on Lido

Seamless’ first Integrated Liquidity Market will enable stakers on Lido to automatically use a borrowing strategy and compound positions on wstETH.

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