Day: 16 January 2025

A man from Yakutia, Russia, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for allegedly funding the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) through cryptocurrency transfers. According to Russian media outlet Izvestia, the individual, whose identity remains undisclosed, is a resident of the Sakha Republic and employed at a diamond mining company. ...

BitMEX has launched new perpetual swap contracts for the USDT pairs of RAY, AIXBT, and AI16Z.  According to a new update from the crypto derivative trading platform, the contracts will be listed starting from January 15, 2025, at 04:00 UTC, and they offer traders the opportunity to leverage up to ...

The developers of the blockchain project, Conflux Network (CFX), have officially launched a Bug Bounty Program. The initiative, aimed at enhancing its ecosystem by encouraging the community to report bugs and suggest improvements, was announced on January 15, 2025. It will run until February 15, 2025, offering rewards ranging from ...

The latest Ethereum price prediction places ETH's potential reach between $7,000 and $9,000 this cycle. Although this reflects some growth, emerging competition from other blockchains might curb its ascent. Meanwhile, Polkadot crypto has been on a rollercoaster, with its price resistance levels at $8.181 closely watched by traders for signs ...

Chainlink has taken a significant step forward in its mission to boost blockchain interoperability in the crypto ecosystem with the launch of the latest version of its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). According to a statement from the Ethereum-based blockchain oracle platform, the upgrade, known as CCIP v1.5, offers developers enhanced ...

Boerse Stuttgart, Germany's largest stock exchange, is capitalizing on the increasing global demand for cryptocurrencies, fueled by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance. The exchange reportedly plans to expand its services to accommodate banks and financial institutions looking to offer digital asset products and leverage partnerships with liquidity providers ...

Have you been keeping an eye on the crypto market and wondering where to put your money for quick, solid gains? With so many tokens out there, figuring out which ones have real potential can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But lately, Theta and HNT have ...

A 63-year-old former Malaysian engineer lost RM9.47 million (over $2 million) in a cryptocurrency investment scam, according to local police authorities. Local news outlet The Edge Malaysia reported that Police Chief Datuk M Kumar stated it received the victim's report on January 14, 2025. The victim reportedly claimed he was ...

This week, the crypto world brings exciting updates ranging from significant whale transactions to notable presale achievements. The spotlight on Dogecoin shows whale holders have amassed over 470 million tokens in just 48 hours, hinting at upcoming price shifts. Concurrently, the BNB Coin saw a decrease in Futures Open Interest ...

Tom Emmer has been named Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Subcommittee, established in 2023, is tasked with shaping regulations on cryptocurrency assets, fostering AI integration in financial services, and driving fintech innovation. In an X ...