The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant jolt as Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, slipped below its previously plateaued threshold of $26,000. This downward movement has led to a surge in total liquidations, with traders losing more than $300 million within a span of 24 hours. The repercussions of this event are reverberating throughout…
Pepecoin (PEPE), a once-promising meme token, has recently faced a significant setback, witnessing a staggering decline in both its price and market capitalization. The fervent frenzy that once surrounded this meme-inspired digital asset has faded, leaving investors questioning the future of Pepecoin. Pepecoin initially captured the attention of crypto enthusiasts and meme lovers alike, leveraging…
In a shock move that has forced the cryptocurrency markets lower, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 5 sued Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, accusing them of 13 charges, one of which is allegedly enabling the trading of unregistered securities. Top of the list, the regulator said, was that Binance allegedly…
A United States District Judge, Amos Mazzant, has ruled that Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by client count, is not liable for the loss incurred by a Texan woman named Divya Gadasalli who lost $8 million in a pig butchering scheme. Binance Is Not Liable In a ruling on May 22, Judge Amos dismissed the…
Eun Young Choi, the first director of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), has told reporters that crypto-related crimes have risen significantly in recent years. Through her team, the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) now plans to go after rogue exchanges that knowingly allow criminals to launder money. NCET Wants Exchanges To Be Compliant…
The crypto market experienced a significant downturn over the past 24 hours, leading to a total liquidation of over $140 million as Bitcoin (BTC) continues its downtrend. According to data from Coinglass, a record of approximately 57,585 traders have been liquidated, and the total value is still counting. Notably, traders that are currently experiencing major…
Justin Sun, the vocal crypto supporter and co-founder of Tron and chief executive officer (CEO) of BitTorrent, says he will begin actively trading meme coins like PEPE. Justin Sun Eying Meme Coins In a tweet on May 11, Sun, known for being a crypto whale, actively holding and transferring colossal sums of coins in the…
According to CryptoQuant’s data on May 10, Bitcoin reserves in centralized exchanges such as Binance and Coinbase experienced a significant decline in Q4 2022. The reserves remained stable in April despite the prices soaring from $20,000 to $31,000 during that period. Exchange Bitcoin Reserves Rapidly Shrinking Bitcoin exchange “reserves” is a metric that tracks the…
The latest report by on-chain tracker Whalewire shows Binance is experiencing unusual Bitcoin outflows over the past 24 hours, the highest in its history. Whalewire reported that over 162,000 BTC, worth more than $4.5 billion, left the exchange in a day. The tracker believes something fishy is ongoing with Binance, as the crypto exchange has…