Bitcoin prices have fallen by around 10% in recent days. getty Bitcoin prices have been falling this week, falling below $93,000 earlier in the day after strong economic data sparked concerns that Federal Reserve officials might cut rates more slowly. The world’s most valuable digital currency by total market capitalization fell to $92,500 this afternoon,…
Over the past four months, cryptocurrency scammers have stolen more than $200,000 from southern Bruce County residents. From unsolicited malware offering technical assistance for crypto payments to people being duped by fraudulent online crypto companies, digital currency scammers are preying on Bruce County residents. “We also see job scams where people are offering work from…
5:35 p.m. ▪ 4 min read ▪ by Mikaïa A. When a crypto project collapses, the community grits its teeth and dreams of a bright future. But what happens when an entire blockchain collapses? With Hyperliquide, the pressure is palpable: this new generation blockchain must prove itself well beyond its flagship perpetual exchange, otherwise its…
Ask yourself which Americans are most in love with cryptocurrencies, and a few descriptors may come to mind: Millennials. Technicians. Guys. Republicans? Maybe not. But a new study from the University of Pennsylvania finds that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to invest in cryptocurrencies, and that some regions are more likely than others to…
Bitcoin hit its all-time high of $108,268.45 on December 17, 2024 (File) | Photo credit: REUTERS In the last month of 2024, the price of Bitcoin exceeded $100,000. Cryptocurrency price increases are difficult to attribute to just one or two factors, but it’s safe to say that in this case, investor enthusiasm played a major…
Cryptocurrency continues to be a top choice among investors, providing opportunities for growth and diversification. With countless digital currencies, the crypto world is growing every day. It’s hard to keep up with this fast pace, especially when it comes to knowing which one to bet on. This article will guide you through the 4 best…
Backpack Exchange, a crypto trading platform founded by former employees of FTX and Alameda Research, acquires FTX EU for $32 million. According to a new announcement of the Europe-based crypto exchange and Backpack wallet, the exchange bought the European branch of FTX. “Backpack acquired FTX EU and its MiFID (Directive on markets in financial instruments)…
IIn a recent tweet, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk shared a thought-provoking perspective on the relationship between dollar inflation and cryptocurrency prices. Musk suggested that if dollar inflation were resolved, the dollar price to buy cryptocurrencies would actually fall, assuming all other factors remain constant. Musk’s economic vision: a deflationary vision Musk’s comment echoes…
The cryptocurrency market is undergoing a massive sell-off that saw the price of flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) plunge more than 4%, from nearly $103,000 to around $97,900. The sell-off has affected most major digital currencies, with Ethereum’s ether losing around 7% of its value over the past 24 hours, while XRP is down over 5%…
Crypto exchange Gemini has agreed to pay $5 million to settle a case with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission over allegedly misleading statements it made more than seven years ago about how easily the price of a Bitcoin futures contract could be manipulated. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss’ trade settled without admitting or denying liability,…