CryptoSlam

Major tech companies form a coalition to tackle the surge romance and crypto scams.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has expressed strong opposition to the FIT21 Act, a bill set to regulate digital assets, citing concerns over investor protection.

Milady Maker tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum blockchain sees significant activity.

Fidelity’s updated ETF filing drops staking options amid regulatory concerns, impacting the crypto investment landscape.

Ethereum’s NFT market sees a significant daily increase, outperforming other blockchains with a notable rise in sales volume.

Ether’s value surges as analysts suspect SEC may be leaning to ETF approvals.

23-year-old Rui-Siang Lin could face life in prison for running a $100M dark web drug market

One of the world’s largest digital currency asset management company has changed CEOs.

NFT market sees Fantasy Top collection top daily sales, Ethereum blockchain dominates.

XRP Ledger sees a 108% transaction surge in Q1 2024, despite SEC legal woes.

Hong Kong tests China’s digital yuan, enabling transactions and expanding its global use.

Circle Internet Financial Ltd. is relocating its headquarters to the U.S. in preparation for a potential IPO.

Bitcoin’s value climbs after April CPI data suggests a slowdown in inflation, potentially influencing Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

Dutch court convicts Tornado Cash creator for aiding in crypto crimes.

Crypto exchange Coinbase suffers a major outage, affecting traders during Bitcoin volatility.

The value of PEPE cryptocurrency soars as Roaring Kitty returns to put GME back on the meme trading map.

Runes etching on Bitcoin network drops drastically, affecting miners’ income.

DMarket tops daily NFT sales despite recording less sales than the previous day.

Global crypto exchange OKX begins offering trading services in Australia, including spot and derivatives.

CryptoPunks tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum blockchain sees significant activity, and DMarket maintains strong buyer engagement.

NodeMonkes snatches the top spot from CryptoPunks, ending a two-day streak of leading the market.

The iconic CryptoPunks collection tops daily NFT sales, but this isn’t enough to keep Ethereum above Bitcoin.

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has launched its regional headquarters in Dubai, advancing the UAE’s goal to be a top cryptocurrency hub.

FTX Trading Ltd. proposes a strategy to settle over US$14 billion in debts, aiming to fully compensate creditors.

CryptoPunks collection outperformed other NFTs in daily sales, as Ethereum led all blockchains.

DMarket tops daily NFT sales with over US$842,000.

Binance CEO demands freedom for compliance officer held on illegal transaction charges in Nigeria.

Robinhood’s digital assets division becomes the SEC’s latest legal opponent.

April’s crypto funding surge reflects investor confidence, with $1.02 billion invested in blockchain ventures.

Bitcoin marks a historic achievement with over one billion transactions since 2009.

April sees a slight rise in US unemployment to 3.9% as Bitcoin’s value rebounds.

NodeMonkes tops the daily NFT market with significant sales, outperforming other collections.

Stablecoin leader Tether’s Q1 earnings soar to $4.52 billion, buoyed by US Treasury and Bitcoin.

April was the worst month for NFT sales in 2024 so far, but it’s still up 56% year-over-year.

MicroStrategy launches a new Bitcoin-based digital identity platform to enhance online security and trust.

Bitcoin dropped to as low as US$56,600 as Fed holds interest rates.

Azuki leads with a significant sales spike, outperforming other NFT collections in daily transactions.

Cryptocurrency figure Roger Ver faces extradition to the U.S. on tax evasion and fraud charges.

Changpeng Zhao receives a 4-month prison term and a $50 million fine for laundering violations.

Lazarus Group’s crypto laundering operation exposed by on-chain investigator.

Wasabi and Phoenix wallets halt US services due to increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, was released on bond after denying money laundering charges.

Hong Kong’s first spot Bitcoin ETFs rise on first trading day as Ether ETFs drop.

Consensys lawsuit unveils SEC’s internal suspicion of Ethereum as a security, challenging prior CFTC commodity designation.

Australia’s financial sector is on the verge of launching spot Bitcoin ETF.

Stripe reenters the crypto market, enabling stablecoin transactions for merchants.

The iconic CryptoPunks collection outperformed others in daily NFT sales.

Ethereum tops daily NFT market with significant sales, outperforming Bitcoin and Solana.

Software firm Consensys seeks court ruling to stop SEC from classifying Ethereum as a security.

The SEC signals a cautious crypto stance, likely rejecting Ethereum ETFs and delaying Bitcoin ETF options.

Samourai Wallet creators face money laundering and illegal business operation charges.

NodeMonkes NFT collection tops daily sales, with significant transactions and unique buyers contributing to its all-time high volume.

Ethereum tops daily NFT market with significant sales volume and transaction count, outperforming Bitcoin and Solana.

City’s first spot cryptocurrency ETFs to offer regulated investment options.

Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, may receive a 3-year sentence and $50M fine for anti-money laundering violations.

The SEC extends review of Ethereum ETFs and requests public comments on BlackRock’s proposal, casting uncertainty on May approvals.

The New York Stock Exchange may introduce continuous trading, reflecting the 24-hour nature of cryptocurrency markets and evolving investor demands.

Ripple challenges SEC’s penalty, arguing for a reduced $10 million fine in a legal dispute.

Arkham Intelligence reveals unclaimed crypto, including Ethereum co-founder’s assets, in bridge contracts.

Crypto venture capitalists back Shiba Inu’s new blockchain project with a $12 million investment.

Stablecoin issuer Tether has expanded to The Open Network with its USDT and gold-backed XAUT tokens, aiming to enhance liquidity.

Bitcoin miners experienced a revenue spike following the introduction of the Runes protocol, although transaction fees have since decreased.

Tether diversifies into data, finance, power, and education sectors, aiming for innovation and empowerment.

Upcoming Bitcoin halving triggers market uncertainty.

Cryptocurrency giant Binance converts $1B safety fund to USDC, signaling a strategic move to enhance transparency and re-enter the Indian market.

Ernst & Young launches a blockchain service to improve contract management for private companies, aiming for enhanced privacy and efficiency.

New legislation aims to enhance financial stability by imposing strict rules on stablecoin issuers.

PayPal to exclude NFTs from protection programs starting May 20, impacting buyers and sellers.

Pavel Durov proposes secure communication tech to combat surveillance.

OKX’s X Layer promises faster, cheaper Ethereum transactions with enhanced security.

adidas and Web3 app STEPN release a limited NFT sneaker series, merging virtual and physical fitness.

City’s inaugural Bitcoin ETF approval spurs price surge, signaling crypto investment growth.