Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Responds as Sweden Rethinks Cashless Society
As Sweden reconsiders its near-total shift towards a cashless society, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has weighed in on the issue, highlighting the risks of centralised digital payment systems and advocating for decentralised alternatives such as Ethereum. Sweden’s Digital Drive Meets a Reality Check For years, Sweden has been seen as
Bitcoin ETFs See Record $2.75B Weekly Inflows as Price Hovers Above $108K
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based in the United States have recorded massive weekly inflows of $2.75 billion, marking the strongest performance in nearly a month. This surge coincides with Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high earlier this week, crossing the $111,000 mark before settling slightly lower. Inflows Surge, Led by
Ethereum Eyes $4,000 as Transaction Fees and TVL Surge
ETH price forms bullish pattern amid soaring network activity and renewed investor confidence Ethereum (ETH) is showing strong bullish momentum as it forms a classic technical pattern on the daily chart, signalling a potential price rally towards the $4,000 mark. With transaction fees hitting a three-month high and total value
Cetus DeFi Platform on Sui Blockchain Hacked for $260M, Majority of Funds Recovered
Cetus, the largest decentralised finance (DeFi) platform on the Sui blockchain, was exploited on Thursday, 22 May, resulting in the theft of over $260 million in various crypto assets. The incident marks the biggest DeFi hack in Sui’s short history, dealing a significant blow to its growing ecosystem. Major Exploit
Bitcoin Suisse Gains Regulatory Nod to Expand into UAE Market
Swiss crypto financial services firm Bitcoin Suisse has received in-principle approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking its first expansion outside the European Union. This move positions the company to offer regulated crypto services in one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing
Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Surge to $11B, Grabbing 4.5% of Market Share
Yield-bearing stablecoins have witnessed explosive growth in 2024, surging to $11 billion in circulation and now accounting for 4.5% of the overall stablecoin market. This marks a dramatic rise from just $1.5 billion and a 1% market share at the beginning of the year, according to a report released by
JPMorgan’s CEO Slams Regulators, Shrugs Off Crypto
At JPMorgan’s annual investor day, CEO Jamie Dimon once again pulled no punches—delivering sharp criticisms of the U.S. regulatory framework while offering a reserved, if not dismissive, view on cryptocurrencies. His commentary, spanning traditional finance, regulatory overhaul, and digital assets, offers valuable insight into the evolving intersection of banking and
Supreme Court of India Urges Government to Regulate Cryptocurrency Amid Economic Concerns
Top Court Questions Crypto Regulation Despite Taxation India’s Supreme Court has questioned the government’s inaction on regulating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, despite having imposed a 30% tax on digital assets. The Court raised concerns about the potential risks posed by an unregulated crypto economy during a recent hearing linked to an
Australian Court Ruling Could Unlock $640M in Bitcoin Tax Refunds
A landmark court ruling in Australia may pave the way for up to $640 million in Bitcoin-related tax refunds, challenging the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) long-standing stance on cryptocurrency. Judge Rules Bitcoin Is ‘Money’, Not a Taxable Asset In a decision that could reshape the country’s cryptocurrency tax landscape, a
XRP Faces Potential Slide to $2 Amid Bearish Chart Pattern and Falling Futures Interest
XRP’s Bearish Head-and-Shoulders Pattern Signals Trouble XRP is flashing bearish warning signs as a classic head-and-shoulders (H&S) pattern confirms on its short-term chart, hinting at a potential price drop to the crucial $2 support level. The bearish setup coincides with a sharp decline in XRP futures’ open interest, declining trader
