Bitcoin 4% dip may ‘panic’ short-term holders as price falls below average cost
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-dip-may-panic-short-term-holders-analysts
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Bitcoin 4% dip may ‘panic’ short-term holders as price falls below average cost
Bitcoin's current price is now below what short-term holders have paid on average over the past 155 days.
DeFi lending giant Aave unveils V4 protocol overhaul
https://cointelegraph.com/news/aave-unveils-v4-protocol-overhaul-2030-roadmap
https://cointelegraph.com/news/aave-unveils-v4-protocol-overhaul-2030-roadmap
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DeFi lending giant Aave unveils V4 protocol overhaul
DeFi lending platform Aave has unveiled its updated roadmap which includes a huge overhaul to version 4 over the next three years.
Crypto firms among ‘greatest risks’ for money laundering in 2022-2023: UK govt
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-firms-greatest-risks-money-laundering-uk-treasury
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Crypto firms among ‘greatest risks’ for money laundering in 2022-2023: UK govt
Crypto companies are among a list of firms that remain “particularly vulnerable” to financial crime says the U.K. Treasury.
Bitcoin’s dominance ‘likely peaked’ as altcoins ’start to wake up’ — Analyst
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-dominance-declines-altcoins-may-start-upswing-analyst
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Bitcoin’s dominance ‘likely peaked’ as altcoins ’start to wake up’ — Analyst
Bitcoin’s market share has dropped 2% this week, with analysts saying it will be an opportunity for altcoins to “take advantage.”
Synethix founder Kain Warwick targets mid-May launch for Infinex DEX
https://cointelegraph.com/news/synethix-kain-warwick-targets-mid-may-infinex-dex-launch
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Synethix founder Kain Warwick targets mid-May launch for Infinex DEX
Decentralized derivatives exchange front-end Infinex is targeting a May 13 launch pending a final vote from Infinex's governance council.
Arkansas bills reining in crypto miners head for governor approval
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Arkansas bills reining in crypto miners head for governor approval
The state of Arkansas looks set to regulate crypto mining operations following the passing of two senate bills.
Nigeria’s Patricia Exchange CEO debunks closure rumors
https://cointelegraph.com/news/patricia-ceo-debunks-closure-rumors-crypto-exchange
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Nigeria’s Patricia exchange CEO refutes closure rumors
Despite claims that customer funds were secure, users have encountered persistent challenges accessing them since April 2023.
Pike Finance clarifies ‘USDC vulnerability’ statement on $1.6M exploit
https://cointelegraph.com/news/pike-defi-usdc-exploit-clarity
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Pike Finance clarifies ‘USDC vulnerability’ statement on $1.6M exploit
Pike protocol clarified that USDC's product offerings had nothing to do with the security lapse that the network suffered.
FBI busts $43M crypto and Las Vegas hospitality Ponzi scheme
https://cointelegraph.com/news/new-york-resident-arrested-43m-ponzi-scheme
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FBI busts $43M crypto and Las Vegas hospitality Ponzi scheme
Federal agents arrest a New York resident for orchestrating a $43 million Ponzi scheme, promising high returns through deceptive investment opportunities in cryptocurrency and hospitality ventures. FBI indictment reveals fabrications and misuse of investor…
Bitcoin halving sees Bitfarms’ BTC mining earnings plummet
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-halving-impact-bitfarms-mining-rewards
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Bitcoin halving sees Bitfarms’ BTC mining earnings plummet
Bitfarms recorded its lowest monthly earnings in over two years. Despite the reduced rewards, Bitfarms is upgrading its equipment to remain profitable.
Bitcoin dumps 'bull market excess' as daily ETF outflows pass $500M
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-dumps-bull-market-excess-etf-outflows-500m
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Bitcoin dumps 'bull market excess' as daily ETF outflows pass $500M
Bitcoin bull market correction analysis suggests that current BTC price action is healthier compared to 2021, despite ETF investor nerves.
LayerZero cross-chain interoperability protocol completes first airdrop snapshot
https://cointelegraph.com/news/layerzero-takes-airdrop-snapshot
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LayerZero cross-chain interoperability protocol completes first airdrop snapshot
LayerZero’s ZRO perpetual futures contract is trading at $8.6 on Hyperliquid, suggesting a potential $17 billion fully diluted valuation.
Indian enforcement agency collaborates with Binance to bust scam app
https://cointelegraph.com/news/indian-enforcement-directorate-seizes-enuggets-scam
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Indian enforcement agency collaborates with Binance to bust scam app
The agency has attached and seized properties valued at over 163 crores ($19.5 million), including cash, cryptocurrency, account balances and office space.
Microsoft pours $2.2B into Malaysia for cloud, AI expansion
https://cointelegraph.com/news/microsoft-2-2-billion-malaysia-investment-cloud-ai-expansion
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Microsoft pours $2.2B into Malaysia for cloud, AI expansion
Microsoft is investing $2.2 billion in Malaysia for cloud and AI expansion.
Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs not enough to absorb US ETF selling pressure
https://cointelegraph.com/news/hong-kong-bitcoin-etf-us-pressure
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Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs not enough to absorb US ETF selling pressure
Despite the excitement around the Hong Kong ETF debut, the inflows are only a fraction of the selling from the ten U.S. ETFs. Could Bitcoin price revisit the $50,000 mark next?
Bitcoin post-halving price consolidation could last 2 months, says Bitfinex
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-halving-price-consolidation-ethereum-altcoin-market
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Bitcoin post-halving price consolidation could last 2 months — Bitfinex
The Bitcoin halving is widely expected to have a positive impact on the price of the preeminent cryptocurrency, but analysts expect volatile price consolidation in the short term.
Hundred Finance hacker moves stolen assets a year after $7M exploit
https://cointelegraph.com/news/hundred-finance-hacker-moves-assets-year-after-exploit
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Hundred Finance hacker moves stolen assets a year after $7M exploit
The hacker moved about $800,000 in liquidity from Curve's decentralized exchange and converted USDT and other assets into Ether.
Friend.tech v2 airdrop could introduce non-transferable token
https://cointelegraph.com/news/friend-tech-v2-launch-non-transferable-token-concerns
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Friend.tech v2 airdrop could introduce non-transferable token
Making the token non-transferable could force users to pay the 1.5% Friend.tech platform fee, in an "ironic" shift from the platform's non-venture capitalist approach.
Stacks active accounts reach record high amid growing interest in Bitcoin DeFi
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-defi-surge-stacks-l2-record-users
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Stacks active accounts reach record high amid growing interest in Bitcoin DeFi
The growing interest in Runes and Bitcoin DeFi will drive more activity to Layer 2 networks, according to Stacks’ product manager.