The sole Democratic voice on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Caroline Crenshaw, on Thursday, took aim at the agency’s newest guidance excluding proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining from securities regulations, denouncing it as a logically unsound and legally ambiguous move. SEC Commissioner Warns SEC’s PoW Guidance Is ‘Not Definitive’ In a written statement dated […]
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Blackrock’s IBIT Carries Bitcoin ETFs to 6th Day of Inflows
Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $83.09 million on Friday, with the majority of the capital funneled into Blackrock’s IBIT. Bitcoin ETFs End Week in the Green as IBIT Draws $104.99M U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs closed the week on a positive note, drawing in approximately $83.09 million on March 21, according to figures from sosovalue.com. […]
Read MoreXRP Price Update: XRP Teeters on $2.35 Support—Next Move Critical
XRP traded at $2.37 on March 22, 2025, with a market capitalization of $137 billion and a 24-hour trade volume of $1.73 billion. The price fluctuated between $2.35 and $2.42, showcasing a narrow trading band amid technical indecision across multiple timeframes. XRP On the 1-hour chart, XRP hovered within a tight range, facing support around […]
Read MoreLightning Network Sheds 820 BTC in 37 Days—Lowest Capacity Since 2023
According to recent metrics, bitcoin ( BTC) held in the Lightning Network, a payment-oriented layer two (L2) protocol, has declined sharply over the past 37 days. Lightning Network’s $69M Drain The network’s capacity—the total BTC locked in its channels—now sits at 4,550 BTC, the smallest amount since September 2023, according to data collected by theblock.co. […]
Read MoreBitcoin Price Watch: Tight Range Signals a Major Move Incoming
Bitcoin’s price is currently $84,160, with a market capitalization of $1.66 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $15.07 billion. The 24-hour intraday price range spans from $83,238 to $84,492, suggesting steady price compression as traders await a breakout signal. Bitcoin On the 1-hour chart, bitcoin is exhibiting a tight trading band between $83,000 and […]
Read MoreMontana Cracks Down on Crypto Scams as $12.5 Billion in Fraud Sparks Statewide Alarm
The U.S. state of Montana is considering new digital asset regulations as crypto scams surge, targeting vulnerable residents with fraud schemes and driving a sharp rise in financial losses. Montana Ramps up Fight Against Digital Asset Scams Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown issued a warning this week over a surge in cryptocurrency-related […]
Read MoreAustralia Seeks to Position Itself as a Crypto Leader
The Australian Treasury is working with the digital asset industry to establish clear regulations, aiming to make Australia a global leader in the sector. Spurring Innovation vs. Protecting Users The Australian Treasury has announced that it is collaborating with the digital asset industry, regulators, and the broader community to position the country as a leader […]
Read MoreSouth Korea Cracks Down on Unregistered Overseas Crypto Exchanges
South Korean financial authorities are cracking down on unregistered overseas cryptocurrency exchanges targeting Korean users. Enforcing the Specific Financial Information Act South Korean financial authorities are escalating their efforts to regulate the domestic cryptocurrency market by targeting overseas virtual asset exchanges that operate without proper registration. According to a local report, the Financial Intelligence Unit […]
Read MoreEminem’s Unreleased Songs Sold for $50K in Bitcoin, Ex-Engineer Charged
Eminem’s former sound engineer, Joseph Strange, has been charged with copyright infringement and interstate transportation of stolen goods for allegedly leaking and selling 25 of Eminem’s unreleased songs for $50,000 in bitcoin. Leaked Songs Circulated via Youtube and Reddit The former sound engineer for U.S. singer and rapper Eminem has been charged with leaking and […]
Read MoreFake CAPTCHA Forces Users to Run Malware Disguised as Verification Text
Fake CAPTCHA pages tricked users into pasting malware-laced commands into Windows Run, launching stealth attacks that silently deployed infostealers undetected. Deceptive CAPTCHA Pages Deploy Stealth Malware Using Windows Run Exploit Cybersecurity analysts in New Jersey flagged an alarming malware scheme this week targeting government employees through fraudulent CAPTCHA challenges. The New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications […]
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