Jamie Dimon, the CEO of banking heavyweight JPMorgan, has acknowledged the importance of smart contracts-based cryptocurrencies, in stark contrast to his views on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What happened: During a CNBC interview in January 2023, the CEO of the world’s most valuable banking company stated that cryptocurrencies with embedded...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has officially attributed the recent $1.5 billion cyberattack on cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to North Korea’s state-sponsored Lazarus Group. The attack, which occurred on February 21, saw hackers infiltrate one of Bybit’s cold wallets and steal over 41,000 ETH. This breach added to a...

The Securities and Exchange Commission clarified on Thursday that memecoins do not fall under the purview of federal securities laws, although fraudulent activities involving memecoins could still be subject to legal consequences. What happened: The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance stated in a press release that cryptocurrencies inspired by...

According to a recent report by Dawn, Pakistan is set to establish a National Crypto Council to oversee digital asset regulation in the country. This decision marks a significant policy shift as Pakistan moves toward embracing cryptocurrencies, a stance that contrasts with its previous resistance. Pakistan To Create Crypto...

Ripple has announced a strategic partnership with BDACS, a prominent digital asset custody firm in South Korea, on Thursday. The collaboration aims to advance institutional-grade custody services and expand the digital asset ecosystem, particularly for XRP and RLUSD, within the country’s evolving regulatory landscape. Ripple Lands Next Major Customer...

Hyperliquid, the decentralized perpetual futures trading platform, has overtaken Solana in weekly fees just a few months after its launch. According to DefiLlama’s Feb.28 data, Hyperliquid (HYPE) made $12.61 million in fees over the last week, more than Solana’s (SOL)…...

The decline in Bitcoin reflects broader market risk aversion, potentially signaling a shift in investor sentiment towards safer assets. The post Bitcoin sinks under $80,000, faces potential drop to pre-election levels as correction continues appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) co-founder Michael Saylor said Thursday that he met House Financial Services Committee Chair Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and discussed plans to make the U.S. the global leader in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What happened: In an X post, Saylor revealed he interacted with committee members on Tuesday....

Major U.S. indices closed lower on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 0.45% to 43,239.50, the S&P 500 losing nearly 1.6% to 5,861.57, and the Nasdaq tumbling about 2.8% to 18,544.42. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has implicated North Korean-backed hacking groups in a major cryptocurrency heist involving $1.5 billion in digital assets. The cyberattack targeted Bybit, a Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange, making it one of the largest crypto thefts publicly known. This incident has drawn attention to North Korea’s ongoing...