Bitcoin Slips Below $102K, Solana’s Weekly Troubles Persist (Weekend Watch)
Bitcoin had a solid Friday, at least at first, as it pumped above $106,000 before the bears resumed control of the market and pushed it south by over four grand. Most altcoins are quite sluggish on a daily scale, with SOL, ADA, XRP, and SUI in the red, while...
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Pump.fun Faces Second Lawsuit As Meme Coin Scrutiny Heats Up
The woes for Pump.fun, the platform that allows the launch of meme coins on Solana, keep piling. A second lawsuit has been filed against the platform, claiming it engages in fraudulent activities and violated US securities laws. This development joins the list of growing scrutiny against meme coin projects,...
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Charts of the week: Litecoin and Mantra could climb higher next week
Litecoin (LTC) and Mantra (OM) rallied in double-digits this week. Technical and on-chain analysis suggests the two altcoins are poised for further gains next week. Bitcoin’s flash crash under $100,000 and its return above $104,000 have fuelled optimism among crypto traders. ...
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Manchester Gang Convicted After Shocking Crypto Extortion Scheme Uncovered
A Manchester Crown Court has sentenced seven gang members for orchestrating a series of kidnappings, violent assaults, and cryptocurrency extortion schemes. Over several months, the group repeatedly targeted one individual, forcing him to transfer substantial amounts of cryptocurrency to their control. The escalating violence culminated in threats, confinement, and...
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Ripple v. SEC Lawsuit: Here’s What Happened in January
TL;DR The SEC doubled down on its appeal against the 2023 ruling favoring Ripple, while the non-profit organization Better Markets sided with the regulator, arguing that XRP is a security. With pro-crypto Mark Uyeda replacing Gary Gensler at the SEC, analysts speculate on potential outcomes that could favor Ripple....
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Crypto Pundit Says Dogecoin Price At $1 Is Only A ‘Matter Of Time’
Dogecoin’s price movement remains a matter of discussion among crypto traders on social media, with a well-known analyst pointing to a major breakout pattern that could send DOGE soaring toward $1. Popular crypto analyst Lucky (@LLuciano_BTC) recently shared his bullish outlook with his 2.2 million followers on X, stating...
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Will Trump Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried? Parents Make a Direct Appeal (Report)
The parents of the disgraced FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried are looking into options to obtain a pardon for their son from former US President Donald Trump, according to a Bloomberg report. Stanford Law School professors Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried have reportedly held discussions in recent weeks with attorneys...
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Dogwifhat claims ‘no intent to mislead’ in Vegas Sphere plan
Dogwifhat has responded to delays in getting the token’s logo on the Las Vegas Sphere, a project supporters began fundraising for back in March of the previous year....
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U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Hold 5.87% Of Supply As Investor Demand Stays Strong Above $100K
Bitcoin has been pushing higher over the past few days, fueled by positive sentiment following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s optimistic outlook on economic growth. The price remains above the critical $100K level, consolidating just below all-time highs as traders anticipate the next major move. One of the key drivers...
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NYSE files to list and trade Grayscale’s spot Dogecoin ETF
The listing could enhance Dogecoin’s legitimacy and accessibility, potentially influencing broader cryptocurrency market dynamics and investor interest. The post NYSE files to list and trade Grayscale’s spot Dogecoin ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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