DOJ insists Tornado Cash operated as a ‘commercial enterprise’
https://cryptobriefing.com/doj-targets-tornado-cash-profits/
https://cryptobriefing.com/doj-targets-tornado-cash-profits/
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DOJ insists Tornado Cash operated as a 'commercial enterprise'
The Department of Justice alleges Tornado Cash founders personally profited from the mixer while keeping it running amid proceeds from major hacks flowing through the platform.
Franklin Templeton integrates P2P functionality for its on-chain government securities fund
https://cryptobriefing.com/franklin-templeton-benji-token-peer-transfers/
https://cryptobriefing.com/franklin-templeton-benji-token-peer-transfers/
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Franklin Templeton integrates P2P functionality for its on-chain government securities fund
Franklin Templeton's OnChain fund now allows BENJI token holders to perform peer-to-peer transfers, enhancing the digital asset ecosystem.
Ethereum spot ETF approval in May unlikely, says Justin Sun
https://cryptobriefing.com/ethereum-etf-skepticism-justin-sun/
https://cryptobriefing.com/ethereum-etf-skepticism-justin-sun/
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Ethereum spot ETF approval in May unlikely, says Justin Sun
TRON's Justin Sun shares his skepticism about the May approval of a spot Ethereum ETF, highlighting the crypto industry's regulatory challenges.
Bitcoin spot ETFs expected to debut on Australian top exchange’s main board this year: Bloomberg
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-spot-etf-approval-australia/
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-spot-etf-approval-australia/
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Bitcoin spot ETFs expected to debut on Australian top exchange's main board this year: Bloomberg
ASX, Australia's top securities exchange is set to approve the first Bitcoin spot ETFs for its main board this year, according to Bloomberg.
Bitcoin and Ether drop as US stagflation fears resurface
https://cryptobriefing.com/crypto-market-stagflation-fears/
https://cryptobriefing.com/crypto-market-stagflation-fears/
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Bitcoin and Ether drop as US stagflation fears resurface
Bitcoin and Ether dropped over 2% Monday as crypto traders weighed renewed US stagflation fears against potential liquidity injections from the Treasury.
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Russia prepares for total crypto ban as geopolitical tensions rise
https://cryptobriefing.com/russia-crypto-ban-reinforce-ruble/
https://cryptobriefing.com/russia-crypto-ban-reinforce-ruble/
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Russia prepares for total crypto ban as geopolitical tensions rise
Starting September 1, Russia will enforce a strict ban on crypto to reinforce the ruble. The ban exempts crypto miners and Central Bank test projects.
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Circle’s USDC pulls ahead of Tether’s USDT in transaction volume — Visa
https://cryptobriefing.com/usdc-overtakes-usdt-transaction-volume/
https://cryptobriefing.com/usdc-overtakes-usdt-transaction-volume/
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Circle's USDC pulls ahead of Tether's USDT in transaction volume: Visa
Circle's USDC stablecoin has overtaken Tether's USDT in transaction volume in 2024 based on Visa crypto payments data.
Bernstein maintains $150K Bitcoin prediction despite ‘short-term pause’ caused by ETF flows
https://cryptobriefing.com/bernstein-maintains-bitcoin-price-outlook/
https://cryptobriefing.com/bernstein-maintains-bitcoin-price-outlook/
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Bernstein maintains $150K Bitcoin prediction despite 'short-term pause' caused by ETF flows
Bernstein analysts view the slowing spot bitcoin ETF flows as a "short-term pause" and maintain their $150K price target for BTC by end-2025.
Stripe integrates Avalanche C-Chain, enables direct AVAX purchases through its platform
https://cryptobriefing.com/stripe-avalanche-crypto-onramp/
https://cryptobriefing.com/stripe-avalanche-crypto-onramp/
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Stripe integrates Avalanche C-Chain, enables direct AVAX purchases through its platform
Stripe now supports Avalanche C-Chain, enabling direct AVAX purchases through its platform, simplifying access to the Avalanche ecosystem.
Omnity introduces cross-chain transactions for Bitcoin Runes
https://cryptobriefing.com/omnity-bitcoin-runes-interoperability/
https://cryptobriefing.com/omnity-bitcoin-runes-interoperability/
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Omnity introduces cross-chain transactions for Bitcoin Runes
Omnity integrates Runes with ICP for feeless trading, enhancing Bitcoin's interoperability and reducing network congestion.
Tether invests $200 million in Blackrock Neurotech, a top rival of Elon Musk’s Neuralink
https://cryptobriefing.com/tether-blackrock-majority-stake/
https://cryptobriefing.com/tether-blackrock-majority-stake/
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Tether invests $200 million in Blackrock Neurotech, a top rival of Elon Musk's Neuralink
Tether becomes the majority stakeholder in Blackrock Neurotech with a $200M investment, advancing BCI technology for neurological conditions.
“Bitcoin signals a potentially advantageous buying opportunity,” highlights Bitfinex report
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-market-buying-opportunity/
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-market-buying-opportunity/
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"Bitcoin signals a potentially advantageous buying opportunity," highlights Bitfinex report
Bitfinex analysis of Bitcoin's price action, funding rates, and MVRV ratio, points out a potential market opportunity for investors.
Stablecoin trading volume outpaces Visa’s 2023 monthly average
https://cryptobriefing.com/stablecoin-trading-volume/
https://cryptobriefing.com/stablecoin-trading-volume/
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Stablecoin trading volume outpaces Visa's 2023 monthly average
Stablecoins, including USDT, DAI, and USDC, have processed transactions exceeding $1.3 trillion, outstripping Visa's 2023 monthly average.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler considers Ethereum unregistered security for at least a year: FOX Business
https://cryptobriefing.com/ethereum-sec-probe-consensys/
https://cryptobriefing.com/ethereum-sec-probe-consensys/
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SEC considered Ethereum unregistered security for at least a year: FOX Business
New insights into the SEC's investigation into Ethereum's status as a security and Consensys' legal challenge to the agency's claims.
Less than 0.5% of Runes tokens were successful, highlights analyst
https://cryptobriefing.com/runes-meme-coin-success-rate/
https://cryptobriefing.com/runes-meme-coin-success-rate/
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Less than 0.5% of Runes tokens were successful, highlights analyst
Less than 0.5% of the over 20,000 meme coins launched on Bitcoin's new Runes protocol have attracted over 500 holders so far.
Samourai Wallet founders’ arrests are ‘a wake up call for crypto’ — Bitcoin pioneer Amir Taaki opines
https://cryptobriefing.com/amir-taaki-responds-samourai-charges/
https://cryptobriefing.com/amir-taaki-responds-samourai-charges/
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Samourai Wallet founders' arrests are 'a wake up call for crypto' — Bitcoin pioneer Amir Taaki opines
Bitcoin pioneer Amir Taaki responded to US charges against privacy wallet Samourai & its developers, stating the action reveals that the state targets crypto innovators.
EigenLayer unveils EIGEN token with an airdrop set to May 10
https://cryptobriefing.com/eigen-token-airdrop-ethereum-stakers/
https://cryptobriefing.com/eigen-token-airdrop-ethereum-stakers/
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EigenLayer unveils EIGEN token with an airdrop set for May 10
The Eigen Foundation's new EIGEN token will be airdropped to Ethereum stakers on May 10, granting 5% of the token's total supply.
Bitcoin testnet griefing attack draws ire from developers
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-testnet-griefing-attack-lopp/
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-testnet-griefing-attack-lopp/
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Bitcoin testnet griefing attack draws ire from developers
A griefing attack by Casa CSO Jameson Lopp on the Bitcoin testnet network generated 165,000 blocks in one week, equal to three years worth, disrupting developers.
Web3 gaming startup GFAL raises $3.2 million from Supercell, Mitch Lasky
https://cryptobriefing.com/gfal-raises-3-2m-web3-gaming-funding/
https://cryptobriefing.com/gfal-raises-3-2m-web3-gaming-funding/
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Web3 gaming startup GFAL raises $3.2 million from Supercell, Mitch Lasky
Web3 video games startup GFAL has raised $3.2 million in a seed funding round from investors including Supercell and Mitch Lasky to expand its team and accelerate production.