Today In Crypto: Hackers Steal $23M From Bitrue, Canon USA To Launch NFT Marketplace

Today In Crypto: Hackers Steal $23M From Bitrue, Canon USA To Launch NFT Marketplace

In today’s crypto news, hackers have stolen $23 million from the wallet of Singapore-based exchange Bitrue, prompting the exchange to temporarily suspend all withdrawals for additional security checks. Canon USA has announced plans to launch an Ethereum-based NFT marketplace called Cadabra, dedicated to photography. Hong Kong-based HashKey Group has launched a new wealth management platform, … Read more

Bitcoin tops $30,000 for first time in 10 months

Bitcoin tops $30,000 for first time in 10 months

Bitcoin has reached a 10-month high, surpassing $30,000 in value, following the recent banking turmoil that has shaken the traditional financial system. The cryptocurrency had been steadily increasing in value since March, fueled by expectations that the US central bank, the Fed, would halt its interest rate increases to minimize stress on the banking sector. … Read more

XRP to the moon? Crypto trading expert predicts 47% surge in price

XRP to the moon?

Recent XRP trading has been volatile, with the token struggling to gain traction in the competitive cryptocurrency market. After a 14% crash from its 2023 high of $0.58, XRP rebounded slightly when TV personality Jim Cramer expressed doubts about the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple. However, there is optimism as crypto analyst Ali Martinez predicts a … Read more

Crypto community with 83% historical accuracy sets Bitcoin price for April 30, 2023

Crypto community with 83% historical accuracy sets Bitcoin price for April 30, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) surged above $30,000 for the first time since June 2022, signaling that it will now seek support above that level and push on to test higher highs. With an 80% surge year-to-date and adoption of Bitcoin skyrocketing recently, nearing 1 million holders of at least one BTC, it outperforms the top five major … Read more

“Russia Achieves New Crypto Mining Record: Breaking Barriers in the Digital Frontier”

Russia Achieves New Crypto Mining Record

Russia has set a new record in cryptocurrency mining. The country’s mining operations have increased by 31 percent in the first quarter of 2021, reaching 1.7 billion rubles ($22.9 million) in revenue. This increase is attributed to the rising demand for digital assets, particularly Bitcoin. The surge in mining activity can be attributed to a … Read more

Is N. Carolina to Implement Harder Crypto Mining Regulations?

Is N. Carolina to Implement Harder Crypto Mining Regulations

The state of North Carolina in the United States is considering implementing stricter regulations for cryptocurrency mining. The proposed regulations would require cryptocurrency miners to register with the North Carolina Secretary of State’s office, obtain a permit, and comply with various environmental regulations. The regulations aim to address concerns about the environmental impact of cryptocurrency … Read more

“Bitcoin rally fizzles as banks dampen $28k surge”

Bitcoin rally fizzles as banks dampen $28k surge

Bitcoin’s rally in the first quarter of 2021 has reached a key trading point of $28,000, but the cryptocurrency’s advance has stalled, according to analysts. Over the last three weeks of trading, Bitcoin has been trading within 15 percent of a key trendline, its average price over the past 30 days, in what is being … Read more

“Is Russia Really the Second-Largest Crypto Miner?”

Is Russia Really the Second-Largest Crypto Miner

This year, Russia has become the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency mining country, according to Bitriver, Russia’s largest bitcoin mining provider. The United States remains by far the world’s largest crypto miner, boasting 3-4 gigawatts of mining capacity, but Russia’s generating capacity reached 1 gigawatt in January-March 2023. In taking second place for the first time, Russia … Read more

Why Crypto Is Watching Ethereums Shanghai Upgrade

Why Crypto Is Watching Ethereums Shanghai Upgrade

The Ethereum network is preparing to undergo a significant upgrade known as the “Shanghai” upgrade, set to take place on April 12. This upgrade will allow users to withdraw around $37 billion worth of Ether, Ethereum’s native token, that have been locked in the protocol for staking since 2020. Users who stake Ether become “validators” … Read more

“MicroStrategy acquires 1,045 Bitcoin, expanding their Crypto Treasury”

"MicroStrategy acquires 1,045 Bitcoin, expanding their Crypto Treasury"

MicroStrategy is continuing to scoop up bitcoin, spending $29.3 million at an average price of $28,016 per bitcoin since March 24. The company or its subsidiaries now owns 140,000 bitcoins (BTC) as of April 4, according to an SEC filing. This isn’t a novel purchase. MicroStrategy bought 6,455 BTC over the last few weeks, and … Read more