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The dispute between Binance and WazirX has intensified, with users demanding accountability from both platforms. Allegations of frozen funds, hacking incidents, and regulatory scrutiny have fueled the controversy. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) expressed his concern on social media, noting his limited ability to act while facing legal challenges in the United States. His tweets sparked a debate about user protection and platform responsibility. Read also: WazirX’s Tarnished Reputation: A $230M Hack and a Botched Response CZ reminded users of his previous advice to transfer funds from WazirX to Binance. He stated that users with funds on WazirX should move…

Bitcoin (BTC) is again at a critical juncture. The top cryptocurrency has broken above its August highs and is now challenging a long-term resistance zone. According to analyst Rekt Capital, Bitcoin’s successful attempt to overcome the August peak positions it to face more substantial resistance located at the top of a downward channel. In an earlier analysis, the analyst noted that this level has historically been a problematic barrier for Bitcoin, as it is where past bullish rallies were rejected. Highlighting the significance of this milestone, Rekt Capital pointed out that the August peak resistance had led to a price…

This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Solana could be seeing a substantial change in who benefits from the blockchain being built. A proposal from Jito’s DAO would send 3% of all maximal extractible value (MEV) tips collected by the protocol to the DAO treasury and to TipRouter, an in-house program developed for Jito’s forthcoming restaking platform. Jito Labs has also pledged to reduce its own tip share from 5% to 3%, meaning 6% of all Jito MEV tips would be taxed under the new program, up from 5% currently. The proposal estimates the…

HTX, the Justin Sun-advised crypto exchange, has been rapidly redeeming massive quantities of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC). This started on November 24 with HTX redeeming approximately 5,182 bitcoins and has continued with the additional redemption of 2,166 bitcoins on December 1. Both of these transactions were unusual to observe, given that WBTC has no 24-hour volume on HTX. Additionally, there is no WBTC included in the proof-of-reserves for HTX. Furthermore, neither of the two bitcoin addresses that these redemptions largely ended up in, 1Fgpaz4kXyz35WKMGk2Yo19mR9pk3KC8zx and 1Apv2EuoHyCpKsxdFEPv5GSddqDMt3bTN6, are included in the proof-of-reserves. Read more: Justin Sun’s USDD removes 12,000 BTC without DAO…

Pseudonymous crypto analyst Aylo recently shared his thoughts on Bitcoin’s historical performance from mid-October onward, highlighting intriguing patterns for both short-term and medium-term holders. Aylo pointed out that Bitcoin has shown positive returns between October 15 and the end of the month in nine out of the last eleven years, making it an appealing period for short-term investors. According to Aylo, this historical pattern should give speculators additional confidence, especially given Bitcoin’s typically favorable outcomes during this period. Aylo also discussed the potential for medium-term investors holding Bitcoin from October 15 until the year’s end, though the results are more…

The US government has moved over $20 million in funds, according to reports from Arkham Intelligence. ~$20M IN US GOVERNMENT ASSETS MOVED TO NEW ADDRESS pic.twitter.com/MXgi9mderO — Arkham (@ArkhamIntel) October 24, 2024 The wallet, labeled as a US government-controlled address containing Bitfinex’s seized funds, showed activity for the first time in over eight months. Looking at the transactions through Arkham Intelligence’s platform, the US government-linked wallet first withdrew $5.45 million in USDC from Aave. Shortly after, another transaction pulled $1.12 million in USDT from the platform. Within minutes, approximately $20 million in total assets were moved to a new address,…

Bitcoin, which has been continuing its horizontal movements at the $ 60,000 level for a long time, has reached the $ 70,000 mark again while continuing the upward trend it has started for a week. At this point, Bitcoin rose by 2.7% in the last 24 hours and 9.7% in the last 7 days, reaching over $68,000. Recalling that there has recently been a correlation between Donald Trump’s chances of winning the US presidential elections and the Bitcoin uptrend, analysts state that the recent rise in Bitcoin is linked to the increase in Trump’s chances of winning the elections. At…

The IMF is playing a larger role in shaping Ripple’s impact on global finance. XRP’s price is driven by speculation and constant legal matters. Ripple’s partnerships are helping expand digital currency use in new regions. The International Monetary Fund continues to influence the cryptocurrency market and is attracting attention from investors and enthusiasts. Recent discussions suggest the IMF may have set a higher price for XRP, far beyond its current market value. Ripple’s key partnerships and ongoing developments keep XRP in the spotlight as these claims fuel speculation. The $XRP price has been already set by the IMF and it’s…

The price of Bitcoin surged past the $68,000 mark, catching the attention of Michael Saylor, the chairman of MicroStrategy, to issue a “to the moon” X post. The tweet was accompanied by an image of Saylor wearing astronaut’s clothing, and a rocket inscribed with the Bitcoin insignia. Saylor’s declaration comes at a time when the cryptocurrency market is experiencing volatility. The cryptocurrency market as a whole continued to rise on Wednesday, driven by Bitcoin (BTC), which increased its weekly gain to more than 12% and surpassed $68,000 for the first time since late July. To The Moon pic.twitter.com/dcqBoN1yhI — Michael…

A trader known as “stupidmoney.sol” recently made headlines in cryptocurrency for their daring and highly profitable trade involving the $GOAT token. Over just five days, the trader turned a modest 5 SOL (approximately $727) into a staggering 15,883 SOL, worth roughly $2.44 million at the time of the sale. However, despite the enormous return, there is speculation that the trader could have made significantly more had they held onto their position. Will stupidmoney.sol regret selling $GOAT too early?He sold all 15.15M $GOAT 8 days ago, turning 5 $SOL($727) into 15,883 $SOL($2.44M), a huge gain!But if he had held on until…