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Here’s What Elon Musk Celebrates as Dogecoin Day Arrives

Today, on April 20, the Dogecoin community around the world celebrates the DOGE day (also known as the weed day). This year, the DOGE day arrived right after the fourth Bitcoin halving event. Wishing all a happy #Dogeday, #Floki sends his regards! 🐾 Let's paws for a moment and appreciate the good times and memes we've enjoyed together in our community! 🧡 pic.twitter.com/fpr7GTJ5ui — FLOKI (@RealFlokiInu) April 20, 2024 The crypto Twitter/X is full of celebratory posts about 4/20. However, the biggest and the most influential Dogecoin fan Elon Musk has not published any posts about it so far. Instead,…

South Korean Bitcoin Exchange Upbit Announced That It Added Tether to Korean Won and Bitcoin Pairs!

South Korean digital asset exchange Upbit announced the addition of Tether (USDT) to the KRW and BTC markets. Upbit Announces Addition of Tether (USDT) to KRW and BTC Markets USDT Addition Details: Digital Asset: Tether (USDT) Markets: KRW, BTC Supported Networks: Tron, Ethereum Deposit Start Time: Within 3 hours from the announcement Important notes: Users are advised to verify the network before making any deposits. Deposits made through networks other than Tron and Ethereum will not be supported. Upbit has outlined certain trading restrictions to ensure market stability in the initial phase of USDT trading. Buy Restriction: Buy orders will…

Crypto mining regulation rules St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

At this year’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), the regulation of cryptocurrency mining emerged as a central theme, capturing the attention of policymakers, industry leaders, and economic experts from around the world. As digital currencies continue to gain prominence, the need for robust regulatory frameworks to govern their mining has become increasingly pressing. Ivan Chebeskov, the Russian deputy finance minister, and Valery Seleznev, the first deputy chairman of the State Duma’s energy committee, attended the forum. Other guests were State Duma Committee on Information Policy, IT, and Communications politician Anton Tkachev. The meeting also featured cryptocurrency mining leaders. Founder…

ABC Project Partners with IQ.wiki to Expand Global Crypto Ecosystem

The ABC (Angry Bulls Club) Project has established a strategic partnership with IQ.wiki to enhance the global ecosystem significantly. This alliance is poised to leverage the strengths of both entities. In addition to this, it aims to bring advancements and broaden the reach within the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Excited to announce our latest partnership with https://t.co/9ESHcJaxTe, World's Largest Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Encyclopedia📖🤝 We strive to continuously enhance our marketing and business collaboration initiatives to expand our global ecosystem and elevate brand… pic.twitter.com/cAQ2oehG8R — Angry Bulls Club (@ABCNFT_Official) May 31, 2024 IQ.wiki Hosts Vast Array of Blockchain and Crypto Knowledge…

Bitcoin (BTC) All-Time High Incoming? Derivative Traders Place Bold Bet

Bitcoin options traders are betting that the leading cryptocurrency might break $75,000 this month. This optimistic wager comes against a backdrop of growing interest and hope in Bitcoin's market potential, fueled by positive economic data and increased institutional acceptance. Bloomberg reports that in recent weeks, data from major options exchanges have shown a huge surge in optimistic bets on Bitcoin. Traders are buying call options with strike prices of $75,000 or higher, signaling that they believe Bitcoin's price might exceed this level within a month. This increase in optimistic sentiment demonstrates increased confidence among market players in Bitcoin's near-term prospects.…

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Says Crypto Climate in Washington ‘Smells Like Alpha’ – Here’s What He Means

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says people are underestimating a political shift on crypto currently unfolding in Washington, D.C. In a new memo, Hougan says crypto has successfully built “political muscle” in recent years, including one of the top political action committees in D.C. Hougan says that if everyone truly understood the significance of the recent shift in Washington, crypto markets would already be at all-time highs. “The reason this smells like alpha to me is that, outside of the crypto bubble, no one cares. I’ve been on the road speaking at conferences for the past few weeks and, try though…

Here are Top XRP Price Glitches Taking XRP from $0.0001 to $34,603

This report highlights several notable XRP price glitches, some of which took it to a low of $0.0001 as well as a high of $34,603. XRP has been at the center of multiple discussions around crypto price glitches due to its susceptibility to the rare occurrence. These glitches have occurred across several platforms, including crypto exchanges and price-tracking resources, often leading to wild speculations from crypto proponents. Amid the proliferation of these price anomalies, The Crypto Basic has compiled the most notable glitches recorded in recent times, with some of them resulting in a price collapse to as low as…

Alchemy Pay Adds WUSD to Its Global Fiat On-Ramp

Alchemy Pay, a leading payment gateway facilitating the bridge between fiat and cryptocurrencies, has announced a significant expansion of its service offerings. The platform has now incorporated WUSD, a stablecoin developed by WSPNpayment, into its Fiat On-Ramp system. This integration allows users globally to purchase WUSD directly using fiat currency. As of the latest update, this service is accessible in over 173 countries, marking a substantial increase in the accessibility of WUSD for Ethereum users worldwide. The inclusion of WUSD on Alchemy Pay’s platform is designed to streamline the process for users looking to convert their fiat into stablecoins, particularly…

WISeKey partners with The Hashgraph Association to bring DePin to Saudi Arabia

WISeKey and SEALSQ have partnered with The Hashgraph Association to implement IoT and DePiN solutions in KSA and the MENA region. DLT technology will enhance the security and efficiencies of IoT and DePin applications. Also Read: WiseKey is bringing blockchain-based id solution for IoT tech SEALSQ Corp, a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, and its parent company, WISeKey, a cybersecurity, digital identity, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider has partnered with The Hashgraph Association, a Swiss-based association specialized in digital innovation and DLT solutions through the Hedera network,…

Bitcoin Steady At $71,000 as Open Interest Swells to Nearly $39 Billion

Derivatives traders have taken a bullish stance on Bitcoin, as open interest in the leading cryptocurrency hit an all-time high of $38.76 billion, according to derivatives analytics platform Coinglass. This change in Bitcoin’s open interest represents a 6.7% increase from its previous all-time high, which stood at 36.31 billion in March earlier this year. Meanwhile, Bitcoin spot ETFs witnessed their second-highest net inflows for the year earlier this week. Notably, the cumulative net inflow in Bitcoin spot ETFs crossed the $15 billion mark and currently stands at $15.56 billion at the time of writing, according to data analytics platform Sosovalue.…