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Bitcoin Teeters on the Edge of Significant Price Movements

Ali Martinez, a noted cryptocurrency analyst, has highlighted the critical importance of the $61,000 price level for Bitcoin (BTC). According to Martinez, a break below this threshold could potentially trigger a price correction, sending Bitcoin down to $56,200. This warning comes as the cryptocurrency market continues to exhibit high volatility. $61,000 is a very important level for $BTC! If it breaks, it will trigger a correction to $56,200. But if #Bitcoin can rebound, we could see an upswing to $66,500. The first sign of a rebound will be a sustained 4-hour candlestick close above $62,300. Until then, we brace for……

BitcoinMay 20

Epic Satoshi Spurs Launch of New Runes Tokens With $88M Market Cap

According to onchain data, the ‘epic satoshi’ sold for 33.3 BTC has been inscribed, now linked to a freshly minted Runes protocol coin named “EPIC•EPIC•EPIC•EPIC.” The newly introduced EPIC runes tokens have already commenced trading, achieving a market capitalization of $88 million by 11 a.m. Eastern Time on Sunday. From Epic Satoshi to EPIC•EPIC•EPIC•EPIC Runes Tokens After the halving event, it was discovered that the mining pool Viabtc mined the significant fourth halving block and subsequently auctioned the well-known ‘epic satoshi,’ fetching a price of 33.3 BTC or $2.13 million. This ‘epic sat,’ also numerically identified as 1,968,750,000,000,000, was officially…

AltcoinsMay 20

How Bored Apes Are Shaping The 3D NFT Landscape?

The Bored Ape Yacht Club’s (BAYC) recent unveiling of 3D models marks a critical turning point in the NFT world, paving the way for an immersive future. As Bored Apes venture into three-dimensional spaces, other NFT projects are evaluating their strategies in this fast-evolving environment. Pioneering projects like Kid Called Beast are already harnessing the power of 3D, crafting collections that incorporate dimensional elements from their inception. This move emphasizes the growing need for PFP projects to adapt by offering 3D versions of their assets, setting the stage for avatars that enhance user interaction and identity in digital realms. The…

NFTMay 20

Bitcoin at this level threatens market stability

As the price of Bitcoin (BTC) continues to decline, bears are trying to break it below the critical level of $60,000, and, should they succeed, it could spell trouble for the flagship decentralized finance (DeFi) asset and possibly the rest of the cryptocurrency market. Indeed, Bitcoin has recently “reclaimed the range lows & now tests them again” as the “fight goes on” between bulls and bears, according to the chart pattern observations shared by pseudonymous crypto industry expert CryptoJelleNL in an X post on April 18. Patience is the name of the game Earlier, amidst this ongoing struggle, the crypto…

BitcoinMay 20

NFT weekly sales drop 9% to $145m, Bitcoin leads despite downturn

Over the last seven days, the non-fungible token (NFT) market saw sales reach $145 million, reflecting a decline of over 9% from the previous week. This downturn continues a trend of falling sales over recent weeks, with four out of the top five blockchains by sales volume seeing decreases during this period. Last week, as reported by crypto.news, sales of digital collectibles dropped by more than 11%, and this week, they fell by another 9.68%, totaling $145.01 million, per data from CryptoSlam. Bitcoin leading the pack As seen in previous weeks, Bitcoin (BTC) continued to lead the weekly NFT sales,…

NFTMay 20

Internet Computer Launches ckUSDC Sepolia, an ICP Copy of USDC in ckERC20 Token Standard

The testing version of the ckETH minter on Internet Computer (ICP) mainnet has been upgraded, now featuring the Sepolia version of the USDC token. In a recent forum post, Christian Müller, Senior Software Engineer at DFINITY, revealed that users can obtain Sepolia ETH from various faucets available online and Sepolia USDC to engage with the Sepolia ETH and USDC tokens. Once acquired, users can deposit both Sepolia ETH and USDC to mint ckETH and ckUSDC, respectively. DFINITY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization developing technology for the Internet Computer (ICP) blockchain. Internet Computer’ ckETH is Not Required to Deposit USDC It’s…

AltcoinsMay 20

Former FTX Exec Ryan Salame Asks for Lenient 18 Months in Prison

Attorneys for former FTX executive Ryan Salame are asking for 18 months in prison, citing his cooperation with authorities and remorse. They argue that Salame wasn’t involved in the core fraud perpetrated by Bankman-Fried’s inner circle. Attorneys for Ryan Salame, a former FTX executive who pled guilty to election fraud charges in September, are asking the court for leniency in the form of an 18-month sentence, according to a sentencing memorandum filed on Tuesday. While at FTX and Alameda, Salame managed wire deposits and fiat currency conversions for FTX customers, participated in political contributions using Alameda funds, and led charitable…

LegalMay 20

$1 Billion in Bitcoin Appears in Mysterious Exchange Move Right Before Halving

In a sudden move just prior to the anticipated Bitcoin halving event, a substantial sum of $1 billion in Bitcoin has been transferred in a notable transaction to Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. The transaction, totaling 16,276 BTC, was revealed by Whale Alert, a platform specializing in tracking significant cryptocurrency movements. Despite originating from wallets initially classified as unknown, further investigation by Arkham data suggests a connection to Binance, with one wallet identified as belonging to the exchange's SAFU Foundation. Established in 2018, the SAFU Foundation serves as an emergency fund designed to protect users' assets. 🚨 🚨 🚨…

BitcoinMay 19

25 Altcoins Have Massive Token Unlocks in the New Week – Here is the Day by Day – Hour by Hour List

After dropping below $57,000, the Bitcoin price experienced a partial recovery with the data from the USA. Following the decline of BTC, there were also major declines in altcoins due to the large amount of token lock openings in the previous week. However, there are large token lock openings in the cryptocurrency market in the new week and we will see how the market will react to them over time. Here is the token lock opening calendar that we, as Bitcoinsistemi.com, have prepared specially for you: (All times are UTC+3 Türkiye time) AltLayer (ALT) Market Value: $410.63 billion Amount of…

AltcoinsMay 19

Code is not a crime, and Alexey Pertsev should be free

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The recent sentencing of Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev to 64 months in prison by a Dutch court sends a chilling message to the tech community: code itself is being criminalized. This verdict not only unjustly punishes a developer for creating software but also sets a dangerous precedent that undermines innovation and stifles technological progress. You might also like: Sam Bankman-Fried and Changpeng Zhao: Two of the biggest crypto titans are sentenced | Opinion Pertsev’s conviction for…

LegalMay 19