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Bitcoin Sees Rise in Sell Calls Amid Expectations of Asian Institutional Boost

Over the past week, bitcoin has exhibited a downward trend, with its price stabilizing at around $62,950 to $63,125 per unit as of April 27. Despite this dip, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index remains firmly in the “greed” sector. According to Google Trends, interest in the term “bitcoin” has diminished, while the market intelligence firm Santiment reports an uptick in BTC sell signals. Bitcoin Remains Above $60K for 58 Days Despite Slipping Interest and Bearish Signals This weekend, bitcoin (BTC) remains confined within a specific range. BTC/USD charts indicate a “neutral” status across most oscillators, and the majority of…

BitcoinMay 4

Morgan Stanley Chief Executive Leaves for Crypto

Jeremy Huff, the former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Morgan Stanley China, has transitioned into the crypto industry. He has joined No Limit Holdings (NLH), a blockchain-focused venture capital firm. This move reflects the growing allure of the crypto sector among traditional finance professionals and major institutions. Morgan Stanley’s Former COO Embarks on a New Venture in Crypto Huff brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at Morgan Stanley. He directed operations across the firm’s various platforms in mainland China since 2017. His role encompassed strategy execution for Morgan Stanley’s onshore mutual fund business. He also participated in the…

RegulationMay 4

Render Network And Stability AI Presented Their First Proposal – RNP-011: Piwa

Render Network, in collaboration with Stability AI and industry leaders, has unveiled its first proposal, RNP-011: Piwa. This groundbreaking initiative aims to revolutionize 3D AI by creating and expanding one billion 3D training assets. Using the Render Network’s decentralized structure of nodes, users and community members, this initiative aims to democratize AI technology and overcome the barriers of data scarcity in 3D AI. According to the proposal, RENDER nodes would participate in the creation and storage of assets, and buyers would have to license the data set exclusively using RENDER tokens. To encourage participation and ensure network integrity, staking mechanisms…

AltcoinsMay 4

New York woman gets 18 years in prison for funding terrorism in Syria using Bitcoin

A New York woman gets 18 years in prison for laundering $12,000 in Bitcoin to fund a terrorist group in Syria. Victoria Jacobs, also known as Bakhrom Talipov, 44, was sentenced to 18 years in prison by a New York State Court jury after being found guilty of terrorism financing through cryptocurrency. In a press release, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said that Jacobs was “fully immersed in online terrorist ecosystems,” emphasizing her assistance in “raising and laundering thousands of dollars” for Syrian terrorist groups. “From the safety of her Manhattan apartment, she enabled these groups to access our city’s…

LegalMay 4

IQ.wiki Chatbot Announces Partnership with Art de Finance

IQ.wiki, the popular blockchain encyclopedia, has commenced an exclusive collaboration. It announced Art de Finance as its latest partner in an endeavor to facilitate the consumers with the combination of both the entities’ tech services. On its official X account, the platform expressed its enthusiasm for the new partnership. The leading AI assistant in Crypto & Blockchain Knowledge, IQ GPT Chatbot, has partnered with @ArtdeFinance 🤝. pic.twitter.com/wb8Co5h3XB — IQ.wiki (@IQWIKI) May 3, 2024 IQ.wiki Partners with Art de Finance It noted in one of its posts that the Art de Finance contributes to linking the collectors and the artists. As…

BlockchainMay 4

Final Words From BTC Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Revealed

Thirteen years ago, Bitcoin pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto sent what is believed to be their final email, a message that has since become a piece of crypto folklore. Satoshi Nakamoto's disappearance in 2011 remains one of the most perplexing mysteries in the cryptocurrency world. After laying the groundwork for Bitcoin's development and overseeing its early growth, Nakamoto abruptly ceased all communications and vanished. The final email, dated April 26, 2011, was believed to have been sent by Satoshi Nakamoto to a fellow Bitcoin developer, marking the last known communication from the Bitcoin creator before disappearing from public view. The last…

BitcoinMay 4

Japan’s FSA Flags Increasing Cold Calling Fraud in Crypto Market, Including Bitcoin (BTC)

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has issued a warning to investors about a rise in fraudulent cold calling schemes. These schemes involve entities posing as reputable firms to solicit investments, often disappearing after receiving payment. The FSA advises investors to conduct thorough due diligence and verify any firm’s registration before making investment decisions. Amid a surge in fraudulent cold calling schemes, Japan’s FSA urges investors to remain vigilant and conduct thorough due diligence before making investment decisions. Rise in Fraudulent Cold Calling Schemes The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has issued an urgent warning to investors regarding an increase…

RegulationMay 4

Dogecoin Bets Jump to $2B as Price Reaches Highest Level Since 2021

The dogecoin (DOGE) price surged to its highest level since December 2021 on Thursday, with trading volumes and futures open interest rising significantly. Several posts from prominent Dogecoin community members on X speculated about the token's implementation on the platform, especially in relation to a new payment branch being awarded more licenses in the U.S. Dogecoin (DOGE) surged to its highest since December 2021 on Thursday amid bullish sentiment and speculation about the use of the dog-themed meme coin on the social-media platform X. DOGE exchanged hands at 22 cents in European afternoon hours, a 17% gain over 24 hours.…

AltcoinsMay 4

Ripple CTO Breaks Silence on Bitcoin OG Roger Ver's Arrest

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has broken his silence on the recent arrest of Bitcoin Cash advocate Roger Ver in Spain over alleged tax evasion and mail fraud charges. In a candid revelation, he shared insights into his recent encounter with a "Bitcoin OG," discussing Ver's character and the perceived motivations behind his actions. Schwartz reminisced about Ver, describing him as one of the "nicest and most genuine people" he has ever met, attributing his actions to a sincere belief in his moral code. However, he acknowledged differing perspectives on Ver's impact, noting that while some view him as a positive…

LegalMay 4

Solana Game ‘Nyan Heroes’ Returning With Expanded Play-to-Airdrop Rewards

Following its initial pre-alpha demo playtest in late March and early April, Overwatch-esque hero shooter Nyan Heroes will bring its online servers back online next week amid a renewed play-to-airdrop push for the Epic Games Store PC title. Nyan Heroes is a team-based shooter with NFT assets and an upcoming token on the Solana blockchain. Its servers will relaunch beginning May 8, and the second pre-alpha demo playtest period will include a new ranked mode for players. 9 Lives Interactive Creative Director and CEO Max Fu told Decrypt that the playtest period is currently slated to last until May 26,…

GameFiMay 4