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TRM Labs appoints ex-Interpol president as senior advisor

Blockchain forensics firm TRM Labs has expanded its leadership team, appointing Boon Hui Khoo as senior advisor. In a blog announcement on April 11, blockchain forensics firm TRM Labs announced the appointment of Boon Hui Khoo as senior advisor, signalling the company’s strategic move to boost its regulatory outreach efforts, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. At the firm, Khoo will help TRM Labs combat fraud and financial crime in crypto, fostering closer ties with regulatory bodies worldwide. TRM Labs CEO Esteban Castaño expressed confidence in Khoo’s wealth of experience, citing his invaluable insights to bolster collaboration with law enforcement…

RegulationApr 14

Bitcoin’s fourth halving might lead to mining power centralization, Bitfinex says

Bitfinex warns of potential centralization of mining power amid concerns over the upcoming Bitcoin’s halving, which could increase financial pressure on small miners. Bitcoin’s upcoming fourth halving scheduled for around Apr. 20 might force smaller miners to exit the market, with remaining mining operations likely to be accessible only by publicly traded miners. According to a recent report by Bitfinex, the upcoming halving event could prompt smaller miners to exit the market altogether, leaving the field dominated by publicly traded mining companies. This concentration of mining power, Bitfinex cautions, is “contrary to Bitcoin’s ethos.” “Centralization risks could mean the potential…

BitcoinApr 14

JPMorgan Chase CEO Warns Inflation, Terrible Wars and Violence Are ‘Significant Uncertain Forces’ in New Outlook

The head of the largest bank in the US says he’s concerned about “significant uncertain forces” brewing on the global stage. In the firm’s first-quarter earnings results, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says persistent inflation and new, violent conflicts are his two top concerns as Q2 begins. “Many economic indicators continue to be favorable. However, looking ahead, we remain alert to a number of significant uncertain forces. First, the global landscape is unsettling – terrible wars and violence continue to cause suffering, and geopolitical tensions are growing. Second, there seems to be a large number of persistent inflationary pressures, which may…

MarketsApr 14

CHEX surges 42% as Chintai focus efforts on RWA tokenization

CHEX, the native token of Singapore-based blockchain firm Chintai has surged 42% in the last 24 hours as it gained trending status in the U.S. At the time of writing, CHEX was trading at $0.379 with a 24-hour trading volume of $21.9m million. The latest surge in trading volume showcases its heightened market activity. CHEX 24-hour price chart | Source: CoinMarketCap Chintai which specializes in the blockchain-based tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), such as real estate and CO₂ certificates, came into inception three years ago. Their approach involves bringing tokenized RWAs to popular public blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, etc.,…

AltcoinsApr 14

Bitcoin Threatens To Retreat To $60,000 As Bulls Seek Solid Ground

After a spectacular ascent to record highs, Bitcoin (BTC) is facing a reality check. The past week has seen a dramatic price correction, leaving investors wondering if this is a temporary setback or a sign of a more bearish future. The world’s most popular cryptocurrency reached an intraday low of $64,620 on March 17th, a significant drop from its recent peak above $73,000. This pullback has triggered a wave of pessimism, with analysts pointing to declining profitability and a drop in daily active addresses on the network. Bitcoin down in the last week. Source: Coingecko A Bearish Shadow Looms According…

BitcoinApr 14

USDT Market Cap Hits $107.3 Billion, Signifying Growing Influence

The market cap of a widely-used stablecoin, the USDt, has grown to an impressive $107.3 billion, confirming the unparalleled significance of this instrument on the digital currency scene. Currently, in multiple emerging online markets in which it operates, USDt has become the most popular digital dollar. It is also a savior for millions of people suffering from a collapse in the value of their national currencies. Saturday's thought.$USDt reached 107.3B market cap. Today USDt is the most used digital dollar in many emerging markets. Hundreds of millions of people that live in countries subject to the fast devaluation of the…

MarketsApr 14

Bitboy Says XRP and These Six Tokens “Cannot Lose”

Crypto commentator Ben “Bitboy” Armstrong has identified XRP alongside Bitcoin among cryptocurrencies that he believes investors cannot go wrong with investing in them. Armstrong expressed this view recently on X, where he outlined seven cryptocurrencies that he believes are virtually foolproof investments. These include XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana (SOL), and SUI. In parallel, Armstrong pointed out the specific factors that underpin his unwavering confidence in these select digital assets. Coins that CANNOT lose:$BTC bc c'mon$ETH bc digital silver/ETF$SOL bc VC Pump Coin$SUI bc Actual Best Blockchain$XRP bc end of case +IPO$PYTH & $ONDO bc I know more than I should…

AltcoinsApr 14

SEC Schedules New Closed-Door Meeting As XRP Holders Anticipate Ripple Lawsuit Settlement

Amid the upcoming SEC closed-door meeting, speculations of a potential settlement of the multi-year Ripple lawsuit have emerged. This comes after the regulatory commission revealed a closed-door meeting scheduled for today, April 11, 2024, at 02:00 PM (ET). Although the agenda of the meeting remains undisclosed at press time, XRP community members speculate that the regulatory commission could discuss various matters, including the potential settlement of the Ripple lawsuit. Prominent crypto enthusiast JackTheRippler first called the community’s attention to the development, stirring rumors about a potential settlement. 🚨BREAKING: The SEC "closed meeting" is coming closer. 🚨RUMORS: SETTLEMENT! #XRP pic.twitter.com/wVo9c6Ozug —…

RegulationApr 14

20 Giant Wall Street Banks Announce New Expectations

A recently released inflation report has led to a significant shift in expectations regarding the Fed's interest rate cut schedule. The March inflation report caused a major shift in forecasts by sell-side banks and other Fed watchers, according to Wall Street Journal reporter Nick Timiraos. Previously, many people predicted that interest rates would be cut as early as June. But now the consensus has changed and many think the first rate cut will not happen until the third quarter of this year. There has also been a significant shift towards expectations of just one or two rate cuts this year.…

MarketsApr 14

DNS Domain Provider Adds Support for SHIB and BONE Payments on Shibarium

Leading DNS domain provider D3 Global has expanded its payment options to include Shiba Inu and BONE on Shibarium as part of its latest upgrade. Amid the growing adoption blockchain and Web3 have witnessed over the years, proponents have begun securing custom-made blockchain-based domain names. D3 Global stands out as a domain name service provider actively facilitating this move. The firm provides domain name services to individuals looking to secure Web3 domain names. However, most recently, its latest upgrade now makes provision for payments in Shiba Inu and Bone ShibaSwap (BONE), the governance token of the ShibaSwap ecosystem. D3 disclosed…

AltcoinsApr 14