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Investors Beware: Hackers Target Crypto Users With New Zoom Meeting Scam – Report
A recent report warned about a new sophisticated phishing scam targeting unsuspected crypto users. The scheme involves fake Zoom meeting links to trick investors into downloading malicious software to steal their assets. Related Reading: Russian Companies Using Bitcoin For International Payments To ...Bitcoinist
Sat, Dec 28
New IRS Rules Mandate Reporting For DeFi Brokers: What This Means For Crypto Transactions
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency landscape, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has finalized regulations that will require decentralized finance (DeFi) brokers to report gross proceeds from digital asset transactions. IRS Classifies DeFi Platforms As Brokers Under the new regul...Bitcoinist
Sat, Dec 28
Bitcoin ‘Head and Shoulders’ Setup Raises Fears Of $80,000 Price Drop – Details
Although Bitcoin (BTC) remains range-bound – trading between the $90,000 and $100,000 price levels – some crypto analysts predict that a price correction may be on the horizon due to a bearish ‘head and shoulders’ pattern forming on the daily chart. Bitcoin To Drop To $80,000? Seasoned a...NewsBTC
Sat, Dec 28
Terra (LUNA) Founder Do Kwon Set For US Extradition: Montenegro Minister Signs Order
In a decision that concludes a series of prolonged legal proceedings, Montenegro’s Minister of Justice, Bojan Božović, has signed an order for the extradition of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to the United States. The announcement was confirmed to the Montenegrin daily newspaper Vijesti on...Bitcoinist
Sat, Dec 28
Is The Tide Turning For Bitcoin? Recent Reserves And Netflows Indicate Market Reversal
Analysts from the market intelligence company CryptoQuant note that current patterns in Bitcoin (BTC) metrics indicate possible changes in market dynamics. Bitcoin Price Faces Short-Term Volatility After a period of steady decline, spot exchange reserves have experienced a notable uptick, reflecting...NewsBTC
Sat, Dec 28
Political Instability In South Korea Fuels Bitcoin ‘Kimchi Premium’ Surge
The Bitcoin (BTC) ‘kimchi premium’ has returned to South Korea’s cryptocurrency market as the country grapples with political instability. This has led to a weakened Korean won (KRW) and a higher price for the leading cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Kimchi Premium Surges In South Korea According to Cr...Bitcoinist
Sat, Dec 28
Ethereum On The Cusp Of Major Breakout In Q1 2025, Altcoins Expected To Follow Suit
As Ethereum (ETH) trades steadily above the $3,300 mark, market analysts are beginning to predict a potential recovery that could reshape the altcoin landscape. Currently trading at $3,321, ETH’s resilience has been notable, especially amidst a broader market correction led by Bitcoin (BTC). T...NewsBTC
Sat, Dec 28
Bitcoin Smart Money: Analyst Reveals How Bitfinex Whales Signal Market Moves
The moves of the Bitfinex whales have been reliable indicators for moves in the price of Bitcoin itself, as explained by this analyst. Bitfinex Whales Have Shown Smart Money Behavior In Recent Years In a new post on X, analyst James Van Straten has discussed about the trend in long Bitcoin positions...Bitcoinist
Sat, Dec 28
Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Surge: Are Traders Preparing For A Major Market Shift?
Bitcoin has recently shown signs of potential market shifts as key metrics reflect changing investor behavior. This is evident in Bitcoin reserves on spot exchanges, which had been in a steady decline for weeks, now seeing a notable uptick with an inflow exceeding 20,000 BTC, according to CryptoQuan...NewsBTC
Sat, Dec 28
2 Top Altcoins to Watch as Crypto Markets Break Out Lightchain Ai and SHIB
As the cryptocurrency markets begin to show signs of a strong breakout, two altcoins stand out as potential game-changers: Lightchain AI and Shiba Inu (SHIB). Lightchain AI, currently in its presale phase at just $0.003, is attracting significant attention for its innovative use of artificial intelligence in blockchain. Positioned as a promising project, its unique […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Dec 28
TRON Records $200M in Monthly Fees and Rising USDT Transactions, What Does This Signal?
The TRON blockchain has been making significant strides in the cryptocurrency market, recording a notable increase in network fees and transaction activity. Particularly, over the past year, the TRON network has consistently demonstrated growth across multiple key metrics, reflecting increased adopt...Bitcoinist
Sat, Dec 28
Dogecoin Is Observing Bullish Signals On These Indicators
An analyst has pointed out how Dogecoin has recently observed patterns in two indicators that could prove to be bullish for its price. Dogecoin Has Seen Positive Signals On TD Sequential & Whale Supply In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a Tom Demark (TD) Sequential signal ...NewsBTC
Sat, Dec 28
Bitcoin’s X Popularity Hits New Highs With 65% Growth In 2024
In 2024, Bitcoin experienced an extraordinary rise in popularity on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. According to recent data, mentions of Bitcoin on X increased by 65% year-over-year, with users publishing over 140 million tweets about the cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Bit...Bitcoinist
Sat, Dec 28
Bitcoin Price Retests Support Line After Crash Below $95,000, Here’s The Next Target
The Bitcoin price has struggled to reclaim previous price highs above $100,000, with bearish sentiment dominating the market. Currently, the Bitcoin price is retesting the support line of an Ascending Channel after crashing below $95,000. A crypto analyst has predicted that if it can hold this key s...NewsBTC
Sat, Dec 28
Dogecoin Rally Ahead: Analyst Hints At A Bigger Breakout Than 2021
Analysts are excited about the possibility of a huge Dogecoin rally in 2025, with some believing it would far outperform the enormous gains recorded in 2021. Related Reading: Dogecoin 600% Rally Prediction Still On Track Before End Of 2024 — Analyst According to recent studies, historical price fluc...NewsBTC
Fri, Dec 27
SEC focused on Ripple while ignoring Sam Bankman-Fried – Charles Gasparino
The SEC’s ongoing legal battle with Ripple over its XRP token is that it is overreaching to regulate the crypto space while leaving more pressing issues such as the Sam Bankman-Fried. Focusing on Ripple could be a concerning precedent for future digital asset regulations in the U.S. This battle between the US Securities and Exchange […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 27
Squid Game takes a jab at crypto scammers in latest season
The second season of the South Korean hit drama Squid Game made quite a few references to current real-life trends, something only a few do. One of those trends just happened to be crypto rug pulls. In the third episode, player 333, Lee Myeong-gi, was concerned that they took his phone because he wanted to […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 27
Ethereum Hodler Ratio Surpassed BTC’s In 2024 – Will History Repeat?
Ethereum had an underwhelming 2024, underperforming against Bitcoin and many top altcoins throughout the year. While BTC soared to new all-time highs, ETH struggled to reclaim its bullish momentum, leaving investors questioning its position in the market. However, next year could tell a different st...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 27
Upbit premium climbs higher as South Korean won slides to 15-year low against the US dollar
The Bitcoin (BTC) premium on Upbit spiked again, as the Korean won slid to a 15-year low against the US dollar. Data from Bank of Korea shows local investors rushed into crypto in the second half of the year to offset stock market losses.Cryptopolitan
Fri, Dec 27
FLOKI Poised To Follow Dogecoin In Memecoin ETP Ranks After DAO Nod
FLOKI is poised to become the second memecoin to launch a regulated Exchange-Traded Product after Dogecoin, following a decisive Floki DAO vote that approved allocating tokens for ETP liquidity. The proposal won “overwhelming” support, with 332.7 billion token (99.9%) voting in favor, 328.9 million ...NewsBTC
Fri, Dec 27
