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The number of new Bitcoin wallets created has plummeted to a level not seen since May 2018, signaling a potential downturn in network activity. According to a recent report from The Block, the seven-day moving average of new addresses in the Bitcoin network dropped to 275,000 for the
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain technology, DWF Labs, a prominent player in the blockchain ecosystem, has recently projected an imminent surge of activity on The Open Network (TON). Andrei Grachev, the founder of DWF Labs, envisions a flurry of projects inspired by the success of Notcoin, which are
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The State of Wisconsin has made a significant move into cryptocurrency investments by purchasing shares in the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), with a total investment amounting to $163 million. This decision marks a progressive step for the state's investment strategies, reflecting a growing
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A Dutch court has found Alexey Pertsev, the developer behind the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, guilty of aiding in the laundering of over $2 billion. Pertsev has been sentenced to 64 months of imprisonment. The court's decision was delivered amidst broader scrutiny over the role of cryptocurrency in
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FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange currently undergoing Chapter 11 reorganization, has announced an extension of the deadline for its creditors to file claims. The new deadline is set for the end of July 2024, pushed back from the original date of May 15, 2024. This extension provides creditors with an additional
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The U.S. Department of Justice has designated the law firm Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) as the external monitor for the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, according to Bloomberg reports. This decision concludes a competitive process in which FRA emerged victorious over the well-established firm Sullivan & Cromwell, previously considered the
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In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, Ethereum has long stood as a cornerstone. However, recent developments have sparked a significant shift in its economic characteristics. Following the deployment of the Dencun upgrade in mid-March 2024, Ethereum has reportedly lost its deflationary nature, according to a recent analysis by
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In a strategic move to fortify its presence in the Asian market, Wintermute has announced a partnership with OSL Digital Securities and Haskey HK Exchange, becoming the primary liquidity provider for cryptocurrency ETFs based in Hong Kong. This collaboration marks a significant step for Wintermute as it aims to expand
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has deferred its decision on a joint application by Invesco and Galaxy Digital for a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). The final deadline for this case has been scheduled for July 2024. This postponement aligns with the SEC's previous
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In an effort to combat money laundering through cryptocurrencies, Elliptic, an analytical firm, has successfully deployed artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance its transaction monitoring tools. The company announced significant progress in utilizing AI to detect illicit financial activities specifically related to Bitcoin. The newly released report, co-authored by
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In a surprising turn of events, Jameson Lopp, the co-founder and chief security officer of the Casa platform, has caused a significant disruption in the Bitcoin testnet by generating more than 165,000 blocks within just one week. This amount of activity, which would typically take around three years
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In an industry where the classification of cryptocurrencies can greatly affect their regulation and usage, Ethereum's status remains a hot topic. A representative from Consensys, the company behind the widely-used MetaMask wallet, recently highlighted four pivotal reasons supporting the argument that Ethereum should not be classified as