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The altcoin season has remained elusive because Bitcoin has continued to dominate the market. Even now, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is still in the lead and continues to determine the direction of the rest of the crypto market. However, there is a turn in the tide coming as more altcoins begin to play catch-up. In particular, the coins in the list of Top 100 altcoins by market cap look to be on the verge of ushering in the next altcoin season. Altcoin Season Index Fires Into The Green The Altcoin Season Index is an index that charts the…
Arizona, Texas and Utah have been recognized as the leading US states in terms of cryptocurrency regulations, as investor attention is turning to the US “Crypto Week,” which may see the passage of three key pieces of legislation.Arizona, Texas, and Utah are currently leading the nation in blockchain policy and have been recognized as “trailblazers” in the field, according to the “Tokenized in America” research report by Chainlink and the Blockchain Association.The report evaluated the states based on their government-led blockchain pilots, active pro-crypto task forces, state congressional support, blockchain workforce concentration, strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve initiatives and whether they…
Ethereum family, We have two major updates today, three smaller ones, and a bunch of reminders about Devcon SEA and how you can get involved ahead of getting together in Bangkok from November 12-15. Ticket sales are open NOW! Get your Devcon ticket! You can apply now for various builder and local discounts. Check out all ticket types, and apply for discounts here. Self-claimable discounts We are giving discounts to Ethereum contributors. Check to see whether your Ethereum address or GitHub username is eligible for a Devcon discount here. Discounts are limited, so be sure to claim yours in time!…
At least $21.8 billion in illicit or high-risk crypto has flowed through crosschain swaps, up from $7 billion in 2023, according to estimates by UK-based blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. Elliptic attributes 12% of those movements to North Korea.Crosschain swaps were once a niche activity reserved for advanced traders and decentralized finance (DeFi) users, but they’ve evolved into a core component of money laundering. Illicit actors no longer simply send crypto through mixers or dump tokens on a single decentralized exchange (DEX). Nowadays, the funds move around multiple blockchains to frustrate investigators and evade detection.This swift 211% increase, from $7 billion…
Financial Times reported today that Cantor Fitzgerald, LP is close to a $4 billion SPAC deal that would aim to acquire billions of dollars worth of bitcoin, signaling one of the largest bitcoin and other crypto purchases ever made by a Wall Street linked firm. JUST IN: Cantor Fitzgerald close to $4 billion SPAC deal with Adam Back “to buy billions of dollars” of Bitcoin 🚀 pic.twitter.com/wTiVkyWghH— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) July 15, 2025 The deal involves Cantor Equity Partners 1, a blank cheque vehicle that raised $200 million in January, and Adam Back, founder of Blockstream. Back, a pioneer in…
At least $21.8 billion in illicit or high-risk crypto has flowed through crosschain swaps, up from $7 billion in 2023, according to estimates by UK-based blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. Elliptic attributes 12% of those movements to North Korea.Crosschain swaps were once a niche activity reserved for advanced traders and decentralized finance (DeFi) users, but they’ve evolved into a core component of money laundering. Illicit actors no longer simply send crypto through mixers or dump tokens on a single decentralized exchange (DEX). Nowadays, the funds move around multiple blockchains to frustrate investigators and evade detection.This swift 211% increase, from $7 billion…
A tax expert has warned traders, particularly those operating discreetly, about the upcoming requirement to file Form 1099-DA starting in 2026. The expert also highlights the importance of reporting, even if one disagrees with the 1099-DA, to avoid being flagged for underreporting. IRS to Track Crypto Across Wallets and Chains A cryptocurrency capital gains expert […]
The crypto market slid lower on July 16 as rising U.S. inflation data dampened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, while some investors locked in profits following recent gains. According to data from CoinGecko, the total crypto market capitalization fell to $3.78 trillion, down from around $3.91 trillion over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped from around $120,000 yesterday to a low of $116,000 earlier today. Ethereum (ETH) also slid below the $3,000 mark, while XRP (XRP) fell 5% from $3.02 to $2.78. Dogecoin (DOGE) took the biggest hit among major coins, tumbling 8%. Toncoin (TON), Litecoin (LTC),…
Key Takeaways The Pump.fun ICO saw the PUMP token reach staggering valuations. However, as the rest of the crypto market climbs higher, PUMP looked set to rally too. It managed to flip the short-term resistance at $0.006 from resistance to support. Pump.fun [PUMP] token, at press time, was already at a $2.33 billion market cap. With only 35.4% of the total supply in circulation, its fully diluted value may be a much bigger $6.58 billion. The high valuation saw the token enter the top 65 by market capitalization on CoinMarketCap, and it was ranked 44th at the time of writing.…
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the U.S. Senate is weaponizing bitcoin against El Salvador in a politicized attempt to sanction Bukele’s administration on alleged human rights violations. Latam Insights Encore: U.S. Senate Weaponizes Bitcoin Against […]