The affluent Seoul district of Gangnam is ramping up its crypto confiscation initiative for tax evaders, seizing 340 million won ($244,796) since the end of last year. The district, which is home to many of East Asia’s richest people, has joined others in cracking down on residents who fail to pay their local taxes. But…
XRP’s legal victory over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has removed a major regulatory hurdle, sparking optimism for institutional adoption and even a potential spot XRP ETF. Daily trading volumes soared 208% to $12.4 billion after the settlement, with analysts estimating a 95% chance of ETF approval by October 2025. However, price action…
Popular NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani finally mentioned crypto in a campaign commercial, and he went somewhat on the offensive. His newest ad skewered Andrew Cuomo for working with OKX during a federal investigation. Since Trump became the pro-crypto President, accusations of political corruption have hounded the industry from every angle. Zohran could turn these…
Stellar (XLM) has seen a recent surge in its price, driven by the broader market’s bullish sentiment. This uptick has sparked a positive momentum, which is currently visible in technical indicators. XLM’s price is showing signs of further strengthening, and investors are looking to see if the altcoin will continue its upward trend. Stellar Has…
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud, ending a prolonged legal standoff with U.S. prosecutors. The plea deal, entered Tuesday in the Southern District of New York, marks a sharp reversal from Kwon’s earlier not-guilty stance. Under the reported agreement, prosecutors will recommend…
Bitcoin is trading at $119,745, up 1.02% in the past 24 hours, as traders digest fresh U.S. inflation data. July’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2%, matching expectations, while annual inflation held at 2.7%. Core CPI—excluding food and energy—climbed 0.3%, the largest monthly gain since January, pushing the year-on-year figure to 3.1% from June’s 2.9%….
The $2.3 trillion market cap progenitor of the crypto market, Bitcoin ($BTC), smashed through an all-time high price of $122,838 last month. This fueled speculation that a seemingly delayed post-halving bull run could be gathering pace. Just yesterday, the digital asset came tantalizingly close to setting a fresh record, reaching $122,227. Additionally, there is renewed…
Perplexity AI predicts that several leading altcoins could experience substantial price growth in the coming months, potentially making for a very lucrative holiday season for crypto investors. And market signs are flashing bullish to support this hypothesis. In early trading yesterday, Bitcoin looked almost set for a new all-time high, briefly touching $122,227. Clearly the…
As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hover just below the $120,000 level, miners have increased transfers to Binance crypto exchange. According to analysts, elevated BTC transfers to Binance could signal an upcoming price correction for the top cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Price Correction Upcoming? According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Arab Chain, there was a significant…
Moxie founder Neonwight outlined the platform’s strategy for combining artificial intelligence (AI) with crypto to create “Sex Capital Markets.” He said the controversial concept was fundamentally about financial inclusivity and unlocking productivity for marginalized creators. He stated in an interview with CryptoSlate: “Adult creators are one of the most marginalized professions in society. Banks refuse…