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Bitcoin wrestles with key moving averages and short term holder prices
[ad_1] Quick Take Bitcoin’s 20% decline from its all-time high has raised concerns about the potential impact on the ongoing bull run. To better understand the current market conditions, we can analyze Bitcoin’s price against key moving averages, widely used technical indicators in the digital asset space. One of the most crucial moving averages is the…
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Fidelity Bitcoin ETF’s $191 million outflow surpasses Grayscale as BlackRock records first redemptions
[ad_1] Quick Take Farside data shows that on May 1, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) suffered a record $563.7 million outflow – the worst single-day performance since their inception. This massive capital exodus marked the sixth consecutive trading day of withdrawals, aligning with Bitcoin’s over 20% plunge from its all-time high. BlackRock’s IBIT saw its first…
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Arkansas governor to reportedly sign two bills regulating crypto mining activities
[ad_1] Arkansas State Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to sign two new bills regulating crypto mining activities within the state, according to various sources. The state lawmakers passed Senate Bills 78 and 79 on May 1 to tighten the regulations governing crypto miners in the state. These legislative initiatives respond directly to concerns raised…
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Babylon Chain aims to enhance Bitcoin’s utility through staking, reveals CEO
[ad_1] In the latest episode of the SlateCast, CryptoSlate welcomed David Tse, CEO and co-founder of Babylon Chain, to discuss the groundbreaking concept of Bitcoin staking and its potential to secure Web3. Joining David was Senior Editor Liam “Akiba” Wright and CryptoSlate CEO Nate Whitehill, who delved into the intricacies of this innovative protocol and…
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MicroStrategy decentralized identity solution leveraging Ordinals attracts criticism from core Bitcoin proponents
[ad_1] MicroStrategy’s chairman, Michael Saylor, revealed the firm’s ambitious plan to introduce a decentralized identity solution called MicroStrategy Orange on the Bitcoin network during his Bitcoin For Corporations talk on May 1. Saylor underlined the potential of establishing a universal standard with the distinctive orange checkmark, envisioning it as a global alternative to the commonly…
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Changpeng Zhao says crypto has entered new phase where ‘compliance is super important’
[ad_1] Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said the crypto industry has entered the next phase where “compliance is super important.” The convicted founder made this statement after being sentenced to four months imprisonment for breaking US compliance rules. Zhao said: “I will remain a passive investor (and holder) in crypto. Our industry has entered a…
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Pike Finance admits to error following $1.7 million exploit, denies fault of USDC
[ad_1] On May 1, DeFi protocol Pike Finance corrected its description of a recent exploit and said it was not caused by a USDC vulnerability, as previously stated. According to the company’s latest statement: “The term ‘USDC vulnerability’ was inaccurate for summarizing last week’s exploit.” Instead, weaknesses in Pike’s contract functions, particularly issues related to…
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DOJ launches probe into Block’s compliance history following allegations of lapses
[ad_1] Fintech giant Block is under scrutiny by federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York following allegations of significant compliance failures involving its main business units — Square and Cash App, NBC News reported on May 1. Federal prosecutors launched the probe after a former employee disclosed numerous lapses in the company’s transaction…
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Aave proposes upgrade to v4 in strategic 2030 roadmap
[ad_1] Aave Labs has released its strategic roadmap for 2030 that introduces several key initiatives, including the launch of Aave V4, a new visual identity, and expanded DeFi functionalities. The “Temp Check” proposal aims to gather the Aave community’s feedback on the proposed enhancements to advance the Aave protocol. Aave V4 At the heart of…
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UK sharpens focus on crypto regulation in latest anti-money laundering report
[ad_1] The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s recent anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist funding (AML/CTF) efforts have focused heavily on crypto. The UK Treasury said in a May 1 report that the FCA considers crypto firms — like retail and wholesale banks and wealth management firms — to be “particularly vulnerable” to financial crime and at…