Blockchain analytics company Elliptic has recently announced significant progress in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to detect money laundering in Bitcoin. Through a collaboration with researchers from the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, Elliptic has been able to identify illicit proceeds deposited at cryptocurrency exchanges, uncover new patterns of money laundering transactions, and identify previously unknown illegal
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The surge in popularity of meme coins in the crypto market has sparked concerns among industry players regarding the regulatory environment. Chris Dixon, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), has questioned the US regulatory system’s approach to meme coins and their thriving existence. He highlighted the disparity between meme coins, which are primarily used
Financial technology giant Block, under the leadership of X co-founder Jack Dorsey, recently announced a groundbreaking decision to invest 10% of profits from bitcoin-related products into monthly BTC purchases. In a Q1 2024 earnings report directed at shareholders, Dorsey outlined the rationale behind this move. He emphasized the unique position of bitcoin as the paramount
Coinbase, the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has recently reported its earnings for the first quarter of 2024. The numbers are truly remarkable, with the company posting a total revenue of $1.6 billion, a substantial 72% increase from the previous quarter. This outstanding performance can be attributed to the surge in cryptocurrency prices
In the midst of a general market downturn that saw Bitcoin and Ethereum hit multi-month low prices, Ripple’s XRP managed to remain surprisingly resilient. Despite briefly dropping below $0.50, the token is up 3% on a two-week scale according to CoinGecko’s data. This resilience has caught the attention of analysts who are predicting significant gains
Bitcoin had a rollercoaster week with its price fluctuating wildly. It started positively on Monday morning, pumping to almost $65,000, only to be followed by a steep decline to $62,000 as bears took control of the market. The downward trend continued as Bitcoin slipped below $60,000, hitting a two-month low of $56,500 on Wednesday. Following
MicroStrategy recently introduced a new Bitcoin-based strategy aimed at combating online spam. This strategy, known as “MicroStrategy Orange,” is an open-source decentralized identity solution built on Bitcoin. The platform is designed to provide an enterprise-grade platform for implementing Decentralized Digital Identifiers (DIDs) across organizations. One of the core services of the platform is “Orange for
The current state of the crypto market is experiencing a significant pullback, driven primarily by the frenzy surrounding meme coins and the excitement over the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs. Economist and trader Alex Krüger recently shared his perspective on the unusual crypto market cycle that has unfolded. He noted that meme coins have taken
Meme coins, a subset of cryptocurrencies that are based on internet memes and jokes, have been experiencing a tumultuous period in the market. Recently, the market capitalization of meme coins has plummeted below the $50 billion mark, signaling a significant decline in interest and value. This decline has been particularly pronounced in some of the
The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing a significant correction in recent weeks, with prices plummeting and market capitalization taking a hit. Bitcoin, the leading digital asset, saw its price drop below $57,000 for the first time in months. Despite this downturn, some investors see this as an opportunity to buy the dip. Google Trends data