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Bitcoin’s price increased by about 22% over the past couple of weeks. Its gains were greater, but there was a sudden correction during the weekend.In any case, it’s safe to say that volatility is back in the market, and with it, the interest is also increasing. In fact, data from Glassnode shows that the number of unique addresses to appear on Bitcoin’s network for the first time are at their highest level since 2017.New BTC Addresses SurgeAccording to the popular cryptocurrency analysis firm...

The second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap has been enjoying a massive bull run as of late. Following the massive increase in its value over the past few months, over 90% of ETH holders are now in a state of profit, recent data revealed.ETH’s Ongoing Bull RunEthereum’s price was stuck in a range between $200 and $250 for several months. Although its blockchain network is the underlying technology behind the recent DeFi boom, the asset’s price performance was lagging. In fact, multiple...

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a complaint against an alleged cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme to forfeit over $7 million in Bitcoin and Tether.The administrator of the scam called the “Banana Fund” has used some of the raised funds for personal benefits, including purchasing a house.DOJ Against Banana Fund Ponzi SchemeAccording to the official complaint, the administrator of the alleged scam marketed the company to potential investors as a platform for startups to post...

Forty-year-old Russian computer expert, Alexander Vinnik, allegedly supervised and operated a Russian cryptocurrency exchange called BTC-e from 2011 to 2017.The alleged fraudster is also wanted by Washington and Moscow, according to statements from his lawyer and recent reports.Extradition Tussle: France, Russia, and AmericaVinnik was arrested in Greece in 2017 at the request of the U.S. on suspicion of laundering as much as $4 billion through BTC-e. He was extradited from Greece to France in...

The latest twist regarding the notorious Twitter hack from July indicated that the 17-year old alleged mastermind of the entire operation owns over $3 million worth of Bitcoin. Graham Ivan Clark faces 30 criminal charges, and his bail was set at $725,000.Twitter Hacker Owns $3.3M Worth Of BTCAs CryptoPotato reported in mid-July, unknown perpetrators gained access to numerous accounts of famous individuals and companies on the social media giant Twitter.Although they initially targeted popular...

Green dominates most of the cryptocurrency market with some impressive gains from Ripple, Tezos, and Chainlink as LINK even marked a fresh all-time high. Bitcoin’s unsuccessful attempt to conquer $11,500 has pushed the asset down to $11,300Altcoins Rejoice, LINK ATHSpeculations for а revived altcoin season emerged today as the majority of alts have increased their value in the past 24 hours. The second-largest cryptocurrency market continued its impressive 2020 summer with another 2%...

Ethereum’s next target is $500, according to BitMEX co-founder and CEO Arthur Hayes. He expressed his amazement about ETH’s surge to $400, calling for the continuation of the rally.Ethereum Breaks Above $400 For First Time Since August 2018On Sunday, Ether hit the highest level in two years, breaking above $400 for the first time since August 2018. Ethereum has benefited from the general bullishness of the cryptocurrency market, but it’s not only that.The second-largest cryptocurrency is at...

The ongoing decentralized finance (DeFi) boom has pushed the popular cryptocurrency exchange Huobi to establish a DeFi-oriented platform. Dubbed Huobi DeFi Labs, it aims to enhance the company’s operations in the sector and will be led by a Wall Street veteran – Sharlyn Wu.Huobi DeFi Labs EstablishedAccording to the announcement from earlier today, the Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange has decided to take a more active role in the expanding DeFi field. The establishment of the Huobi...

If 2017 was the year where initial coin offerings (ICOs) went parabolic, then 2020 is perhaps the year where products within the field of decentralized finance (DeFi) are all the rage.With the emergence of numerous propositions, such as flash loans, where people can borrow money without having to post collateral as long as they repay it within the same block, tech-savvy enthusiasts are using these possibilities to arbitrage for substantial profits.What Are DeFi Flash Loans?DeFi has brought...

The price of Bitcoin reached a yearly high of above $12,000 yesterday, but it retraced heavily moments after. According to recent data, the correction was overdue since the number of daily active BTC addresses fell behind the price.Bitcoin’s DAA Impact The PriceDaily active addresses (DAA) provide a general idea of how many users utilize the network of a specific coin. According to a study compiled earlier this year, the number of DAA displayed a somewhat positive correlation with the price...