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Legendary investor Michael Saylor to speak at Europe’s largest Bitcoin conference BTC Prague. Bitcoin conference will take place in Prague.

The SEC has urged the judge to dismiss Coinbase's petition for an explanation on the rules applied by the stock market regulator in the crypto industry. Immediately, Paul Grewal, Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, expressed concerns about this response. According to him, the SEC will continue to oversee the crypto sector by enforcing regulations forcefully.

Bitcoin (BTC) is regularly the subject of speculation. It's normal: not only is the flagship cryptocurrency highly valued, but it has also been gaining momentum in recent weeks. Some believe that the asset is destined to reach a new milestone.

The volatility of cryptocurrencies leads us to accept that the bull run is far from being linear at all. Bitcoin, which started this year with impressive performance, allowing it to flirt with $31,000, has now dropped back to $27,000. Such conditions lead Rekt, a notorious crypto analyst, to predict a decline for the queen of cryptocurrencies.

The crypto analyst, known by the pseudonym Kaleo, has 586,700 Twitter followers. In a recent tweet, he claimed that Ethereum could rise to $2,400. However, he specifies that the price will first drop to $1,600 before bouncing back. If the prediction comes true, the price of Ethereum will reach the level it last reached in May 2022 before the collapse of the Terra (LUNA) ecosystem.

It's no longer a secret that Bitcoin has outperformed expectations in recent months. The numbers clearly show a surge in its value. Meanwhile, despite gloomy economic and financial circumstances, Bitcoin has not experienced a significant drop. According to some experts, there might be a reason for this.

On May 12th, PitchBook, a capital market analysis company, published a concerning report regarding venture capital investments in the crypto sector. The document suggests that venture capital firms are less inclined to invest in the emerging industry. It turns out that the number of venture capital deals with crypto companies has decreased globally. Let's delve into the findings of PitchBook's report.

So far, it has been a year of strong performance for the leading cryptocurrency, with prices generally on the rise. And for many analysts and Bitcoin enthusiasts, this trend is expected to continue. However, others are a bit more cautious due to the economic context and its impact on the crypto market.

The issue of tax evasion is increasingly being debated. It's one of the key issues in the regulation of crypto within the EU. Stakeholders want to speed up the process of adoption. 

Crypto exchange crashes like FTX have always been preceded by massive currency transfers. However, some observers claim that large volumes of Bitcoin have been leaving exchanges such as Binance recently. Is this the beginning of the end for this giant and its peers?

Nicholas Merten, a widely followed crypto analyst, recently sounded the alarm by stating that the massive sale of stocks by investing legend Warren Buffett does not bode well for financial markets, including Bitcoin. According to him, the current rally in the cryptocurrency is sorely lacking in price models to support a short-term uptrend, making a significant price increase unlikely.

In recent weeks, interest in cryptocurrencies has certainly increased among users. This includes Bitcoin (BTC). Memecoins like Shiba Inu are concerned too. However, this interest doesn't seem to be shared by all users.

In 2017, an offshore exchange burst onto the crypto scene. Quickly rising to become a major player within the crypto industry, Binance is now showing signs of weaknesses though. Some dubious elements related to the centralization of BNB and the recent legal actions brought by the CFTC could well lead to the collapse of the colossus with feet of clay. So should we take the plunge to avoid a FTX-like scenario?

In April, the price of Bitcoin reached the $30,000 mark. A level it had not reached in several months. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) subsequently dropped from this level. This episode seems to have demonstrated the relevance of the asset. For some, it has now become a rock that nothing can shake.

Following the bankruptcy of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which created shockwaves in the banking industry, numerous institutions began to feel the effects of this collapse. This is particularly the case for First Republic bank, which is going through a period of crisis and getting closer to the edge of the precipice day by day. Is the banking carnage just beginning in America?

A detailed analysis of transaction volume, circulation and NVT divergence, and daily active addresses has revealed a slowdown in Bitcoin network activity. The gap between the rise in prices and the slowdown in network activity raises concerns about the sustainability of Bitcoin's growth and the possibility of increased market volatility.

The queen of cryptocurrencies has been performing well since the beginning of the year. Stimulated by the American banking crisis, the price of BTC has rebounded strongly. However, investors are not immune to the volatility of this asset. A famous crypto analyst has predicted a correction in the price of bitcoin (BTC). This movement will be imminent following a rally.

Blockchain means increased security, transparency, and trust for a company. Gradually, companies are migrating to this disruptive technology to enjoy its ineffable conveniences. Recognizing this, investment giant Franklin Templeton decides to embark on Ethereum's Layer 2 platform, Polygon.

Bitcoin is the leading crypto in the crypto ecosystem, that's no secret. The asset's notoriety comes not only from its valuation, but also from its longevity. In a financial environment that is increasingly favorable to its development, BTC could earn more stripes.

Argentina will start paying for its Chinese imports in yuan instead of dollars. This decision aims to relieve the country's dwindling dollar reserves.

Is Mexico about to follow in El Salvador's footsteps by embracing Bitcoin? That's what Samson Mow proposed to the Mexican parliament.

The crypto community is buzzing with anticipation about the outcome of the lawsuit between Ripple and the SEC. Among many users in particular, concern reigns. Some fear that things will turn bad, and are considering selling off their assets before it’s too late. For this expert, that would be a…

Arbitrum, the Layer 2 leader on Ethereum, has proceeded to distribute governance tokens to eligible decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) within its ecosystem. This initiative aims to encourage user adoption and engagement on the protocol.

In less than a year, the next Bitcoin Halving will take place. If history repeats itself, we may be on the verge of a new all-time high (ATH).

Fantom (FTM) is launching its own cryptocurrency bank, according to co-founder Andre Cronje. The aim is to offer financial services tailored to the crypto market. Fantom's bank will enable users to store, exchange, and spend cryptocurrencies, as well as offering other traditional banking benefits.

Currently, Argentina is facing a worrying inflation crisis of over 100%. Argentines are at a loss as to what to do about the ever-increasing poverty in their country. A Reuters report released on April 14 shows that nearly 40 % of them live in poverty. In addition, they have suffered billions of dollars in economic losses due to one of the worst droughts in their history. Faced with this situation, the co-founder of MicroStrategy advises Argentines to turn to crypto.

According to the international bank, Standard Chartered, Bitcoin is on track to hit $100,000 by the end of 2024.

The theory of the end of the US dollar has been spreading like wildfire in recent weeks. While some contest the idea of the dollar's demise, others believe it to be the end of an economic hegemony that has been long-standing. For some, it's a plot organized by enemies of western civilization.