EU enacts crypto regulations to combat money laundering

The European Parliament passed new rules, requiring cryptocurrency businesses to conduct thorough checks to prevent money laundering, in order to combat this illegal activity. The new laws are designed to enhance the investigation processes and identity verifications for clients, including crypto asset managers. These managers will additionally need to inform the relevant authorities about any … Read more

Top Takeaways of the Q1 2024 Crypto Report

Last year’s crypto report for 2023, as well as our own observations, revealed that Bitcoin experienced significant expansion. The overall crypto market, in turn, underwent a phase of revival. Moving forward, let’s examine some significant happenings in Q1, 2024, which served as a strong foundation for various cryptocurrencies. Consequently, the total market capitalization surged by … Read more

‘Buy Bitcoin’ sign that photobombed Janet Yellen sells for $1M

During a 2017 Congressional hearing, a yellow notepad bearing the words “Buy Bitcoin” was conspicuously displayed behind Janet Yellen, then the chair of the United States Federal Reserve. This notable prop has now fetched an impressive price of sixteen Bitcoins (BTC) – equivalent to over one million dollars – at auction. Justin, who goes by … Read more

2 on-chain metrics suggest Bitcoin at its ‘best moment to buy’

According to two widely-used indicators among crypto market observers, Bitcoin (BTC) might be approaching a favorable buying opportunity based on its on-chain data. “The MVRV ratio and funding rate based on open interest may indicate that Bitcoin’s current price represents a good buying opportunity for traders.” In a recent post on X addressed to his … Read more

Runes make up 68% of all Bitcoin transactions since launch

Since its introduction post-Halving event on April 20, Runes – a novel token standard on Bitcoin – accounts for over two-thirds of Bitcoin’s total transactions. Approximately 2.38 million Rune transactions have been completed, representing around two-thirds (68%) of all Bitcoin transactions that have taken place since its introduction on April 20, based on data from … Read more

Biden’s 44.6% capital gains tax proposal likely a ‘nothing burger’

For an average cryptocurrency investor, President Joe Biden’s plan to elevate the capital gains tax rate up to 44.6% for specific individuals – the highest in US history – is anticipated to bring little consequence. Matthew Walrath, the creator of CryptoTaxMadeEasy shared with CryptoMoon his perspective that Biden’s recent tax proposals are unlikely to impact … Read more