Price analysis 5/31: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, SOL, DOT, LTC
Bitcoin and most major altcoins are struggling to hold on to their higher levels, indicating that the bears have not given up yet. Source link
Hong Kong Virtual Assets Consortium launched with Huobi as first member
Huobi has become the first member of the Hong Kong Virtual Assets Consortium (HKVAC), the Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange announced on May 31. The new organization promises to provide a ratings service and indexes when it is fully launched. The new organization is debuting at a crucial moment, as retail cryptocurrency trading begins in Hong Kong…
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Binance plans new round of layoffs amid increased regulatory scrutiny
A fresh headcount reduction is coming to crypto exchange Binance, which is reportedly planning to lay off 20% of its workforce in June. The job cuts come after the company said earlier this year it would not lay off any employees. According to the exchange, the decision is not a downsizing but rather a resource…
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Bitcoin hodlers exited ‘capitulation’ above $20K, new metric hints
Bitcoin (BTC) is in a “transition,” which should pave the way to the next bull market top, new research has concluded. In the latest edition of its weekly newsletter, “The Week On-Chain,” analytics firm Glassnode unveiled its latest tool for tracking Bitcoin’s resurgence. Bitcoin hodlers in “transition” After the 2022 bear market and signs of…
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EU, US should push for AI code of conduct: EU tech chief
Lawmakers in the European Union are seeking to implement a code of conduct for the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) prior to their forthcoming EU AI Act. In a joint meeting of the EU-U.S Trade and Technology Council in Sweden on May 31, the EU tech chief Margrethe Vestager said officials in the…
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Chinese officials issue warning about AI and national security
Officials in China have issued a warning about the risks posed by the rapid advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) development and subsequently called for tighter measures on national security. The remarks come from a meeting on Tuesday in which Chinese President Xi Jinping, and other prominent members of the communist party, stressed the country’s ambitions…
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AML rules for digital assets to come into effect in UAE
Under new rules from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), licensed financial institutions (LFIs) would be required to verify the identities of all customers. The update will come into effect “within a month” by the end of June. On May 31, the CBUAE published guidance for LFIs on risks “related to virtual…
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Former SEC chief warns influencers about prosecution for crypto price manipulation
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing crypto influencers who have promoted scam projects and are found to be manipulating the prices of certain tokens via social media. Former SEC chief John Reed Stark took to Twitter to warn crypto influencers to be ready to face prosecution. Attention all crypto promoters who…
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Bitcoin risks ‘new lows’ into monthly close as BTC price retests $27K
Bitcoin (BTC) tested $27,000 on May 31 as weakness prevailed into the monthly close. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart on Bitstamp. Source: TradingView Analyst: Bitcoin reaching “crucial area” Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed BTC/USD as it continued to lose momentum after local highs near $28,500. As early-week excitement faded, traders and analysts warned…
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Hodl up, El Salvador’s newest economic advisor is a Bitcoin maxi
Dr. Saifedean Ammous, the author of the explanatory book about Bitcoin (BTC), The Bitcoin Standard, has been appointed the Economic Advisor to the National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador. On May 30, the Office announced that the Austrian economist had joined the team as its advisor for matters related to various economic policies. Dr. Ammous’…
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