Bitcoin's Real Value Hits $1.03T: New Metric Reveals True Investment Landscape
Bitcoin's stored value surges 85% to $1.03 trillion in 2024, according to CryptoQuant analysis combining on-chain and off-chain data. This new metric offers deeper insights into actual capital invested versus market cap, suggesting growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin as a store of value.
Italy Sets New Crypto Tax Rate at 26% in 2025 Budget Law
Italy's Senate has approved significant changes to cryptocurrency taxation, setting a 26% rate on capital gains starting 2025, with a planned increase to 33% in 2026. The new law removes the €2,000 exemption threshold and offers an 18% substitute tax option for assets held by January 2025.
Bitcoin Sentiment Cools as Price Retreats to $93K in Year-End Slump
Bitcoin's market sentiment indicator drops to 65 from November's peak of 94, reflecting waning investor confidence despite remaining in 'greed' territory. The leading cryptocurrency has declined 13.7% over 12 days as traders seek refuge in stablecoins amid technical predictions of continued price volatility.
20 Types of Cryptocurrency Rug Pulls Every Investor Should Know
A comprehensive guide exposing 20 different cryptocurrency scam tactics known as 'rug pulls' that leave investors with worthless assets. Understanding these deceptive schemes, from liquidity drains to fake partnerships, is crucial for protecting your crypto investments.
Crypto Crackdown: Indian Tax Officials Expose Wedding Planners' Digital Currency Network
Income Tax officials in Jaipur have uncovered a sophisticated cryptocurrency operation during raids on wedding planners, seizing ₹20 crore and freezing crypto wallets. The investigation revealed an elaborate scheme converting unaccounted wedding cash into digital currencies through hawala networks.
Former FTX Executive's Prison Sentence Reduced for Good Behavior
Ryan Salame, former FTX Digital Markets Co-CEO, will be released from prison over a year earlier than planned due to good conduct provisions. The adjustment follows varying sentences for FTX executives as the collapsed crypto exchange prepares to begin creditor repayments.
Bitcoin Price Watch: Binance's Shrinking Reserves Mirror Pre-Rally Pattern
Binance's Bitcoin reserves have fallen below 570,000 BTC, echoing conditions that preceded a 90% price surge in early 2024. With Bitcoin trading at $98,680 and showing strong market dominance, analysts speculate on potential price movements while investors move assets to cold storage.
South Korea's Crypto Boom: One-Third of Population Now Holds Digital Assets
South Korea's cryptocurrency market has surged to $78 billion as over 30% of the population now owns digital assets. The remarkable growth, adding 610,000 new crypto investors in just one month, coincides with renewed market optimism and intensified trading activity across major exchanges.
Christmas Day Crypto Heist: $500K Stolen Through Compromised X Accounts
A hacker orchestrated a sophisticated $500,000 cryptocurrency theft on Christmas Day by compromising high-profile X accounts to promote fraudulent meme coins. The attack involved phishing scams targeting over 15 prominent accounts through fake copyright notices, highlighting growing security concerns in social media and crypto.
Crypto Market Balance: Altcoin Season Index Holds at 51, Signaling Mixed Momentum
The cryptocurrency market's Altcoin Season Index maintains a neutral position at 51, suggesting a balanced trading environment between Bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies. This steady reading indicates sustained momentum in the altcoin sector while reflecting mixed market sentiment, with neither Bitcoin nor altcoins establishing clear dominance.