Google Takes Legal Action Against Alleged Crypto Scammers for Uploading Fraudulent Apps
The defendants are said to have committed hundreds of acts of wire fraud, “causing harm to Google and at least approximately 100,000 Google users.”Source
First Mover Americas: Galaxy Digital to Raise $100M for New Fund
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 4, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.Source
Bitcoin Cash Spikes 10% After Halving, Bitcoin Hovers Above $66K
Analysts said BTC traders are probably waiting for macroeconomic signals before making a move, referring to the current market lull.Source
Nigeria Court Adjourns Hearings for Binance, Execs’ Tax Evasion Cases: Reports
The local tax watchdog last month filed charges in an Abuja court against Binance and the two executives who were detained in the country.Source
Ethereum Layer 2s Could Rocket to $1T Base Valuation by 2030, VanEck Says
The valuation is based on the future expected usage of several layer 2 networks across usecases such as metaverse, banking and gaming.Source
Protocol Village: Optimism-Based DEX Velodrome Deploys to Bitcoin L2 BOB
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of April 4-10.Source
Choppy Bitcoin Price Action Continues Ahead of Friday’s Jobs Report
Flows into the new spot ETFs have been subdued for a couple of weeks, possibly prompting a renewed interest in macro drivers for price direction.Source
The Protocol: Using the Money Printer
If you have the money printer – as is the case for many of the blockchain projects with the power to create their own digital tokens – why wouldn’t you use it? PLUS: Vitalik Buterin riffs on meme coin and Ethereum’s new “blob market.”Source
Digital Asset Platform With Ex-Goldman Partner as Co-Founder Gets Bahrain Crypto License
ARP Digital says its the “first and only Central Bank-licensed OTC service provider specialized in digital asset-structured products.”Source