Crypto Money Laundering Dropped 30% Last Year, Chainalysis Says

Illicit addresses sent $22.2 billion in cryptocurrency to services in 2023, a decrease from $31.5 billion in 2022, and centralized exchanges remain the primary destination.Source

Coinbase Upgraded to Neutral Ahead of Earnings at JPMorgan as Shares Surge

The bank lifted its rating on Coinbase stock to reflect rising crypto prices following the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.Source

U.S. Cyber Authorities Investigate ‘Binance Trust Wallet’ iOS App for Vulnerabilities

The Binance-owned wallet has been the victim of multiple cyber attacks during 2023.Source

Solana’s SOL Futures Rack Up $1B in Record Bullish Bets

The present bias towards long positions means potential for a long squeeze, where investors who hold long positions feel the need to sell into a falling market to cut their losses.Source

Jump in Ether’s Relative Strength Index Warrants Your Attention. Here is Why

Ether’s 14-week RSI has topped 70, a threshold that marked previous parabolic bull runs.Source

Ether Traders Target $3.5K as ETH Jumps on ETF Expectations

Several traditional financial firms are vying for an ether exchange-traded fund in the U.S., a move that is boosting the token’s medium-term outlook.Source

BitTorrent’s BTT Surges 12% as Owner Tron Completes TRX Burn

BitTorrent’s BTT token is issued on Tron, and continues to surge on the network’s positive news.Source

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Sells Coinbase Shares for First Time in a Month

ARK sold $34.3 million of shares in the crypto exchange, which is due to report earnings after the U.S. market closes.Source

Telefónica Teams Up With Chainlink to Provide Security Against ‘SIM Swap’ Hacks

The partnership will be a “significant step” in integrating telecom capabilities into the blockchain technology, the firms said.Source

Bitcoin-Yen Pair Hits Record High, Reflects Stress on Japan’s Fiat Currency

Bitcoin’s ongoing rally is telling of current market perceptions about fiat currencies, with sentiment being weakest for the Japanese yen.Source