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Binance launches voluntary Withdraw Protection for users
2049.news · 05.05.2026, 09:50:01

Binance launches voluntary Withdraw Protection for users Binance has introduced a new security feature called Withdraw Protection that lets users voluntarily block all withdrawals for a set period. How Withdraw Protectio…

TON network fees fall sharply as token posts strong rally
2049.news · 05.05.2026, 08:45:01

TON network fees fall sharply as token posts strong rally Pavel Durov said that transaction fees on the TON network have fallen roughly six times , approaching negligible levels for typical transfers. Key announcement He…

WLFI sues Justin Sun over frozen token dispute
2049.news · 05.05.2026, 07:55:04

WLFI sues Justin Sun over frozen token dispute World Liberty Financial (WLFI) filed a lawsuit alleging that Justin Sun and entities linked to him breached token agreements, prompting a wallet freeze. Allegations from WLF…

Former Sevilla Players Accused in €24 Million Crypto Scam
2049.news · 05.05.2026, 06:45:05

Former Sevilla Players Accused in €24 Million Crypto Scam Six former Sevilla footballers are accused of taking part in the Shirtum project that allegedly sold non-existent NFTs to investors. Authorities say the scheme ra…

Bitcoin Approaches $80,000 Threshold: Two Movement Scenarios
2049.news · 05.05.2026, 06:10:04

Bitcoin Approaches $80,000 Threshold: Two Movement Scenarios A weekly market review released on 04.05 examined key on-chain and market indicators as Bitcoin nears $80,000 . Covered metrics The analyst Artur reviewed a br…

Polymarket’s largest stakes, disputes and market absurdities
2049.news · 04.05.2026, 10:15:02

Polymarket’s largest stakes, disputes and market absurdities We summarize the platform’s biggest wagers, settlement controversies and notably absurd markets, preserving reported figures and timelines. Largest stakes and …

Satoshi’s coins are harder to compromise than assumed
2049.news · 04.05.2026, 10:00:03

Satoshi’s coins are harder to compromise than assumed An analyst at Galaxy Digital says early bitcoin holdings are spread across roughly 22,000 addresses, complicating attempts to seize funds. The expert also highlights …

Trader Earned 180x on Meme Coin in Three Weeks
2049.news · 04.05.2026, 08:50:03

Trader Earned 180x on Meme Coin in Three Weeks A trader achieved a 180x return after holding a meme token position for three weeks , onchain data shows. Transaction summary The trader bought 4.28 billion ASTEROID tokens,…

ETF inflows top $2 billion in April
2049.news · 04.05.2026, 07:30:03

ETF inflows top $2 billion in April Spot bitcoin ETFs received net inflows of $1.97 billion in April, marking a second consecutive month with positive net flows. Bitcoin ETF inflows The largest shares of capital were col…

Bitcoin Returns Above $80,000 for First Time in Three Months
2049.news · 04.05.2026, 06:25:03

Bitcoin Returns Above $80,000 for First Time in Three Months Bitcoin climbed back above $80,000 , marking the first such level reached in three months after a prior decline toward $60,000 . Price recovery The cryptocurre…

Powell Era Ends; Iran Crypto Seized; OpenAI Phone
2049.news · 03.05.2026, 11:35:03

Powell Era Ends; Iran Crypto Seized; OpenAI Phone The week brought the final Federal Reserve meeting under Jerome Powell and visible market responses to the end of his tenure. Federal Reserve transition and market reacti…

Offline speaker announced for Kyiv crypto conference 13.06.2026
2049.news · 02.05.2026, 15:05:03

Offline speaker announced for Kyiv crypto conference 13.06.2026 Cryptomannn, a trader and founder of Cryptomannn Academy and Scope 360°, will speak at an offline industry conference in Kyiv on 13.06.2026 . Summary of the…

🤖 **ИИ-агент открыл собственную компанию и готовится торговать криптовалютой**
2049.news · 02.05.2026, 12:35:02

🤖 ИИ-агент открыл собственную компанию и готовится торговать криптовалюто й Стартап ClawBank [запустил]( агента Manfred, который сам зарегистрировал бизнес в США, открыл банковский счет, создал криптокошелек и может про…

Monad launches high-throughput EVM chain amid valuation concerns
2049.news · 02.05.2026, 12:25:02

Monad launches high-throughput EVM chain amid valuation concerns Monad is an EVM-compatible layer one chain focused on parallel transaction execution, launched after three years of development and venture funding. Overvi…

U.S. Senators Propose Limits on Stablecoin Yields
2049.news · 02.05.2026, 09:50:03

U.S. Senators Propose Limits on Stablecoin Yields Senators in the United States have released final provisions of the CLARITY Act , bringing the bill closer to a congressional vote. Key provisions The draft bans paying i…

US Senate Bans Senators From Prediction Markets
2049.news · 01.05.2026, 10:15:01

US Senate Bans Senators From Prediction Markets The US Senate unanimously approved a measure prohibiting senators and their staff from trading in prediction markets. The ban covers transactions tied to political and econ…

Musk says most cryptocurrencies are a scam
2049.news · 01.05.2026, 09:10:01

Musk says most cryptocurrencies are a scam Elon Musk told a court that while some crypto assets have value, he considers the majority to be a scam. Court testimony and context The statement was made during litigation inv…

Bitcoin shows similarities to 2022 bottom formation
2049.news · 01.05.2026, 08:05:01

Bitcoin shows similarities to 2022 bottom formation Analyst Ali Charts notes that Bitcoin’s recent price structure bears resemblance to the sequence that formed the 2022 market bottom. Analyst’s observation According to …

Ukrainian Teams Win Solana Mobile Hackathon Awards
2049.news · 01.05.2026, 07:15:01

Ukrainian Teams Win Solana Mobile Hackathon Awards Two Ukrainian teams, Backyard Finance and Cashflow, received top honors at the Solana Mobile Hackathon, organizers reported today. Winners and project focus Backyard Fin…

Bitcoin Rises Almost 12% After Strong April Performance
2049.news · 01.05.2026, 06:10:01

Bitcoin Rises Almost 12% After Strong April Performance Bitcoin recorded a monthly gain of 11.9% in April, recovering ground after a weak start to the year and showing renewed market demand. Monthly performance Alongside…

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