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Emma Davis

Emma Davis is a highly skilled and experienced crypto writer with a passion for all things blockchain and cryptocurrency. With years of experience writing about the latest trends, news, and innovations in the crypto world, Emma has established herself as one of the best crypto journalists.

Articles by Emma Davis

Mailer Lite loses $600,000 in phishing attack

4 months ago 1 min read

Mailer Lite, a digital marketing platform, was recently targeted by a phishing attack, resulting in a financial loss of more than $600,000. The attackers used a vulnerability in Mailer Lite’s system to impersonate Web3 organizations and send deceptive emails containing malicious links. Blockaid, a Web3 security and privacy firm, revealed the complex details of the attack. The perpetrators used a vulnerability in Mailer Lite’s infrastructure to create emails that appeared to be from various Web3 entities. Mailer Lite had previously been granted permission to send emails on behalf of these organizations, allowing for potential exploitation. The attackers used a technique

Binance Challenges US SEC in Court, Citing Crypto Regulations’ Uncertain Landscape

4 months ago 1 min read

In a legal dispute between Binance and the SEC, Binance’s legal team has expressed concerns about the US SEC’s classification of most crypto as securities. This clash highlights the ambiguity in regulatory guidelines, which makes compliance difficult for crypto companies. Binance believes the SEC’s lack of clarity in crypto company regulations creates difficulty. The SEC encourages crypto firms to register, but the lack of clear guidelines makes it difficult for these companies to meet regulatory requirements. Binance claims that this confusion impedes the growth of legitimate businesses in the crypto market. At the heart of the legal debate is the

BlackRock Denies Launching XRP ETF Amid Speculations

4 months ago 1 min read

Recent rumors about BlackRock’s plans to launch an XRP ETF have been debunked, with confirmation that the world’s largest asset manager has no plans to introduce a spot XRP exchange-traded fund. Larry Fink, BlackRock’s CEO, made comments that sparked speculation, prompting the clarification. BlackRock recently entered the cryptocurrency space, launching the iShares Bitcoin Trust, a spot Bitcoin ETF. The company has also filed for a spot Ether ETF called iShares Ethereum Trust. These funds are intended to reflect the prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum, demonstrating BlackRock’s strategic focus on the two leading crypto. BlackRock manages the iShares ETFs, which are

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Reaches $1 Billion AUM Milestone Amid Crypto Market Correction

4 months ago 1 min read

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has reached $1 billion in assets under management (AUM) in its first week of trading. This makes BlackRock the first Bitcoin ETF provider to reach this significant AUM milestone. IBIT, which has $1 billion in assets under management, began trading on January 12, indicating strong investor interest in the newly launched bitcoin ETF. Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets, expressed enthusiasm for the achievement and emphasized the company’s long-term commitment to providing investors with access to a high-quality ETF. According to statistics, bitcoin accounts for 99% of IBIT’s total assets, with fiat currency accounting

Bitcoin Faces Resistance at $43,250, Struggling to Sustain Recovery

4 months ago 1 min read

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently experiencing difficulty as it faces resistance near $43,250. Despite initiating a consolidation period after reaching $41,500, BTC’s attempts to regain momentum face roadblocks at $43,250 and $43,500 levels. The crypto is at a critical juncture, with potential losses looming if it fails to maintain a position above $43,500. Following a consolidation phase of around $41,500, Bitcoin experienced a modest recovery. However, bears operating near the $43,250 and $43,500 levels resisted the ascent. The latest downward movement began after reaching a swing high of $43,568. The breakdown below $43,000 marked a significant shift in price action. Furthermore,

XRP Sees 244% Increase in Investor Interest Following Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch

4 months ago 1 min read

The recent approval and launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US has had a positive ripple effect on the crypto market, particularly for XRP. CoinShares’ weekly data on digital asset fund inflows shows a significant increase in institutional investor interest in XRP-based investment products, fueling speculation about the approval of a spot XRP ETF shortly. The introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs resulted in a significant increase in both price and general market sentiment for XRP, the Ripple network’s native crypto. CoinShares reported a remarkable 244% increase in weekly net inflows into XRP-based products, totaling $2.2 million. This surge in

Bitcoin’s price fell nearly 10% to $41,700, and the crypto space saw over $150 million in liquidations

4 months ago 1 min read

Analysts are buzzing about the possibility of a classic “sell the news” scenario as the crypto market falls in the aftermath of the recently approved Bitcoin Spot ETFs. Bitcoin’s price fell nearly 10% to $41,700, and the crypto space saw a whopping $150 million in liquidations in the last 24 hours. Long positions totaled over $150 million. The recent approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs set off a downward wave in the market, resulting in a cascade of liquidations. The big question now is whether this is just a short-term correction or the start of a longer-term adjustment. Anthony Scaramucci, founder

US Politicians Invests in Crypto Ahead of SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Approval

4 months ago 1 min read

US politicians, who are typically associated with stocks and bonds, are making waves in the crypto space, with one representative facing scrutiny over substantial investments made just before the SEC’s recent approval of the first US Bitcoin ETF. The move has sparked speculation about the possibility of an Ethereum ETF being approved soon. Representative Michael Collins, known for his traditional investment focus, made a significant $65,000 investment in Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest crypto. This investment was made strategically between January 3 and January 8, just before the SEC approved the first US Bitcoin ETF on January 10. Collins’ Ethereum

Bitcoin Exchange Volume Dominance Increases To 77%

4 months ago 1 min read

Recent on-chain data shows that the percentage of Bitcoin volume occupied by exchanges has increased significantly, reaching all-time highs. This surge in exchange volume dominance, as reported by on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, has important ramifications for understanding the current state of Bitcoin activity. The percentage of total Bitcoin on-chain volume flowing through centralized exchanges is referred to as exchange volume dominance, and it serves as an indicator of user engagement in buying and selling activities. High levels of exchange volume dominance imply that BTC users are more interested in active trading on these platforms. Lower values of exchange volume dominance,

VanEck Gears Up for Bitcoin ETF with $72 Million Seeding Amid DTCC Ticker Listings

4 months ago 1 min read

With the spotlight on the upcoming Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decision on Spot Bitcoin ETF approvals, VanEck, the American investment management firm, is making significant preparations. VanEck’s Spot ETF tickers have been officially listed by the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), solidifying its presence in the evolving landscape of Spot ETF investments. VanEck’s Spot Bitcoin ETF can be found on the DTCC platform under the ticker ‘HODL.’ Depending on SEC approval, this listing positions VanEck as a key player in the potential integration of Spot Bitcoin ETFs into the mainstream financial sector. Another investment management firm, WisdomTree, has

Valkyrie Investments Says Bitcoin ETF Could Start Trading Tomorrow

4 months ago 1 min read

The crypto community is on edge as Valkyrie Investments awaits a critical decision from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). There is speculation that the SEC could approve as early as Wednesday, allowing trading to begin on Thursday. Valkyrie Investments co-founder Steven McClurg is optimistic about the potential approval and anticipates strong investor interest in their ETF. Estimates range from $200 million to $400 million, with total inflows reaching $4–5 billion in the first few weeks after approval. While not every applicant’s ETF will be available right away, McClurg predicts that around

Alphabet’s Google is on trial in Boston over its uses of AI technology in key products that infringe on patents

4 months ago 1 min read

Alphabet’s Google is currently on trial in Boston before a federal jury on allegations that the processors it uses to power artificial intelligence (AI) technology in key products infringe on patents held by Singular Computing, which was founded by computer scientist Joseph Bates. According to Singular Computing, based in Massachusetts, Google stole Bates’ technology and used it to support AI features in products such as Google Search, Gmail, and Google Translate. Google refutes the claims, claiming that Singular’s patents are “dubious” and that its processors were developed independently. Singular has reportedly asked for up to $7 billion in damages, which