Bitcoin Price Prediction
Bitcoin (BTC) has failed to sustain its overnight bullish momentum, trading near $67,700. This downturn is influenced by several factors, including a $300 million hack at a Japanese crypto exchange and President Biden’s veto of a bill targeting SEC crypto regulations.
Additionally, Vitalik Buterin’s insights on Bitcoin scaling disputes emphasize the need for new technologies like ZK-SNARKs, though these technical discussions are not expected to immediately affect BTC price.
Bitcoin Price Impact Minimal as Vitalik Buterin Reflects on Block Size Debate
DMM Bitcoin Hack: Potential $300M Impact on Bitcoin Price
DMM Bitcoin, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a significant hack, losing 4,502.9 Bitcoins valued at about $300 million. The breach was detected at 1:26 p.m. local time, leading to swift preventive measures to avert further losses.
The exchange, with support from affiliated companies, has pledged to replace the stolen Bitcoin, ensuring users’ funds remain secure.
HACK ALERT – MORE THAN $300M IN BITCOIN “ILLEGALLY LEAKED” FROM JAPANESE EXCHANGE
– According to a sudden report from the Asia-focused Nikkei media outlet, some 48 billion yen’s worth of #Bitcoin has been “illegally leaked” from a Japanese exchange called ‘DMM Bitcoin’.
-… https://t.co/MFAfKEd2dF pic.twitter.com/csD9Vz6dom
— BSCN (@BSCNews) May 31, 2024
DMM Bitcoin has temporarily suspended spot purchases and warned users of possible delays in Japanese yen withdrawals. Chainalysis identified this hack as the largest since December 2022 and the seventh-largest in history.
Despite the incident, DMM Bitcoin has promised full reimbursement to its customers and has enhanced its security protocols.
Key Points:
Loss of 4,502.9 Bitcoins worth $300 million.
Immediate actions are taken to prevent further losses.
Assurance of full reimbursement and enhanced security measures.
The hack could impact Bitcoin’s price due to heightened concerns about security and trust in cryptocurrency exchanges.
President Biden’s Crypto Veto
President Biden has vetoed legislation approved by both the House and Senate aimed at crypto regulation. The proposed law sought to overturn SEC guidelines that would require certain corporations to classify crypto assets as liabilities on their balance sheets, even if held for clients.
Biden contends that this would weaken the SEC’s ability to protect investors and enforce regulations. Despite some Democratic support, the law was primarily backed by Republicans.
This veto highlights the growing political focus on cryptocurrencies, especially with former President Trump recently advocating for crypto donations and investor rights.
Key Points:
Vetoed legislation aimed at overturning SEC crypto guidelines.
Biden’s concern: weakening SEC investor protections.
Legislation primarily supported by Republicans.
President Biden’s veto signals ongoing regulatory uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market, potentially affecting Bitcoin’s price due to increased investor caution and market volatility.
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