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Bitcoin (BTC) recently eclipsed the $63,000 mark, prompting renewed interest in its future market trajectory. After briefly retracting below $60,000, Bitcoin quickly rebounded, underscoring its persistent volatility.

Authorities from India and the US teamed up in a search operation in Uttarakhand to uncover a $360 million crypto-funded drug ring. 

In a recent interview with Cryptonews, Gracy Chen, the Managing Director of the crypto exchange Bitget, discussed the current bull market, why we are still 30%-40% in it, and the factors influencing the Bitcoin (BTC) price.

International Labour Day, observed annually on May 1st, is a global tribute to the invaluable contributions of workers and the ongoing struggles of the working class. Originating from the late nineteenth-century labour movement, this day, also known as May Day, commemorates the historic fight for improved working conditions and fair treatment. International Labour Day 2024: History The roots of International Labour Day trace back to a pivotal event in American history. In 1886, workers rallied for the establishment of an eight-hour workday, culminating in a massive demonstration. However, tensions flared in Chicago, leading to the tragic 'Haymarket Affair,' which ultimately became the catalyst for the inception of International Labour Day.

Investors pulled $435 million from digital products in the week ended April 26, according to a report Monday from CoinShares Ltd. The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust accounted for much of that with $440 million in outflows, though that was lowest level for the largest crypto fund in nine weeks.

Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India's 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, to be held in the West Indies and USA from June 1. Rohit Sharma will lead, with Hardik Pandya as deputy. Sanju Samson will support Pant as the second wicketkeeper-batsman… Pant returns after 16 months post a car crash in 2022. India opted for four spinners — Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yuzvendra Chahal. The pace attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, features Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube offer seam-bowling options. Sanju Samson secured a spot, while KL Rahul and Rinku Singh missed out. Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan are named reserves. India's campaign begins against Ireland on June 5 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, followed by a highly anticipated clash against Pakistan on June 9. They will also face USA and Canada on June 12 and 15 respectively. India, placed in Group A with Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and co-hosts USA, aims for a strong start against Ireland before the crucial match against Pakistan.

Crimea said on Tuesday that long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) were shot down over the peninsula, which was annexed by Russia in 2014. Sergei Aksyonov posted on Telegram a photo showing what he described as undetonated submunitions of ATACMS missiles. Aksyonov did not specify when and how many missiles had been shot down.

Dinosaurs were «more like smart giant crocodiles» but not as intelligent as monkeys as an earlier study had found, according to new research. In a study published in January 2023, neuroscientist and author Suzana Herculano-Houzel of Vanderbilt University, US, had said that brains of theropod dinosaurs, a species of which is T. rex, had neurons comparable to those in the brains of monkeys and baboons. Dinosaurs like T. rex, or Tyrannosaurus rex, had an exceptionally high number of neurons, «which would make these animals not only giant but also long-lived and endowed with flexible cognition, and thus even more magnificent predators than previously thought,» the author wrote in the study published in the Journal of Comparative Neurology. In the latest research, an international team of palaeontologists, behavioural scientists and neurologists re-examined the brains of dinosaurs, including T. rex, and found them to behave more like reptiles.

HSBC Holdings Plc’s Chief Executive Officer Noel Quinn is stepping down, an unexpected move that comes as Europe’s largest lender tries to navigate the deterioration of ties between China and the US.

Experts warn that Venezuela’s likely shift towards digital currency necessitates stricter regulations.

US Fed meet ahead: What do dimming rate cut hopes mean for Indian stock market? Mid and smallcap indices continued their upward march. The BSE Midcap index hit its fresh all-time high of 42,396.21 during the session before closing 0.49 per cent higher at 42,121.40.

A new nuclear reactor reached commercial operation in Georgia on Monday, completing a project whose delays and sticker shock helped upend the near-term prospects for nuclear power in the U.S. The first two reactors at Plant Vogtle, operated by Southern Co., opened in the 1980s. Adding two new reactors cost more than $30 billion, more than twice the initial estimates, and are a major reason no other large nuclear-power facilities are under development in the U.S.

Hong Kong on Tuesday launched trading of Asia's first spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), moving forward in the city's race to become a regional virtual asset investment hub. The debut comes three months after the United States gave the greenlight to ETFs pegged to bitcoin's spot price, making it easier for mainstream investors to add the unit to their portfolio.

Israel-Palestine-related boycotts, as per a Reuters report. Although the number of affected stores wasn't specified, local media indicated that over 100 outlets were temporarily shut down, it added. The franchise has 600 outlets in the country.

Also Read: Oil prices decline amid Israel-Hamas peace negotiations, Fed rate cut hopes As of now, Brent crude futures have seen a modest increase of 0.26% in April, while WTI crude futures have experienced a slight decline of 0.55%. Crude prices surged sharply in mid-April, reaching their highest level since October, driven by Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel in retaliation. This was seen as a response to a suspected Israeli strike on the Iranian Consulate in Damascus, Syria, earlier in the month.

The New York Post, Al Gilberti is paying $ 400 a week i.e. over ₹33,000 for the billboard advertisement to find his ideal match.

Ajit Agarkar and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah have arrived at the ITC Narmada Hotel in Ahmedabad. The meeting of the selection committee is underway and an announcement may be expected soon as all teams have to submit their 15-player squad till May 1. The marquee event is all set to begin on June 1 in the USA and the West Indies.

Issuers  are expecting  approximately $300 million in combined first-day inflows for the six new Hong Kong spot-crypto ETFs, with a preference for  Bitcoin  funds.

Marathon Digital has selected Standard Chartered-backed digital asset custodian Zodia Custody to safeguard its crypto holdings.

Keonne Rodriguez, one of the individuals associated with the popular cryptocurrency mixer Samourai Wallet,  has  entered a plea of not guilty to charges of  money laundering .