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US Chamber of Digital Commerce Backs Binance, Urges SEC to Drop Lawsuit
21.10.2023
In a significant move on Thursday, the U.S. Chamber of Digital Commerce, a leading crypto policymaking advocacy group, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to dismiss its lawsuit against cryptocurrency giant Binance. SEC’s Authority Questioned:...
Gold Heats Up, China’s Gold-Backed Bond Move, and the 10-Year Treasury Note’s Ominous Rise
21.10.2023
In the turbulent macroeconomic landscape marked by clashes in Ukraine and Israel, and with the Fed’s Jerome Powell alluding to persistent and escalated interest rates, the 10-year Treasury note has soared to 5% — a milestone not seen since 2007. Amid this whirlwind, both gold...
NFT Sales Spike 12.62% Higher Than Last Week, Breaking Two-Month Downturn
21.10.2023
Parsed data from the week spanning October 14-21, 2023, reveals an upward trend in non-fungible token (NFT) sales, with a 12.62% surge from the previous week. Both buyer and seller participation swelled, by 15% and 17% respectively, resulting in approximately $70.51 million in NFT transactions....
Biggest Movers: SOL Rallies Towards $30, Following 33% Surge in Price
21.10.2023
Solana has undoubtedly been one of this week’s biggest gainers, with price rallying by as much as 33% in recent days. The move comes as the global crypto market cap remained mostly in the green to start the weekend. Chainlink was another big mover, hitting a three-week high. Solana (SOL) Solana...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Marginally Lower as Traders Secure This Week’s Profits
21.10.2023
Bitcoin traded around the $30,000 region to start the weekend, as markets remained optimistic that an ETF approval could be looming. This has been the topic of the week, with many speculating how high crypto markets could surge on such potential news. Ethereum slipped from Friday’s peak....
Bank of Russia Predicts Digital Ruble Won’t End Other Payment Methods
21.10.2023
The Central Bank of Russia does not expect the introduction of the digital ruble to end the popularity of other non-cash and cash payment options. According to statements offered by Alla Bakina, director of the bank’s national payment system department, other non-cash payment options have...
Unverified ETF, Legaled FTX, Blamed SEC and 20 Crypto Jokes
21.10.2023
This week in crypto: bitcoin pumped from under $28,000 to $30,000 on Monday as unverified rumors that the US SEC had approved BlackRock’s iShares spot Bitcoin ETF application hit social media, Sui faced turbulent times as its price hit all-time lows, and Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation...
Binance Resumes Euro Transfers Through New Fiat Partners
21.10.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is restoring fiat services for customers using the common European currency, the euro (EUR). The coin trading giant announced that users are already migrating to the new platforms it partnered with in the wake of losing the services of Paysafe. Crypto Exchange...
Crypto-friendly Rep. Tom Emmer pursues nomination for House speaker
21.10.2023
Tom Emmer has been "making calls" to secure a nomination for the Speaker role, and it could be a boon for the crypto sector if he were to be voted in
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Chooses Ireland as EU MiCA Hub
21.10.2023
U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has selected Ireland as the main regulatory hub for its operations across the European Union. The company hopes to obtain a license in Ireland that will allow it to provide services in EU member states under the pan-European Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) law....
Hong Kong’s SFC Moves to Update Crypto Market Regulations Following New Market Developments
21.10.2023
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced plans to update its framework on cryptocurrency sales and requirements amid the evolving market development of the digital asset industry.
In the regulator’s upcoming amendment notice published on October 20, five major parts were...
Binance to Sunset Visa Crypto Card as 2023 Sees Decline in Digital Debit Cards
21.10.2023
Several reports have revealed that Binance, which is recognized as the leading crypto exchange by trading volume, intends to discontinue its Visa crypto card on December 20, 2023. The enterprise emphasized that only a “small number of Binance users” would be affected by this...
Ethereum Co-Founder, Consensys Sued By Early Employees Over Alleged Equity Promises
20.10.2023
More than two dozen early employees of the blockchain software company Consensys have filed a lawsuit against Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, Consensys, and other parties. The plaintiffs allege Lubin broke contractual promises related to equity compensation made when the employees joined...
FinCEN issues alert regarding crypto transactions connected to Hamas
20.10.2023
The government department warned virtual asset service providers and other financial institutions to “identify and report suspicious transactions” related to terrorist groups
Crypto Investors are Buzzing About This AI Crypto Platform – What's the Hype?
20.10.2023
Raising $1.92 million in its ongoing LPX token presale so far, Launchpad XYZ is attracting a varied pool of cryptocurrency investors by offering both utility and time-limited incentives. The presale's proceeds are slated for the development of a platform focused on diverse Web 3.0 applications...
Best Crypto to Buy Now October 20 – Stacks, eCash, Bitcoin Cash
20.10.2023
The SEC made a surprising decision on Thursday to pull back on its legal action against Ripple, affecting both CEO Brad Garlinghouse and co-founder Chris Larsen. This marks the third win in a row for Ripple in its legal battles.
This news coincided with a more than 7% rise in the price of XRP,...
FBI Charges Six in Connection with $30M Crypto Crime Ring
20.10.2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) filed charges on Wednesday against six individuals for allegedly running an unlicensed money-transmitting business involving $30 million in cryptocurrencies.
The information came to light through court documents filed in the Southern District of New York....
Biggest Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools – COINRIG, BLOX, LOONG
20.10.2023
Optimism that the SEC will soon approve a spot Bitcoin ETF is growing and this is sending Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader crypto market higher on Friday.
Bitcoin was last trading in the mid-$29,000s, up over 3% in the last 24 hours and up nearly 11% in the last seven days, as per CoinGecko....
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How Economic Policy and Geopolitical Uncertainty Could Affect Crypto Markets
20.10.2023
Absent regulatory approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, the leading cryptocurrency is likely to remain a speculative asset rather than a true safe-haven asset
Amid Rising Bitcoin ETF Hopes, Critics Warn of Vulnerability and Echoes of Precious Metal Manipulation
20.10.2023
In recent months, the buzz around a potential bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has surged, echoing in its climbing price. But the enthusiasm isn’t universal. Some fear a spot bitcoin ETF could make BTC vulnerable, much like the gold and silver markets. The approval might open doors...