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Nigerian Agencies Told to Stop ‘Demonizing’ Crypto Industry Players
20.4.2022
Nigerian public and law enforcement agencies have been urged to “stop the demonization” of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. According to an association that advocates for the risk-based regulation of the crypto industry, financial institutions should not use a Nigerian...
Fed’s Bullard Wants to Raise Bank Rate to 3.5% by Year’s End, Hints at 75 Basis Point Rate Hike
19.4.2022
The 12th president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, James Bullard, thinks the U.S. central bank can increase the benchmark bank interest rate by 75 basis points this year. Bullard believes the Fed could raise rates to 3.5% by the fourth quarter of 2022 to combat the red hot inflation...
Luna Foundation Purchases Another $5 Million in Bitcoin, LFG Wallet Holds 42,530 BTC
15.4.2022
The Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) purchased an additional 123.89 bitcoin on Friday worth close to $5 million at the time of settlement. Since mid-March, Terra’s LFG has been acquiring bitcoin on a regular basis and after the purchase on Friday morning, the non-profit organization...
Ethereum derivatives data shows pro traders are bearish, but for how long?
12.4.2022
The ETH futures premium turned bearish and the network's TVL dropped 22% from its peak, but how is this impacting pro traders’ sentiment?
Bank of America Strategist Warns ‘Recession Shock’ Is Coming, Analyst Says Crypto Could Outperform Bonds
8.4.2022
On Friday, Bank of America’s (BOFA) chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett explained in a weekly financial note to clients that the U.S. economy could head into a recession. The BOFA strategist’s note further detailed that cryptocurrencies could outperform bonds and stocks. BOFA...
Heroes of Arcan Announces Community-Driven Heroic Fantasy Play-to-Earn Game
7.4.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Heroes of Arcan aims to create a play-to-earn game that offers players engaging, challenging peer-to-peer strategic gameplay backed by ethical, carbon-neutral blockchain technology. The play-to-earn revolution has catalyzed global change in blockchain and cryptocurrency markets, with...
European Inflation Skyrockets to Record 7.5% — ECB Chief Lagarde Expects Energy Prices to ‘Stay Higher for Longer’
3.4.2022
While inflation continues to roar in the U.S., the inflation rate in the eurozone tapped another high last month reaching 7.5% in March. Energy and food prices have soared throughout the 19 member state economies, and ​​European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde expects energy...
Traders predict $3,800 Ethereum, but multiple data points suggest otherwise
31.3.2022
Is it time for a correction after ETH rallied 34% in two weeks? On-chain metrics and derivatives data say yes
Fed Raises Benchmark Interest Rate by 25 Basis Points
16.3.2022
Members of the Federal Open Market Committee said in a statement that it will raise interest rates by a quarter-percentage point, the first time the Federal Funds rate is raised since 2018
Fed Raises Interest Rate by 25 Basis Points in First Rate Hike Since 2018
16.3.2022
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates by 25 basis points today, marking the first rate hike in the US since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase was in line with what the central bank has long communicated to the market that it would do. (This is a developing story and...
Bitcoin derivatives metrics reflect traders’ neutral sentiment, but anything can happen
11.3.2022
BTC price is caught in the middle of a game of tug-o-war, as evidenced by the fact that pro traders are equally pricing upside and downside risk instruments
Ethereum traders reduce their bullish bets as ETH struggles reclaim $3K
8.3.2022
ETH price is stuck in a rut and these three metrics suggest the downtrend is nowhere near an end
Ethereum futures premium hits a 7-month low as ETH tests the $2,400 support
26.2.2022
ETH price dropped 30% in two weeks, and derivatives data shows pro traders are bearish even with Feb. 25’s rally back toward $2,800
Bitcoin traders say $34K was the bottom, but data says it’s too early to tell
25.2.2022
Bitcoin traders say the bottom is in, but it’s important to also consider BTC’s correlation to equities markets
FIFO or Specific Identification: Choosing the Best Way to Calculate Cost Basis on Crypto
23.2.2022
For crypto users who use multiple exchanges or wallets, understanding how the IRS treats cost basis assignment can eliminate confusion
European Commission to Launch Digital Euro Consultations in March, Propose Bill Early Next Year
14.2.2022
The executive arm of the EU is gearing up to start public consultations on the digital euro project next month. The European Commission will also prepare new legislation to establish the legal basis for the digital version of the common European fiat. A draft is expected in 2023. EU Finance Chief...
Crypto derivatives data signals improving investor sentiment and a possible trend reversal
6.2.2022
Money is trickling back into the crypto market and derivatives data suggests that investor confidence is improving as the market forms a bottom
Bitcoin price closes in on $40K, but pro traders are still skeptical
1.2.2022
Traders expect BTC to flip $40,000 back to support soon, but derivatives metrics signal that a different outcome could occur
JPMorgan Lowers Its Bitcoin Fair Price Estimate to $38K Amidst Volatility
29.1.2022
Leading investment bank JPMorgan has changed its view on the estimate of bitcoin’s price on a long-term basis. The institution had estimated a long-term price of $146K back in November when bitcoin was over $60K. One of the most important reasons for this change has to do with the increased...
Is the bottom in? Data shows Bitcoin derivatives entering the ‘capitulation’ zone
25.1.2022
A key risk indicator for BTC options hit its highest level in 6 months, possibly signaling that $32,930 was the bottom