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Hong Kong Completes the First Phase of Crypto Trading Platforms Review
8.10.2024
Hong Kong is quickly advancing towards a crypto-friendly environment as it completes the first phase of crypto trading…
Hong Kong Gearing up to Approve More Cryptocurrency Exchange Licenses by Year End: SFC
8.10.2024
HKVAX is the latest exchange to receive approval
Latam Insights Encore: Bukele Might Orange-Pill Milei on Bitcoin
8.10.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we examine President Nayib Bukele’s official visit to Argentina, and how this might translate to bitcoin being more prominently incorporated...
Hong Kong’s Crypto Framework Near Completion — 11 Platforms Awaiting Approval
8.10.2024
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has confirmed that the full regulatory framework for digital assets is set to be completed by next year, according to CEO Liang Fengyi. She also noted that 11 more crypto platforms are in the process of applying for licenses, with the first...
JPMorgan Analysts Predict Bitcoin Gains in Q4 as ‘Uptober’ Trend Takes Hold
8.10.2024
JPMorgan analysts are showing optimism as bitcoin exhibits strong upward trends moving into the fourth quarter. They highlighted October’s historically positive returns for the cryptocurrency and suggested this trend could persist. “We continue to see the crypto ecosystem being...
SEC Flags Risks in Crypto and Emerging Tech Investment Scams
8.10.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is raising alarms about the growing risks of cryptocurrency scams and other investment fraud during World Investor Week 2024. Amid the rising influence of AI, social media, and aggressive financial marketing, investors are struggling to find...
Revolut prevents $13.5M of ‘potential fraud transactions’ in crypto
8.10.2024
Revolut has been under fire as fraud complaints piled up in 2024, but the company has insisted it saved hundreds of millions in “potential fraudulent transfers.”
Jim Rickards: Gold Might Avoid Crypto Substituting the US Dollar
8.10.2024
Renowned economist Jim Rickards explained that buying gold to back the dollar would restore confidence in the currency, avoiding a long-term decline. He stated that the currency should not be taken for granted, as new forms of money like crypto will step in as old money fails. Jim Rickards:...
Silver Miners Unlikely to Meet Demand Even if Prices Keep Increasing
7.10.2024
The silver market is facing a multi-year deficit product of the extraction dynamics and the increase in the metal’s demand. Even with today’s high prices, silver production is unlikely to increase in the short or medium term given the high extraction costs and the time needed...
AI Cryptos Spike as Broader Market Stays Flat, Sector Nears $30B Milestone
7.10.2024
While the crypto market’s overall capitalization has only ticked up by 0.28% over the past day, reaching $2.19 trillion, the artificial intelligence (AI) crypto economy has made more noticeable gains, climbing 5.4% to hover above the $29 billion mark. AI Crypto Sector Jumps 5.4% to $29B...
Bankruptcy judge approves FTX’s reorganization plan
7.10.2024
Roughly two years after the crypto exchange collapsed and many of its executives faced criminal charges, the Oct. 7 court decision was a step forward for reimbursing FTX users
Google Trends Shows Soaring Interest in Satoshi Nakamoto Ahead of HBO’s ‘Money Electric’
7.10.2024
On Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, HBO is set to premiere a documentary titled “Money Electric,” which reportedly claims to unveil the identity of Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Ever since the announcement, the internet has been buzzing with discussions on social media...
Bitcoin Hashrate Inches Closer to Record as Difficulty Rise Looms
7.10.2024
Bitcoin’s hashrate has been climbing steadily, closing in on its peak of 693 exahash per second (EH/s) recorded on Sept. 8. At present, it’s cruising just shy of that record, clocking in at 680 EH/s. Block times have been quicker than the typical ten-minute average, and as we approach Oct. 9,...
Bitcoin Hits $64K Mark on Monday, Crypto Market Sees $200M in Liquidations
7.10.2024
On Monday, Oct. 7, bitcoin (BTC) reached an intraday peak of $64,444, giving traders plenty to buzz about. By the end of Monday’s trading sessions, BTC had gained 2% against the U.S. dollar. The global crypto trading scene saw an impressive $92.617 billion in volume, with bitcoin grabbing...
Polymarket Sees Shifts in Satoshi Nakamoto Betting Odds Ahead of HBO Film Release
7.10.2024
With the HBO documentary set to release on Wednesday, claiming to reveal the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, Polymarket bettors are actively speculating on who it might be. As of this writing, Len Sassaman, who previously led the wagers, has fallen behind, while Blockstream’s Adam Back now leads...
Crypto adoption on track to hit 8% by 2025: Report
7.10.2024
Institutional interest and economic uncertainty are driving forces behind the accelerated global adoption of cryptocurrencies, according to a report from MatrixPort
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Uptrend Intact, But Indicators Warn of Short-Term Correction
7.10.2024
Bitcoin is trading at prices between $62,856 to $63,016 at press time, with a market cap of $1.24 trillion and a 24-hour trade volume of $23.87 billion. Intraday, prices fluctuated between $62,120 and $63,909, showing signs of consolidation. Despite the overall uptrend, oscillators and moving...
US agency warns against crypto-hungry Trinity ransomware
7.10.2024
The United States Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) said that at least one healthcare entity in the US has been affected by the Trinity ransomware
Binance Has Not Complied With 86% of Israel’s Account Block Requests
7.10.2024
Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges, has disclosed that it does not automatically comply with account blockages imposed by Israeli authorities. According to reports, the exchange failed to comply with 86% of these requests, as the accounts referenced did not appear to be involved...
Whales Invest $200K in ETFSwap Amid Binance, Coinbase Listing Rumors
7.10.2024
As rumors swirl about potential listings on major exchanges like Binance and Coinbase, crypto whales seize the opportunity…