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Today in Crypto: Bakkt Reveals International and Domestic Expansion, Justin Sun Offers 5% Bounty, Metaverse Platform ZEP to Build on Near
13.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Ascannio Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Investment news Digital asset marketplace Bakkt Holdings announced international and domestic expansion. Per the press...
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH’s Bullish Streak Meets Oscillator Caution
13.11.2023
Ethereum’s price action remains in the spotlight as it navigates above the $2,000 threshold, with key indicators suggesting a mix of neutrality and bullish signals. The digital currency’s recent upsurge reflects a growing bullish consensus among investors, despite some calls...
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Shrinks to 10.35% as ETF Hype Persists
13.11.2023
Source: Adobe/Ascannio The hype surrounding ETFs has helped narrow the discount on the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to its lowest levels since July 2021. According to data from YCharts, the discount on GBTC compared to its net asset value currently stands at 10.35%, marking a significant...
SAG-AFTRA strike ends as AI deal reached, Hollywood still torn
13.11.2023
The 118-day Hollywood actors’ union strike came to an end with an agreement on AI usage, though not everyone in the industry sees it as the right move
Grayscale Discount Continues to Narrow as Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETF Euphoria Works Through Markets
13.11.2023
Prices on the major cryptocurrencies stabilized after a rally at the end of the U.S. trading week, while crypto winter continues to thaw in every part of the market from bitcoin to ether and DEXs
The Crypto Market Rally Looks Overdone, JPMorgan Says
13.11.2023
Digital assets have seen strong gains in the last month due to excitement about the potential approval of bitcoin spot ETFs, but this bullish sentiment may be misplaced, the report said
Funding rates echo $69K BTC price — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
13.11.2023
Bitcoin funding rates are in classic bull market territory, but can BTC price upside sustain as macro volatility triggers line up?
Indian Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Crypto Trading Regulations
13.11.2023
Source: Pexels The Indian Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a petition seeking to establish guidelines on crypto regulations. Cryptocurrencies, decentralized digital or virtual currencies operating independently of a central bank, have faced ongoing discussions regarding their...
Chinese Newlyweds to Scoop Digital Yuan Giveaways
13.11.2023
Source: Jenny/Adobe Chinese newly married couples stand to receive up to $715 worth of digital yuan tokens, discount vouchers, and coupons for tying the knot. Per the People’s Daily and an explanatory post uploaded to Banibao, the incentive is the brainchild of Shenzhen’s Yantian District, which...
Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Could Come ‘This Week’ – Nate Geraci
13.11.2023
Source: AobeStock/24K-Production President of advisory firm The ETF Store, Nate Geraci, thinks that the long-awaited approval for a spot Bitcoin ETF could get approval from the SEC this week. Bitcoin has experienced an impressive 40% surge over the past month fueled by heightened anticipation...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Experiences a Pullback to $37,000 – Time to Buy the Dip?
12.11.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) Chart / Source: TradingView After briefly dipping below the $37,000 level late on Saturday, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) has recovered back into the low $37,000s, where it continues to trade around 2% lower versus the 18-month highs it hit earlier in the week near $38,000. Despite...
Pre-ETF BTC price 'crash' or $150K in 2025? Bitcoin forecasts diverge
12.11.2023
Bitcoin ETF launch day could be more than just a "sell the news" event for BTC price, says Peter Schiff
FTX Bankruptcy Team Sues Crypto Exchange Bybit for $1 Billion – What’s Going On?
12.11.2023
Source: Adobe / Ascannio FTX’s bankruptcy advisers have filed a lawsuit against crypto exchange Bybit Fintech and its two affiliated companies. The lawsuit aims to recover approximately $953 million worth of cash and digital assets that were withdrawn from Sam Bankman-Fried‘s...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as $20 Billion Sends BTC Toward $40,000 – Has the Bull Market Started?
11.11.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) Chart / Source: TradingView The Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are taking a breather on Saturday, with the cryptocurrency moving sideways just below the yearly highs it printed earlier this year near $38,000, with BTC last changing hands for around $37,150. The cryptocurrency remains on course...
European Union Finalizes Digital ID Wallet Agreement, Hints at Digital Euro Integration
11.11.2023
The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union (EU) have finalized the agreement that will allow the implementation of a continent-wide digital ID wallet program. The agreement, which needs to be ratified at the parliamentary level, would greenlight the issuance of the EU digital...
Bank of Russia to Develop Digital Ruble Payment System With the UAE
11.11.2023
The Bank of Russia has announced it will create a joint payment system with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) using the digital ruble. Bank of Russia’s First Deputy Governor Olga Skorobogatova stated that the system would serve individuals and businesses alike and estimated its development would...
Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures Partners With SBI to Establish Digital Asset Joint Venture in UAE
11.11.2023
Standard Chartered’s ventures arm, SC Ventures, and Japanese conglomerate SBI Holdings are collaborating to establish a digital asset joint venture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “The joint venture will focus on investing in companies across the digital assets spectrum including...
BlackRock argues SEC has no grounds to treat crypto futures and spot ETFs differently
11.11.2023
BlackRock questioned the SEC's preference for the 1940 Act that oversees futures ETFs, and argued that it lacks relevancy to both crypto-spot and futures ETFs
Grayscale ‘Constructively Engaging’ With SEC on Spot Bitcoin ETF, Says CEO
11.11.2023
Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments is “constructively engaging” with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its application to convert its flagship bitcoin trust into a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), says CEO Michael Sonnenshein. The executive...
US Regulator CFTC Files Record Number of Crypto Enforcement Actions This Year
11.11.2023
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has revealed that it filed a record number of crypto enforcement actions this fiscal year. “In FY 2023, the CFTC brought 47 actions involving conduct related to digital asset commodities, representing more than 49% of all actions filed during...