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Retik Finance (RETIK) raises $1 Million in Presale, sets listing price at $0.15, approx 350% higher than present price
16.12.2023
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, new projects often emerge, seeking to make their mark and disrupt the status quo. Retik Finance (RETIK) is one such project that has recently made waves by raising an impressive $1 million in its presale. What’s even more noteworthy is...
Ripple Releases Framework on the Future of CBDCs Highlights Benefits and Challenges
15.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / photo_gonzo Blockchain payment firm Ripple has rolled out a whitepaper on the state of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), their utility in cross-border payments as well as challenges towards adoption in several jurisdictions. The framework published on Dec 14 explains...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC’s Consolidation Phase Signals Cautious Market Approach
15.12.2023
As of Dec. 15, 2023, bitcoin’s price dynamics present a compelling narrative, marked by a blend of bullish trends and nuanced fluctuations. Following the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday, BTC’s price improved but has been in a tight consolidated pattern ever since. Bitcoin...
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Bulls Continue to Break Upper Resistance Levels
8.12.2023
On Friday, December 8, 2023, ethereum’s trading concluded with a 4% rise, settling at $2,358. This jump was observed within a daily trading range from $2,245 to $2,385. Underlying this upward trajectory was ether’s market cap of $283 billion, accompanied by a strong 24-hour trading...
Sotheby’s Launches First Bitcoin Ordinals-based NFT Auction
7.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Sotheby’s has announced the start of its inaugural Bitcoin Ordinals sale, an online auction showcasing three items from the BitcoinShrooms NFT collection. In an X post on December 6, the auction house said it was “thrilled” to present its first Bitcoin Ordinals sale, which will...
Mystery Bitcoin Whale Resurfaces, Transfers 1,000 BTC Worth $41M From String of 2010 Era Addresses
5.12.2023
Emerging from obscurity since 2021, a prominent bitcoin whale, originating from the 2010 period, has recently transferred 20 block rewards, equivalent to 1,000 bitcoins valued at $41.87 million based on present exchange rates. This is not the whale’s first such activity; they have previously...
SEC’s Absence at Binance Settlement Announcement Raises Questions
5.12.2023
SEC building. Source: Adobe / qingwa The recent $4.3 billion settlement between Binance and various US government agencies, announced by top Biden administration officials, has stirred controversy due to the absence of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler at the announcement....
‘Cantillon Effect’ Can Be Countered by Having ‘Bitcoin Only’ Companies Present at the Negotiating Table — Swan Bitcoin MD
27.11.2023
The crypto industry can stop the so-called Cantillon Effect from occurring by establishing large enough “Bitcoin only” companies that will sit on the negotiating table with the U.S. Federal Reserve and major financial institutions, Swan Bitcoin’s Terrance Yang has said. According...
Stablecoin Market Rebounds — $5.48 Billion Growth in 22 Days
25.11.2023
Over the last few weeks, the market value of leading stablecoins has experienced a notable increase. The economy of these fiat-pegged tokens expanded from $123.66 billion to the present $129.14 billion. This substantial growth of almost $6 billion comes after the stablecoin industry shed tens...
“If You Like Bitcoin, Buy Bitcoin” – Financial Analyst Jim Cramer Admits He Was Wrong On Bitcoin
24.11.2023
Financial analyst Jim Cramer has admitted he was wrong on the direction of Bitcoin (BTC) as he previously urged users to sell the asset. In a part of his CNBC Mad Money show where he advises callers on assets to increase their exposure to dump, he revealed his present stance on investors acquiring...
FTX collapse, Binance’s US settlement provides strong case for MiCA regulations
23.11.2023
European Commission policy officer Ivan Keller highlights high profile centralized exchange shortcomings as key reasons for the implementation of MiCA regulations in Europe
With 93% of Bitcoin’s Supply Mined, Network’s Hashrate and Difficulty Surge in Synchrony
19.11.2023
On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Bitcoin’s hashrate maintained a steady pace at 468 exahash per second (EH/s), surpassing the intended ten-minute block interval average. The most recent block was processed in just 7 minutes and 37 seconds. Present observations suggest that if this trend...
Lack of Global Regulation and Inconsistencies Could Hinder Stablecoin Cross-border Utility: CPMI Report
31.10.2023
Financial authorities continue to tip stablecoins as a pathway to better cross-border payments but a new report shows that regulations, competition, and network scale pose threats to wider adoption. The Committee on Payment and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) explained the vast utilities...
Best Crypto to Buy Now October 27 – NEO, Conflux, Render
27.10.2023
The crypto market continues its uncertain direction on shaky ground with Bitcoin struggling to maintain $34,000. For investors seeking Bitcoin alternatives, NEO, Conflux, Render, Bitcoin Minetrix, and Meme Kombat present potential avenues as leading contenders for the best crypto to buy now....
SBF Testifies in Hearing, Claims Alameda Research had Right to “Borrow” Funds
27.10.2023
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried took the stand for the first time in his landmark fraud trial without the jury present. With numerous pieces of evidence and lines of testimony in contention between the prosecution and the defense, Judge Kaplan sent the jury home early Thursday in order...
Bankman-Fried Takes the Stand With a Great Focus on Relying on Counsel and Legal Advice
26.10.2023
The former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried testified Thursday without jurors present. Bankman-Fried was questioned by his attorney, Mark Cohen, before the judge. He described FTX senior staff using encrypted messaging, discussed obtaining Alameda’s bank account, and talked about business operations with...
With Over 50% Market Share, Bitcoin’s Dominance Echoes Its 2021 Peaks
24.10.2023
Recent data reveals a surge in bitcoin’s dominance, a measure of its market capitalization in relation to the entire cryptocurrency sphere, reaching peaks not observed since February 2021. Present figures demonstrate that bitcoin (BTC) constitutes approximately 54% of the total...
Central Bank of Argentina to introduce 'digital peso' bill 'as soon as possible'
20.10.2023
The BCRA has accelerated its work on legislation to implement the CBDC workflow in the country
Latam Insights: Venezuela and Argentina Leverage ‘Unique’ Crypto Use Cases, Brazilian Congress Advises Indicting CZ
16.10.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Venezuela and Argentina use crypto uniquely, according to Chainalysis; the Brazilian Congress recommends indicting Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, and...
Israel Land Authority Examines Real Estate Tokenization Applications
30.9.2023
The Israel Land Authority has called for blockchain experts to determine the different applications of distributed ledger technology in real estate. Implementing this technology could ostensibly present several advantages compared to traditional real estate transactions, which are qualified...