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Ripples in the Bitcoin Sea: Ocean Pool’s Transaction Blacklist Sparks Industry Uproar
10.12.2023
In recent days, discussions have intensified around the emerging bitcoin mining pool Ocean and its decision to exclude certain transactions, specifically those linked to Ordinal inscriptions and coinjoin activities. Luke Dashjr, a key figure in Ocean’s operations and a prominent Bitcoin Core...
BTC Dev Wants to ‘Fix’ Ordinal Inscription ‘Exploit,’ Blackrock Updates ETF Filing, and More — Week in Review
10.12.2023
BTC developer Luke Dashjr wants to “fix” Bitcoin Ordinal inscriptions, as he views them as exploitative, dividing the crypto community. In other news, in a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing update, monolithic asset manager Blackrock has noted the possibility of BTC being...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Surges, Outshining Gold in 2023 Rally
10.12.2023
Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship cryptocurrency, is currently trading at $43,850, marking a slight decrease of nearly 0.50% on Sunday. Despite this minor dip, Bitcoin’s performance this year has been nothing short of stellar, outshining traditional safe-haven assets like gold. In 2023, Bitcoin...
Tether Implements New Stablecoin-Freezing Policy After Seizing Funds Tied to OFAC Sanctioned Entities
10.12.2023
Tether, a leading stablecoin company in the crypto industry, has announced a significant new initiative aimed at strengthening the security of the crypto asset ecosystem. The company announced this weekend that its recent move to voluntarily freeze tether-holding wallets linked to the Office...
Segregation of Exchanges, Market Makers and Custodians Necessary for Crypto Businesses to Thrive
10.12.2023
  Crypto whales acquire AI token $LPXX amid Microsoft’s AI talent acquisition. Image by Kaleb, Adobe Stock. The cryptocurrency sector may be advancing, yet industry experts are becoming aware that exchanges, market makers and custodians must act as separate entities in order...
China and Singapore Team Up to Allow Tourists to Spend Digital Yuan
10.12.2023
Singapore and China have teamed up on a pilot to allow tourists in both countries to spend China’s central bank digital currency, the digital yuan. “This will enhance convenience for travelers when making purchases during their overseas travel,” Singapore’s central bank...
US Lawmakers Launch Bill to Counter Terrorism and Threats Involving Digital Assets
10.12.2023
Several U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to crack down on terrorist organizations by applying sanctions to foreign entities, including crypto platforms, that facilitate financial transactions for terrorists. The legislation would also “equip the Treasury Department with...
Russian President Putin: Western Financial System Dying, Major Western Banks Will Be Deprived of Their Monopoly
10.12.2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the Western financial system is “clearly becoming obsolete.” Furthermore, he said solutions involving blockchain and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) “will pave the way for revolutionary shifts that will deprive the major...
Novogratz: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Is Wrong About Bitcoin, ‘Supreme Arrogance’ to Dismiss Value
10.12.2023
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz says JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has been proven wrong about bitcoin. “I think it’s supreme arrogance to think he knows what has value but all the rest of the people don’t,” said Novogratz after the JPMorgan executive slammed bitcoin as being used...
Vaneck Unveils 15 Crypto Predictions: Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals, US Recession, BTC’s Historic Rally
10.12.2023
Asset management firm Vaneck has unveiled its 15 crypto predictions for 2024. They include the U.S. recession’s arrival, the approvals of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and bitcoin’s historic rally, “potentially...
Bitcoin Outshines Gold: Digital Asset Surges 166% in 2023, Dwarfing Gold’s Modest 9% Gain
9.12.2023
Gold achieved a record high of $2,117 per troy ounce on Dec. 3, 2023, yet its price per ounce has decreased by 5.33% in the previous week. Despite hitting this unprecedented peak, its year-to-date increase against the U.S. dollar is relatively modest at 9.9%. In contrast, bitcoin, the leading...
Meme Coins Surge in Value, Gaining $6.7 Billion in a Month With BONK, PEPE, and SHIB Leading the Rally
9.12.2023
Meme coins have been on a tear over the past month, increasing by $6.7 billion and 39.18% since Nov. 8. While bonk (BONK) led the pack this past week, rising 153% against the U.S. dollar, several other meme coins like dogecoin, shiba inu, and pepe recorded double-digit gains. Explosive Growth...
Jack Dorsey’s Block Launches Bitkey: A New Self-Custody Bitcoin Wallet With No Seed Phrases
9.12.2023
Block, Inc. has recently introduced Bitkey, its innovative self-custody bitcoin wallet, offering a unique approach to bitcoin management. Unlike traditional wallets which rely on passwords or seed phrases, Bitkey utilizes a distinctive 2-of-3 multi-signature mechanism for recovery. Bitkey Wallet...
December Sparks NFT Sales Surge — Bitcoin Dominates as Market Recovers, Iconic Collections Realign
9.12.2023
In the wake of a strong rise in non-fungible token (NFT) sales last November, the initial week of December continued this trend, with sales escalating by 57% compared to the previous week. Bitcoin Outshines as NFT Sales Skyrocket in Early December This past week’s NFT sales amounted...
Altcoin Surge Outshines Bitcoin’s Modest Gain Amid Anticipation of Potential Altcoin Season
9.12.2023
Bitcoin saw a modest increase of 1.8% in the past 24 hours as of Dec. 9, 2023. Meanwhile, more than 17 crypto assets experienced much larger gains, ranging from 7% to over 35% in the same timeframe. Despite this rise in various altcoins against the U.S. dollar, current trends have yet to signal...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Option Traders Bet on $50,000 BTC by January – Are They onto Something?
9.12.2023
As Bitcoin (BTC) hovers around significant price points, option traders are betting on the cryptocurrency reaching $50,000 by January. This optimism coincides with heightened anticipation for the approval of a spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), a development that’s expected to further...
Robinhood Launches Crypto Trading in EU, Aims for Global Accessibility
9.12.2023
Financial services firm Robinhood has announced the launch of crypto trading in the European Union. “Like we did with the stock market, it’s our goal to make crypto more accessible and affordable to everyone, regardless of where they live,” the company explained. Robinhood Expands...
Tron (TRX) and Ripple (XRP) investors tired of holding are now moving towards utility-rich Retik Finance (RETIK)
9.12.2023
The cryptocurrency landscape is a volatile one, rife with both fleeting hype and long-term disillusionment. Investors, once captivated by the promise of astronomical returns, often find themselves holding tokens with stagnant prices and uncertain futures. This is particularly true for holders...
Hong Kong Regulator Warns of 2 Entities Suspected of Crypto Frauds
9.12.2023
Hong Kong’s financial regulator has warned the public about two entities suspected of crypto frauds. In addition to issuing cease and desist letters to relevant website operators requesting them to cease offering crypto tokens for purchases, the regulator advises the public to “be...
Japan Mulls Exempting Companies From Paying Taxes on Unrealized Cryptocurrency Gains
9.12.2023
Japan is considering exempting corporations from paying unrealized gains income taxes related to cryptocurrency holdings. The measure, proposed as part of a reform in Japan’s tax code, would allow companies to avoid paying taxes for cryptocurrencies even if their market value changes during...