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Former SEC Official Warns Spot Bitcoin ETFs Will Create ‘Wall Street Fee-Sucking Scam of Epic Proportions’
28.12.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has warned that spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) “will create yet another Wall Street fee-sucking investor scam of epic proportions.” In addition, he stressed that it will likely be the most...
Lavrov Highlights 30 Nations’ Interest in BRICS as China-Saudi Pact Poses Challenge to US Dollar
27.12.2023
In a recent statement by Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, he noted that the BRICS bloc is set to expand in 2024 with new members including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, and Saudi Arabia. He revealed that approximately “30 countries would like to establish partner ties...
Altcoin Fortunes Declined When Paired Against BTC in 2023 Despite Crypto Market Surge
27.12.2023
Over the past year, bitcoin surged by 153%, with numerous other digital currencies also seeing substantial increases. Yet, assessing the top cryptocurrencies in relation to bitcoin’s performance, the annual shifts present a distinctly varied perspective. 2023 Sees Altcoins Lag Behind...
Solana’s Dex Platforms Eclipse Ethereum in Weekly Trade Volumes
27.12.2023
Recent statistics reveal that in the last week, decentralized exchange (dex) platforms built on Solana have surpassed Ethereum in market performance. Data indicates that Solana-based dex platforms achieved a volume of $1.447 billion in the past day, overshadowing the $1.282 billion recorded...
Bit.Store Makes a Leap in Crypto Accessibility with its Launch on Binance Mini Program
27.12.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Vilnius, December 27th 2023 – Bit.Store, a web3 crypto card issuing infrastructure, is thrilled to announce its latest venture – the launch of Bit.Store on the Binance Mini Program. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Bit.Store’s mission to simplify...
Microstrategy Acquires More Bitcoin, Raising Total Holdings to 189,150 BTC
27.12.2023
Nasdaq-listed Microstrategy has bought 14,620 more bitcoin for approximately $615.7 million. The latest purchase raised the company’s cryptocurrency holdings to 189,150 bitcoin, acquired for about $5.9 billion at an average price of $31,168 per coin. Microstrategy’s executive...
Ethereum Technical Analysis: Ether Bulls Clench the Reins and Charge Toward Resistance
27.12.2023
Ethereum’s market behavior on Dec. 27, 2023 presents a complex tapestry of signals for traders and investors alike. Oscillating within a 24-hour price range of $2,189 to $2,290, Ethereum demonstrated a consolidation phase, subtly hinting at both potential gains and imminent cautions. As...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Analyzing the Push and Pull of BTC’s Market Forces
27.12.2023
Bitcoin’s current price steadies at $42,750 to $42,964 and an intraday range between $41,820 and $43,192. Despite the fluctuations, the market capitalization holds strong at $841 billion, with a 24-hour trade volume of $25.32 billion. Oscillators sway gently in a neutral stance, while moving...
Securities Regulators’ Association Calls for the Identification of Individuals Who Exercise Control Over Defi Platforms
27.12.2023
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has urged regulators seeking to understand decentralized finance (defi) arrangements to identify individuals who “exercise control or sufficient influence at the enterprise level.” The identification of such individuals...
LBank Labs’ Strategic Expansion into Morocco’s Casablanca Finance City: A Visionary Move with Enhanced Employee Benefits and Global Partnerships
27.12.2023
PRESS RELEASE. In the challenging global financial climate of 2023, LBank Labs, a $100 million fund and Fund of Funds, has made a strategic move by establishing its presence in Morocco. This decision, led by El Bachir Essamari and robustly supported by the leadership team, represents a significant...
Elon Musk: ‘I Don’t Spend a Lot of Time Thinking About Cryptocurrency’
27.12.2023
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Spacex, chairman of X, and the wealthiest man alive, has declared he doesn’t spend “a lot of time” thinking about cryptocurrency. In a recent X Space hosted by Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, the self-proclaimed “Dogefather” stated he had more...
Nobel Prize Winner Robert Shiller Warns Confiscating $300B in Russian Assets Might Cause a ‘Cataclysm’ for the Dollar System
27.12.2023
Nobel Prize winning economist Robert Shiller has warned against the effects that the confiscation of Russian assets in Western countries might have on the stability of the dollar-dominated financial system. According to Shiller, a move of this kind might cause a cataclysm, opening the doors...
2023 in Review: The Year’s Most Impactful Crypto News Stories and Economic Trends
27.12.2023
2023 proved to be an extraordinary year for bitcoin and the broader crypto economy, surging significantly in value once the dust settled from the FTX debacle and as major players such as Blackrock and Franklin Templeton lodged applications for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Alongside...
Worldcoin Launches Minecraft Integration for ID Verification Purposes
27.12.2023
Worldcoin, the biometric ID and digital wallet project, will now allow Minecraft server integration through one of its apps. A plugin called Luckperms, a Minecraft server mod, lets server admins tackle the bot problem by only giving access to the server to World ID-verified users. Minecraft...
SEC Sets Deadline for Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants — 3 Days Left to Update Filings for Early January Decision
27.12.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly set a deadline of Dec. 29 for spot bitcoin ETF applicants to finalize their filing amendments. According to reports, the SEC has told spot bitcoin ETF issuers that applications that are fully updated and filed by this Friday will...
Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Shares How He Made Most of His Money
27.12.2023
The famous author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has shared how he made most of his money. He stressed that the future of stock and bond markets will depend on startups in resources, not Silicon Valley technology startups, predicting that resources will be “the coming boom in...
Bitcoin Closes 2023 With 27 Dynamic Difficulty Adjustments, Netting a 74% Rise in Mining Challenges
27.12.2023
Three days ago, on Dec. 23, 2023, Bitcoin marked its 27th and final difficulty adjustment for the year. This year witnessed 27 shifts in epochs, with the most substantial one on Jan. 15 at block 772,128, seeing a surge in network difficulty by 10.26%. Bitcoin’s Year: 20 Ups, 7 Downs Total...
2023 Crypto Wealth Surge — Satoshi Nakamoto Tops With $26B Increase, Industry Titans Follow
26.12.2023
A recent analysis indicates that Changpeng Zhao, Binance’s former chief, experienced a near $25 billion surge in his estimated wealth in 2023, while Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong enjoyed a $5.8 billion increase. Yet, topping the list was the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto, whose purported...
Barry Silbert Resigns as Chairman of Grayscale Investments
26.12.2023
Digital Currency Group (DCG) founder Barry Silbert has resigned from his position as the chairman of Grayscale Investments. Current DCG chief financial officer Mark Shifke succeeds Silbert and is joined by Edward McGee and Matthew Kummell as members of the new look board. Preparing...
ORDI’s Record Rally — Leading the Charge in Bitcoin’s BRC20 Token Boom
26.12.2023
On Dec. 26, 2023, the Bitcoin-based BRC20 token, ORDI, soared to a record $81.34 per coin before declining over 14% from its peak. BRC20s have emerged as significant players in the crypto asset arena, with several tokens mirroring ORDI’s trajectory. Bitcoin’s BRC20 Token ORDI Peaks...