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U.S. Added 275K Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Unexpectedly Rose to 3.9%
8.3.2024
So far in 2024, bitcoin's concerns about the path of the economy or interest rates have taken a back seat to the overwhelming demand from the spot ETFs
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Addresses Concerns Over CBDCs, Prioritizes Privacy
8.3.2024
In a recent Senate Banking Committee hearing, Jerome Powell assured lawmakers that the Federal Reserve is not pursuing a CBDC anytime soon and “not far” from cutting interest rate.
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Pantera Capital in Quest for Funds to Acquire Solana from Bankrupt FTX Estate
8.3.2024
Crypto asset manager Pantera Capital is seeking funding from major investors to purchase Solana (SOL) tokens at a discounted rate from the bankrupt FTX estate.
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Former IMF Economist Raises Alarm on US Debt as Atlanta Fed Chief Signals Potential Rate Cuts
29.2.2024
A leading economist has expressed deep concern over America’s soaring $34 trillion national debt, warning of no significant efforts to mitigate it. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic suggests a potential easing of policy rates by summer. Ex-IMF Chief Economist...
Infrastructure Providers Warn of ASIC Scarcity for Bitcoin Miners
29.2.2024
Bitcoin (BTC) miners have begun to express a number of concerns ahead of the next halving event, which is set to occur in April. During the halving, the Bitcoin mining reward will be cut from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. Additionally, the Bitcoin network’s hash rate recently reached an all-time high...
Crypto Bros Are Falling For Romance Scams At A Record Rate: Chainalysis
29.2.2024
Romance scams were a brutal driver of illicit crypto activity last year, according to blockchain investigators at Chainalysis. The blockchain intelligence platform’s 2024 Crypto Crime Report states that so-called “pig butchering scams” nearly doubled their revenue in 2023 compared to 2022, and have...
Nigeria Detains Two Binance Executives, Crypto Platform Accused of Exchange Rate Manipulation
28.2.2024
Nigerian authorities have reportedly detained two senior executives from Binance who had recently arrived in the country. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s governor stated that in 2023 alone, $26 billion flowed through the cryptocurrency exchange from sources and users that the bank could...
Crypto Lender Ledn Now Offers ETH-Backed Loans to Meet Growing Demand
28.2.2024
Canada-based Ledn announced Wednesday that it now offers loans backed by Ether, in response to significant client demand for the service. They begin with an annual interest rate starting at 10.4%.
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Falling Bitcoin-Ether Spread is Music to Altcoin Traders' Ears
28.2.2024
The funding rate spread has collapsed, indicating increased appetite by traders to speculate further out on the risk curve, one analyst said
Bitcoin Miner Riot Warns of Profit Risks Due to Chip Shortage and Climate Regulations
26.2.2024
On February 23, popular Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms issued a cautionary statement regarding potential profitability challenges in its business operations. The company cited various factors, including global supply chain disruptions, chip shortages, and increasing regulatory scrutiny around climate...
Matrixport Report: Bitcoin’s Target of $63,000 by March 2024 is Achievable
23.2.2024
Matrixport identified four key catalysts that could propel Bitcoin's Price to $63,000 in March, including the recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, the upcoming halving event, and interest rate cuts.
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Nigerian Users Criticize Binance for Imposing Exchange Rate Caps on USDT to Naira Transactions
22.2.2024
Some Nigeria-based users of Binance’s peer-to-peer platform have blasted the crypto exchange’s decision to block or remove traders quoting USDT to naira exchange rates exceeding NGN1,802. Binance says it has the right to remove “users behaving in a malicious or manipulative...
FOMC Likely to Keep Rates Unchanged in March After Hot Inflation Report
14.2.2024
Wall Street braced for a chilly reality as hotter-than-expected inflation data sent major indexes tumbling on Tuesday. The Labor Department report revealed US consumer prices surged in January, exceeding forecasts and fueled by rising shelter costs. This unexpected heatwave extinguished...
Risk Assets Like Bitcoin Are Defying Low Fed Rate Cut Expectations: Analyst
14.2.2024
An interest rate cut isn't likely on the table, but risk assets are doing just fine
Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools – ASTX, JOE, ASEA
13.2.2024
Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools With major cryptocurrencies experiencing a price dip on Tuesday in wake of hotter-than-expected US CPI data that has seen markets pull back on Fed rate cut bets, investors looking for quick exponential gains will continue scouring the shitcoin/meme coin markets...
Best Crypto to Buy Today February 13 – AKT, GNO, STX
13.2.2024
Explore what experts are saying about the best crypto to buy now, focusing on long-term potential and recent market trends in the blockchain space. Image by cryptonews.com. With major cryptocurrencies experiencing a price dip on Tuesday in wake of hotter-than-expected US CPI data that has seen...
Bitcoin Price Drops Back Below $49,000 After Hot US CPI Data Deals Blow to Fed Rate Cut Bets – Where Next for BTC?
13.2.2024
Bitcoin Price Chart / Source: Adobe / LuisaThe Bitcoin (BTC) price has dipped back below $49,000, a near $1,500 turnaround from the two-year highs it hit near $50,400 earlier in the session, in wake of the release of hotter-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for January. Last changing...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Surges Past $50,000, ETF Approval Spurs Market Optimism
13.2.2024
Bitcoin’s price prediction buzz intensifies as it surges past the $50,150 mark, posting a significant 4% increase. This milestone, a peak not witnessed in over two years, signals renewed investor confidence catalyzed by recent regulatory advancements and anticipation of further interest rate...
Nigerian Currency Depreciation: Central Bank Head Reaffirms Commitment to Reviving Confidence in the Economy
8.2.2024
The Nigerian central bank remains committed to building confidence in the economy but that hinges on the implementation of “bold reforms” and residents’ help in easing pressure on the naira. However, critics have faulted the central bank’s policies including the devaluation...
Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Purchases Four Mining Facilities, Set to Double Hash Rate
7.2.2024
Bitcoin miner CleanSpark announced in a February 6 press release that it had acquired four new mining facilities: three facilities in Mississippi and one facility in Dalton, Georgia. With these acquisitions, CleanSpark is set to double its hash rate in the first half of 2024, the company noted...