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Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Breaks $42K Resistance in Latest Bullish Swing
4.12.2023
On December 4, 2023, bitcoin’s price exhibited significant movements trading between $39,409 and $42,155 during the intraday sessions. The crypto asset briefly crossed the $42K zone — a height not seen since the Terra LUNA crash. Bitcoin’s current market capitalization is around $813 billion...
Asset Manager Abrdn, Crypto Exchange Archax Strive for Pole Position in Race to Tokenize TradFi
4.12.2023
Having created trading pairs on Archax between bitcoin and tokens showing ownership of an abrdn money-market fund, the firms talk for the first time about using this institutional-grade token as collateral elsewhere
Digital Assets Worth $343M Stolen From Crypto Exchange Platforms in November — Study
4.12.2023
Digital assets worth just over $343 million were stolen from digital asset platforms in November alone. Centralized exchanges accounted for 53.8% of the total losses, with decentralized exchange platforms accounting for the remainder. The 34 attacks on BNB Chain and Ethereum represented 83% of...
Asset Managers Should Only Engage Staking Platforms With Strong Security — Andrew McFarlane
3.12.2023
Institutional investors seeking to earn rewards from digital asset token staking must be aware of the associated risks and should take steps to protect their clients, Andrew McFarlane, CTO at the Web3 infrastructure company Validation Cloud, has said. According to McFarlane, slashing, which is...
Study: Less Than 5% of South Africa-Based Crypto Asset Providers Generate Revenues Exceeding $8 Million
3.12.2023
Only five percent of surveyed South African crypto-asset financial service providers (FSPs) are generating revenue between $8 million and $10 million. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority study found that many of the crypto asset FSPs “earn their revenue from trading fees.” Only...
South African Crypto Exchanges Revix and Bitfund Merge With Austrian Digital Asset Platform
3.12.2023
Two South African crypto platforms and an Austria-based digital asset platform have joined forces to launch a new alternative investment platform called Altify. The goal of the new outfit is to enable South African investors, particularly the younger ones, to harness the power of alternative...
Terra (LUNA) Re-enters Top 100 Crypto As InQubeta (QUBE) Smashes $5.6 Million Presale Mark
3.12.2023
Significant digital asset ranking shifts continually happen in the crypto market. According to CoinMarketCap, Terra (LUNA), an algorithmic stablecoin, has re-entered the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization after a recent spike in its price. This development coincides with...
Crypto Firms’ Compliance With Regulation Should Not Be at the Expense of Innovation — Zak Taher
2.12.2023
Zak Taher, the CEO of Multibank.io, said he believes the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the most attractive investment destination for overseas digital asset companies due to its effective governance and the leadership of its individuals. The UAE’s status within the global financial landscape...
Grayscale Positions Itself for Bitcoin ETF Race with Hire of Former Invesco Head John Hoffman
1.12.2023
Source: Ascannio / Adobe Stock. Crypto asset manager Grayscale has appointed John Hoffman, former Head of Americas at Invesco, to lead its distribution and partnerships team. On December 1, Grayscale announced the hiring of John, who has experience with ETFs and index strategies at Invesco....
Bitcoin Water Footprint Adds Pressure to Mining Regulations: Report
1.12.2023
Source: Pixabay / Michael Wuensch Popular Bitcoin (BTC) critic Alex De Vries says the asset uses about 16,000 liters of water which can fill a pool for each transaction on the network, a claim that has sparked diverse reactions. In a study released on Nov 29, De Vries opined that Bitcoin has...
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Momentum Stops Short After Hitting $2,100 Barrier
1.12.2023
Similar to bitcoin prices, the second leading crypto asset in terms of market capitalization has risen on Friday, jumping 2% against the U.S. dollar. The 24-hour price range of ether has been recorded between $2,024 and $2,111, reflecting a volatile yet upward trajectory. Ether now stands with...
Celsius Network’s Bitcoin Mining Pivot Faces Hurdles, Judge Suggests New Vote
1.12.2023
Source: Adobe Celsius’ Bitcoin (BTC) mining plans face obstacles as a United States judge hints at a possible new vote to clear deviations. According to a Reuters report on Nov 30, Celsius may require another creditor vote to change its business operations from a mining and staking enterprise...
Ethereum-Based Fasset Secures Operational License in Dubai for Tokenized Offerings
1.12.2023
Source: fasset.ae Digital asset brokerage Fasset FZE has received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai, UAE. According to the press release, the operational license is the final stage in VARA’s approval process. It authorizes...
20 New Cryptocurrency to Buy in December 2023
1.12.2023
Rather than hold a fraction of a Bitcoin, investors are often drawn to seek new cryptocurrency coins with a lower market cap and unit price per token, seeking out higher growth potential – a strategy that can pay off but also has many pitfalls. Not every new cryptocurrency asset will succeed...
Treasury Asks Congress for More Authorities to Go After Illicit Actors in Digital Asset Space
1.12.2023
The U.S. deputy secretary of the Treasury has revealed that the Treasury Department has asked Congress for more tools and authorities “to go after illicit actors in the digital asset space.” Moreover, he stressed: “We need to update our illicit finance authorities to match...
Blackrock Proposes ‘Revised In-Kind Model’ for Spot Bitcoin ETF to Resolve SEC’s Concerns
1.12.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has held another meeting with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application. The firm has proposed a “revised in-kind” model for its spot bitcoin ETF that...
Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Stash Grows to 174,530 BTC With Latest Purchase
1.12.2023
Microstrategy has expanded its bitcoin holdings with the acquisition of 16,130 more bitcoins. With this latest purchase, the Nasdaq-listed software intelligence firm is now hoding 174,530 bitcoins, acquired for around $5.28 billion. Since adopting its bitcoin strategy, Microstrategy’s stock...
Canadian Crypto Drive Slows in 2023, Users Cite Wider Market Factors
30.11.2023
Source: Pixabay The number of Canadian cryptocurrency users has dropped in 2023 due to bear market fears and wider macroeconomic factors, a new survey shows. A Crypto Asset Survey published by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) was conducted to show consumer interaction with virtual assets...
KyberSwap Director Demands Executive Control and Asset Surrender in Bold Negotiation Terms
30.11.2023
Kyber Director demands company takeover and assets after the attack. Image by Катерина Євтехова, Adobe Stock. The anonymous attacker behind the recent $47 million exploit of the decentralized crypto exchange KyberSwap has outlined bold demands in proposed negotiation terms made public on November...
Pando Asset files a new application for spot Bitcoin ETF
30.11.2023
Pando Asset, a Switzerland-based company involved in asset management, has filed an S-1 form with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding consent for a spot bitcoin ETF. While awaiting approval, the Pando Asset Spot Bitcoin (BTC-0.70%) Trust will continue to carry out trading on...