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Matrixport Analysis: SEC to Reject ETF Applications in January with Final Approval Pushed to Q2 2024
3.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Cryptocurrency financial services company, Matrixport has projected a possible rejection of spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF applications in January with final approval in the second quarter of the year. In a Jan 3 market research, the firm gave reasons why the Securities and Exchange...
Solana-Based Jupiter to Distribute 1 Billion JUP Tokens in Upcoming Airdrop
3.1.2024
Source: Adobe / Vladimir Kazakov Jupiter, a decentralized trading aggregator built on the Solana blockchain, has announced plans to conduct the airdrop of its JUP token in late January. According to Meow, the pseudonymous founder of the protocol, the surge in decentralized finance (DeFi) activity...
EBA to Extend Stress Testing to Assess Impact of Strains in Non-Bank Financial Institutions, Including Crypto Entities
3.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / Grecaud Paul The European Banking Authority (EBA) is set to implement additional measures to evaluate the potential impact of strains in non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), including those in the cryptocurrency sector, on traditional banks. This initiative is driven...
Is Binance CEO Richard Teng Changing the Industry’s Messianic Narrative + More News
3.1.2024
Richard Teng. Source: a video screenshot, Bloomberg Television / YouTube Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Is Binance CEO Richard Teng Changing the Industry’s Messianic...
Fidelity Undercuts Bitcoin ETF Market with Low 0.39% Fee
3.1.2024
Source: iStock/pichet_w With the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) nearing the potential approval of the first Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), issuers are vying for an early advantage to capture investor interest. Specifically, Fidelity has set a highly competitive fee of 0.39%...
Record $1.1 Trillion in Crypto Exchange Volume Driven by Spot Bitcoin ETF Anticipation
3.1.2024
Source: Adobe The monthly spot trading volume on crypto exchanges exceeded $1 trillion in December 2023, marking the first time this significant volume level has been surpassed in over a year. According to data from compiled by The Block, the total exchange volume for the month reached a whopping...
Over $460 Million Longs Liquidated in Past Hour as Bitcoin Drops 8% on Spot ETF Delay Rumors
3.1.2024
Image Source: Pixabay More than $460 million in longs liquidated across the crypto market over the past hour alone after the price of Bitcoin dropped by 8% on rumors that the SEC might delay spot ETF approval. According to data by CoinGlass, long traders suffered around $462 million in losses...
As BLOB Meme Coin Surges 7,000%, This Low Cap Gem Might Explode Next
3.1.2024
Source: Dall•E 3 BLOB has rocketed by as much as 7,000% overnight, with the coin becoming the latest new meme token to take the Solana-based Radium DEX by storm yesterday. However, after surging to a record high of around $0.00040 yesterday afternoon, BLOB has already plummeted since, with the meme...
Bitcoin ETF is Fully Priced In, Argues Analyst Glen Goodman
3.1.2024
Glen Goodman. Source: a video screenshot,Cryptonites TV / YouTube In a recent interview, analyst Glen Goodman, author of The Crypto Trader, discussed if a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is priced in, and what could happen if the “unknown factor”, Gary Gensler, decides to delay...
Is Filecoin Going to Zero? FIL Price Dips 4% as New Bitcoin Platform Hits $7.2 Million
3.1.2024
Source: Dall•E 3 The FIL price has dropped by as much as 4% in the past 24 hours, slipping to $7.48 as the wider crypto market suffers a 1% decline today. Despite the dip, Filecoin remains up by 31% in a week and by 54% in the last 30 days, with the altcoin also having […]
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Wallet Drainers Make Off with $295 Million from 320,000 Users in 2023: Scam Sniffer
3.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / Tomasz Bidermann Popular crypto phishing scams drained almost $300 million from 320,000 users in 2023 with figures increasing monthly as bad actors deploy sophisticated techniques. In a recent publication, cryptocurrency security firm, Scam Sniffers analyzed the market trends...
Square Enix in 2024 Doubling Down on Blockchain, AI, and Metaverse Technologies
3.1.2024
Source: jp.finalfantasy.com The Japanese gaming giant Square Enix reaffirmed its plans to utilize blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and metaverse in creating novel content for consumers. The Final Fantasy publisher’s Representative Director and President, Takashi Kiryu, has written...
CoinDCX Clarifies Fraud Complaints Against Scam Crypto App Sharing its Name
3.1.2024
Source: Shutterstock The Delhi Police have initiated a cheating case against crypto app CoinDCX, following complaints from users about alleged bank fraud. However, India’s largest crypto exchange CoinDCX clarified that the fraud did not occur on their platform but rather on a fake...
Crypto Veteran Lyn Alden Targets $200,000 Bitcoin, Says $100,000 Would Be Disappointing for this Bull Market
3.1.2024
Bitcoin Logo / Source: Adobe Well-known macro expert and crypto veteran Lyn Alden believes that a peak of $100,000 for Bitcoin (BTC) during the next bull market would be a rather underwhelming outcome for the ongoing bullish cycle. Lyn Alden shared her thoughts on Bitcoin’s future price...
Etherscan Acquires Solscan to Enhance Solana Ecosystem Analysis and User Experience
3.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Etherscan has successfully completed the acquisition of Solscan, a leading block explorer operating within the Solana ecosystem. The move is geared towards advancing the accessibility of blockchain data across various networks. The acquisition plan includes the integration...
Radiant Capital Reports Exploit of $4.5 Million Ethereum Loss
3.1.2024
Source: Radiant Capital (Edited by Hongji Feng) Radiant Capital has confirmed a security breach in its network, leading to the theft of Ethereum valued at approximately $4.5 million. According to the blockchain security company PeckShield Inc., the hacker drained 1,900 Ethereum tokens within...
CBOE Predicts Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Draw Investments from Pension Funds and RIA-Based Funds
3.1.2024
Source: Adobe / jirsak The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) believes the approval of spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs will usher in a new wave of institutional investors. In a recent interview on Bloomberg TV, John Palmer, the president of CBOE Digital, said that ETF approval would unlock...
Another Man Arrested in India’s Multi-Billion GainBitcoin Ponzi Scam as Investigation Intensifies
3.1.2024
Source: Pixabay India’s probe agency, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), has arrested Nitin Gaur, the brother-in-law of Ajay Bhardwaj, in connection with the multi-billion-dollar GainBitcoin Ponzi scam. This arrest is part of the ongoing investigation into the cryptocurrency fraud case involving...
MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor to Sell $216 Million Company Shares for Bitcoin
3.1.2024
Source: DALL·E MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor has planned to sell company shares worth $216 million for personal Bitcoin investment. According to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Saylor will be selling 310,000 stock option awards, originally granted...
Solana Surpasses Ethereum in 7-Day Stablecoin Trading Volume for First Time Ever
3.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / Aleksandra Sova Layer 1 blockchain Solana (SOL) continues to make waves in the crypto community as it achieves several significant milestones. Over the past week, the network surpassed Ethereum (ETH) in 7-day stablecoin trading volume for the first time ever. According to data...