Galaxy Digital, the crypto venture led by U.S. billionaire Mike Novogratz, has projected a substantial capital influx into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to the estimations, these ETFs could witness an impressive $14.4 billion in inflows during their inaugural year, potentially reshaping the investment landscape. The venture contends that the allure of spot Bitcoin ETFs surpasses existing investment avenues, such as trusts and futures, which currently...
Read More »Former Ripple (XRP) CTO, 7000 BTC in a Hardware Wallet and Their Potential Recovery: The Story
In September, a Seattle startup lab of white hat hackers sent proof to a senior writer at WIRED Magazine that they could crack the IronKey S200 thumb drive containing 7002 Bitcoins. But former Ripple CTO Stefan Thomas incredibly refused an offer by the Seattle startup, named Unciphered, to access the USB drive for him. Fmr. Ripple CTO Getting Closer to His 7002 Bitcoins Thomas told WIRED that he had already hired another team to work on the problem for him. The former Ripple...
Read More »Boost of Credibility for Ripple (XRP)? Nigeria Cites the Company in a Report
TL;DR Central Bank Adoption: The Central Bank of Nigeria referenced a 2020 Ripple Labs study, indicating 85% of payment leaders from 22 nations anticipate a CBDC launch in their countries within the next four years. National Digital Currency Update: By 2022, 100 CBDCs were in progress, with Nigeria’s eNaira and the Bahamian sand dollar as notable launches. However, Nigerians have been slower to embrace the eNaira compared to global cryptocurrencies. Crypto Popularity in...
Read More »Airpods für CHF 3.53? Online Shop: Temu bereits im Black Friday-Modus!
Temu bietet unschlagbar günstige Preise. Der Online Shop aus Boston und Shenzhen hat bereits Black Friday-Angebote. Temu nennt es Preorder Black Friday. Und Temu verkauft einiges, auch wenn Temu noch bis vor kurzem in der Schweiz gänzlich unbekannt war. Die App von Temu ist mittlerweile eine der am meisten genutzte Online App. Zudem sieht man bei Temu auch, was wie oft bestellt wird. Unter anderem wurden diese Airpods für 3.53 Franken in den letzten...
Read More »Zuger Kantonalbank: Grosses Interesse an Bitcoin-Angebot
Seit Anfang Oktober bietet die Zuger Kantonalbank als erste Staatsbank der Schweiz ihren Kunden den Handel und die Verwahrung von Krypto-Assets an. Bisher traf das Angebot auf reges Interesse bei den Zugern, wie Medien aus dem Crypto Valley schreiben. Sicher ist auch: Weitere Kantonalbanken dürften im Verlauf des kommenden Jahres an den Start gehen.Die Kantonalbank Zug wagte den grossen Schritt und informierte diesen Monat wie folgt: Seit heute können Kundinnen und Kunden der Zuger...
Read More »Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction: How High Can BTC Go if ETF is Approved?
TL;DR The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) briefly listed a spot Bitcoin ETF ticker symbol iBTC – BlackRock’s BTC ETF, leading to a BTC price surge to $35K. Market participants perceive the listing as a sign that the approval chances for a spot Bitcoin ETF have increased. Crypto analyst Pentoshi speculated that if a BTC ETF is approved, the Bitcoin price could potentially reach $180K in the next 5 years, though its long-term downside could be around $19-$20K....
Read More »Bitcoin Price Steady Above $34K as Crypto Markets Consolidate (Weekend Watch)
The past few days have been mostly about consolidation, following Bitcoin’s rally to $35K and the slight correction that followed. These tend to be periods where the price fails to excite, but rather, market participants are evaluating their current standings and projecting what might happen next. Bitcoin Price Steady Above $34K The past 24 hours were optimistic for Bitcoin’s price, which managed to maintain above $34K. In fact, BTC attempted a push, but it was unable to...
Read More »We Asked ChatGPT if Ripple (XRP) Will Outperform Bitcoin (BTC) in 2024
TL;DR BTC vs. XRP Purpose and Performance: While Bitcoin (BTC) was designed as a decentralized payment system and is now seen as a protection against global inflation, Ripple’s XRP is a tool for cross-border payments. 2024 Predictions and Factors: Key regulatory developments, like Bitcoin ETF filings and Ripple’s ongoing case with the US Securities and Exchange Commission set for April 2024, could significantly influence the price trajectories of both BTC and XRP. Other...
Read More »Bitcoin (BTC) Price Rally to End With a Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval: Peter Schiff
Bitcoin price surged in a breakout rally to briefly touch $35,000 this month. But Euro Pacific Capital’s founder and chief global strategist doesn’t think it will last. This month saw the ever-widening buzz surrounding a hotly anticipated approval by the SEC of a spot Bitcoin ETF. The excitement has pushed blowout Bitcoin sales on crypto exchanges. But leave it to “Dr. Doom” (as Peter Schiff was nicknamed by the CNBC crowd during the housing bubble) to balk at Bitcoin’s...
Read More »CEX Spot Trading Volume Dropped 20% in Q3 2023: Report
The top 10 centralized crypto exchanges (CEXs) recorded a spot trading volume of $1.12 trillion in Q3 2023, indicating a significant plunge from the Q2 total of $1.42 trillion. According to the CoinGecko 2023 Q3 Crypto Industry Report, the third quarter spot trading volume for the top 10 CEXs represented a 20.1% decrease from Q2. Analysts called the quarter a turbulent one for crypto exchanges. CEX Spot Trading Volume Plunged in Q3 Among the top CEXs, Binance – the world’s...
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