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...
Read More »DeFi Oversight: Consensys Advocates for Nuanced Approach Following IOSCO’s Report
As different jurisdictions gear up for regulations on the digital asset sector, DeFi remains a tricky subject. The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) had recently weighed in on the matter and recommended that governments should identify the “Responsible Person” behind ostensibly decentralized finance applications and subject them to regulatory oversight similar to conventional financial market participants. Prominent blockchain software company –...
Read More »New Study Reveals American’s Sentiment on the Crypto Industry
In a recent study conducted by Coinbase, a paradigm shift has emerged among the young American population. An impressive 38% of younger Americans now believe crypto and blockchain technology can provide significant economic opportunities not commonly found in the traditional finance sector. Interestingly, this stands in stark contrast to older generations, where approximately 26% share the same belief in the potential of blockchain technology. Younger Generations Attraction...
Read More »Binance Welcomes Memecoin (MEME) as 39th Project on Launchpool
Following the farming period, Binance is all set to list MEME on November 3, 2023, at 08:00 (UTC). Binance, one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, is excited to announce Memecoin (MEME) as its 39th project on Binance Launchpool. MEME is the native ecosystem token of Memeland, a Web3 venture studio created by 9GAG, the globally popular meme platform. Memecoin on Binance Launchpool Starting today, Binance users will have the opportunity to stake their Binance Coin (BNB), TUSD...
Read More »Latest Bitcoin Use Cases Enabled by Taproot
Although Taproot took some time to gain momentum, its use cases have continued to grow since integrating Bitcoin-based Ordinal inscriptions and its November 2021 implementation with Bitcoin. This article will delve deeper into the use cases for Taproot, focusing on Ordinal inscriptions and stablecoins built on Bitcoin, to better understand the innovative new features it brings to the table. Bitcoin-Based Ordinal Inscriptions Ordinal inscriptions present a groundbreaking...
Read More »November 2023: Das sind Singles Day, Black Friday und Cyber Monday
In der Vorweihnachtszeit stolpern Verbraucher weltweit über verschiedene Shopping-Events, die mit verlockenden Angeboten und Rabatten werben. Doch was steckt eigentlich hinter Begriffen wie Singles Day, Black Friday und Cyber Monday? Ein kleiner Überblick. Das sind Singles Day, Black Friday und Cyber Monday In der Vorweihnachtszeit stolpern Verbraucher weltweit über verschiedene Shopping-Events, die mit verlockenden Angeboten und Rabatten werben. Doch was steckt eigentlich hinter Begriffen...
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