A filing with the SEC shows that Exxon Mobil’s third-quarter earnings received a major boost from the high crude oil prices Oil and gas giant Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE: XOM) is said to be in advanced talks to acquire shale-focused company Pioneer Natural Resources Co. According to a Wall Street Journal report citing an anonymous source familiar with the matter, the deal is estimated to be valued at up to $60 billion and could be closed within the coming days. Earlier in April, WSJ had that...
Read More »SEC Sues Elon Musk Forcing Him to Testify in Twitter Probe, Musk Responds
Musk blamed the SEC and the Biden Administration for constant scrutiny into his Twitter acquisition while expressing his confusion and frustration in the matter. On Thursday, October 5, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Elon Musk in order to force him to testify about the acquisition of Twitter last year. In a legal document filed in the Northern District of California, SEC lawyers have accused Elon Musk of non-compliance with a subpoena mandating his appearance for a...
Read More »Kraken Boosts European Presence with Planned BCM Acquisition
In a strategic move to bolster its European expansion, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced its intention to acquire Coin Meester B.V. (BCM), a Netherlands-based digital asset broker. The planned acquisition follows the recent implementation of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, which governs the operations of crypto exchanges in the region, including […] In a strategic move to bolster its European expansion, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken...
Read More »Bitcoin Cash Analysis: Recovery Could Be Capped Near $242
Bitcoin cash price started a fresh decline below the $240 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below the $235 zone and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break below a key rising channel with support near $238 on the 4-hour chart of the BCH/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $242 resistance zone. Bitcoin cash price is struggling below the $242 zone against the US Dollar,...
Read More »Important Update to 25 Trading Pairs on Binance
TL;DR Binance plans to adjust the tick size for 25 spot trading pairs by October 10, 2023, without affecting existing orders. The exchange will delist 19 trading pairs on October 6, all involving BUSD. Binance’s move follows its earlier announcement to discontinue support for the stablecoin, BUSD, next year. Binance’s Amendments The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange – Binance – announced that it will complete adjustments for the tick size (the minimum change in the...
Read More »Friend.Tech Targeted Again: Hacker Steals 234 ETH in Under 24 Hours
The lone scammer has managed to abscond with approximately $385,000 worth of Ether (ETH) in under 24 hours. This incident forms part of a string of SIM-swapping hacks targeting users of the popular platform Friend.Tech. Scammer Steals 234 ETH in Less Than 24 Hours Blockchain investigator ZachXBT took to X on Oct. 5 to report that an individual had successfully stolen 234 ETH in the past day alone. This was achieved by manipulating the SIM cards of four unsuspecting...
Read More »Ripple (XRP) About to Achieve a Massive Milestone
TL;DR XRP wallets surpass 4.8 million, driven by Ripple’s recent court victories against the SEC. Ripple and its XRP token gained significant attention following a key court win in July. Despite speculation, Ripple did not announce an IPO or settlement with the SEC at their recent NYC party. Inching Towards 5 Million The total number of XRP wallets has recently surpassed 4.8 million. The latest surge of the figure comes amid another dose of enthusiasm among the Ripple...
Read More »Bitcoin Will Surge to $750,000 By 2026, Predicts Arthur Hayes
BitMEX co-founder and macro-analyst Arthur Hayes recently predicted that Bitcoin’s price will soar between $750,000 and $1,000,000 per coin within roughly 3 years. His prediction, which is far more bullish than that of most analysts, rests on a macroeconomic thesis that all financial assets are due for an unprecedented boom. The Biggest Bull Market Ever In an interview with Impact Theory published on Tuesday, Hayes claimed that Bitcoin will continue to trade sideways near...
Read More »Explosive Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction to $27 but is it Out of Touch?
TL;DR Analyst EGRAG CRYPTO suggests XRP could reach $27 after Ripple’s legal win and its role in cross-border payments. Investors are advised to be cautious due to potential broader market downturns. Past XRP price predictions from different analysts vary widely, from $1.40 to $500. Much More Bullish After Ripple’s Second Victory The popular cryptocurrency analyst using the X (Twitter) handle EGRAG CRYPTO opined that the latest developments surrounding Ripple could act as a...
Read More »ETH Must Hold This Level to Prevent a Massive Crash (Ethereum Price Analysis)
Ethereum’s price action has been relatively bearish in recent months, breaking below multiple support levels. However, investors can still be hopeful that an upward movement may be on the horizon. Technical Analysis By Edris The Daily Chart As depicted on the daily timeframe, the price recently tested the $1,750 resistance level but failed to break above it and was rejected to the downside. The 50-day moving average, located around the $1,650 mark, is currently providing...
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