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Signs of recovery during the later stages of Q1 dampened as trading volumes failed to continue the upward trend in Q2. While centralized crypto exchanges were the biggest losers due to the mounting pressure from regulators, the resultant choppy market conditions didn’t spare the decentralized counterparts either. The latest data compiled by CoinGecko revealed that the spot trading volume on decentralized exchanges plummeted by over 28%. Uniswap, however, maintained its...

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest revealed some interesting details on its portfolio in the second quarter of 2023. The latest report suggested that Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) stood out as one of the top-performing assets within the investment firm’s portfolio. However, when it comes to asset allocation, GBTC trailed behind Coinbase at ARKW. GBTC Tops Chart Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) played a crucial role as one of the top five contributors driving ARKW’s impressive growth of...

A recent study conducted by CryptoVantage estimated that 23% of US residents expect bitcoin to climb to its all-time high price of almost $70,000 by the end of 2023. 47% think this would happen in the next five years. The majority of respondents also believe the high inflation that has recently spread across the globe will make the cryptocurrency industry more attractive to investors.  Americans’ Latest Thoughts on Crypto The survey, which questioned 1,000 US residents who...

Caroline Ellison – former CEO of the fallen crypto trading desk Alameda Research – felt “unhappy and overwhelmed” with her job, and strongly doubted that she was well suited to the role, according to newly leaked excerpts from her online diary. The excerpts shed light on many of her inner thoughts heading preceding FTX’s demise, including her troubled relationship with Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). Boyfriend Pressure and Imposter Syndrome As reported by The New York Times on...

Just yesterday, it was announced that popular digital currency trading platform Coinbase was being sued by the SEC. The news came as a shock to many, and it’s clearly another step in the agency’s agenda to rid the country of crypto for good. Coinbase Gets Its Way Against the SEC The good news is that Coinbase doesn’t appear to be taking the abuse sitting down, and it recently got a legal win in its corner. Not long ago, the exchange made headlines when it filed...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a bully. This is what we’ve been saying for some time. It’s bullying crypto firms into submission whenever it can. It runs after them with an air of persecution and is working hard to ensure they don’t have a financial future in America. The SEC Is Suing So Many Companies However, upon news that the agency is going after big names like Binance and Coinbase, it’s likely the problem travels much deeper. It’s easy to...

Ethereum buyers have been struggling to push the price above the significant resistance region of $2K. Nevertheless, the price is currently navigating a crucial range bounded by that level and the dynamic support provided by the 100-day moving average. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On June 21st, Ethereum managed to surpass the 100-day moving average and continued its prevailing uptrend after a pullback, eventually reaching the critical resistance area at $2K....

After a sudden surge, Ripple’s price has reached a critical resistance region, which represents its previous major swing high formed in late April. However, after such an explosive move, it’s typical for the price to enter into consolidation. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart Upon analyzing the daily chart, it becomes evident that Ripple experienced a significant price jump after finding support at the 100-day moving average. However, it now confronts a significant...

Bonds issued by El Salvador, the first country in the world to establish Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender, are up 60% in value this year – rivaling Bitcoin’s 80% gains. The sudden demand for the country’s national debt represents a massive sentiment shift around its financial position. Yields for El Salvador’s 10-year debt ran as high as 24% just 12 months ago, in line with distressed economies like Ukraine and Argentina. However, the country successfully repaid $800 million of...

Reginald Fowler – age 64 and a former part owner of the Minnesota Vikings football team – has been sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a crypto-related scam. Reginald Fowler Heads to Jail Fowler is alleged to have defrauded the short-lived professional football organization Alliance of American Football. The scam is said to have lost investors as much as $700 million at the time of writing. Originally from Chandler, Arizona, Fowler was found guilty in...