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Goldman Sachs (GS.N) is gearing up for a significant increase in the trading of blockchain-based assets within the next one to two years, signaling a major evolution in digital asset markets. According to a Reuters report, Mathew McDermott, the bank’s global head of digital assets, stated that the Wall Street giant is not only preparing for a surge in trading volumes but is also witnessing a rising tide of interest in cryptocurrency derivatives among its clients. McDermott...

Traders of digital assets typically fall into two categories: those seeking quick returns and those who relish the journey over immediate gains. Despite initial excitement, there is a noticeable shift among investors, moving away from viewing cryptocurrencies as a quick-profit avenue. Instead, they are turning their attention to assets with enduring value. Long-term potential is particularly anticipated for projects like Cardano and Dogecoin. Meanwhile, the Pullix token,...

Binance surveyed 1,172 of its registered users in jurisdictions where it is allowed to operate and found that 45 percent rely on crypto to earn an extra income. Binance Holdings Ltd, the leading cryptocurrency exchange by daily traded volume and globally registered users, recently surveyed its registered users to understand top use cases for crypto assets. Notably, the cryptocurrency exchange conducted the survey on 1,172 randomly distributed in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and...

Although the price spikes following the Fed announcement cleared recent bearish drawdowns and provided support levels, uncertainty remains over the sustainability of the increases. The prices of major cryptocurrencies, including Cardano (ADA) and Solana (SOL), have seen fluctuations around the latest Federal Reserve announcement on interest rates. On December 13th, 2023, the Fed decided to keep rates within a target range of 5.25–5.50%, leading to an initial boost in the price of Bitcoin...

Solana, the blockchain network hosting Bonk, has experienced an impressive run in 2023. Earlier this month, SOL saw a remarkable 50% jump in just a few days, indicating a strong bullish trend.   The crypto market is seeing another boom in the altcoin space as Solana-based memecoin, Bonk (BONK), witnessed a 40% surge in the past 24 hours following the announcement of its listing on the prominent exchange, Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN). This development positions BONK as the...

The crypto market responded positively to the FASB announcement, with Bitcoin’s price rising over 4.12% to $42,979 following the guidance release. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the US entity responsible for detailing how companies report assets on their balance sheets, has introduced new standards allowing corporations to measure Bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto assets at fair value. FASB’s Shift Towards Fair Value Measurement This marks a departure from the previous...

With yesterday’s historic high, the Dow Jones extends its Q4 rally to more than 10%. On the other hand, the technology sector also makes a fresh all-time high. In a historic surge, the Dow Jones Industrial Average set a new record by closing above 37,000 points for the first time. The Federal Reserve’s indication of multiple rate cuts in the coming year was the major catalyst behind the move. The 30-stock Dow soared by 512.30 points, or 1.40%, finishing at 37,090.24, surpassing its...

Cardano’s DeFi total-value-locked crosses a significant $450 million with its native stablecoin Djed contributing a significant portion. Smaller protocols like LendFi and Spectrum Finance recorded an impressive 90% surge in TVL. Cardano’s native cryptocurrency ADA has registered massive gains shooting over 15% soon after the FOMC meeting concluded on Wednesday. As of press time, the Cardano (ADA) price is trading 13.85% up at $0.6495 with a market cap of $22.9 billion. The recent price...

EOS price is eyeing a fresh increase from the $0.720 support against the US Dollar. The price is now trading near $0.780 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $0.790 on the 4-hour chart of the EOS/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could continue to rise if it clears the $0.790 and $0.800 resistance levels. EOS price is recovering above $0.720 against the US Dollar, like Bitcoin. The...

Litecoin is holding the key support at $70.00 against the US Dollar. LTC price is now trading below $75.00 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $74.50 on the 4-hour chart of the LTC/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $74.50 and $75.00 resistance levels. Litecoin price is recovering from the $70.00 zone against the US Dollar, like Bitcoin....