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A lot can happen in seven days in a volatile industry like the crypto sector, and it indeed did over the past week. Arguably, the most significant piece of news came a few days ago when the US Department of Justice announced a massive settlement deal with the world’s largest crypto exchange – Binance – that had severe consequences. On the one hand, the company had to depart with $4.3 billion in the form of a fine without admitting any guilt. On the other hand, though, the...

Despite its positive trajectory, TokenFi has encountered challenges, particularly with Bitget’s recent decision to delist TOKEN from its platform amidst allegations of price manipulation. TokenFi, a sister project to the popular meme token Floki Inu, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking initiatives, marking a significant step in democratizing the process of token creation within the cryptocurrency market. According to an announcement on X, the platform has rolled out two new...

Dogecoin had a decent streak, along with the rest of the crypto market surging by nearly 15% in the past few weeks. The latest data suggest that the OG memecoin is once again in the spotlight, and it appears to be primed for more gains. Prominent crypto analyst Ali Martinez observed a notable surge in DOGE transactions, which surpassed $100,000 in the past month and is consistently hitting new highs. This uptick in on-chain activity demonstrated an increased interest in the...

If the entire $2.7 billion exits the bitcoin market, it would exert significant downward pressure on bitcoin prices, the authors stated. However, if most of this $2.7 billion transitions into other bitcoin instruments, such as the newly established spot bitcoin ETFs post SEC approval, the negative market impact would be more moderate. Nevertheless, the bank indicated that Bitcoin continues to face downside risks, as some of the $2.7 billion is likely to exit the Bitcoin space completely. The...

The commission now has access to all of the exchange’s records, which could serve as a catalyst for uncovering additional instances of mishandled funds or suspected fraudulent activities. The recent news of Binance’s former CEO pleading guilty to money laundering charges has undoubtedly made headlines, adding to the circumstances that led to his decision to resign as CEO. A settlement was reached to resolve this matter, resulting in a $50 million fine imposed on CZ (the former CEO) and a...

Jim Cramer gave a sell call on Bitcoin last December when it was trading at $17,500. Cramer admits that he was wrong on his predictions as the BTC price surged 100% since then. Market commentator Jim Cramer has implicitly acknowledged his earlier misjudgment regarding Bitcoin, stating that he was premature in advising investors to sell the cryptocurrency. On a November 22 segment of his CNBC Mad Money show, Cramer addressed a caller’s inquiry about purchasing shares in the Bitcoin miner...

Popular trader Bitcoin Jack expressed doubt about BTC hitting $42,000, pointing out that the Binance and ETF news failed to significantly alter market dynamics Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest digital asset currently trading at $37,704 has experienced significant volatility since its inception. As we look ahead to 2024, investors, enthusiasts, and analysts are beginning to unveil their predictions for the future price of Bitcoin. Binance Woes and BTC ETF Optimism on Bitcoin’s Price The...

Ethereum (ETH) price is currently retesting a crucial support/resistance zone around $2,130 with the bulls rejuvenated for a robust bullish breakout. The second largest digital asset by market capitalization Ethereum (ETH) has attracted notable attention amid the ongoing Web3 mainstream adoption fueled by institutional investors. The recent Ethereum spot exchange-traded fund (ETH) filed by the well-funded BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK), has sparked high interest for the undisputed smart...

Bitcoin cash is attempting a recovery wave from the $213 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below the $230 zone and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key declining channel forming with resistance near $229 on the 4-hour chart of the BCH/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair must clear $229 and $230 to start a steady upward movement in the near term. Bitcoin cash price is rising from $213 against the US Dollar, like...

In his latest remarks, Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell spoke about the current state of the cryptocurrency industry amidst a backdrop of significant regulatory actions. Powell’s comments came shortly after a settlement between Binance and the U.S. Department of Justice, resulting in a $4.3 billion fine for Binance. Jesse Powell Critiques Regulatory Landscape In a recent post on X, Powell expressed his thoughts on the $4.3 billion fine settlement between Binance and the U.S....