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Bitcoin (BTC) registered a yearly high above $34,000 on Monday amid ongoing excitement that a spot Bitcoin ETF approval may be on the horizon for U.S. investors.  As of writing, the asset’s gains have triggered $327 million in liquidations across the crypto market in the last 24 hours.  According to TradingView, Bitcoin traded for $31,629 at 22:00 UTC on Monday, before skyrocketing to $34,140 over the next 40 minutes.  Bitcoin now trades for $33,219, which is still higher...

One of the most striking aspects of this market turmoil was the sharp increase in the Nikkei volatility index, which surged to 23.87, a level not seen in a long while. Japan’s Nikkei 225 (INDEXNIKKEI: NI225) share average faced a tumultuous day as it closed below the psychologically significant 31,000 level earlier today, primarily due to escalating events in the Middle East. This geopolitical unease sent a key volatility gauge spiking to a one-year high. Nikkei 225 Performance Breakdown...

Rise in the US Treasury Yields put pressure on the market resulting into bearish weekly start on Wall Street. Yields surge past 5% with Fed planning for higher-than-longer interest rates. Macro pressure continues to hover over Wall Street as the 10-year US Treasury yields surged higher even today on Monday, October 23. The treasury yields continue to hover at multi-year highs as investors prepare for higher-for-longer interest rates from the Federal Reserve. Around 5:54 a.m. ET, the...

In light of its stellar performance and the resilience displayed in the face of challenges, Philips looks to uphold its commitment to creating enduring value and delivering sustainable impact in the long term. Philips, a prominent Dutch health technology company, has exceeded market expectations in its 2023 third-quarter performance, leading to an upward revision of its full-year outlook. The company’s core profit more than doubled, reaching an impressive 457 million euros ($483.3...

Binance stellt den Betrieb der Binance VISA-Debitarte in Europa ein. Stichtag ist der 20. Dezember 2023. Alles andere soll für europäische Kunden wie gewohnt weiter funktionieren. Binance-Account, Binance Pay usw. Binance schrieb vor kurzem auf dem Social Network X: And here goes the #Binance Visa Debit Card! First Paysafe providing EUR on/offboarding, now Contis providing the debit card, what’s next? pic.twitter.com/e7EF7G7CVN — Michael ⚡️S⚡️...

Stellar lumen price is rising toward the $0.1165 resistance zone against the US Dollar. XLM price is now trading above $0.1075 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a short-term rising channel forming with support near $0.1100 on the 4-hour chart (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $0.1125 and $0.1165 resistance levels. Stellar lumen price is trading above $0.1080 against the US Dollar, like bitcoin. XLM...

XRP price is gaining pace above the $0.505 support against the US dollar. The price is now trading above $0.512 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key rising channel forming with resistance near $0.5350 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above $0.500. XRP price is rising above $0.505 against the US Dollar, like Bitcoin. The price must stay above $0.500 to continue...

A pressing concern we face today is climate change, and this requires a comprehensive array of solutions to tackle. eTukTuk (TUK), powered by crypto and blockchain technology, steps up to this challenge by presenting an innovative solution aimed at the electric tuktuk market. eTukTuk (TUK) been making significant strides in its niche, and it won’t be long before it enters the next stage of its presale. We give you the rundown of the project so you can get involved, starting...

TL’DR BlackRock CEO Larry Fink praises the Bitcoin network, citing pent-up interest in crypto and a flight to quality as drivers of the recent rally. Confidence in SEC approval of a Bitcoin ETF is growing, reinforcing Bitcoin’s quality and mainstream adoption, as evidenced by increased stablecoin flows into Bitcoin. The ongoing trial of Sam Bankman-Fried highlights the narrative that decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are more reliable and of higher quality, leading...

Smart Blockchain is a project that embodies innovation, aiming to tackle the challenges that the crypto market faces while ensuring the stability and scalability of the decentralized network. Smart Blockchain is designed to host various dapps, from digital rights and notarization services to healthcare, voting and equity-related products. Smart Blockchain’s defining feature is its impressive throughput. While other blockchain networks struggle to process a limited...