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The updated vaccine specifically addresses the XBB.1.5 subvariant of the Omicron variant, which has raised concerns due to its potential to evade immunity conferred by earlier versions of the vaccine.  In a recent development, stocks of Novavax Inc (NASDAQ: NVAX) jumped 8.2% yesterday following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of its improved COVID-19 vaccine. However, it’s worth noting that in pre-market trading, the stock experienced a slight dip and is 6% down at the...

BIS continues to warn that crypto data can be “manipulated or distorted”. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has unveiled a new platform it calls “Project Atlas”. According to the Wednesday announcement, the decentralized finance data platform will play an important role in the future regulation of crypto market participants. In a joint report with the Dutch and German central banks, BIS confirms that Project Atlas, which is merely a proof-of-concept for now, has been used to...

Analysts have warned that the rise in the bond yields could pose significant challenge to equity market and other risky investments like crypto. On Tuesday, October 3, the US equity market came under major selling pressure as the US 10-year Treasury Yield surged to the levels last seen 16 years ago in 2007. The surge in interest rates has raised concerns about freezing the housing market and pushing the economy into recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced its most...

DSS will enable companies to establish financial market infrastructure leveraging digital asset technology. The United Kingdom is set to establish a new Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) next year to foster innovation in the digital securities sector. The move marks the second crypto-related sandbox initiative in the UK as it continues to solidify its stance in the evolving world of finance and blockchain technology. For clarity, a sandbox is a controlled testing environment for individuals...

Half of Sandoz’s revenue comes from Europe. Thus, it will be looking to leverage its brand presence in Europe for further growth. Emerging reports suggest that Novartis has completed the spinoff of its Generics and Biosimilars division, Sandoz, on Wednesday, October 4. The Swiss drug company first made its intention known in August 2022, commencing a strategic review to determine the fate of Sandoz. The review revealed a 100% spinoff was in the best interest of shareholders. Following...

Tron price started a fresh increase above the $0.0865 level against the US Dollar. TRX price is now trading above $0.0880 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $0.0875 on the 4-hour chart (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if it clears the $0.092 resistance zone. TRON price started a fresh increase above $0.0880 against the US Dollar, outpacing Bitcoin. TRX’s price could rise...

Bitcoin price started a fresh decline from the $28,500 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $27,000 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $27,220 on the 4-hour chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $26,600 support zone. Bitcoin price is declining below $28,500 against the US Dollar. BTC might eye another...

Coinbase-incubated layer-2 blockchain, Base, witnessed a dramatic rise, even briefly outshining Ethereum mainnet. Based on Optimistic Rollup and developed on the Ethereum network, Base utilizes OP Stack tech that has added to its appeal owing to the growing demand and popularity of alternatives in the ecosystem. However, its TVL has taken a hit in the past week. According to data from L2Beat, the total value locked in Base Network fell by more than 18.28% to $437 million in...

TL;DR BTC’s year-end price may be affected by macroeconomic factors and regulatory changes, particularly the possible approval of a Bitcoin ETF in the US. Market sentiment, endorsements from influential figures, and technical analysis could also drive short-term BTC rallies. Predictions range from BTC reaching $120,000 to $150,000 in the coming years, with the BTC halving event in 2024 considered a potential catalyst. BTC’s Catalysts at the End of the Year There are various...

Cardano has witnessed significant development activity in September, with developers consistently fueling the network’s advancement. According to the latest chart posted by CryptoDep using Santiment’s data, Cardano topped the chart for developer activity over the past 30 days with an impressive score of 572, even during the crypto market slowdown. As such, the network continues to eclipse several prominent projects such as Polkadot, Hedera, Chainlink, and Cosmos. Cardano...