Creditors will start receiving cash repayments from the Mt. Gox Trustee this year. These repayments are specified to be cash and may not include crypto. The defunct Japanese crypto exchange Mt. Gox is set to begin creditor repayments this year, about a decade after its collapse. Creditors of the exchange received an email on Wednesday where rehabilitation trustee Nobuaki Kobayashi stated that all persons whose repayment applications were approved would start receiving cash payments. The...
Read More »Crypto Traders Unmoved by Binance’s Guilty Plea, Remain Bullish on Bitcoin
A high-profile situation that eventually led to CZ leaving his role as CEO of Binance has not distracted traders from their interest in Bitcoin. Crypto traders appear to be unbothered about the industry-shaping events of the last 24 hours. On Tuesday, November 21, reports circulated that both Binance exchange and its chief Changpeng “CZ” Zhao had agreed to a criminal settlement that would see the exchange pay $4.3 billion in fines. However, such a high-profile situation that eventually...
Read More »Bernstein: Binance to Maintain Global Dominance after Settlement with US Authorities
Bernstein analysts are not the only experts who believe Binance will remain the world’s leading crypto exchange despite the recent settlement with the US authorities. In the aftermath of Binance’s recent settlement with the United States government, industry analysts at Bernstein are confident the company will continue to maintain its position as the leading global cryptocurrency exchange in the industry. According to a research report by Bernstein, despite facing minor outflows of less...
Read More »Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Could Regain Strength Above This Resistance
Bitcoin price is attempting a fresh increase from the $35,600 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $36,500 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near $35,700 on the 4-hour chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $36,720 resistance zone. Bitcoin price is rising from $35,600 against the US Dollar. BTC might eye...
Read More »Binance Possible $4B Civil Settlement in US Ignites BNB and Bitcoin Bulls
BNB price has gained about 6.4 percent in the past 24 hours to trade around $262 as the charges filed by the DoJ are believed to be finalized by the end of this month. Amid the ongoing altcoin recovery, Binance’s native coin BNB has enjoyed a much-needed recovery, thus invalidating the possible replay of the FTX scenario. Binance Holdings Ltd., a leading cryptocurrency exchange that has invested heavily in the Bitcoin network and the web3 ecosystem, is looking at a possible settlement with...
Read More »Bernstein Report: Bitcoin (BTC) Market Cap Could Surpass $3T by Mid-2025 Fueled by Geopolitical Instability
Bernstein analysts are convinced the flagship digital asset will continue on a bullish trajectory amid the incoming halving event that will reduce Bitcoin’s monthly selling pressure to less than $500 million. Bitcoin (BTC) opened the fourth week of November with a renewed bullish outlook fueled by the victory of Argentina’s pro-Bitcoin and anti-CBDC President Javier Milei. The stability and economic balance of the mother coins have undeniably impressed a lot of institutional investors...
Read More »Santander Private Bank Introduces Crypto Trading for Swiss Clients
Santander has made this move while most big banks limit their exposure to decentralized blockchains and the cryptocurrencies running on them. Santander Private Banking International has announced plans to allow its high-net-worth Swiss clients a chance to trade crypto assets. The bank will offer these clients a chance to buy, sell, and hold two major cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). It also plans to add further cryptocurrencies that meet its criteria. According to the...
Read More »Crypto Payment Firm Strike Enables Bitcoin Purchases for Users Worldwide
Strike initially rolled out the BTC purchase feature for customers in the United States, allowing only users in the country to buy the crypto asset at no cost. Crypto payment company Strike has expanded its global services, allowing users in 36 countries, including El Salvador, Australia, and some African nations, to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) directly on the platform using their debit cards. In a recent announcement, the firm revealed plans to extend these services to over 65 countries in the...
Read More »Bitcoin-Focused Project Taproot Wizards Raises $7.5M to Advance BTC Innovation
Taproot Wizards seeks to bring together developers to build different applications and solutions on top of the Bitcoin Base layer that will maximize the potential of the Taproot upgrade carried out in 2021 To strengthen the innovations in the world of Bitcoin, Taproot Wizards secured new funding to further develop the BTC ecosystem. The successful raise shows increasing momentum and interest in expanding Bitcoin’s capabilities beyond being only a store of value. HOLD ON TO YOUR WIZARD...
Read More »CoinShares Secures Buying Rights to Valkyrie’s Crypto ETFs
This acquisition will prepare CoinShares to position itself in the US markets ahead of the upcoming launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs. Europe-based crypto asset management firm CoinShares has obtained an exclusive option to acquire the ETF unit of Valkyrie Investments. This will help CoinShares strategically position itself in the US market amid expectations of the Securities and Exchange Commission approving a spot bitcoin ETF. The option, valid until March 31, offers CoinShares the...
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