Market participants are going through a period of fear and uncertainty as the FTX exchange has recently announced bankruptcy after facing a massive liquidity crunch. As a result, Bitcoin plunged and marked a new low at $15.5K. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart The $18K level had been supporting the price for several months. However, Bitcoin was recently rejected and experienced a massive shakeout, plunging beneath it following massive bearish momentum. The market...
Read More »El Salvador Does Not Hold Any BTC on FTX, Said Changpeng Zhao
The President of El Salvador – Nayib Bukele – reportedly dismissed the arising rumors that his country holds its bitcoin stash on the battered cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The information was revealed by Binance’s CEO – Changpeng Zhao – who said he discussed the matter with the political leader. The Central American nation became the first to make bitcoin legal tender inside its borders. It has purchased over 2,381 coins on a macroeconomic level which equals over $41 million...
Read More »Despite Disappointing Q3 Results, Marathon Is Now the Second-Largest BTC Holder
One of the leading crypto miners – Marathon Digital Holdings – recorded a net loss of $75.4 million, or $0.65 per share, during the third quarter of the year due to decreased production and the declining price of bitcoin. Still, the company rounded up its total stash to 11,285 BTC. Data shows that only the Michael Saylor-founded organization MicroStrategy has more bitcoin possessions. Q3 Was a Transition Period Fred Thiel – Marathon’s Chairman and CEO – said 2022’s Q2 was a...
Read More »Binance Tops up Its Insurance Fund to $1 Billion Following FTX Crash
Binance’s CEO said the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange increased its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) to $1 billion again. This comes as a result of the recent market plunge, and its purpose is to grant customers maximum protection in case of another possible negative event. Changpeng Zhao (CZ) tweeted that his trading venue topped up its SAFU insurance fund to $1 billion. BUSD and BNB holdings account for $700 million of the total sum, while BTC’s address makes up...
Read More »$640 Million Liquidated Amid Binance-FTX Fiasco, FTT Drops Below $10
Over $640 million in trades have been liquidated from crypto markets in the aftermath of FTX’s drama with Binance. Markets experienced a brief rally after Binance announced its intention to buy FTX, but have since retraced while FTX Token continues to dump. According to Coinglass, over $640 million in liquidations have taken place in the last 24 hours, with $182 million liquidated in the past hour alone. The largest single liquidation took place on BitMEX on a Bitcoin / US...
Read More »Lebanese Embrace Bitcoin and Tether Amid Total Economic Crash
The hyperinflation, the collapse of the local banking system, and the significant depreciation of the currency prompted numerous Lebanese residents to embrace cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins. Some locals have also focused on bitcoin mining since they can use cheap hydropower from rivers and generate “fresh dollars.” What Triggered the Collapse? Lebanon, considered one of the most developed countries in the Middle East before the 1970s, currently struggles with...
Read More »US DOJ Seized Over 50,000 BTC Related to Silk Road
The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the historic seizure of over $3 billion worth of bitcoin from a fraudster who allegedly scammed the defunct online darknet marketplace Silk Road and stole more than 50,000 bitcoin. The defendant pled guilty to a wire fraud crime committed a decade ago and could face up to 20 years in prison. In a press release on Monday (November 7, 2022), the DoJ revealed the seizure of over 50,000 bitcoin from indicted Silk Road...
Read More »Bitcoin Price Analysis: After Spiking to 7-Week High, Can BTC Target $24K Next?
After recording its highest daily close since September, breaking above the 100-day moving average line, Bitcoin’s price eyes higher targets. Technical Analysis Technical Analysis By: Edris The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, the price just broke above the 100-day moving average resistance line after multiple rejections during the last couple of weeks. this is the first time it succeeds since September, and if the price holds another day above it – it will become the...
Read More »Solana Jumps to 2-Month High After Google Runs a Validator Node (Weekend Watch)
Despite getting stopped at $21,500 and retracing by a few hundred dollars, bitcoin has still managed to stay above $21,000. Most altcoins are calmer today on a daily scale, while Solana jumped to a two-month high at almost $40. Bitcoin Still Above $21K The start of November brought a lot of volatility for the primary cryptocurrency, mostly coming from US-related events. It began on Wednesday when the Federal Reserve said it will raise the key interest rates by 75 basis...
Read More »Major South African Supermarket Chain Accepts Bitcoin Payments (Report)
One of the largest supermarket chains in South Africa – Pick n Pay – reportedly enabled customers to settle their bills in cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. The offering covers 39 of the company’s stores located across the country. The National Children’s Advocacy Center also hopped on the bandwagon, allowing people to donate digital assets. The Latest to Catch the Wave Pick n Pay hinted about the new payment option months ago when it trialed it in ten of its stores....
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