Coinbase is looking to expand its footprint in Europe amid more crypto-friendly MiCA laws that will allow it to operate in all 27 EU states under a single license. In a major move, crypto exchange Coinbase Glonal Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) has decided that it will select Ireland as its regulatory hub in the entire EU region. Currently, Coinbase already has its presence in Ireland holding an office in Dublin since 2018. As of now, Ireland employs nearly 100 people in Ireland. Coinbase has applied...
Read More »FTX Diverted Customer Funds to Buyback Stake from Rival Company Binance
It was disclosed that FTX customers’ money was spent on business investments, political and charity donations, and real estate. Beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange FTX spent customer’s deposits for business investments, political contributions, charitable donations, real estate, and the buyback of shares from competitor exchange Binance. During a hearing on Wednesday at the ongoing Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) trial, professor Peter Easton, an accounting officer hired by the US Department of...
Read More »EY Announces First Corporate Client for EY Blockchain Analyzer: Reconciler
The tool will use analytical dashboards to identify transaction errors, wallet address balances and digital signatures. Ernst & Young (EY) Global has announced the first corporate client for its EY Blockchain Analyzer: Reconciler. Per the announcement, Fidelity Digital Assets, a subsidiary of Fidelity Investments, became the first enterprise to use the tool after its launch in February. EY Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody believes that a robust internal risk management process and...
Read More »Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Eyes Fresh Increase To $1,750
Ethereum price is eyeing an upside break above the $1,640 resistance against the US Dollar. ETH price is now trading above $1,575 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance near $1,560 on the 4-hour chart (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could climb further if it stays above the $1,560 support zone. Ethereum price is consolidating above the $1,560 level against the US Dollar. ETH/USD could rise...
Read More »Ether Staking Yields Slow as Validator Queue Empties Post-Shanghai Upgrade: Coinbase
The Ethereum blockchain validator queue has cleared for the first time since the Shanghai upgrade in May, according to a research report from Coinbase. The drop suggests that investor demand for ether (ETH) staking may stabilize. Validators play a crucial role in verifying transactions on the Ethereum blockchain by committing ether in exchange for rewards. The Shanghai upgrade introduced the ability to withdraw staked ether for the first time. Ethereum Staking Yields Decline...
Read More »Solana Foundation to Provide Technical Support for Dubai DMCC Free Zone as Ecosystem Partner
The DMCC said it onboarded the Solana Foundation as one of its ecosystem partners for technical support and to build a robust ecosystem. The Solana Foundation has joined the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) as an ecosystem partner. The DMCC, a free economic zone in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will receive technical support and business development aid from the Solana Foundation. An official announcement states that Solana Foundation’s support would be provided to the DMCC Crypto...
Read More »Bitstamp to Exit Canadian Market in January 2024
The reason behind the decision to leave the Canadian market was not revealed by Bitstamp. Notably, the exchange follows Binance, OKX, and Bybit which announced their exit from Canada earlier. Luxembourg-based crypto exchange Bitstamp is planning to stop providing services in the Canadian market in January 2024. The deadline for withdrawing customers’ funds is January 8. Afterward, Bitstamp will deactivate Canadian users’ accounts. The announcement was shared by Bobby Zagotta, Bitstamp’s US...
Read More »Mysterious $1.6 Million CrypToadz NFT Purchase Leaves NFT Community Puzzled
The reason for the surprise was that the average sale price for CrypToadz is typically under $1,000, making the sudden hundredfold increase in value in a short period of time seem questionable to experts. On October 9th, an anonymous crypto user bought a CrypToadz NFT on the popular NFT marketplace OpenSea for a shocking price of 1,055 Wrapped Ethereum (wETH), equivalent to around $1.6 million. This expensive purchase of a single non-fungible token representing one of over 6,000...
Read More »Geopolitical Uncertainty Puts Bitcoin under Pressure, $100M in Liquidations
Despite the selling pressure, Bitcoin has outperformed the broader crypto market with its market share crossing over 50%. Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market have come under selling pressure amid rising geopolitical uncertainties and a recent war eruption between Israel and Palestine. The developments led to more than $100 million in bull call liquidations in futures positions. Also, the broader cryptocurrency market slid by a staggering 2%. Interestingly, in comparison to...
Read More »Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Revisits Support As Bears Take Control
Ethereum price is struggling below the $1,640 resistance against the US Dollar. ETH price is now trading below $1,620 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,600 on the 4-hour chart (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1,600 and $1,620. Ethereum price is declining below $1,620 against the US Dollar. ETH/USD remains at a risk of more downsides if it...
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