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To underscore the bullish sentiments, the performance of Bitcoin forks reflects the same optimism among investors. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has continued its steady ascent to the $30,000 mark. The digital currency climbed to $29,800 in the past 24 hours, extending its weekly gains to over 11%. Bitcoin hit a 2023 peak price of $31,809 on July 13. However, it has struggled to reclaim its $30,000 level since July 24. In August, it further...

A federal court may formalize the ruling on Grayscale’s ETF today, officially vacating the SEC’s refusal to convert the GBTC. A federal court is set to formalize Grayscale Investments’ victory over the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the firm’s conversion of the GBTC into a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Closing the case will legally establish Grayscale’s win, especially as the SEC chose not to appeal the ruling. Court to Formalize Grayscale Ruling...

Matrixport’s analysis suggests that if Tether’s (USDT) market cap increases by $24 billion, acting as a proxy for potential ETF inflows, Bitcoin’s price could rise to $42,000, representing a conservative estimate. A recent report from the crypto financial services platform Matrixport suggests that the approval of BlackRock’s Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) could propel the price of Bitcoin (BTC) to the range of $42,000 to $56,000. The Impact of BlackRock’s ETF Approval on BTC Price...

TMSC saw their quarterly profits plunge the highest since 2019. However, the company says that the the PC and smartphone market concerns are abating and chip demand is rising again. On Thursday, October 19, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported its Q3 2023 numbers with profit standing at 211 billion New Taiwan dollars ($6.69 billion). This was greater than the expected profit of NT$191.43. This has been the largest profit decline since the first quarter of 2019....

Nokia’s cost reduction plan is a strategic move aimed at addressing the challenging market environment it currently faces. Finnish telecommunications giant Nokia Oyj (HEL: NOKIA) has revealed plans to cut up to 14,000 jobs as part of a comprehensive cost reduction strategy, prompted by a substantial drop in Q3 2023 earnings. Nokia Job Cut Reduction Strategy According to reports, Nokia’s decision to cut jobs and streamline its operations is in direct response to its third-quarter earnings...

Bitcoin is enjoying price spikes and increased trading volumes as Fidelity and others amend proposals while the market awaits an approval. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) hit $28,817 today in response to amendments to spot Bitcoin ETF applications submitted to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, as of this writing, Bitcoin has fallen to $28,379 according to data from CoinMarketCap, a 4.3% increase over the last 7 days. The initial increase put Bitcoin at a new...

The Adidas Q3 financial success and better full-year forecast demonstrate the brand’s tenacity and adaptation in the fast-paced world of sportswear and design. Adidas AG (ETR: ADS), the renowned German sportswear giant, has made headlines as its shares climbed 4% during early European trading hours this morning, largely thanks to the unexpected success of its Yeezy inventory. Adidas Full-Year Projections On Tuesday, the company revealed that it anticipates a full-year operating loss of...

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is optimistic that inflation would ease. UK inflation came in for September at 6.7%, higher than expectations set by analysts. Also, inflation in the UK remained unchanged from August. While inflation remained unaltered, the UK’s headline consumer price index (CPI) met expectations from economists polled by Reuters. The economists predicted a monthly increase of 0.5% and an annual 6.6%. For core CPI, the UK’s figure fell to 6.1%...

ASML is taking a conservative view of 2024, with revenue projections similar to 2023. ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ: ASML), one of the world’s leading semiconductor firms has reported a significant year-on-year rise in profit for the third quarter of 2023, exceeding analyst expectations. However, the company forecasts that its revenue in 2024 will remain flat. This comes as the semiconductor industry experiences a period of uncertainty, with ASML CEO Peter Wennink acknowledging the ongoing...

Though the anticipation for MiCA has gone into full throttle, ESMA has warned national regulators against allowing what it calls ‘letterbox’ entities. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is wary of global crypto firms who might try to exploit loopholes currently present in its Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA). MiCA, whose rules are set to take effect by December 2024, would allow companies that have been registered under an existing regime to continue doing their...