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While the prospect of a Bitcoin ETF is undoubtedly exciting, it is essential to acknowledge the potential challenges and roadblocks that may surface. The crypto community is abuzz with anticipation as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) considers multiple filings for spot Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). SEC Chair Gary Gensler recently revealed that the regulatory body has between eight to ten such filings on its plate for consideration. Bitcoin’s Rally and Market...

Bitcoin cash price started a downside correction from the $270 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above the $240 zone and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key contracting triangle forming with support at $242 on the 4-hour chart of the BCH/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could continue to move down if it breaks the $242 and $240 support levels. Bitcoin cash price is declining from the $270 zone against the US...

As an emerging solution, Horizen has highlighted that EON is open to partnerships and integration but only with firms and protocols that resonate with its core values. Fast-growing Layer-0 public blockchain Horizen has hit a major milestone with the mainnet launch of Horizen Ethereum Open Network (EON). Notably, Horizen EON is a smart contracting sidechain platform fully compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). It is designed to play a crucial role in the revolution of We b3.0 and...

Despite the recent setbacks, Standard Chartered had been on an upward trajectory before the China-related issues came to the forefront. Shares of UK-based banking giant Standard Chartered Plc (LON: STAN) plummeted by as much as 17% during early trading, leading to a temporary halt in trade, and by 11:15 a.m. London time, the stock remained approximately 10% lower. At the time of writing, the stock is pegged at GBX 643.60. The turmoil in the markets reflected the concerns of investors, who...

The collaboration with Uphold comes shortly after Ripple celebrated a recent triumph in its ongoing legal battle with the US SEC.  Blockchain payment infrastructure company Ripple has secured a new partnership with Uphold, a US-based crypto-focused financial firm known for providing innovative solutions to streamline business offerings. The new partnership, announced on October 24, will enable Uphold to provide enhanced crypto liquidity capabilities to Ripple, fostering faster and more...

Mercedes-Benz cited higher inflation, supply chain-related costs, and a 329-million-euro foreign exchange setback, among the factors that shrank its Q3 2023 earnings. Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz Group AG (ETR: MBG) has revealed that its earnings took a hit in the third quarter (Q3). According to a Thursday announcement by the firm, this reflects the current state of the market, which it described as “subdued”. Although its forecast for the full year is 12%-14%, the latest report means...

As FTX disgraced founder Sam Bankman-Fried steps to defend himself in the court on Thursday, here’s what has transpired ever since the FTX bankruptcy. Sam Bankman-Fried will testify in defense of his actions leading up to the collapse of FTX and his entire digital asset empire. His legal team confirmed during a conference call with the judge on Wednesday that Bankman-Fried will take the stand at his fraud trial following the prosecution’s case. The 31-year-old FTX founder shall testify...

As blockchain technology continues to mature, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered’s initiative offers a promising vision of the financial world’s future. German banking giant Deutsche Bank (ETR: DBK) and Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures have begun testing the UDPN, a system that promises to ensure seamless communication and interoperability between various digital assets, stablecoins, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Now Testing the Waters...

Unlike traditional banking transactions, which usually operate only during business hours, the platform executes transactions at any given time of the day. JPM Coin, the blockchain-based payment platform developed by JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), has successfully reached an impressive milestone of processing $1 billion worth of transactions daily. The company’s Global Head of Payments, Takis Georgakopoulos, shared the news in an interview with Bloomberg Television, noting that most...

The forthcoming MiCA regulation aims to introduce a uniform set of rules and guidelines for crypto assets that currently operate outside the scope of traditional financial regulations. Fidelity Investments, one of the leading asset management companies in the United States, plans to establish its presence in Europe through its crypto subsidiary Fidelity Digital Assets.  The unit, launched in November 2018 to offer Wall Street investors the opportunity to buy and sell cryptocurrencies such...