Now that 2023 has arrived, bitcoin has found fresh ground following the ongoing banking crisis that has led to the closure of institutions like Silvergate, Silicon Valley Bank, and Signature. Bitcoin Could Do Even Better Many analysts and crypto industry heads believe this banking crisis is going to continue now that Deutsche Bank is at the helm of controversy, and with heavy regulatory issues in play, bitcoin – they believe – could be poised for a solid breakout in the...
Read More »Is Venezuela Shutting Down All Its Crypto Platforms?
The relationship between Venezuela and crypto has always been a bit wonky, and this month is no exception. The arrest of the nation’s superintendent of crypto assets Joselit Ramirez has caused a huge uproar in the nation, and President Nicolas Maduro has ordered the region to completely upend its digital currency regulatory agency. Venezuela Is Acting Fishy Regarding Crypto Right now, it is widely rumored that all the crypto exchanges that have been established in...
Read More »Banks in Germany Will Now Sell and Buy BTC
A new platform known as DWP Bank in Europe has been unveiled. Its purpose? To give roughly 1,200 banks in Germany access to bitcoin and digital currencies. Germany and Crypto Will Soon Go Hand in Hand The banking crisis that’s affecting America at the time of writing is not just happening in the U.S. it’s spread 3,000 miles across the Atlantic and is also causing problems for Europe. Look, for example, at Credit Suisse. The enterprise was in serious trouble until UBS...
Read More »Biden Administration Seeks to Impose 30% Tax on Crypto Mining
The White House Council of Economic Activities (CEA) is looking to penalize the crypto mining sector stating that the high energy consumption by crypto miners have spillover effects on the environment and quality of life. In a major move, the Biden administration is looking to impose a major tax on the crypto mining activities taking place in the United States. On Tuesday, May 2nd, the White House Council of Economic Activities (CEA) argued over the harms that crypto mining operations...
Read More »Coinbase Launches International Exchange with BTC and ETH Futures for Non-US Institutional Clients as SEC Crackdown Continues
The Coinbase International Exchange will provide institutional clients outside of the US with BTC and ETH contracts and up to 5x in leverage. Crypto exchange Coinbase has launched an international exchange to offer its teeming institutional clients an expanded portfolio of crypto services. According to the company, the new Coinbase International Exchange lists contracts for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) perpetual futures. In an official announcement, Coinbase said it received a...
Read More »PacWest Leads Crash in Banking Stock Falling 28% as Others Follow Suit
PacWest and Western Alliance banks recorded heavy losses on Tuesday as the market is still reeling from problems caused by recent collapses. Shares of bank holding company PacWest (NASDAQ: PACW) led a heavy crash in bank stocks on Tuesday. The stock tumbled nearly 28% as the general banking clime continues to sour following bank failures plaguing the sector. PacWest stock closed at $6.55 after falling 27.78% on the day. In addition to PacWest, Arizona-based Western Alliance Bancorp...
Read More »Gemini Launches Non-US Derivatives Platform Dubbed Gemini Foundation
The company has promised its customers that it will be expanding its derivatives offering with additional perpetual contracts, dated futures, and options in the coming weeks. One of the top traded centralized crypto exchanges, Gemini Trust Company LLC, has announced the launch of its non-United States entity to serve markets outside the European market and the United Kingdom. According to the announcement, Gemini Foundation will begin to offer individual and institutional investors a...
Read More »Chegg Stock (CHGG) Tanks 40% in One Day, Blames AI Chatbot ChatGPT for Disruption
Chegg is facing massive disruptions in its education business amid the rapid growth of AI platforms. To contain this, Chegg is building its own AI platform CheggMate in collaboration with OpenAI. The introduction of ChatGPT by OpenAI has certainly created a massive disruption in the tech world while giving other tech giants like Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) a run for their money. Now, AI chatbot ChatGPt is causing a major disruption in the education industry as well, and online education firm...
Read More »Tron (TRX) Price Analysis: Bullish Break Signals More Gains
Tron price started a fresh increase from the $0.0670 level against the US Dollar. TRX price is now trading above $0.0680 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near $0.0685 on the 4-hours chart (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it breaks the $0.070 resistance zone. TRON price started a fresh increase above $0.0685 against the US Dollar, outperforming Bitcoin. TRX’s price could rise...
Read More »Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Could Extend Losses Below $27,000
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline from the $30,000 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $29,500 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $29,200 on the 4-hour chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could extend its decline toward the $27,000 and $26,000 levels. Bitcoin price is declining below $29,500 against the US Dollar. BTC might extend losses if it...
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