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On-chain data suggests that the bullish enthusiasm among bitcoin investors has been slashed, alongside its price. Even while the price has stabilized itself within the $30-35k range for weeks now, funding rates have been consistently negative for that entire time, indicating that investors don’t expect the price to return to its former highs anytime in the next short-term, at least judging by this metric. What are Funding Rates in the Bitcoin and Crypto Perpetuals? Due to the...

While Bitcoin remains price bound and Tether borrowing rates are declining, NFT sales went parabolic in the first half of 2021, and some continue to thrive in a place of mainstream cryptocurrencies. The NFT marketplace is currently being dominated by a token related to the online game Axie Infinity, known as Axie Infinity Shards. The Axie Infinity platform. Source: AXS websiteDemand for Axie Infinity Shards Axie Infinity Shards (AXS) has increased almost 400% in price in less...

Bitcoin has bounced off from the recent lows and added about $2,000 at one point, but the trading volume still remains relatively low. The alternative coins are untypically stable since yesterday. However, there’re a few exceptions, including an impressive surge by EOS following a significant announcement from Bullish. Bitcoin Took a Swing at $34K The past several days didn’t go well for the primary cryptocurrency. The asset was trying to break above $35,000 on Wednesday, but...

The European Union is set to launch a new agency to take severe measures on money laundering across its borders. Cryptocurrencies have the ability to take part in illicit financial operations as well, and the new department will put them under its scope of regulations. Crypto Under The Radar of the EU According to a recent Reuters report, the European Union is looking to propose a new agency to set new transparency monetary rules, to fight money laundering, and even prevent...

Bitcoin failed to produce any notable gains over the past week, and the same can be said about the entire cryptocurrency market. It appears that the most recent regulatory clampdown in China and talks of legislation in other countries continue to take their toll. At the time of this writing, BTC is trading at around $33,500, which is more or less exactly where it was last Friday. It started pushing forward over the past weekend, but the advance was halted on Monday, at around...

The newly launched cryptocurrency Baby Doge Coin will make its debut on NASCAR this Saturday. The professional racer Brandon Brown will drive his No. 68 Chevrolet Camaro, branded with the asset’s symbol. Baby Doge on the Runway The fans of the recently launched digital asset – Baby Doge Coin – will have the chance to see the image of their token branded on Brandon Brown’s car during the 115th edition of the NASCAR Xfinity Series in Atlanta, Georgia. The American racer...

The American electronics engineer and philanthropist – Steve Wozniak – highlighted Bitcoin as a mathematical phenomenon. He went even further, saying the primary cryptocurrency is better than gold. Steve Wozniak Amazed by Bitcoin The co-founder of the multinational tech giant Apple – Stephen Wozniak – showed his sympathy towards digital assets and particularly bitcoin in a recent presentation at the Talent Land Jalisco, Mexico. The engineer, also known by his nickname “Woz,”...

Democrat Senator Elizabeth Warren continues to bash the cryptocurrency space by calling the market “highly opaque and volatile.” Nevertheless, she believes the US watchdog – the SEC – needs to step up and implement a proper regulatory framework to enhance investors’ safety amid their growing demand. Surging Demand for the Opaque Crypto Market It’s not uncommon for those in power to lash out against the decentralized and unregulated nature of the cryptocurrency market....

Just a few months after bashing bitcoin for its enhanced volatility and supposed impracticality, Bank of America has reportedly set up a new designated research team to look into digital assets. Citing an internal memo, Bloomberg reported earlier that the giant US multinational investment bank is the next in line to join the cryptocurrency bandwagon. According to the coverage, Bank of America has already established a new dedicated team to research cryptocurrencies. Although...

Global fintech firm and developer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, has revealed that it will be going public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) via a new business alliance. According to an official announcement today, Circle has partnered with Concord Acquisition Corp, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) with more than $276 million in trust. $4.5 Billion Valuation Once the deal is completed, Circle will have an enterprise value of $4.5 billion....