Bitcoin slides to four-month lows, ether sinks 8%

Bitcoin slides to four-month lows, ether sinks 8%

Bitcoin sank to a four-month low on Friday and was on course for its worst weekly performance in a year, hurt by uncertainty over whether Joe Biden will remain the Democrats' U.S. presidential...
July 04, 2024 at 11:03 pm EDT
ETF Ethereum Spot:  Approval this summer? - Crypto Recap

ETF Ethereum Spot: Approval this summer? - Crypto Recap

US SEC Chairman Gary Gensler recently announced the likely arrival of Ethereum Spot ETFs before September. Discussions around the necessary regulatory documents, such as 19b-4 and S-1, have...
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Bitcoin hits 2-month low on election uncertainty, Mt Gox flows

Bitcoin hits 2-month low on election uncertainty, Mt Gox flows

Bitcoin slid to a two-month low on Thursday, extending a month-long fall, as uncertainty over U.S. presidential elections and reports of bitcoin supply from a defunct Tokyo-based crypto exchange...
July 04, 2024 at 06:51 am EDT
Stablecoins in the EU:  What Crypto Users Need to Know About the New MiCA Rules

Stablecoins in the EU: What Crypto Users Need to Know About the New MiCA Rules

An overview of the new stablecoin classifications and regulations in the EU, along with their impact on the crypto landscape.
Our Logo July 03, 2024 at 12:17 pm EDT
Binance must face bulk of US SEC crypto lawsuit, judge rules

Binance must face bulk of US SEC crypto lawsuit, judge rules

A federal judge ruled late Friday that the majority of a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, can proceed. ...
June 29, 2024 at 10:03 am EDT
Why did Bitcoin price drop? Exploring the market’s top sellers and buyers

Why did Bitcoin price drop? Exploring the market’s top sellers and buyers

A look into the possible reasons behind Bitcoin's recent 10% price drop, including increased selling pressure from Bitcoin miners, the German government, and Mt. Gox payouts, as well as the emergence...
Our Logo June 26, 2024 at 02:03 pm EDT
US CFTC probing Jump Trading's involvement in crypto, Fortune reports

US CFTC probing Jump Trading's involvement in crypto, Fortune reports

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is probing Jump Trading's involvement in the cryptocurrency space, Fortune reported on Thursday, citing a person familiar with the matter. ...
June 20, 2024 at 01:22 pm EDT
Victory for Ethereum:  SEC ends investigation into Consensys - Crypto Recap

Victory for Ethereum: SEC ends investigation into Consensys - Crypto Recap

Will Lether soon be classified as a commodity like bitcoin ? The announcement of an SEC investigation against Consensys might suggest so. We talk about it in Crypto Analysis, after this week's...
Our Logo June 20, 2024 at 04:17 am EDT
Crypto firm Consensys says US regulator has closed inquiry into Ethereum 2.0

Crypto firm Consensys says US regulator has closed inquiry into Ethereum 2.0

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has closed its investigation into the blockchain protocol Ethereum 2.0, cryptocurrency firm Consensys said in a post on social media platform X late on...
June 19, 2024 at 03:00 pm EDT
Crypto Adoption:  How US Businesses are Embracing Blockchain

Crypto Adoption: How US Businesses are Embracing Blockchain

US businesses are increasingly implementing blockchain-based tools and products. Explore the current state of corporate crypto adoption in finance, tech, and payments.
Our Logo June 19, 2024 at 11:00 am EDT
The threats of AI in cryptocurrencies - Crypto Recap

The threats of AI in cryptocurrencies - Crypto Recap

Is artificial intelligence really good for the cryptocurrency ecosystem? While coders and researchers are using AI to advance the ecosystem, crooks are exploiting it for malicious purposes. We talk...
Our Logo June 14, 2024 at 09:43 am EDT
Is Washington warming up to crypto? Key US political and regulation trends to watch

Is Washington warming up to crypto? Key US political and regulation trends to watch

Growing political support and the successful bipartisan vote for the crypto-focused FIT21 regulation could signal a new era in crypto regulation in the US.
Our Logo June 13, 2024 at 05:26 am EDT
US elections:  the speculative madness of PoliFi tokens - Crypto Recap

US elections: the speculative madness of PoliFi tokens - Crypto Recap

Kraken, one of the leading cryptocurrency platforms, has just stepped into the world of the US elections by listing new PoliFi tokens on its Kraken Pro platform. These cryptocurrencies, inspired by...
Our Logo June 07, 2024 at 05:01 am EDT
Bitcoin spot ETFs:  Increasing Inflows and Diverse Investor Landscape show real interest in BTC

Bitcoin spot ETFs: Increasing Inflows and Diverse Investor Landscape show real interest in BTC

SEC 13F filings for U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs uncover a diverse range of investors, including major institutions like Millennium Management and the State of Wisconsin’s pension fund.
Our Logo June 05, 2024 at 12:22 pm EDT
BlackRock:  IBIT becomes the world's largest Bitcoin ETF - Crypto recap

BlackRock: IBIT becomes the world's largest Bitcoin ETF - Crypto recap

BlackRock's Bitcoin Spot ETF has officially overtaken the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust in terms of assets under management, and thus becomes the Bitcoin Spot ETF with the largest outstandings. But...
Our Logo June 03, 2024 at 05:36 am EDT
Trump’s crypto conversion:  Making the economic case for crypto

Trump’s crypto conversion: Making the economic case for crypto

Explore how Donald Trump's crypto awakening could influence the 2024 presidential campaign and potentially the US and crypto economies, with arguments on finance, technology, and national debt.
Our Logo May 30, 2024 at 04:38 am EDT
Nakamoto's coefficient:  The ultimate decentralizing weapon?

Nakamoto's coefficient: The ultimate decentralizing weapon?

Followers of the cryptosphere will recognize the name of the inventor of Bitcoin in the title of this article. Looking at Satoshi Nakamoto's writings, we can see that the decentralized nature of a...
Our Logo May 29, 2024 at 04:59 am EDT
Nobody would have to work in 'benign' AI scenario, Musk says

Nobody would have to work in 'benign' AI scenario, Musk says

Nobody would have to work in a 'benign' scenario of Artificial Intelligence taking over industries, tech billionaire Elon Musk said on Thursday, adding that this scenario in his view was the most...
May 23, 2024 at 12:27 pm EDT
Crypto enters the US elections agenda, gaining ground with both Republicans and Democrats

Crypto enters the US elections agenda, gaining ground with both Republicans and Democrats

Signs of growing crypto-friendliness spark across both wings of the Congress and within Federal agencies. Could the upcoming elections boost crypto development in the US?
Our Logo May 22, 2024 at 10:56 am EDT
ETF Bitcoin Spot in Hong Kong, is it a flop? - Crypto Recap

ETF Bitcoin Spot in Hong Kong, is it a flop? - Crypto Recap

Six new Spot ETFs, three based on bitcoin and three on ether , were launched in Hong Kong on April 30. However, trading volume remains relatively low compared with expectations. We come back to this...
Our Logo May 16, 2024 at 10:03 am EDT
DeFi in 2024:  New Dynamics, Challenges, and Opportunities

DeFi in 2024: New Dynamics, Challenges, and Opportunities

Explore the state of DeFi and the crucial changes the sector has undergone since the last bull run.
Our Logo May 16, 2024 at 04:20 am EDT
Will Ethereum disappoint in this cycle? A look at the ETH market

Will Ethereum disappoint in this cycle? A look at the ETH market

Despite the crypto market’s uptrend, Ethereum is seeing weak capital influx, and “Ethereum killers” like Solana are breathing down its neck. What could this mean for the ETH price action?
Our Logo May 09, 2024 at 08:04 am EDT
What is Runes, the new Bitcoin layer-2, and how can it change the crypto landscape

What is Runes, the new Bitcoin layer-2, and how can it change the crypto landscape

A close look at the Runes protocol and its performance since its spectacular launch: will it eclipse the Ordinals and transform Bitcoin into a true web3 blockchain?
Our Logo May 02, 2024 at 04:44 am EDT
Stablecoins trickle down to institutional investors - Crypto Recap

Stablecoins trickle down to institutional investors - Crypto Recap

Stablecoins represent a market worth over $150 billion. Faster settlements, optimized cash management and cross-border payments: these features are attracting institutional investors to these...
Our Logo April 26, 2024 at 05:06 am EDT
Bitcoin halving is complete. What consequences for the miners and the blockchain?

Bitcoin halving is complete. What consequences for the miners and the blockchain?

Exploring the Implications of Bitcoin's Fourth Halving on Miners, Market Dynamics, and the Blockchain's Security.
Our Logo April 25, 2024 at 05:26 am EDT
Hong Kong approves Bitcoin Spot ETFs - Crypto Recap

Hong Kong approves Bitcoin Spot ETFs - Crypto Recap

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has approved Spot ETFs for bitcoin and ether, according to local sources, marking a significant step towards the institutionalization of these...
Our Logo April 19, 2024 at 05:25 am EDT
Bitcoin's 'halving':  what is it and does it matter?

Bitcoin's 'halving': what is it and does it matter?

Bitcoin's long-anticipated 'halving' is, depending on where you sit, a vital event that will burnish the cryptocurrency's value as an increasingly scarce commodity, or little more than a technical...
April 19, 2024 at 03:00 am EDT
The rise of bitcoin derivatives:  Hedging against the dangers of the crypto market

The rise of bitcoin derivatives: Hedging against the dangers of the crypto market

As an investment, bitcoin is a top-performing asset, but its volatility also makes it a dangerous one. Derivatives can be used to mitigate that risk.
Our Logo April 18, 2024 at 04:15 am EDT
Cryptoverse:  Hold for the halving

Cryptoverse: Hold for the halving

Could bitcoin's bumper rally just be getting started this year? That's the question on the minds of cryptocurrency traders ahead of the upcoming bitcoin 'halving', a change in the...
April 16, 2024 at 01:00 am EDT
Telegram:  The messaging platform's crypto explodes - Crypto Recap

Telegram: The messaging platform's crypto explodes - Crypto Recap

Toncoin , the digital currency of messaging platform Telegram, has experienced phenomenal growth, climbing more than 180% since the beginning of March. This surge has propelled TON into the ranks of...
Our Logo April 12, 2024 at 10:30 am EDT