A surge in Bitcoin derivatives activity reminiscent of late 2021 has sparked renewed enthusiasm among traders. Factors such as the cost of perpetual futures trades and increasing options open interest indicate a revival of speculative interest in Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency has experienced a significant price recovery this year, more than …
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In a recently published report by CoinShares, analyst James Butterfill delves into the relationship between inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and changes in the Bitcoin price. The report addresses the critical question of how much inflow into ETFs could be anticipated upon launching a Bitcoin spot ETF in the …
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Commerzbank AG, one of Germany’s leading full-service banks, has obtained a crypto asset custody license, marking a significant milestone in the country’s financial landscape. This regulatory approval positions Commerzbank as the first major German bank to offer comprehensive digital asset services, signifying a growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies within the European …
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The altcoins market has recently witnessed a resurgence of interest and confidence, primarily driven by the largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC). This renewed enthusiasm has resulted in a bull uptrend, with most of the top 100 cryptocurrencies benefiting from Bitcoin’s resurgence. However, the market is currently experiencing a correction as Bitcoin …
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BlackRock, the leading asset manager in traditional finance, has highlighted potential risks associated with stablecoins for investors considering its proposed iShares Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). Despite BlackRock’s significant involvement in the crypto industry, such as pursuing a Bitcoin spot ETF and registering an Ethereum trust, it now emphasizes concerns …
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The recent Bitcoin (BTC) price surge has ignited renewed interest and confidence among investors, leading many to believe that the BTC bull run is accelerating. According to trader and crypto analyst Adrian Zduńczyk, Bitcoin has reached a new 52-week closing high and has maintained a close above the previous high …
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In a significant development, US Bankruptcy Judge Michael Kaplan has made a ruling to lift the stay suit, enabling the resumption of trial proceedings in the ongoing legal dispute between cryptocurrency lender BlockFi and failed crypto exchange FTX. According to recent reports, the decision paves the way for BlockFi and …
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The NEAR Foundation has announced a strategic partnership with Eigen Labs, a startup focused on building the Ethereum restaking protocol Eigen Layer. While addressing the challenges of liquidity fragmentation between Layer 2 (L2) solutions, the collaboration aims to reinvent Ethereum (ETH) roll-up transactions, making them “more cost-effective and efficient.” Rapid …
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Algorand (ALGO), a smart contract platform employing the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, has showcased notable progress in the third quarter (Q3) of the year, as reported by Messari. Despite facing some challenges, the platform has seen remarkable growth in its ecosystem and significant developments in various aspects of its platform. …
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In an effort dubbed “Operation Hyphen,” Kraken, the renowned cryptocurrency exchange, collaborated with the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) to recover and return over $2 million worth of stolen cryptocurrency linked to a major crypto scam. Scammer Receives 4 Years In Prison For 10 Million Euro Crypto Heist …
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Polygon Labs (MATIC) and the NEAR Foundation have recently announced their collaboration on the development of a zero-knowledge (ZK) prover for the WebAssembly (Wasm) blockchain. The alliance aims to “bridge the gap” between Wasm-based chains and the Ethereum ecosystem, providing customization and options for developers building with the Polygon CDK …
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Days after Sam Bankman-Fried, former FTX CEO, was found guilty on all seven criminal charges, the legal turmoil surrounding the fallen crypto exchange continues. Former FTX executives are now in a heated dispute over who deserves a share of the company’s insurance policies to cover their mounting legal bills. Unfortunately, …
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