Veteran trader Peter Brandt believes that the recent rally of Bitcoin still isn’t enough to flip the long-term bearish trend. While BTC did have a brief surge, he insists it hasn’t reached the levels needed to confirm a bullish reversal. Bitcoin needs to break $71,000 first and then confirm that, says Brandt. And while he […]

CoinMarketCap’s new quarterly report indicates Bitcoin potentially entering a supercycle, DeFi losing to memecoins and more.

BlockDAG’s $78.5M Presale and Second Mega $1M Giveaway Captivate Whales; Insights on ChainLink & XRP Forecast   The crypto market is heating up, as the latest XRP forecast shows a big 23% jump since early September. But future gains may be tough due to new regulations. At the same time, ChainLink whales are busy carrying out […]

TL;DR: Nothing has changed for XRP’s fundamentals, despite the SEC’s appeal in the lawsuit between the two, claim analysts. Some went further, predicting a decisive win for the Brad Garlinghouse-led company. Still Bullish on XRP The legal tussle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission is close to marking a four-year anniversary in […]

TL;DR CME Group launched Bitcoin Friday Futures (BFF) on October 1, 2024, with 31,498 contracts traded on the first day. The product offers contracts equivalent to one-fiftieth of a BTC, with weekly expirations on Fridays. The launch aims to bridge the gap between traditional financial markets and the crypto market, providing greater flexibility and liquidity. […]

TL;DR The crypto market fell by 5% following Middle East tensions, with $450 million in liquidations. Bitcoin reached $60,300 before partially recovering to $61,247, reflecting a daily loss of 4.1%. Despite massive liquidations, some analysts remain confident that BTC could reach $70,000 in the coming weeks. The cryptocurrency market suffered a sharp decline following the […]

Bitcoin bulls need to reclaim the $71,000 level to resume the uptrend, according to Peter Brandt

Over the past decade, digital currencies have been on the rise, and their prices have been mostly determined by some factors like market, technology, …

Rene Pickhardt recently kicked off a thread discussing the differences between two party and multiparty (more than two participants) payment channels as it relates to his research work around payment reliability on the Lightning Network. He voices a growing skepticism of the viability of that direction for development. The high level idea of why channel […]

A closely followed trader known for making timely altcoin calls believes six crypto assets are the fastest horses in the digital asset race. Pseudonymous analyst The Flow Horse tells his Telegram subscribers that six altcoins are ahead of the crypto pack including projects in the artificial intelligence (AI), memecoin and layer-1 sectors. “Memes are more […]

Ethereum (ETH) creator Vitalik Buterin isn’t dissuaded by the controversy surrounding the decentralized betting platform Polymarket. The Polygon-based betting platform has sparked criticism for offering war markets related to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East between Israel, Hezbollah and Hamas. Markets like “Israeli forces enter Lebanon in September?” and “U.S. evacuates Beirut Embassy by […]

Bitcoin has seen a retracement from the $66,000 level, but that does not mean that the bullishness of the pioneer cryptocurrency is completely gone. It is currently sitting around 4% below $66,000, which still makes its $63,000 level very attractive for bulls. Although, given the current movement of Bitcoin, the market could see a deeper […]

This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Borderless Capital’s new DePIN fund, Mawari Network, Darkbright Studios, Hemi, Sorted Wallet, Podeo, SecondLive, and other startups.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has clarified the platform’s privacy policies, emphasizing that no significant adjustments have been made regarding how Telegram handles user data. He revealed that since 2018, Telegram has disclosed IP addresses and phone numbers of criminals when legally required. Durov stressed that this is a longstanding policy, ensuring compliance without compromising the […]

BlockDAG’s Dev Release 130 Is Out with a New Series of Innovations: Enhanced Smart Contract Capabilities and IDE Upgrades!  It’s usually the subtle enhancements that make the biggest impact, and BlockDAG understands this well. With Dev Release 130, the project’s team has upgraded the platform, including the BlockDAG contract platform, contract listing integration, and the […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Stockholm, Sweden, October 2nd, 2024] This marks the first investment from Chromia’s recently launched Data and AI Ecosystem Fund, which is aimed at supporting projects that utilize data in innovative ways within the blockchain space. Chromia has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Elfa AI, an AI-powered social platform designed to […]

XRP is struggling to buck the bearish trend despite the ETF news

Kraken is proud to announce that we have moved up more than a dozen spots from last year to rank 12th on Newsweek’s 2024 Top 100 American Most Loved Workplaces list. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a flexible workplace that prioritizes wellbeing and career development. Earlier this year, Kraken was also named […]

Blockchain technology is driving a quiet revolution in the way money moves through the world, as well as across legacy payment systems.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell anticipates future monetary policy will evolve into a more “neutral stance.” While speaking at an economics event in Nashville earlier this week, Powell said the economy looks “strong overall.” He noted there were roughly equal levels of risk associated with the Fed’s goals of reducing inflation and keeping the […]

TL;DR Bitwise filed a Form S-1 with the SEC to launch an XRP ETP. The proposed fund would hold XRP directly and seek to provide exposure to the cryptoasset. XRP is recognized for its role in cross-border payments and its capabilities in decentralized finance (DeFi). Bitwise Asset Management has taken a significant step by filing […]

TL;DR Launch in Aptos: Franklin Templeton launches its OnChain US Government Money Fund (FOBXX) on the Aptos blockchain, represented by the BENJI token. Successful Subscriptions: The fund has reached more than $20 million in subscriptions, evidencing progress in the institutional adoption of blockchain. TradFi and DeFi Integration: This development marks a milestone in the fusion […]

Bitcoin defies September odds, pumping 8% and delivering the best gains in a decade as “Uptober” kicks off. Empire Crypto Trading racks up huge wins as our community stays ahead of market trends! Altcoins are booming as the OTHERS chart breaks out! Here’s what I’m trading and watching closely. Bitcoin and Altcoins Rally Together—But Can […]

October 2023 saw Bitcoin prices surge and fall due to unfounded news of a BlackRock ETF. Recent reports confirm Bitwise has legitimately filed for an XRP ETF in Delaware. Experts like Eric Balchunas affirm this filing’s authenticity, marking a credible shift from previous misinformation. The SEC still has time to appeal a favourable XRP ruling, […]

SUI has experienced an impressive surge of over 160% since the start of September, with its price now hovering around $2. This remarkable rally has analysts and investors highly optimistic about the future of the layer-1 blockchain. Beyond its soaring price, SUI is showing strong growth across key metrics, signaling increasing adoption and usage. According […]

Hamster Kombat revealed in its new roadmap that it would integrate non-fungible tokens in November 2024. 

India’s Enforcement Directorate has exposed a massive $48 million scam linked to the online gaming app Fiewin, connected to Chinese nationals. Following an in-depth investigation, an equivalent of about $3 million has been frozen in accounts tied to these individuals. The scam lured users with quick earning schemes but blocked fund withdrawals. The investigation also […]

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes is back in the news. He’s made several eye-catching tweets over the past week, and doubled down on a potential meme coin rally by adding PEPE and MOG to his portfolio. Hayes’ bullishness is also impacting newer coins, like Crypto All-Stars, which many believe could surge when the market rebounds. Hayes […]

The SEC has decided to appeal the Ripple case

We’re thrilled to announce that SKY and USDS are now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading Trading for SKY and USDS will be live as of 16:00 PM UTC today, October 2, 2024. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make […]

Scammers are targeting residents in Elk City and possibly the surrounding areas, asking them to send money through bitcoin ATMs.

A cross-chain protocol’s altcoin is soaring after Korea’s biggest crypto exchange announced support for trading. Messaging protocol Wormhole (W) shot up from a 24-hour low of $0.28 to a current value of $0.37, a more than 32% increase after crypto exchange Upbit announced support on the Solana (SOL) network. With a market cap of $959.7 […]