Bitcoin price is currently showing positive signs of holding gains above the $27,450 zone and is eyeing a fresh increase towards the $28,500 resistance. The cryptocurrency market has been quite volatile lately, with Bitcoin experiencing a downside correction after failing to clear the $28,500 resistance zone. However, the price has managed to find support near
In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of Bitcoin, investors and traders constantly monitor whale activities due to their potential impact on the market. These whale transactions, characterized by their large volumes, have the power to initiate a series of market movements. Recently, the Bitcoin community witnessed an intriguing event as a particular whale, dormant for
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking steps to evaluate the application of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) to cryptocurrency platforms. The aim of this move is to enhance consumer protections in a market that has been plagued by significant hacks on platforms such as Axie Infinity, Crypto.com, and FTX. The increasing
Bitcoin’s price movements have calmed quite a bit following the enhanced volatility experienced on Friday. It was just about a week ago, on Sunday evening/Monday morning, when the primary cryptocurrency started a massive leg up that resulted in surging by over $1,500. This culminated in a 6-week peak at $28,600 (on Bitstamp) on Monday evening.
The recent debacle at the JPEX crypto exchange, resulting in arrests and the closure of the platform, has raised serious concerns about crypto fraud in Hong Kong. The unlicensed exchange, accused of defrauding investors of $204 million, has prompted authorities to take action. In response, the city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and law enforcement
Binance, known as the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, has recently released its 11th report on its reserves. The numbers presented in the report are nothing short of staggering, with particular attention given to Binance’s XRP holdings. Over the past month, there have been reports of investors depositing XRP into exchanges, and this is
Despite gaining around 35% in 2023, Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), has consistently failed to decisively retake the $2,000 mark. This resistance level has proven to be a strong barrier, with multiple bearish rejections hindering its progress. This situation mirrors the bearish rejection experienced in 2018-2019 near $425, suggesting that Ethereum is currently in a
During the ongoing fraud trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX exchange, Gary Wang made alarming statements regarding the corrupt relationship between FTX and Alameda Research. Wang disclosed that Alameda had the ability to pilfer client funds, a capability that had been embedded into FTX’s computer systems as far back as 2019. According to Wang’s
Solana (SOL), a prominent proof-of-stake blockchain, has recently released version 1.16, which includes an upgrade for enhanced user privacy called “Confidential Transfers.” This update brings encrypted Solana Program Library (SPL) token transactions, prioritizing confidentiality over anonymity. With the adoption of version 1.16 by a majority of Solana’s network validators, the development process spanning ten months
On October 5th, Elon Musk, the owner and Chief Technology Officer of X (formerly Twitter), took to Twitter to voice his opinion on the state of the United States’ regulatory agencies. In a tweet, Musk called for a comprehensive overhaul of these agencies and the establishment of a commission to punish individuals who have abused
