According to one options agency, declines in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the total crypto market cap sparked short-term skepticism among traders. QCP Capital released a March 15 update pointing to volatility concerns in cryptocurrency markets as Bitcoin (BTC), the leading token, dropped below $66,000 for the first time in nearly two weeks. BTC was down over 5% in...
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce is stressing the need for regulatory clarity and innovation, making it clear that such elements cultivate a conducive environment for the development of crypto. Peirce’s roadmap In a recent discussion with CNBC, Pierce criticized the U.S.’s inadequate regulation of Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, pointing out that this failure has...
A meme coin trio — Shiba Inu (SHIB), Floki (FLOKI), and Dogwifhat (WIF) — is making waves across the crypto market. Each digital asset is experiencing notable price surges and significant developments. Shiba Inu, riding on the coattails of Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent surge past the $64,000 mark, saw its price skyrocket to a multi-month high in early trading...
Jian Wen faces charges of laundering Bitcoin in a London court as part of an alleged $6 billion investment scam, as her defense claims the scheme’s true mastermind manipulated her. The prosecution alleges Wen, working for her employer, Yadi Zhang, converted Bitcoin to cash via middlemen and purchased a Dubai flat with the funds. At the...
What’s causing the extreme greed in Bitcoin investors in 2024? Discover the driving forces behind the market sentiments and predictions. Since the onset of 2024, Bitcoin (BTC) has demonstrated a remarkable surge, attaining levels of market dominance and investor interest not seen in years. On Feb. 29, BTC reached a new high of $63,544, marking its highest...
The volume of Bitcoin put options traded in block trades has surged to over $500 million. Block trades are large transactions typically made outside the open market to avoid impacting the market price directly. A put option gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to sell an asset at a specified price (strike price)...
Investors poured billions into tech stocks and doubled their crypto investments on expectations of Fed rate cuts and economic resilience. A research report conducted by the Bank of America Global Research team indicates that investors have been actively buying tech stocks and crypto. According to a Reuters report, an influx of $4.7 billion into tech stocks, which encompass...
Cybercriminals stole more than $104 million worth of crypto in February, marking a 42% decrease compared to January. According to data compiled by PeckShield, hackers successfully executed 20 attacks against decentralized protocols in February, with the most significant breach occurring at PlayDapp, resulting in a loss of $36 million worth of crypto for the project. #PeckShieldAlert Hackers stole ~$104.73m across over...
BitFuFu, a leading cryptocurrency mining company, has announced its intention to become a publicly traded entity on the Nasdaq stock exchange following a merger with Arisz Acquisition Corp. This development marks a significant milestone in the digital asset mining industry, with the merger receiving approval from the shareholders of both companies on Feb. 28, 2024. The newly formed...
Bitwise anticipates a surge in institutional investment into Bitcoin ETFs in the coming months as major financial institutions, known as “wirehouses,” start offering Bitcoin ETF trades to their clients. Matt Hougan, Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer, shared a number of insights during a CNBC interview on Feb. 29, stating that the initial interest in Bitcoin ETFs has primarily come...
