As of May 13, 2024, ethereum presents a complex landscape for traders, characterized by fluctuating prices and diverse market signals. Despite a slight 1% uptick over the past day, the broader perspective shows a week marked by a 6.1% decline, setting a cautious tone for ether traders. Ethereum The ETH/USD daily chart indicates a prevailing […]
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Latam Insights: Illegal Crypto Crackdown in Argentina, Bancolombia Launches Crypto Exchange
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Argentine authorities crack down on illegal crypto investment scam, Bancolombia launches cryptocurrency exchange Wenia, and Genesis Digital Assets announces flare gas-powered bitcoin mining site in Argentina. Argentine Authorities Crack Down on $1.25 Million […]
Read MoreBitcoin Technical Analysis: Bulls Set Sights on a Glimmer of Recovery
As of May 13, 2024, bitcoin exhibits mixed signals across various time frames and technical indicators, presenting a complex landscape for traders. The leading crypto asset’s price currently stands at $62,792, reflecting a slight increase within the 24-hour range from $60,776 to $63,156. Despite a recent 2% uplift, bitcoin remains down by 3.6% over the […]
Read MoreAnalyst Forecasts BTC to Reach $1 Million in 10 Years, Envisions It as Future Reserve Currency
Onchain bitcoin analyst Willy Woo predicts that the leading cryptocurrency will reach the $1 million milestone within the next decade. During what he describes as “a time to be alive,” Woo anticipates witnessing a purge of central bank corruption. However, one of Woo’s followers envisions a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), not bitcoin, replacing the […]
Read MoreKorea’s Infinite Block Joins as XRP Ledger Validator, Bolstering Global Ecosystem
Infinite Block, a Korean virtual asset service provider, has announced its participation as a validator in the XRP Ledger (XRPL) blockchain. This move is expected to bolster the XRPL ecosystem within Korea’s unique regulatory environment. Infinite Block aims to provide XRPL and XRP services to corporations while adhering to domestic and international regulatory compliance. The […]
Read MoreDespite $250 Billion Worth of Transactions, Digital Yuan Users Prefer Physical Cash
Some participants of China’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot program, specifically state workers paid in digital yuan (e-CNY), are quickly converting their digital currency to physical cash due to concerns over its utility and lack of incentives like interest on savings. Despite China’s advancement towards becoming a cashless society, the digital yuan faces skepticism […]
Read MoreCasa Co-Founder Jameson Lopp: Attacks on Cryptocurrency Whales Are “Vastly Underreported”
Jameson Lopp, the co-founder of Casa, a Bitcoin services company, referred to increasing attacks targeting cryptocurrency whales. On social media, Lopp stated that “while still relatively rare,” the number of targeted attacks against crypto whales was “vastly underreported.” Lopp explained that many victims of these thefts and hacks hesitated to consult law enforcement out of […]
Read MoreEl Salvador Enhances Bitcoin Treasury Transparency With Launch of Dedicated Mempool Space
In a significant move towards transparency, El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) has announced the launch of its own mempool space. This development allows anyone to view the country’s bitcoin treasury holdings. The initiative is supported by Mempool, which revealed it has provided a custom instance of The Mempool Open Source Project for the ONBTC. […]
Read MoreMark Cuban Blasts SEC’s Crypto Regulation, Advocates for Japan’s Approach
Billionaire investor and “Shark Tank” star, Mark Cuban, has taken to social media to voice his concerns about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approach to cryptocurrency regulation. In a series of posts, Cuban criticizes the SEC for stifling innovation and causing harm to businesses in the crypto industry. He contrasts the U.S. regulatory […]
Read MoreCrypto Teams May Exit Space Due to Ethereum Security Classification, Amina Bank Report Suggests
The classification of ethereum as a security poses not only risks to the entire crypto market, but it could also likely lead to many crypto teams exiting the space. This designation might hinder progress and potentially reverse years of advancements in the cryptocurrency market. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has likely delayed its decision […]
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