In the wild world of cryptocurrencies, emotions run high. Unlike traditional markets, crypto prices can swing wildly based on the collective mood of traders. This makes it crucial to understand the role that fear and greed play in shaping the market. Measuring Market Sentiment The Fear and Greed Index is a tool that gauges the…
A disabled veteran, Roberto Rangel, claims that $9,100 was stolen from his USAA bank account. Despite reporting the suspicious activity, USAA refused to reimburse him and demanded he pay a $2,800 negative balance. Repeated Attempts for Resolution Rangel contacted USAA for months, but his efforts were unsuccessful. He sold his possessions to pay the balance…
Cryptocurrency analyst Rekt Capital believes altcoins are gearing up for a major rally in the second quarter of this year. Building a Foundation Rekt Capital explains that the current market consolidation is laying the groundwork for the next wave of altcoin surges. He notes that market-wide breakouts typically require periods of slow consolidation. Bitcoin’s Cycle…
Arrests Made Two brothers, Anton and James Pepaire-Bueno, have been arrested for allegedly stealing $25 million worth of cryptocurrency in just 12 seconds. The brothers, who attended the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), are accused of using their expertise in mathematics and computer science to manipulate the Ethereum blockchain. Innovative Exploit The brothers allegedly…
After disappearing from the spotlight following the FTX collapse, Sam Trabucco has resurfaced to endorse Ryan Salame, a former FTX executive awaiting sentencing. Trabucco’s Endorsement In a letter submitted to the court, Trabucco described Salame as his “funniest, most passionate, most supportive friend.” This is Trabucco’s first public communication since FTX’s bankruptcy in November 2022….
Electrical Cost vs. Miner Price Bitcoin miners are facing a situation where their revenue (Miner Price) is falling below their electricity costs (Electrical Cost). This has happened only four other times in the past decade. How Miner Price Works Miners earn revenue from block rewards (BTC) and transaction fees. Transaction fees are divided by the…
New CEO Appointed Vijay Chetty, formerly the Chief Growth Officer, has taken over as CEO of Eclipse Labs, replacing founder Neel Somani. Allegations of Misconduct Somani’s departure follows allegations of sexual misconduct against him. Eclipse Labs has stated that they take these allegations seriously and are committed to maintaining high standards. Industry Response The crypto…
Multi-Million Dollar Investment Morgan Stanley, a major investment bank, has revealed its significant investment in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The bank holds over $269 million in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and 31,712 shares of Ark Invest’s ETF. This investment makes Morgan Stanley one of the largest holders of GBTC shares and a top investor in…
New Listing on the Horizon Coinbase, the leading crypto exchange in the US, has added Drift Protocol (DRIFT) to its listing roadmap. This Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) offers non-custodial trading and advanced risk management features. Features of Drift Protocol Drift Protocol prioritizes capital efficiency and asset protection. It employs a cross-margined risk engine to prevent…
Price Drops Below Bullish Support Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen has issued a bearish warning for Ethereum (ETH). According to Cowen, ETH has fallen below a key indicator known as the Bull Market Support Band (BMSB). This band is a combination of two moving averages used to determine if an asset is in a bullish or…
