Liquid Mercury’s RFQ Platform Powers GFO-X Exchange Liquid Mercury, a leading crypto trading technology provider, has joined forces with GFO-X, the UK’s first regulated and centrally cleared exchange for digital asset derivatives. This partnership provides institutional traders with access to deep liquidity for trading options and futures contracts in large sizes. The RFQ (request for…
Investor Nic Carter believes Bitcoin (BTC) will reach $100,000 in 2024, despite the recent market downturn. Reasons for Optimism Carter cites several factors contributing to his bullish outlook: Institutional adoption: The approval of Bitcoin ETFs has given the cryptocurrency legitimacy and attracted institutional investors. Technological advancements: Layer-2 projects are improving Bitcoin’s scalability and functionality. Economic…
A crypto whale, a large investor, recently lost a staggering $4.5 million trying to bet on Ethereum (ETH) twice. First Attempt According to Lookonchain, a digital asset tracker, the whale lost $500,000 in their initial attempt to go long on ETH, which means they bet on the price rising. Second Attempt Undeterred, the whale made…
Former Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal has revealed his heavy investment in Solana (SOL), an Ethereum competitor. Solana Dominates Portfolio Pal, known for his macro insights, stated that 80% of his crypto portfolio is allocated to SOL. He has shifted his Ethereum holdings to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), specifically high-end art NFTs. Reasons for Solana Bet…
Hong Kong’s Advantage Hong Kong is set to become a leader in the Bitcoin ETF market, with Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas predicting that these ETFs could attract up to $1 billion in assets within the first two years. This is double his previous estimate of $500 million. Challenges for Hong Kong However, Hong Kong’s ETFs…
Clarifying the Rumors Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has addressed rumors about his wealth. He says he’s not a billionaire, but he does own millions of XRP. The Courtside Seat Question During a recent NBA game, Schwartz posted a photo from an elevated vantage point. An XRP enthusiast asked why he wasn’t sitting courtside…
Crypto Adoption Outpacing the Internet Financial expert Raoul Pal believes cryptocurrencies are being adopted at an unprecedented rate, outpacing even the growth of the internet. He bases this on the number of active wallet addresses, which he says is a more accurate measure than the number of crypto users. Tokenized Rails for the Future Pal…
K9 Finance, Shiba Inu’s official staking partner, has approved four proposals to boost the ecosystem’s growth and sustainability. Reduced Token Taxes KNINE token transactions will now have 0% tax on purchases and 3% tax on sales. This aims to make it easier to buy in while rewarding long-term holders. Operational Budget A monthly budget of…
After the recent market dip, a renowned crypto analyst predicts that investors will turn to larger, more established altcoins for safety. Flight to Quality Altcoin Psycho, with over 500,000 followers, believes that investors will seek out altcoins with market caps of at least $1 billion. The market meltdown has made investors wary of speculative altcoins….
Background Senators Elizabeth Warren and Charles Grassley have sent a letter to Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Behnam, requesting information about his relationship with Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX. Alleged Ties Bankman-Fried is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for stealing $8 billion from FTX users. The senators believe that…
