US Regulators Rake in Billions from Crypto Firms

US regulators have been cracking down on the crypto industry this year, and it’s paying off big time. They’ve already secured over $19 billion in settlements from crypto companies in 2024 alone. Biggest Settlements The biggest settlement so far was against FTX and its sister company Alameda Research. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) slapped…

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Solana’s Hype Train is Rolling

Solana is having a moment! The crypto community is buzzing about it, and the positive vibes are reaching a 9-month high. What’s Fueling the Hype? The buzz started with whispers that Apple might be building on the Solana blockchain. While these are just rumors, they’ve sparked a lot of excitement among Solana investors. Social media…

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Bitcoin Back Above $64,000: What to Watch This Week

Bitcoin has surged back above $64,000, leading some to believe the long-awaited “Uptober” rally is finally happening. But before you get too excited, there are a few key events this week that could significantly impact the crypto market. Macro Events to Watch Retail Sales Data (October 17): This data reveals how much consumers are spending…

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Is Bitcoin Headed for Another Dip?

Bitcoin’s price has been bouncing around lately, leaving investors unsure about what’s next. A recent drop in Open Interest (OI), a measure of how many derivative contracts (like futures and options) are open, is raising concerns. Open Interest Mirrors 2021 Decline Alphractal, a data analysis firm, noticed a sharp drop in Bitcoin’s OI. This mirrors…

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Aptos is Popping Off: Bitwise CIO Sees Big Things

Matt Hougan, the big cheese at Bitwise, is super impressed with Aptos, a Solana competitor. He’s been checking out a bunch of charts lately, and Aptos’ numbers really stand out. Aptos is on Fire Hougan shared some charts showing Aptos’ daily transactions and active addresses are going through the roof. He’s seeing some serious growth…

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