Former BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes predicts a surge in Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies as the US government ramps up money printing ahead of the November presidential election. Deleveraging Debt Hayes argues that major economies, including the US, China, the EU, and Japan, are devaluing their currencies to reduce their debt burdens. This process, known…
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas is skeptical about the SEC approving a spot Ethereum (ETH) ETF by late May. Reasons for Pessimism Delayed Approval Process: The SEC has not yet provided comments to issuers, which typically precedes multiple rounds of feedback and revisions. SEC Chair’s Views: Balchunas believes SEC Chair Gary Gensler considers Ether a…
A skilled memecoin trader has made headlines by turning a mere $8,524 into an astounding $12,800,000 in just a few weeks. Pepe (PEPE) Profit Bonanza According to Lookonchain, the trader bought 2.83 trillion PEPE tokens for $8,524. They then sold 1.81 trillion PEPE for $4.57 million and still hold 1.02 trillion PEPE, currently worth $8.25…
Bitcoin’s Price Action A crypto analyst, Bluntz, believes Bitcoin is poised for a breakout based on its two-hour chart. The chart shows a symmetrical triangle pattern, which could indicate a breakout above $67,000. Bluntz predicts that if Bitcoin breaks through this resistance level, “the whole market flies.” Solana’s Memecoin Bluntz also analyzed Solana’s memecoin, dogwifhat…
Funding Rate Dip: A Brief Bearish Blip After the recent Bitcoin halving, the funding rate briefly dipped into negative territory, indicating a bearish outlook. However, this dip was short-lived. Renewed Bullishness Following the halving, the funding rate quickly recovered and is now positive, suggesting a return to a bullish market sentiment. Increased Open Interest The…
The arrest of Samourai Wallet’s CEO and CTO has sparked a debate about the future of privacy and regulation in Bitcoin. Implications for Bitcoin Users According to Ari Paul, the government’s actions are part of a broader effort to control financial transactions. He believes states will try to create “whitelist” frameworks for managing decentralized assets….
Discouraging Meetings with SEC US companies hoping to launch Ethereum ETFs are facing disappointment. Meetings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have left them pessimistic about the approval of Ether-based financial products. Setback for Ethereum Industry The potential rejection by the SEC is a blow to the Ethereum industry, which had hoped for spot…
Introduction Investment giant Morgan Stanley is considering allowing its brokers to recommend Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to clients. This move could be a major step in bridging the gap between traditional finance and the cryptocurrency industry. Morgan Stanley’s Plans Morgan Stanley is reportedly exploring the possibility of letting its 15,000 brokers actively suggest Spot…
LinkedIn Impersonation North Korea’s Lazarus Group is using LinkedIn to impersonate skilled developers, particularly in blockchain and React. They pose as job seekers to target companies. Malicious Code Repositories Lazarus creates fake coding samples hosted on platforms like GitHub. These samples contain malicious code that infiltrates victims’ networks, compromising their security. Financial and Reputational Risks…
Anticipated Decision Ethereum (ETH) has taken a 5% hit in the past day due to speculation that the SEC will reject upcoming spot Ethereum ETFs. US Bitcoin ETF issuers expect the SEC to deny their applications, based on recent meetings that were reportedly “one-sided.” SEC’s Concerns The SEC has not provided specific reasons for its…
