April: A Pivotal Month for Bitcoin and Crypto

Analyst Benjamin Cowen predicts an eventful April for the crypto market. Bitcoin Dominance and Volatility Cowen expects high volatility, particularly in altcoin pairs against Bitcoin. If Bitcoin dominance rises by 5 percentage points from its current level of 49.6%, it could signal a bearish market where altcoins lose value faster than Bitcoin. Peak Timing and…

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XRP: Not a Surefire Path to Riches

SEC’s Challenge to XRP Ruling Fox Business journalist Charles Gasparino warns XRP investors that the SEC may overturn the previous ruling that favored Ripple. If SEC Chair Gary Gensler classifies Ethereum as a security, it could lead to a reversal of the XRP ruling. Impact on XRP Investors Gasparino believes that if the SEC overturns…

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Custodia Bank’s Fed Master Account Request Denied

Background Custodia Bank, a digital asset bank, sued the Federal Reserve (Fed) in 2022 after the Fed delayed a decision on granting them a master account. In January 2023, the Fed rejected Custodia’s application for both membership and a master account. Custodia’s Arguments Custodia argued that they needed a master account to access the Fed’s…

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Binance Tightens Grip: Excluding US Traders

Enhanced Screening Process Binance is cracking down on US traders by implementing stricter screening measures. They’re working with prime brokers like FalconX and Hidden Road to verify the location of clients’ offices, founders, and employees. This move aims to ensure compliance with regulatory expectations and exclude US investors. Stricter Token Listing Requirements Beyond client screening,…

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CFTC vs. SEC: Battle for Crypto Control

CFTC’s Aggressive Approach Raises Concerns The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently filed a lawsuit against crypto exchange KuCoin, alleging violations of banking and anti-money laundering laws. However, Commissioner Caroline Pharm warns that this action may overstep the CFTC’s authority and undermine the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) jurisdiction over securities trading. CFTC’s Interpretation of…

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Bitcoin Cash Skyrockets 37% Ahead of Halving

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has witnessed a significant surge of over 37% in the past week, fueled by the anticipation of its upcoming halving event. Halving Date and Block Reward Reduction BCH’s halving is scheduled for April 3rd, as per NiceHash. This event occurs every four years, reducing the block reward by half. On April 3rd,…

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