Spike in Taker Buy/Sell Ratio Crypto analysts have noticed a surge in the Bitcoin taker buy/sell ratio on the HTX Exchange. This means that more traders are buying coins at higher prices, indicating increased buying pressure. Implications for BTC Price Analyst Ali Martinez believes this buying surge could signal an upcoming price increase for Bitcoin….
Competing Claims Emerge The FTX Debtors’ Estate is facing claims from various parties over the ownership of assets forfeited by Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) after his conviction for fraud and money laundering. The Estate’s Claim The estate claims a superior right to these assets, including: Proceeds from Robinhood shares Funds in FTX accounts Funds in Binance…
Despite the crypto market’s recent sideways trend, a Solana-based NFT platform has seen a surge in activity, leading to a 30% increase in its native token’s value. Increased On-Chain Activity Metaplex (MPLX) has reported a record number of unique wallets interacting with its protocol in May, with over 834,000 direct transactions. Additionally, 3.1 million new…
Truist Bank, one of the largest banks in the US, has confirmed a data breach that exposed the personal information of thousands of account holders. Hacker’s Claim A hacker known as Sp1d3r claims to be selling a trove of data from Truist Bank, including: Names Bank account numbers Transaction history Balances Sp1d3r is reportedly asking…
A recent survey by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) reveals that 94% of central banks are investigating the creation of their own digital currencies (CBDCs). Wholesale vs. Retail CBDCs The BIS survey found that most central banks are exploring both retail and wholesale CBDCs. Retail CBDCs are designed for everyday transactions by individuals, while…
Investigation Uncovers Undisclosed Risks New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a $50 million settlement with cryptocurrency exchange Gemini over allegations of fraud. The settlement aims to recover assets for investors who were allegedly defrauded through Gemini’s Earn program. The investigation found that Gemini knew about the risks associated with its partner, Genesis, but…
Analysts Predict Bitcoin’s Rise Bernstein analysts Gautam Chhugani and Mahika Sapra have updated their Bitcoin price targets, predicting a surge to $200,000 by 2025 and $1 million by 2033. Factors Driving Bitcoin’s Growth Institutional Demand: The launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs is expected to increase demand, leading to a shortage of available Bitcoin. Bitcoin Halvings:…
Bitcoin has been struggling lately, with its price dropping by 4.65% in the past week. But analyst Ali Martinez says there’s a specific support zone that Bitcoin needs to hold if it wants to avoid further losses. Martinez’s Analysis Martinez used a chart called the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) to analyze Bitcoin’s price. The…
Lil Pump’s Memecoin Adventure Rapper Lil Pump has joined the memecoin craze, launching his own Solana-based token called “lil pump.” He’s been promoting it heavily on social media, even getting a “Solana” forehead tattoo. Pump and Dump Fears However, investors are cautious. Celebrity-backed memecoins have a history of crashing after the initial hype. Projects promoted…
Crypto Experts Predict Dogecoin ETF Launch Crypto experts Arthur Hayes and Raoul Pal believe a Dogecoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is on the way as meme coins gain popularity. Hayes predicts an ETF by the end of the market cycle due to Dogecoin’s growth, market cap, and cultural impact. Pal agrees, citing his advocacy with VanEck’s…
