Author: Fernanda T
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Crypto: Volatile Bitcoin with ETF Anticipation, Etherscan Acquires Solscan, and Latest Updates
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fall on Fed and ETF expectations On Wednesday, Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) faced a 4.5% drop, reaching US$42,930, influenced by the expectation of news from the Federal Reserve and the possible approval of a Bitcoin ETF. Other cryptocurrencies such as Ether (COIN:ETHUSD), Solana (COIN:SOLUSD) and XRP (COIN:XRPUSD) also saw significant drops. These fluctuations…
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Wall Street Highlights: Tesla’s Competition with BYD, JPMorgan Stocks Achieve New Records, and More
U.S. index futures show a decline in Wednesday’s pre-market trading, a direct reaction to the performance of the Nasdaq Composite, which faced its most challenging session since October in the previous session. At 05:10 AM, the Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) fell 75 points, or 0.20%. The S&P 500 futures fell 0.25% and the Nasdaq-100 futures…
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Crypto: Selling Pressure and Option Expiry Impacting BTC and ETH, OKX Delisting Shaking Privacy Coins, and More
Selling pressure and option expirations mark eventful week for Bitcoin and Ethereum This week saw selling pressure among Bitcoin miners, with reserves hitting their lowest level since May, reflecting a steady decline since October. Currently, reserves are at about 1.832 million BTC, with around 3,000 bitcoins sold in the last 24 hours. The market value…
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Nvidia Releases Chip to Comply with China Export Restrictions, HG Vora Seeks Board Seats at PENN, and More
In the pre-market of the last trading day of 2023, the U.S. index futures show a slight increase, with Wall Street nearing the end of a profitable year and possibly hitting a new record. The S&P 500 is close to a new all-time high, reflecting a strong rise in the last months of 2023. This…
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Crypto: Mining Stocks Eclipse BTC in 2023, Ethereum PoS Revamped by Vitalik Buterin, and Latest Trends
Possible approval of a Bitcoin ETF could lead to a ‘news-driven sell-off,’ according to a report A report from CryptoQuant suggests that the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF could trigger a “news-driven sell-off.” With Bitcoin recovering above $40,000, many holders are sitting on unrealized profits, historically a precursor to price corrections. Miners are also…
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Wall Street Highlights: Amazon to Introduce Ads on Prime Video, JD.com Raises Salaries in 2024, and More
In the pre-market on Thursday, U.S. index futures show mixed performance ahead of the last two trading sessions of the year, with a focus on the possibility of the S&P 500 reaching a record high. At 05:20 AM, Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) fell 38 points, or 0.10%. S&P 500 futures rose 0.04%, and Nasdaq-100 futures…
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Crypto: MicroStrategy Expands BTC Holdings, Grayscale Leadership Renewed, MATIC Breaks $1 Barrier, and More
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies display mixed movement on Wednesday Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) and other cryptocurrencies have shown mixed performance in the last 24 hours, with traders assessing recent highs and awaiting new catalysts, including the expected approval of Bitcoin-holding ETFs. Bitcoin recorded a modest increase of 1.05%, reaching $43,070, mostly trading between $41,000 and $44,000 since December.…
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Wall Street Highlights: Apple Appeals Watch Ban, Tesla to Launch Updated Model Y, and More
U.S. index futures remained firm and stable in the pre-market on Wednesday, as investors closely watched the progress of the S&P 500 index, which is moving towards hitting record milestones. At 05:49 AM, the Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) fell 2 points, or 0.01%. The S&P 500 futures fell 0.03% and the Nasdaq-100 futures retreated 0.01%.…
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Crypto: Solana Rises Above XRP, Cardano-Petrobras Partnership Elevates Blockchain Learning, and More
Cardano-Petrobras partnership promotes blockchain education for 40,000 employees The Cardano Foundation (COIN:ADAUSD) has teamed up with Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) to educate over 40,000 employees about blockchain through workshops offered by the Cardano Academy at the Petrobras University. This educational program covers the potential of blockchain in the energy sector, explores use cases, and includes interactive…
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Crypto: Ripple Expands in Europe with Irish License; STX, NEAR, MINA, INJ on Wednesday’s Radar
Bitcoin surpasses $44,000 with intense market activity Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) briefly surpassed the $44,000 mark on Wednesday for the first time since December 10, reaching $44,164 on Bitstamp before dropping slightly. This rise triggered significant liquidations in the market, with approximately $160 million in digital asset liquidations in the last 24 hours. Much of these liquidations,…