Tag: COIN:CRVUSD
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Crypto: Bitcoin ETFs Experience 3 Consecutive Days of Outflows, CryptoPunk Fetches $16.42M in Sale, and More
Cryptocurrencies react positively to interest rate cut prospects The Federal Reserve’s maintenance of the federal funds rate at 5.25 – 5.50% and the indication of a balance sheet reduction adjustment influenced various markets. The Fed’s balance sheet has grown by 59% since January 2020, reaching $7.542 trillion. This policy has caused notable fluctuations in Bitcoin…
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Crypto this Wednesday: BTC Maintains Stability; Reaction to Moonbeam, Tellor and Bone Tokens, and more
Bitcoin maintains stability amid market turmoil Despite the turmoil in conventional markets and the decline in stocks on Tuesday, Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) and other cryptocurrencies remained largely stable or saw small increases on Wednesday. This could signal a period of relative stability for Bitcoin or indicate concerns for the crypto market. Bitcoin, in particular, has remained around $26,000…
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Crypto this Thursday: Amazon Launches Exclusive NFTs, Coinbase Base Starts Slow, and More
Amazon dives into the Play-to-Earn universe with exclusive NFTs Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is offering its 170 million top subscribers the chance to claim unique non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in popular blockchain games such as Mojo Melee and Blankos Block Party. Starting August 9th, Amazon Prime members will receive a variety of NFTs that offer unique benefits in games…
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Crypto This Monday: PayPal Launches Stablecoin, Huobi Faces Significant Net Outflows, and More
PayPal launches dollar-backed stablecoin PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has launched its dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), marking a significant shift towards digital currencies. PYUSD is fully backed by US Dollars and US Treasuries, with one-to-one redemption for US Dollars. The stablecoin will be available to US customers and could become the native token for PayPal’s cryptocurrency service. Issued on the…
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Crypto This Friday: 12 ETH ETF requests in the week, Revolut suspends crypto services, and more
Bitcoin rises 0.25% amid mixed unemployment data: traders await CPI On Aug 4, Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) surged after mixed US unemployment data weakened the US Dollar. BTC/USD reached daily highs of $29,273. While US stocks and Bitcoin made modest gains, the US dollar was down 0.6% to 101.8 on the DXY index. Trader Michaël van de Poppe believes that…
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Crypto This Thursday: Shiba Inu Strengthens Digital Identity, Upbit Dominates July Trading, and More
Tether generates surprising profits and doubts Tether (COIN:USDTUSD) reported profits of over $1 billion in its latest quarterly attestation, which seems surprising for a company with only around 60 employees. The company holds a large amount of US Treasuries, which may explain its profitability. However, the lack of real money on its balance sheet is concerning and…
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Crypto This Wednesday: Litecoin Halving Completed, GameStop Shuts Down NFT Wallet, and More
Litecoin halving completed as cryptocurrency adoption grows in Africa and Latin America The Litecoin (COIN:LTCUSD) halving event has concluded, reducing block rewards to 6.25 LTC. The Litecoin blockchain underwent the halving procedure at block 2,520,000 on August 2, halving the rewards for miners. The price of LTC has dropped since July, hovering around $87.05. The CEO of BitPay highlighted…
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Crypto This Monday: July Hacks, Binance Gets Dubai License, Tether Boosts Reserves, and More
Binance obtains operating license in Dubai with regulatory restrictions Binance obtained the MVP Operating License in Dubai, allowing qualified users to access authorized services in compliance with VARA guidelines. However, the license has restrictions, being restricted to qualified investors. Binance continues to face challenges in other markets due to regulatory issues. In Japan, the exchange returned to the…
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Crypto This Monday: UK Regulates Cryptocurrencies In Law, Etherscan Embraces AI, And More
UK passes bill to regulate cryptocurrencies UK MPs have passed a bill that could regulate cryptocurrency as an activity in the country. The Financial Services and Markets Bill has passed the House of Lords and will move into the final stages before becoming law. The bill, more than 340 pages long, seeks to give regulators greater control…
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Crypto this Monday: Robinhood Volume Slumps in May, a16z Expands to UK, and More
Former Head of SEC Enforcement Division Warns Cryptocurrency Investors of Need to Get Off Crypto Platforms Former head of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, John Reed Stark, has issued a warning to cryptocurrency investors, urging them to “Exit Crypto Platforms Now”. He highlighted the lack of protections for customers and the exchanges’ failure to comply with…