No, despite what you might have heard recently, Bitcoin transactions do not consume a swimming pool of water. Noelle Acheson dives into the fallacy, and points out that poor research is not the only culprit here.
SEC pushes deadline to decide on Grayscale spot Ether ETF
The commission said it will have until January 2024 to reach a decision on the spot Ether investment vehicle or institute proceedings to extend the deadline again.
US crypto firms spent more on lobbying in 2023 than before FTX collapse: Report
Government transparency group Open Secrets reported U.S. crypto firms spent roughly $19 million on lobbying from January to September 2023.
Crypto Expert Delivers Top 8 Altcoins To Buy On Binance
As the crypto market enters into what could be considered to be another bull market, one analyst known as MacnBTC has come forward to give a list of altcoins that could do well going forward. The list includes altcoins currently listed on the largest crypto exchange in the world, Binance, making them very easy to get.
The Top Altcoins To Buy On Binance
Thorchain (RUNE)
Appearing at the top of the list is RUNE, the native token of the THORchain network. The decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol has been garnering a lot of public attention, rising from as low as $0.789 to as high as $7 in 2023.
Chainlink (LINK)
Next on the list is Chainlink’s native LINK token which powers its decentralized oracle network. Chainlink has been touted to be at the forefront of asset tokenization, putting it at the helm of a potential $30 trillion sector.
Synthetix (SNX)
This decentralized liquidity provisioning protocol has continued to make its mark in the decentralized finance (DeFi) world. It cuts across leading networks like Ethereum and Optimism, and Synthetix’s native token SNX is at the forefront of it.
ORDI (ORDI)
The ORDI token is one of the first to take advantage of an entirely new type of token creation in the crypto industry. Bitcoin inscriptions allow for the creation of tokens on the Bitcoin network and ORDI is already seeing a lot of success and adoption following this.
Venus Protocol (XVS)
Venus protocol is both a synthetic stablecoin protocol and an algorithm money market on the BSC network. With its asset lending and borrowing solution, its XVS token is already on the way to becoming one of the most recognized names in the DeFi industry.
SushiSwap (SUSHI)
SushiSwap is one of the leading decentralized exchanges in DeFi coming up in the midst of names such as Uniswap (UNI) (launching as a Uniswap fork initially). It is an automated marker maker that allows users to take advantage of smart contracts to create markets for their tokens. As a result, its native SUSHI token has garnered attention in the last few years.
SingularityNET (AGIX)
AGIX is the token for SingularityNET, a blockchain-based platform that allows users to enhance the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI). Its token has seen adoption as it is required for users to buy and test a wide range of AI services.
Balancer (BAL)
This automated market maker on the Ethereum blockchain acts as a self-balancing weighted portfolio and liquidity provider. Using the BAL token, users are able to earn profits by contributing to Balancer’s customizable liquidity pools.
New Binance CEO Evasive in First Marquee Interview Since Getting One of the Biggest Jobs in Crypto
In his first public interview since getting the job last month after founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao was formed to step down amid a $4.3 billion legal settlement with the U.S. government, Teng said Binance’s compliance systems were inadequate in the past and that mistakes were made. But Teng, who has held senior positions at Binance for several years, refused to give answers about the company’s governance.
New Jersey bill would make crypto sold to institutional investors a security
The bill complements one already on the governor’s desk that regulates digital assets owned by individuals.
Elon Musk-Backed X.AI Files With SEC to Raise Up to $1B in Equity Offering
The filing lists the Tesla-billionaire-turned-social-media tycoon as a key backer.
Tether Strikes Gold In Bitcoin: Profits Soar Above $1 Billion Amid Bull Market
Tether, known for its USDT stablecoin, has recently made headlines with its Bitcoin holdings soaring in value, generating a profit exceeding $1 billion.
Notably, this significant financial gain can be attributed to the stablecoin issuer’s approach of buying Bitcoin using a portion of its net profits. This move has proven highly lucrative amid the recent surge in BTC prices.
According to reporter Wu Blockchain, Tether’s holdings currently stand at 57,576 BTC, valued at an estimated $2.4 billion. These holdings were acquired at an average rate of $22,480 per BTC, reflecting a savvy investment strategy in the volatile crypto market.
Tether’s holdings of BTC currently have a profit of $1.1 billion (+85%). Tether currently holds a total of 57,576 BTC ($2.4B), with a cost of $22,480 per bitcoin. Among them, 53,492 BTC were reserved before March this year, and 4,083 BTC were purchased regularly using 15% of…
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) December 5, 2023
The recent surge in Bitcoin’s value, which has surpassed the $41,000 mark, has been a major contributor to Tether’s significant profit margin, showcasing the potential of strategic crypto investments.
BTC Accumulation And Market Impact
The notable profit realized by Tether is the result of its investment strategy implemented in May 2023. The company began allocating up to 15% of its net realized operating profits towards Bitcoin purchases.
This strategic decision has not only diversified Tether’s investment portfolio but also aligned the company with Bitcoin’s potential as a “transformative” technology, according to Tether’s CTO Paolo Ardoino.
Paolo Ardoino noted that the choice to invest in Bitcoin was based on its decentralized nature, limited supply, and growing global adoption. Ardoino emphasized Bitcoin’s “resilience” as a “long-term store of value” and its potential to reshape business and lifestyle paradigms.
The Tether CTO stated:
Our investment in Bitcoin is not only a way to enhance the performance of our portfolio, but it is also a method of aligning ourselves with a transformative technology that has the potential to reshape the way we conduct business and live our lives.
As of the first quarter of 2023, Tether’s BTC reserves were valued at around $1.5 billion, a testament to the success of its Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
Bitcoin Rains Profits
The ongoing bull run in the crypto market has benefitted Tether and other prominent Bitcoin proponents. Max Keiser, a well-known trader and BTC supporter in the crypto community, recently revealed a significant surge in his Bitcoin holdings on X.
I’m up 20,000,000% since 2011 with my #Bitcoin https://t.co/nfj4AMSgmR
— Max Keiser (@maxkeiser) December 4, 2023
Keiser, who has been investing in Bitcoin since 2011, recognized the potential of BTC early on. While Keiser has not publicly disclosed the exact amount of BTC he owns, it’s clear that his early investment has paid off handsomely over the years.
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IBM unveils new air-gapped cold storage solution for digital assets
The new system works a lot like a time delay safe for digital assets with a policy engine to broker communications.
Bitcoin Blasts to $44K on Coinbase, Could Run Towards $48K Resistance: LMAX Analyst
The move prompted $73 million in liquidations, during the day predominantly leveraged short positions betting on lower prices.
Bitcoin bulls charge to $44K as week-to-date BTC price gains pass 10%
Bitcoin is leaving naysayers behind in classic bull run style, with BTC’s price arriving at multi-year resistance.
Crypto-friendly US lawmaker Patrick McHenry won’t seek reelection in 2024
All 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives will be up for grabs in the 2024 election, with the future of crypto bills in the House Financial Services Committee uncertain.
IBM Introduces New Cold Storage Tech for Crypto Assets
The new Offline Signing Orchestrator tech is being used by IBM’s long standing partner in the crypto space, Ripple-owned custody firm Metaco.
Analyst Says Solana At Risk Of Pullback: Here Is The Target
An analyst has explained how Solana may be at risk of a correction based on the data of two SOL technical indicators.
Solana Has Recently Observed The Formation Of Two Bearish Signals
In a new post on X, analyst Ali has discussed why SOL could be at risk of seeing a retracement shortly. The analyst has referred to two technical indicators for the coin: the TD Sequential and RSI.
The first of these, the Tom Demark (TD) Sequential, is a metric generally used for spotting probable reversal points in any asset’s price. The indicator has two phases, the first of which is a nine-candles-long “setup” phase.
When nine candles of the same polarity are in following a reversal in the price, the TD Sequential setup is said to be complete, and the asset could be assumed to have reached a likely point of a trend shift.
Naturally, if the candles are green, the setup’s completion would point towards a top, while red candles would imply a bottom formation. Once the setup is over, a thirteen-candles-long countdown phase starts. At the end of these thirteen candles, another probable change of direction happens for the chart.
According to Ali, a setup phase has recently formed for Solana. Below is the chart shared by the analyst that shows this TD Sequential pattern in the weekly price of the cryptocurrency.
The graph shows that the TD Sequential setup has recently been completed with green candles, implying that the price may have already reversed toward a bearish trend.
In the same chart, Ali has also attached the data for the second relevant indicator: the Relative Strength Index (RSI). The RSI is a momentum oscillator that keeps track of the speed and magnitude of the recent changes in an asset’s price.
This indicator determines whether the asset is undervalued or overvalued at the moment. When the metric has a value greater than 70, it can be a sign that the asset is overbought, while it being under the 30 mark suggests an oversold condition.
As is apparent from the graph, the Solana RSI recently broke above the 70 mark and has remained inside the territory, suggesting that SOL has been overvalued recently.
This would mean that two bearish signals are looming over the cryptocurrency’s head right now. “A spike in profit-taking could trigger a retracement to $47.6,” says the analyst. From the current price, such a potential correction to $47.6 would mean a drawdown of over 20%.
Solana’s fate may yet be averted; however, as the analyst explains, “SOL would have to print a weekly candlestick close above $68.4 to invalidate the bearish outlook and aim for $108.”
SOL Price
Solana had rallied above the $65 mark yesterday, but the asset has already seen a pullback as it’s now trading around $60.
Bitcoin ETFs Got BTC Surging, but Tumbling Interest Rates Have Helped, Too
The abrupt recent turn in expectations for Federal Reserve monetary policy has helped asset prices across the board.
House’s McHenry Won’t Seek Reelection, Costing Crypto a Top Ally: Politico
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), arguably the crypto industry’s most important advocate in the U.S. Congress, has decided not to seek another term, sources told Politico on Tuesday.
Bitcoin Rises To $41,000: How Much Profit Has Microstrategy Made On Its BTC Bet?
MicroStrategy has become one of the top gainers of the recent Bitcoin bullish trend, and the analytics provider has secured billions in gains after disregarding naysayers to make a long-running bet on Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy Massive Bitcoin Bet Hits Gold
Leading provider of enterprise analytics and mobility software, MicroStrategy is riding the early wave of the anticipated Bitcoin bull run. The analytics provider has seen the profit on its billion-dollar BTC bet rise to $2 billion following Bitcoin’s rise from below $38,000 during the weekend to over $41,000 this week.
According to Simply Bitcoin, an X (formerly Twitter) handle, Michael Saylor, the former CEO and Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy has revealed approximately 174,530 BTC in the company’s BTC portfolio. This makes the business intelligence company presently the largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally.
Around late November, Saylor announced that the company had purchased another $593.3 million worth of Bitcoin at an average price of $36,785 per BTC. Due to Bitcoin skyrocketing to $41,000 highs this week, the company has made profits of $11,460 per Bitcoin with an average price of $30,252 on its massive Bitcoin stash.
Not only has the company gained massively from its large-scale Bitcoin investment, but MicroStrategy’s stocks (MSTR) went up by 8.2% following its purchase in November. MSTR shares were trading over 4% higher on Monday and its present market cap has hit $8.18 billion. The shares are up by 6.74% at the time of writing and with Bitcoin still maintaining its positive sentiment, there may be additional gains in the future.
Bitcoin Claims 10th Spot In Global Asset Market Cap
Following its spike to $41,000, Bitcoin’s rank in the top global assets market capitalization went up significantly, surpassing the formidable Berkshire Hathaway, an American multinational conglomerate, led by billionaire investor Warren Buffet.
According to Companies Market Cap data, Berkshire Hathaway’s market cap at the time of writing is approximately $776.75 billion and down by 0.11%. In contrast, Bitcoin’s market cap is up by 0.43% and has surged to $816.30 billion.
The cryptocurrency is a few billion away from surpassing Meta Platforms (Facebook), which has a market cap of $822.40 billion and is ranked at the 9th position on the top asset market cap list.
Bitcoin presently ranks as the 10th top asset by market cap in the world. The cryptocurrency has seen its price spike triggered by a myriad of factors including the potential approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, the hopeful sentiment surrounding US rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, and the upcoming Bitcoin halving in 2024.
BlackRock, Bitwise File Updated Applications for Spot Bitcoin ETF
Asset manager BlackRock and crypto investment firm Bitwise both filed amended S1 forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, answering further questions likely asked by the regulator in earlier conversations.
BTC price sets new 19-month high in 'choreographed' Bitcoin whale move
Bitcoin beats its previous record to near $42,500, but all may not be what it seems when it comes to BTC price strength.
Hashkey exchange to onboard market makers to boost liquidity
“To incentivize more users to provide liquidity, we will officially launch the market maker project starting from 2023/12/28,” the exchange wrote.