Day: August 9, 2023

Bitcoin’s path to $30,000 challenged despite active old supply

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Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Bitcoin supply dormant for 7-10 years springs to life, hitting a one-month high, as BTC grapples with the $30,000 mark. Bitcoin (BTC) supply, last active between seven and ten years, has continued to increase since the start of the month, surging to a one-month high amid an observable uptick in social volume and dormant supply. According to data from crypto market intelligence resource Santiment, the BTC supply last active in the seven to ten years has…

How to become a ‘Blockchain Radical,’ according to podcaster Joshua Dávila

Crypto has been the subject of much criticism from those on the political Left, many of whom see cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) as being associated with libertarian or right-wing ideas. One common perception is that cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-based technologies, such as nonfungible tokens (NFTs), exist for the primary purpose of concentrating wealth, scamming investors and otherwise replicating existing financial and power structures — just in a more unregulated manner. On Episode 16 of The Agenda podcast, hosts Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung chat with author and podcaster Joshua Dávila,…

Bitcoin (BTC) Flirts With $30K as Traders Await CPI

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Bitcoin rose 2.3% in the past 24 hours to close to $30,000 as investors wait for July’s Consumer Price Index, a gauge of inflation in the U.S., which is scheduled to be released on Thursday. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is expected to come in at 0.4%, far below the pace seen a year ago. Lower inflation should mean the Federal Reserve will be less likely to raise rates. Oliver Rust, head of product at independent inflation data aggregator Truflation, predicts that the inflation numbers will…

Bitcoin Retraces Back From $30,000 As Profit Taking Spikes

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Bitcoin had surged above $30,000 earlier during the past day but has since observed a retrace as profit-taking from traders has spiked. Bitcoin Profit-Taking Volume Is Currently More Than Twice The Loss-Taking One Bitcoin showed some promising signs of breaking away from its stagnation earlier during the past 24-hour period, as the cryptocurrency’s price managed to make a sharp recovery towards the $30,000 mark. This surge, however, couldn’t last for too long, as the cryptocurrency has already slipped to the $29,700 level. BTC has seen some rise during the past…

Crypto Lender Maple Finance Opens Cash Management Pool for U.S Investors

Demand for blockchain-based T-bill offerings has been steadily rising as the yield on U.S. government debt, widely considered as risk-free, surpassed yields in decentralized finance (DeFi). Digital asset firms, crypto investment funds and protocol treasuries often hold substantial amount of cash in stablecoins. Tokenized Treasuries offer them a shield from inflation and a way to earn some yield. Source

Binance faces calls for ban by Nigerian Bureau De Change association

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Binance continues to experience an increase in regulatory heat as the Federal Government of Nigeria is being urged by the Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) to prohibit the activities of Binance within the nation. ABCON is a self-regulatory body and an umbrella for all the central bank-licensed Bureaux de Change (BDC). This action comes in response to the association reportedly recognizing Binance as a significant contributor to the pressure on the naira. As reported by Nairametrics, a local news agency, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, president of ABCON,…

XRP: Breaking This Resistance Could Propel It To $21

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XRP is capturing the attention of traders and investors as it approaches a critical juncture on the price charts. Crypto analyst CoinsKid has highlighted the potential for a significant price surge if XRP manages to overcome a crucial technical barrier.  The concept at play here is the so-called Fibonacci retracement level, a powerful tool used by traders to identify potential price reversals and continuations in financial markets. In the context of cryptocurrency trading, these levels are drawn on a price chart to highlight potential support and resistance levels. They are…

Bitcoin Price Losses Steam Above $30K But The Bulls Are Not Done Yet

Bitcoin price climbed above the $29,500 resistance. BTC spiked above $30,000 and is currently consolidating gains above a connecting trend line. Bitcoin is showing positive signs above the $29,500 pivot level. The price is trading above $29,550 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $29,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could attempt another increase above the $30,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Attempts Upside Break Bitcoin price remained well-bid above the…

Canadian police reported using Chainalysis Reactor to trace crypto crimes

Canadian law enforcement has started using specialized software to trace crypto while investigating cybercrimes. Police now have the ability to trace blockchain transactions, identify suspects and determine where funds have been deposited.  As revealed by the local policeman to the Lethbridge Herald newspaper, the police forces are already enjoying access to Chainalysis Reactor software. The program helps to trace cryptocurrency from the point of origin until it’s been deposited in an exchange. Once the trace identifies the platform, police can request the account holder’s information and transaction data to see…