The Speaker of the House runs the House of Representatives, scheduling votes and moving legislation. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) took on the role earlier this year, but was ousted earlier this month. Democrat Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was the previous Speaker, until her party lost the majority in the 2022 election. Source
Bitcoin (BTC) starts the last week of October in classic style as 3% BTC price gains take cryptocurrency markets higher. In what could yet turn out to be a classic “Uptober” for Bitcoin and altcoins, BTC/USD is back near 2023 highs as a resistance battle brews. Can bulls win? That is the key question for traders and market observers going into the week’s first Wall Street open as Asia sets the tone for a crypto comeback. Given the extent of resistance to overcome, however, traders are playing it safe —…
The pseudonymous lead developer of Shiba Inu (SHIB), Shytoshi Kusama, has broken his silence and has re-engaged with the community via Telegram, offering insights into the project’s developmental trajectory and responding to pressing queries regarding its future. In a flurry of messages, Kusama unveiled his enthusiasm and strategic engagements aimed at bolstering Shiba Inu’s ecosystem. “Excited to see ALL the incredible projects on Shibarium. Finally, get to come out of quiet mode for all the amazing projects out there,” he said, delineating the ongoing work and collaborations undertaken during his…
Roughly 30 minutes before the announcement, moderators, with the insider information of the impending news, sold 456,353 MOON, then worth $92,000, according to data tracked by onchain sleuth Lookonchain. Another large tranche of 363,227 MOON hit the market two minutes before the announcement, adding to the selling pressure. Source
Solana (SOL) has been making waves in the cryptocurrency market with an impressive price performance since the beginning of 2023. The digital currency has recorded a staggering 195% increase in its value during this period, leaving traders and investors eager to know whether this rally can be sustained in the months to come. From its humble beginnings at $9.97, the price of SOL has rapidly ascended to nearly $30 in the span of just 10 months. At the time of writing, SOL is valued at $30.72 at CoinGecko, boasting impressive…
Bitcoin (BTC) hit new three-month highs on Oct. 23 as the week’s first Asia trading session produced snap gains. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView Bitcoin bulls face crunch BTC price resistance Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC price adding momentum to reach $30,944 on Bitstamp. The largest cryptocurrency saw its first weekly close above $30,000 since the summer, going on to tackle levels closer to key long-term resistance. This included the 2023 high, currently at $31,800. “Bitcoin is back at key resistance for the third time in…
Worldcoin is set to begin paying its Orb Operators — those rewarded for scanning people’s eyes — with its native Worldcoin (WLD) token, phasing out USD Coin (USDC) as early as next month. According to an Oct. 22 announcement, Worldcoin says Orb Operators — who are “independent ecosystem participants” tasked with scanning people’s irises in exchange for WLD tokens — will cease to be paid in USDC as of November. The change will affect most jurisdictions. Worldcoin said the move to pay orb operators entirely in WLD was part of a…
Prices are up 14% for the month, with gold registering a much lesser 6.7% gain. Gold, however, picked up a bid a week before bitcoin, as the outbreak of tensions between Israel and Hamas, alongside continued speculation about the end of the Fed tightening cycle, signaled an inflationary regime ahead. Source
The price of Bitcoin is maintaining an upward trajectory, catching many off guard this weekend. As of now, BTC has surged by 3.0% in the last 24 hours, and sustaining a 12% rally in the last week. At $30,780, according to data by Coingecko, the top crypto is just inches away from reaching the vaunted $31K, a territory it briefly crossed in April 10 this year. The $30,000 mark holds considerable significance for Bitcoin, functioning as both a psychological milestone and a technical resistance point. Psychologically, it represents a round…
Chainlink’s LINK price is up over 40% and trading above $10. The bulls seem to be in control and might aim a rally toward the $12 resistance. Chainlink price is gaining pace above the $10.00 resistance against the US dollar. The price is trading above the $10.00 level and the 100-day simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $8.60 on the daily chart of the LINK/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up toward the $11.25 and $12.00…