Lugui Tillier is the sales manager for Lumx Studios, one of the top cryptocurrency firms in Rio de Janeiro — a city with a burgeoning crypto industry. But for Tillier — who holds dual citizenship between Belgium and Brazil — cryptocurrency is more than a job. It was a passion sparked by a friend, and it evolved into his first full-time crypto job with Lumx in 2021. 1) How did you get into crypto? I was very fortunate because the father of one of my closest friends was the one who…
Day: November 6, 2023
The second leg of 5th crypto bull market begins
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Crypto traders have seen the highs and lows of four crypto bull markets in the past. With Bitcoin (BTC) doubling from its recent lows, we have concluded the first part of this fifth bull market and have reached a critical juncture. Up until now, Bitcoin dominated, but as this bull market progresses, we will likely see altcoins outperforming as crypto traders are becoming more confident that this bull market…
Top 3 Altcoins For November 2023 That Could 100x Your Crypto Portfolio
Altcoins have become one of the most preferred ways for crypto investors to secure massive gains in the industry especially given Bitcoin’s massive growth rate in the last decade. Because a lot of these altcoins have significantly smaller market caps, they tend to have a lot of runway for growth, making them an enticing option. So here is a list of the top 3 altcoins that could 100x your crypto portfolio in the coming bull market, in no particular order. Memecoin (MEME): The New Meme Crypto Memecoin (MEME) is the…
Solana price corrects as recent (SOL) rally factors come under question
Solana (SOL) experienced a notable 36.6% increase in value between Oct. 30 and Nov. 2. However, SOL’s failure to breach the $44.50 mark resulted in a 10% correction down to $40 on Nov. 6. This movement has left many investors pondering whether the ecosystem growth and network activity support Solana’s present $16.9 billion market capitalization. Solana’s peak at $44.50 on Nov. 2 was the highest it had reached since August 2022, and coincided with the Solana Breakpoint 2023 global conference held in Amsterdam. The price hype during this period even…
Four Reasons Why Investors Are Bullish On Chainlink
Chainlink’s recent price surge of 63% has turned heads in the cryptocurrency community. This uptrend begs the question: what’s driving investor confidence in Chainlink? Let’s dive into four key reasons that might be contributing to this bullish trend. #1 Chainlink Dominance In The Oracle Space Oracles act as a bridge between blockchain networks and the external world, fetching data that decentralized applications (dApps) rely on to function. This data can vary widely, from cryptocurrency price feeds essential for decentralized financial (DeFi) platforms to weather information or the results of real-world…
SEC Inspector General says prohibition on crypto ownership hinders agency hiring
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has released its annual examination of the most serious management and performance challenges facing the agency. Crypto was on its list, as no surprise to anyone in the crypto community. The OIG’s “Statement on the SEC’s Management and Performance Challenges” noted the agency’s previous statements about the lack of disclosure and “widespread noncompliance with existing securities laws by crypto asset market participants.” The existing law leaves gaps in oversight related to crypto assets that are…
XRP, LINK, DOGE Lead Altcoin Gains as Bitcoin Sits at $35K
Altcoins posted gains of 5%-10% on Monday while bitcoin (BTC) treaded water near $35,000 as investors ventured into riskier tokens as calls for an altcoin season emerge. Original
Indian police officers arrested in $300m crypto scam investigation
Eight persons, including four law enforcement officers, were arrested by India’s special investigation team (SIT) in connection to a massive cryptocurrency fraud scheme dating back to 2018. Detainment of these individuals brought the total arrest tally to 18 as authorities continued to investigate a $300 million crypto scam that affected some 5,000 government employees and around 1,000 police staffers. Mukesh Agnihotri, deputy chief minister of Indian state Himachal Pradesh, told the public to expect more arrests in connection to the illegal operation which raked in millions from victims spanning several…
Analyst Predicts ‘Santa Claus Squeeze’ May Deliver Year-End Gains
Markus Thielen, the Head of Crypto Research and Strategy at Matrixport, has hinted at a potential pre-Christmas rally with Bitcoin leading the charge. This anticipation comes amid a backdrop of macroeconomic shifts that could set the stage for a significant surge in crypto prices, which Thielen describes as the “Santa Claus squeeze.” Thielen’s analysis is rooted in recent market movements where some altcoins began to outperform Bitcoin, suggesting a momentum build-up that could translate into substantial gains. Macroeconomic Indicators Fueling Crypto Optimism This concept of a “Santa Claus squeeze” in…
ChatGPT launches new feature that lets subscribers make their own GPTs
Artificial intelligence (AI) system ChatGPT now allows users to create their own generative pre-trained transformers (GPTs), according to a November 6 blog post from developer Open AI. This means that users can now create custom ChatGPT apps that handle a variety of tasks, instead of needing to enter long strings of commands into the chat window to perform these tasks. GPTs are a new way for anyone to create a tailored version of ChatGPT to be more helpful in their daily life, at specific tasks, at work, or at home…