The CoinDesk Market Index has added almost 4% in the past 24 hours. Source
Day: November 16, 2023
Bitcoin enters make-or-break zone after BTC price snaps back to $38K
Bitcoin (BTC) circled a key level into the Nov. 16 Wall Street open after copycat BTC price action produced a fresh attack on $38,000. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView BTC price matches 18-month highs Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed a swift turnaround for Bitcoin, which reversed upward after a precipitous comedown earlier in the week. The daily chart thus printed a near identical pattern to that seen a week prior, with $38,000 still acting as firm resistance. Now at around $37,400, BTC/USD was testing what analysts highlighted…
BlackRock Files Application for Spot Ether ETF
The S-1 form follows the registration of a corporate entity called “iShares Ethereum Trust” in Delaware. Source
Singapore’s Central Bank MAS to Start Tokenization and ‘Live’ Wholesale CBDC Trials
MAS’ Orchid Blueprint sets out the technology infrastructure required for digital money transfers in the future, and a new set of four trials involving industry players looks to test various components. One, looking at tokenized bank liabilities for retail payments, will first be trialed at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2023, happening now, according to the bank. Source
Ferrari’s Bitcoin acceptance is major market win, says CoinFlip CEO
Ferrari’s decision to allow U.S. residents to buy its cars in exchange for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) has become one of the biggest market wins in 2023, according to the CEO of the Bitcoin ATM operator CoinFlip. Ferrari has been aware of the growing demand from clients for alternative payment solutions and decided to support dealers in meeting these clients’ requests, the representative said, adding: “The source of the cryptocurrencies will be proven, and volatility risks associated with exchange rates will be eliminated. Dealers — and ultimately Ferrari — will…
Solana Fires Back at CertiK, Says Saga Phone Flaw Claims Are ‘Inaccurate’
Solana argues that an attacker would still need the permission of the phone owner to gain entry. Solana has responded to claims by blockchain security firm CertiK that there is a security threat to its Saga phone. In a Wednesday video post on X, CertiK alleged that the holders of the smartphone may be exposed to what is called a “bootloader vulnerability”. According to the firm, this loophole could allow bad actors to create some sort of backdoor access to the phone. In a bid to highlight its discovery, CertiK…
Bitcoin Price Is Up Despite SEC Delay, Is The Spot ETF Decision Priced In Already?
On Wednesday, the Bitcoin price rallied toward $38,000 amid expectations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally approving the first Spot BTC ETF. The regulator would end up exercising its right to delay its decision further, something that has usually been bearish for the price. However, the Bitcoin price continued to show strength, suggesting that a Spot Bitcoin ETF approval might be priced into the market already. SEC Delays Spot BTC ETFs The SEC announced on Wednesday that it had decided to further delay its decision on…
Bitcoin-Based Tokens Jumped as Much as 90% as a New Trend Emerges
The BRC-20 standard (BRC stands for Bitcoin Request for Comment) was introduced in April to allow users to issue transferable tokens directly through the network for the first time. The tokens, called inscriptions, function on the Ordinals Protocol. That protocol allows users to embed data into the Bitcoin blockchain by inscribing references to digital art into small bitcoin-based transactions. Original
Do Kwon's Appeal in Fake Passport Case Denied by Montenegro High Court
The founder of Terraform Labs was sentenced to four months in prison, and faces extradition following the completion of his sentence. Source
Paxos to Issue New US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin in Singapore
The in-principle approval granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore positions Paxos to offer digital payment token services, marking a significant step towards establishing a foothold in the Singaporean market. Blockchain infrastructure firm Paxos has announced plans to issue a US dollar-backed stablecoin for its customers in Singapore. The initiative comes after Paxos reportedly received preliminary approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), paving the way for the establishment of Paxos Digital Singapore Pte. Ltd. This entity will operate under the Payments Services Act (PSA) while awaiting full regulatory…