There may finally be light at the end of the tunnel for the Bitcoin price as selling has begun to subside for the cryptocurrency. So far, it seems that the large holders have been the main driving force behind the price decline, which could explain why the rally has been suppressed for so long. However, as these large investors start to scale back their selling, the Bitcoin price could be looking at another recovery. Bitcoin Whales Stop Selling Old BTC According to a report posted by Santiment, the reason for…
Month: January 2024
Pantera Capital expects altcoins with proven protocols to outperform in upcoming cycle
Crypto investment firm Pantera Capital says tokens with promising underlying protocols and product market fit are set to outperform in the upcoming cycle. According to a new report from Pantera Capital, tokens with promising underlying protocols and a demonstrated product-market fit are expected to outperform in the upcoming cycle “just as one would expect across other asset classes like equities.” Although Pantera Capital did not name specific tokens, the firm said that over the long term, token selection will be “paramount because outperformance will be on a case-by-case basis and…
Bitcoin and CBDCs Threaten US Dollar’s Dominance as Global Currency
The report states that an increase in the adoption and use cases of Bitcoin and CBDCs could weaken the strength of the US dollar. Andrew Peel, the Head of Digital Assets at financial services giant Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), has warned that the use of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin could negatively impact the US dollar. Peel said a potential paradigm shift in the way people view and interact with digital assets, including CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies), could weaken the US dollar’s dominance as a global currency. Perception of Bitcoin and CBDCs…
Pro-Crypto Republican Vivek Ramaswamy Ends Presidential Bid in US
Ramaswamy’s departure from the presidential race leaves a void in terms of a candidate explicitly championing pro-crypto policies. Pro-crypto Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has officially withdrawn from the United States presidential race, marking the end of his nearly year-long campaign. Ramaswamy, who gained attention for his outspoken stance on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, announced at a press conference in Des Moines, Iowa. Despite his efforts to bring a pro-crypto agenda to the forefront of American politics, Ramaswamy cited challenges and an uncertain path to victory as the primary reasons for…
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin ETFs Could Attract Billions of Dollars
While being bullish on Bitcoin ETFs for the long term, Arthur Hayes expressed bearish sentiments on Bitcoin in January, anticipating a short-term correction of up to 30% in prices. In a recent post on Tuesday, Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer of the family office Maelstrom and former CEO of BitMEX, delves into the allure of Bitcoin (BTC) for investors, citing market inefficiency and its uncorrelated behavior with traditional assets as key factors attracting billions in capital from broader financial markets. As one of the earliest and most notable Bitcoin traders,…
Mercedes-Benz Unveils In-Car Virtual Assitant with NFT and Generative AI Capabilities
The virtual assistant is designed to offer very natural and empathetic interactions with consumers and features four different emotions. One of the ways that we see blockchain-based assets progressing is the ways in which they are made more accessible in everyday life. This is especially true when they are being pushed by major corporations and we have seen this time and time again. One of the latest examples of this comes from Mercedes-Benz, which unveiled its new MBUX Virtual Assistant at CES 2024. This virtual assistant comes with a horde…
HashKey Group Announced Completion of Series A Funding Round with $100M at Valuation of Over $1.2B
The newly acquired funds will help HashKey to build diversified Web3 products amid the mainstream adoption of digital assets and blockchain technology in Asia. HashKey Group, the operator of a leading Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange and other web3-focused platforms, announced the completion of the Series A funding round with nearly $100 million. As a result, the company saw its valuation rally beyond $1.2 billion to a unicorn status. According to the announcement, HashKey will direct the funds to build more licensed and diversified web3 products to solidify its position in…
Solana Mobile Preparing Lower-Cost Crypto Smartphone Successor to Saga
Solana Mobile plans to significantly reduce the price to make the smartphone more competitive and affordable compared to Saga. Solana Mobile made a big impact last year when it introduced Saga, a smartphone designed specifically for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. The phone stood out because it had a built-in hardware wallet and supported decentralized apps. It was a success, and now Solana Mobile is working on a new, more affordable smartphone to attract a wider audience. According to a report by Coindesk, the upcoming Solana phone will have the same important features…
OKX to Expand Services into Middle East with New Dubai License
Following the approval of its license by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, OKX will be offering spot services and spot pairs to UAE residents. This comes as the country is establishing itself as a welcoming hub for crypto business. Crypto businesses looking to expand all over the world often face the challenge of needing to secure approval from various regulators to get started. As we’ve seen in the past, this is not always the most straightforward process and can come with a horde of challenges. Thankfully for OKX Middle…
Bitcoin Bearish Forecast: Analyst Signals Continued Downfall
The price of Bitcoin appears to be experiencing a bearish moment in the past few days now despite the approval of multiple Bitcoin Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), which has raised speculations about the token’s future. Bitcoin Could See Further Collapse Bitcoinhyper, a cryptocurrency analyst, has offered his insights on the current state of Bitcoin. The analyst unveiled his predictions to the community during one of his YouTube videos. According to him, BTC is currently undergoing a decline, which could potentially lead to a further collapse in price. In the beginning,…