As bitcoin’s price action shows signs of continued bearishness, the digital currency’s trading volume and market capitalization suggest a volatile but keenly watched market. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s (BTC) current trading price of $62,891 to $63,075 per unit underscores a market grappling with uncertainty, reflected in an intraday trading range between $61,773 and $64,414 over the last […] Original
Cryptocurrency-focused service providers in Canada will face stricter regulatory mandates after new laws were introduced in the nation’s 2024 federal budget. Announced on April 16, the budget plans to enforce the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), a system approved by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in August 2022. The move came in response to the G20’s mandate in 2021, which required the OECD to develop a framework supporting the automatic exchange of tax information involving crypto assets. Cryptoasset service providers, including exchanges, brokers, dealers, and ATM operators, will…
The three-month ETH call-put skew flipped negative early today for the first time since January, indicating a bias for put options expiring in 90 days, according to data source Amberdata and crypto exchange Deribit. Puts offer protection to the buyer against price slides, while calls do the opposite. Source
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, April 17, 2024 – The Harvard Blockchain Conference, a premier gathering hosted by the Harvard Blockchain Club, showcased the TRON DAO as a Platinum Sponsor, the highest tier for the Harvard Blockchain Conference. The official conference saw a packed crowd of attendees featuring a variety of students, thought leaders, and blockchain […] Source CryptoX Portal
The investment by P2 Ventures will go to founders through Hadron FC, a founder program with campuses in Dubai and New York, according to a press release. The program comes with mentorship, legal and regulatory assistance, networking opportunities and “comprehensive support to navigate the complexities of startup development and raise capital,” the release said. Among the initial 36 projects onboarding, several “engaged in a week of in-person co-building at the facility in Dubai.” Source
“However, in the current 2024 cycle, the exchange-traded fund (ETF) approvals in January led to a strong price appreciation pre-halving,” the authors wrote, noting that bitcoin has dropped as much as 15% only in the last 10 days, following slower ETF inflows. Original
Regulators in Norway are looking to clamp down on cryptocurrency mining via a new law for data centers operating in the nation. According to a report from local media VG, the new framework will mandate that data centers register officially and provide information about those involved, like owners and leaders, and the type of services they offer. The legislation will be the first of its kind, making Norway the first European nation to regulate the data center industry. “The purpose is to regulate the industry in such a way that…
“Although the U.K. is well placed to harness the opportunities presented by the growth of the digital economy, considerable preparation and investment in education, training and skills will be needed to make the most of these opportunities and to ensure that the U.K. has the necessary talent pipeline to help it realize its goal of becoming a tech superpower,” Cameron said in a press statement shared with CoinDesk. Source
In the tumultuous world of cryptocurrency, where prices can soar to unprecedented heights one day and plummet to new lows the next, XRP, the digital asset associated with Ripple, finds itself at the center of attention once again. Despite recent dips in its value, XRP enthusiasts remain steadfast in their optimism, fueled by the unwavering confidence of cryptocurrency analyst Javon Marks. Analyst’s Bold Prediction Marks, known for his bullish outlook on XRP, has boldly predicted a jaw-dropping 400x surge in the price of XRP, envisioning the digital asset reaching the…
A new Bitcoin (BTC) ordinals project called Bitcoin Wizards, and its native token WZRD, are dominating both the crypto and non-fungible token (NFT) sectors after recording significant gains over the past day. WZRD is up by 88% in the past 24 hours and is trading at $9 at the time of writing — making it the top gainer among the leading 500 cryptocurrencies. The asset briefly touched an intraday high of $113.8 at around 09:30 UTC on April 16 after its trading activity skyrocketed. WZRD price – April 17 |…