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Month: May 2024
Why The Bitcoin Halving Is Not Priced In And What’s Next: Expert
In his latest video update on YouTube, renowned crypto analyst Rekt Capital delved into the complex dynamics surrounding Bitcoin’s halving events, articulating a compelling case for why the market has yet to fully price in the halving which took place on April 19. Drawing on historical data and patterns, Rekt Capital provided an in-depth analysis of the cyclical nature of Bitcoin’s price movements post-halving, suggesting that substantial growth phases still lie ahead. Why The Bitcoin Halving Is Not Priced In Rekt Capital began by revisiting the historical impact of Bitcoin…
Swiss University Introduces 16-Day Bitcoin Course; Critics Question Exorbitant Fee
The Zurich University of Applied Sciences has said it will kickstart a 16-day Bitcoin economy training course in March 2025. The short course aims to help students understand how bitcoin influences the financial system. Understanding Bitcoin’s Impact on the Financial System The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (HWZ), a Swiss institution, has said it is […] Original
Hong Kong Will Inspect Offices of Crypto Platforms as Important Compliance Deadline Looms
By June 1, 2024, all crypto platforms providing trading services known as virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) in Hong Kong must be either licensed by the SFC or “deemed-to-be-licensed,” which is a temporary arrangement during the process to get fully compliant. Beyond that deadline, it would be a “criminal offence to operate in Hong Kong” in breach of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws, the SFC said. Source
FanTV onboards 1 million+ new user accounts to Sui
FanTV, fastest-growing socialFi dApp went live on Sui Mainnet last week Sui’s total active accounts ballooned by an impressive 2.6 million in the past week, with FanTV contributing 48% of this growth Dubai, 28 May 2024 – FanTV, a leading SocialFi platform empowering the Creator economy, announced today a major milestone of onboarding over 1 million new user accounts on Sui, the Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform. This achievement accounts for 48% of the 2.6 million wallet growth on Sui over the last week. This significant growth highlights…
Analyst Sparks Bullish Frenzy With $10 Target
Polkadot (DOT) has captured the attention of investors and analysts alike with its recent upward momentum. Currently trading at $7.41, the cryptocurrency has exhibited robust performance metrics that hint at further gains on the horizon. Market analysts, including the renowned Crypto Yapper, are predicting a potential surge to $10, underpinned by strong technical indicators and bullish market sentiment. Related Reading A Solid Technical Foundation Crypto Yapper’s analysis highlights a critical breakout from a consolidation pattern, with Polkadot successfully retesting its previous resistance levels, now acting as support. DOT has broken…
Dogecoin, Floki, Dogwifhat Start to Surge as GameStop Jumps 19% in Pre-Market
Dog-themed tokens tend to move after rallies in video game retailer Gamestop, a so-called “meme stock.” Source
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès Assures No Imminent Bitcoin Sale, “Everything Is Fine”
In a social media post, Mark Karpelès, the former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox, provided a status update on the recent situation. He assured followers that “everything is fine with MtGox” and revealed that the trustee is currently moving coins to a different wallet in preparation for a distribution that is expected […] Original
Trump Inquired if Bitcoin Could Aid in Solving the $35 Trillion US National Debt Problem
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and a cryptocurrency aide of the Trump campaign, revealed that the former president asked if Bitcoin could be leveraged to solve the U.S. national debt problem. During an X space on Sunday night, Bailey revealed that the first time he met Trump, he asked if Bitcoin could do anything […] Original
Notcoin rises over 58% as community backs project in X poll
Notcoin (NOT) has experienced a significant surge, climbing by over 58% in the past 24 hours to reach $0.009165. The latest rise has boosted Notcoin’s market cap to over $941 million, reflecting a 55.72% rise and placing it at number 94 in the cryptocurrency market cap ranking per data from CoinMarketcCap. NOT 24-hour price chart | Source: CoinMarketCap The price spike follows a favorable community vote where Notcoin was overwhelmingly preferred over Bitcoin, capturing 86.2% of the 29,711 votes cast in a recent social media poll. The project’s team posted…