Bitcoin fell to its lowest in over a month during the European morning, slumping to $63,500. This is the first time BTC has dropped below $64,000 since mid-May. At the time of writing, the bitcoin price is around $63,900, a fall of 3.5% in the last 24 hours. The CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20), a measurement of the broader digital asset market, has dropped just under 2.3%, while ETH is down 2.25% at $3,500 and SOL has fallen almost 3.8% to $132.24. Original
Day: June 21, 2024
Stablecoin USDT more popular than Bitcoin in Latin America, Kaiko says
Over 40% of all crypto trades in Latin America involve the USDT stablecoin, signaling a waning interest in Bitcoin, which is even trailing XRP in the region’s top trading pairs. Stablecoins are more popular in Latin America (LATAM) than Bitcoin as stablecoin-to-fiat trading pairs accounted for more than 60% of the top 10 trade volume in the region, according to data compiled by Kaiko, a blockchain analytics firm. The data reveals that USDT, issued by Tether, is significantly more popular than Bitcoin among Latin American traders, accounting for over 40%…
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Faces Continued Downtrend Amidst High Selling Pressure
Bitcoin’s price continues its downward trajectory, coasting along at $63,950 per unit on June 21, 2024. Despite showing potential entry points, the market is experiencing significant selling pressure across all time frames. Technical indicators suggest a cautious approach for traders as bearish trends dominate the charts. Bitcoin In the short term, the 1-hour chart indicates […] Original
3iq Files to Launch Solana Exchange-Traded Product in Canada
3iq Digital Asset Management has announced that its solana fund has filed a preliminary prospectus for an initial public offering in Canada. The fund aims to become the first solana (SOL) exchange-traded product (ETP) in North America. Its objectives include providing exposure to the cryptocurrency, long-term capital appreciation, and staking yield. The Fund Seeks to […] Source
XRP Faces Extended Bearish Pressure At $0.4937 Amid Market Weakness
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Will Lido DAO (LDO) bull run continue
As of June 21, 2024, Lido has experienced a surge of 20.57% in the past seven days. However, the likelihood of continued upward movement seems limited. The primary factor is its proximity to a historical resistance level at $2.30 on the daily timeframe. This resistance level has historically posed a significant barrier, and without a decisive breakout above $2.30 and, subsequently, $2.40, sustained upward momentum remains doubtful. Technical Indicators Resistance and Support Levels Current resistance: $2.30 Additional resistance: $2.40 Support level: $2.00 TradingView Relative Strength Index The current RSI is…
U.S. House Members Visit Detained Binance Exec Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria, Call for Release
“We have a taskforce in Congress that is on Americans wrongfully detained abroad, or held hostage. Clearly in our view, Tigran fits in that camp,” Hill said in the video. “We want him home and we can let Binance, his employer, deal with the Nigerians.” Source
BitoPro teams up with local bank to open ‘crypto-friendly bank account’ in Taiwan
BitoPro’s parent company BitoGroup has entered into a partnership agreement with Far Eastern International Bank Bankee to launch “crypto-friendly bank account.” BitoGroup, the parent company of Taiwanese crypto exchange BitoPro, has teamed up with the local digital bank Far Eastern International Bank Bankee to process fiat transactions between the exchange’s customers and banks. In a press release seen by crypto.news, BitoGroup CEO Titan Cheng said that initially, the company is expecting to increase the average daily transaction amount per user by 25%. Cheng also expressed optimism about the potential for…
Standard Chartered Is Building a Spot Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) Trading Desk: Bloomberg
“We have been working closely with our regulators to support demand from our institutional clients to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum, in line with our strategy to support clients across the wider digital asset ecosystem, from access and custody to tokenization and interoperability,” Standard Chartered said in an emailed statement, according to the report. Source
Follow The Whales? Arthur Hayes Buys Pendle, Token Soars 25%
Pendle (PENDLE), a cryptocurrency powering a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, has experienced a price surge in recent days. This rally comes amidst positive developments within the Pendle ecosystem and a high-profile investment from industry veteran Arthur Hayes. However, concerns regarding token distribution threaten to cast a shadow over Pendle’s long-term prospects. Related Reading Hayes Fuels The Fire: Crypto Whale Ignites Investor Confidence The recent price surge can be partly attributed to a strategic move by Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and a prominent figure in the crypto space. Pendle tallied a…