Day: July 18, 2024

Crypto Analyst Says Bitcoin Is Not Ready For $65,000 Retest, But Can It Reach $71,500?

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Crypto analyst Rekt Capital has provided insights into the Bitcoin future trajectory. Based on his analysis, the flagship crypto might not yet be ready for its next leg up, which could see it climb back above $70,000.  Bitcoin Not Yet Ready To Establish $65,000 As New Support Rekt Capital claimed in an X (formerly Twitter) post that Bitcoin is not quite ready just yet for a successful retest of the $65,000 level as new support. For the crypto to establish $65,000 as the new support level, the analyst stated that…

Potential Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining in Certain Regions Disrupts Regulatory Efforts in Russia

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The potential for a ban on cryptocurrency mining in regions classified as ‘energy deficient’ has hindered the ability to reach a consensus on the approval of cryptocurrency mining regulations in Russia. The proposed bill, which is expected to pass in August, would give authorities the power to declare mining operations in these regions illegal, based […] Source

Pantera Capital MP Reveals 5 Reasons For Bullish Outlook

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NEAR, the native token of the Layer 1 (L1) blockchain Near Protocol, has surged to a one-month high after breaking out of a previous downtrend that saw the token hit a low of $4 on July 5. Currently trading at $5.93, NEAR has recorded a substantial 20% gain over the past week, propelling it to the 19th position among the top 100 cryptocurrencies.  This positive momentum has drawn the attention of venture capital firm Pantera Capital, whose Managing Partner, Paul Veradittakit, has shared several reasons for the firm’s bullish stance on…

Bitcoin’s bullish sentiment in ‘serious decline’

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Bitcoin’s positive sentiment has witnessed a “serious decline,” according to analysts at market intelligence platform Santiment. On Thursday, as Bitcoin (BTC) struggled to reclaim its recent upward trajectory, Santiment shared that funding rates suggest a surge in bearish bets. “Positive commentary toward Bitcoin has plummeted despite the mid-sized crypto market bounce this week. Many traders, particularly on Binance, are opening shorts with the expectation of BTC dropping again,” the platform wrote. Bullish commentary on Bitcoin price has fallen to about a third of the rate seen four months ago. Data…

Venezuelan Crime Organization Tren De Aragua Gets Sanctioned by OFAC on Crypto Money Laundering Allegations

Tren de Aragua (Aragua’s Train), a criminal gang with Venezuelan origins, has been sanctioned by OFAC as a transnational organization engaging in kidnapping, human trafficking, extortion, and other illegal behavior. The U.S. Department of the Treasury also stated that the organization had used cryptocurrency to launder the proceedings of their activities to some extent. OFAC […] Source CryptoX Portal

Is BTC Preparing For $72,000?

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Bitcoin is steady when writing, floating above immediate support levels and inches away from reclaiming the all-important local liquidation line at around $66,000. Even as the broader crypto community expects buyers to step in and push prices higher, there are exciting developments that buttress this outlook. Billions Worth Of BTC Pulled From Exchanges According to exchange data shared by one analyst on X, BTC holders increasingly pull their coins from exchanges. On July 5, when prices tanked, pushing the world’s most valuable coin close to $50,000, a staggering $3.8 billion…

Was North Korea Behind The $235M Exploit?

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Indian-based cryptocurrency exchange WazirX recently fell victim to a significant security breach, resulting in the unauthorized transfer of over $230 million of assets. The incident led to the temporary suspension of withdrawals as the exchange worked to investigate and mitigate the breach.  In a subsequent report released by WazirX, preliminary findings shed light on the causes of the exploit. At the same time, blockchain analytics firm Elliptic suggested the potential involvement of North Korea in this sophisticated attack. WazirX Multisig Wallet Breach WazirX disclosed that the cyber attack targeted one…