Trading Interest Zooms Amid Ripple RLUSD Testing

Open Interest (OI) refers to the total number of outstanding derivative contracts not settled for an asset. An increase in OI and a price increase typically indicate that new money is coming into the market. On the other hand, if the price rises but OI falls, the rally might be driven by short covering rather than new buying, potentially signaling a weaker trend. Source

Metaplanet pushes Bitcoin holdings past 500 BTC with latest buy

Japan’s Metaplanet, the budget hotel operator turned investment firm, has added $6.94 million worth of Bitcoin to its growing holdings. According to its Oct. 1 disclosure, Metaplanet has purchased an additional 107.913 Bitcoin (BTC) for a total investment of ¥1 billion ($6.94 million), marking one of its biggest single purchases. This brings the company’s Bitcoin holdings to 506.745, with the stash currently valued at $32.45 million. Metplanet has invested 4.75 billion yen since announcing its adoption of Bitcoin as a reserve asset, picking up BTC at an average price of…

Dogecoin Leaps 20%, Co-Creator Says He Doesn’t Know Why

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

Japan’s new PM Shigeru Ishiba champions blockchain and NFT in policy document

Newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba aims to use blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens to revalue local assets like food and tourism on a global scale. Policy documents from Shigeru Ishiba’s office indicate that Japan‘s PM is pro-blockchain and in favor of developing web3 technology to boost the country’s regional economies. His vision resonates with those of various crypto industry groups that wish for more incorporation of NFTs and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations in augmenting rural economies to promote sustainability and innovation. “Using blockchain technology, NFTs, and more, we will…

Japan to Review Crypto Regulations, Potentially Easing Tax Burden

Japan is reportedly set to review its cryptocurrency regulations, potentially reducing taxes on digital assets. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to assess whether current crypto regulations under the payments act provide sufficient investor protection. The review may lead to reclassifying crypto as financial instruments under Japan’s investment law, which could enhance safeguards and bring […] Source CryptoX Portal