BTC is flat, trading above $61,100, while ETH is down 4% and trading at $2,390. Crypto markets took a hit from Tuesday night after Irani airstrikes on Israel, which the latter has vowed to retaliate, in a move that has dented a rally in risk assets, including bitcoin. Original
Day: October 3, 2024
Cardano (ADA) Struggles: Can Bulls Prevent Further Losses?
Cardano price started a fresh decline from the $0.3850 resistance. ADA is consolidating above $0.3350 and might attempt a recovery wave. ADA price started a downward move below the $0.3550 support level. The price is trading below $0.350 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a short-term bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.3480 on the hourly chart of the ADA/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $0.360 resistance zone. Cardano Price Dips Again After testing the…
Uruguay Passes Cryptocurrency Law
Proposed over two years ago, the law recognizes cryptocurrency as virtual assets in the country, establishing the Central Bank of Uruguay as the regulator and overseer of companies seeking to offer cryptocurrency services. The law positions Uruguay at the forefront of Latin American countries that have already included crypto in their regulatory frameworks. Uruguay Enacts […] Source
SEC enforcement director Gurbir Grewal resigns
Gurbir Grewal has resigned from the SEC after three years at the regulator and over 100 crypto-related enforcement actions. According to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission statement, Gurbir Grewal, the agency’s director of enforcement, will retire from the federal regulator on Oct. 11. Grewal led the watchdog to more than $20 billion in civil penalties and over 2,400 litigations. At least 100 of those cases involved suing crypto businesses, digital asset operators, and virtual currency purveyors for allegedly breaking federal securities laws. Recently, Grewal led the regulator’s enforcement division to…
XRP Price Turns Red: Can Bulls Stop the Slide?
XRP price extended losses and tested the $0.5240 support level. The price is now consolidating and might struggle to start a fresh increase. XRP price declined further below the $0.5850 zone. The price is now trading below $0.580 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.5950 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could struggle to recover above the $0.5950 and $0.600 resistance levels. XRP Price Dips 5% XRP price extended its decline…
Analysts Unfazed By Drop, But Should We Fear October 5?
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Despite the green September close, Bitcoin (BTC) and the rest of the market faced another bloodbath as October started. The flagship crypto saw a 7% decline, fueling a bearish sentiment among investors. However, most analysts remain optimistic about BTC’s performance in the next three months. Related Reading Is This The ‘Shakeout Before Breakout’? The market began the month of October, popularly known as “Uptober” by the crypto community, with the first shakeout of the quarter, losing 6.5% of its market capitalization. Most cryptocurrencies…
Ohio Senator Pushes for Cryptocurrency Tax Payments With New Bill
Ohio State Senator Niraj Antani has introduced a bill to legalize cryptocurrency payments for state and local taxes. Emphasizing the importance of cryptocurrency in the present economy, the bill requires Ohio to accept digital currencies like bitcoin and allows state retirement systems to invest in them. Antani highlights Ohio’s historical role in cryptocurrency adoption. Ohio […] Source
Is the Bullish Momentum Fading?
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Ethereum price extended its decline below the $2,450 level. ETH is now consolidating and might struggle to recover above the $2,425 level. Ethereum declined further and traded below the $2,400 zone. The price is trading below $2,420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,425 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair must stay above the $2,350 support to start a fresh increase in the near term. Ethereum…
Stablecoins represent 40% of crypto economy in Sub-Saharan Africa
As businesses turn to dollar-pegged options, stablecoins now represent over 40% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s crypto economy. Stablecoins have emerged as a vital component of Sub-Saharan Africa‘s crypto economy, accounting for approximately 43% of the region’s total transaction volume, according to a recent report from Chainalysis. In nations grappling with volatile local currencies and limited access to U.S. dollars, dollar-pegged stablecoins such as Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) have gained prominence, enabling businesses and individuals to store value, facilitate international payments, and bolster cross-border trade. In a commentary to Chainalysis, Yellow…
Bitwise’s Spot XRP ETF Registration Statement Unveiled, Price Falls 7%
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Crypto asset manager Bitwise has made a significant move by submitting an initial registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday for its spot XRP ETF. This action confirms the authenticity of its filing on September 30, following widespread speculation regarding the development. XRP ETF Applications Gain Momentum Despite this initial step, the road to approval is fraught with challenges. No XRP ETF is guaranteed to meet the SEC’s regulatory standards. Related Reading Recent reports indicate that applications for…