As the year draws to a close, cryptocurrency enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating a potential boom in the market, especially for the top 5 cryptos we have examined below, with December poised to be a pivotal month for digital assets. Among the myriad of cryptocurrencies, five stand out as prime candidates for a major price explosion. Cardano (ADA), Celestia (TIA), THORchain (RUNE), Terra Classic (LUNC), and the perennial giant Bitcoin (BTC) have captured the attention of investors and analysts alike. With unique features, strong fundamentals, and a buzz of anticipation surrounding…
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A government or corporate entity can destroy the Bitcoin network
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Destroying the Bitcoin network, which is a decentralized and distributed system, would be an arduous task. One day, however, state actors might set their targets on Bitcoin (BTC) in an effort to destroy the best money in the history of the world. Here’s how they might go about eliminating Satoshi Nakamoto’s invention. One way that governments could limit the growth of the Bitcoin network is through regulatory…
Over 80% Of Bitcoin Holders Now In Profit
In the last week, Bitcoin has garnered much attention, gaining 2.58 % in seven days, according to data from CoinMarketCap. During this time, the premier cryptocurrency has moved from trading around $37,800 to almost breaching the $39,000 price mark. Following this positive price movement, Bitcoin has recorded some impressive metrics, which could bolster investors’ interest in the coming weeks. Bitcoin Experiences Highest Profitability Level In Two Years Via a Friday post on X, blockchain analytics firm IntoTheBlock reported that 81.35% of all Bitcoin holders are currently in profit. This marks…
UK Legislators urge caution in retail digital pound rollout
British legislators are urging a careful stance regarding implementing a retail digital pound. They stress the importance of finding an equilibrium between technological advancements and potential drawbacks. Members of the Treasury Select Committee have expressed reservations regarding the possible launch of a retail digital pound, underscoring the need for thoughtful examination before execution. Despite recognizing potential advantages in terms of innovation, the committee has urged the Bank of England (BoE) and Treasury to thoroughly assess the necessity of such a step, considering both associated costs and risks. In the interim,…
KyberSwap announces treasury grants for hack victims
KyberSwap intends to provide financial assistance to users affected by a significant exploit on Nov. 22, which led to a $48.8 million loss for the decentralized finance protocol. To address this, KyberSwap is establishing a grant initiative from its treasury to offer compensation to those adversely affected by the event. The grant is designed to ease the financial burden on affected individuals and will equal the USD equivalent of the assets lost in the security breach. This move highlights KyberSwap’s dedication to its user community and platform security. Although the…
Bitcoin A Tad Closer To $40,000
Maintaining its lofty position—the highest it has reached in the last 18 months—Bitcoin is once again on the edge of a potential price increase. With a notable 10% gain over the previous month and more than a doubling of its value over the same period last year, the markets valued Bitcoin (BTC) at over $38,600 on Friday morning. The alpha coin’s supporters credit its strong success thus far to the excitement around spot Bitcoin ETFs, like the one put up by BlackRock, which might be approved at any time. During…
SEC faces sanctions threat as Judge questions DEBT Box case accuracy
United States District Judge Robert Shelby has cautioned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawyers, hinting at possible sanctions due to purportedly deceptive statements in a legal action against Digital Licensing Inc., also recognized as DEBT Box, a crypto company. Lodged in the federal court of Utah, the SEC’s legal action alleged that DEBT Box deceived investors by around $50 million via the vending of unregistered securities known as “node licenses.” Judge Shelby’s decision revealed notable discrepancies in the SEC’s case. Initially, the SEC, led by attorney Michael Welsh, had…
Coinbase (COIN) Up By 250%
The shares of Coinbase Global (COIN) have been on a tear in recent weeks, emphasizing its positive performance in 2023. While the recent resurgence experienced by the exchange’s shares coincides with the climate shift in the general cryptocurrency market, the latest price data reveals that COIN might actually be doing better than the market leaders, Bitcoin and Ethereum, since the turn of the year. Here’s Why Coinbase (COIN) Is Up By 250% In 2023 A recent report by crypto intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has revealed that COIN is amongst the crypto-related…
Deribit Predicts Major Price Leap In Early 2024
A recent analysis by Deribit, a leading derivatives exchange, suggests a bullish sentiment for Bitcoin as we approach early 2024. This optimism is rooted in the current Bitcoin put-call options ratio, a critical option market metric. Deribit’s Insight: Bitcoin Calls Outpace Puts Signaling Market Confidence Notably, options are financial instruments that give traders the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call options) or sell (put options) an underlying asset at a specified price within a set time frame. The put-call ratio is used in options trading to measure market…
The SEC is facing another defeat in its recycled lawsuit against Kraken
The legal duel between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, looks like another misguided attempt by the SEC to exert control over an industry that fundamentally challenges an outdated regulatory playbook. The agency’s lawsuit, filed in November, accuses Kraken of operating as an unregistered securities exchange. The lawsuit isn’t just a repeat of the SEC’s past failures. It’s also a glaring example of regulatory overreach that fails to grasp the essence of cryptocurrency. It mirrors the agency’s actions against Coinbase, which mark…