Category: Reviews

Bitwise Unveils Its Bitcoin ETF Ad Campaign as Approval Date Nears

Jonathan Goldsmith’s recent promotion of Bitwise coincides with the asset manager’s pending Bitcoin ETF application with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The broader crypto community has been eagerly awaiting the launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF and the SEC approval is very likely in early January 2024. A step further, the Bitwise Asset Management company has launched a new ad campaign in partnership with Jonathan Goldsmith. Actor Jonathan Goldsmith, renowned for portraying “The Most Interesting Man in the World” in Dos Equis beer commercials, is reprising his iconic…

SOL Price Soars 8%, Solana Indicators Suggest Breakout Above $80

Solana stayed above the $67.50 support and started a fresh increase. SOL price is gaining pace and might soon attempt a move above $80. SOL price started a fresh rally above the $72 resistance against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $74 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $70.00 on the 4-hour chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair is up nearly 8% and might rally further above the $80…

Bitcoin Price Rallies 5% But Key Breakout Resistance Is Still Intact

Bitcoin price jumped from the $40,500 support zone. BTC is up over 5% but the bears are still defending the $43,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin started a strong increase from the $40,500 support zone. The price is trading above $42,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance near $41,850 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could decline again if it fails to clear the $43,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Revisits $43,500…

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Agrees to Build New Site for Celsius Creditors

The deal with Hut 8 comes after Celsius recently obtained approval from the bankruptcy court to transition into a Bitcoin mining entity that creditors will solely operate.  Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Hut 8 has entered into an interim agreement with the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network to construct and deploy new mining operations in Cedarvale, Texas. This collaboration is a key component of Celsius’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, designed to foster positive relations with its creditors potentially through financial agreements or equity arrangements. Hut 8 to Build New Crypto Mining Facility…

OKX Surges Ahead of OpenSea and Blur in NFT Race Thanks to Bitcoin Ordinals

OKX strategically positioned itself to ride the Ordinals wave, seizing the NFT crown amid exploding interest in Bitcoin-based creative assets. Cryptocurrency trading platform OKX has raced ahead of rivals to become the top marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFT), recording over $50 million in daily NFT trading volume compared to $13 million on Blur and $3 million on OpenSea. This surge centers around Ordinals – unique NFTs built on the Bitcoin blockchain that have recently taken the crypto world by storm. With exclusive support for trading Ordinals, OKX currently leads the…

Bybit Unveils Crypto Ark Space in Dubai to Enhance Web3 Adoption

The first offering of Bybit’s Crypto Ark Space is the Crypto Ark Trading Academy, which will run every Thursday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The Bybit cryptocurrency exchange, a top-rated crypto firm with more than 20 million registered global users, has announced plans to ensure a seamless web3 adoption through its Crypto Ark Trading program. According to the statement, Bybit’s Crypto Ark has embarked on a journey to reshape the future of crypto collaboration beginning with its headquarters in Dubai. Moreover, Bybit’s Crypto Ark is focused on bringing together…

Crypto Was Institutionalized in 2023, Says Goldman Sachs

According to a recent report from Goldman Sachs, 2023 saw significant institutional support for the crypto industry, especially for derivatives trading. For as long as the crypto industry has existed, it has pursued institutional support. Considering the fact that the crypto industry operated on the fringes of the mainstream financial world for so many years, institutional support would mean both more financial benefits and public validation. Well, according to Goldman Sachs, 2023 saw significant progress in institutionalizing the crypto industry. Goldman Sachs: How Crypto Went Institutional Goldman Sachs notes that…

Keywords Studios Acquires SoftBank-Backed Improbable Unit for $97M

Keywords Studios said that the team, consisting of Andy Norman, Rocco Loscalzo, Vaughan O’Brien, and Roger Cheung, will continue to lead the business after the successful completion of the acquisition. Keywords Studios, an infrastructure solution provider for game and entertainment services, has acquired a unit of the SoftBank-backed metaverse platform Improbable for £79.5 million, approximately $97 million. In an official announcement on December 18, the company said it had purchased The Multiplayer Group Ltd (MPG), a separate unit of Improbable focused on game development outside the metaverse. Keywords Welcome MPG…

Franklin Templeton Believes Every National Treasury Will Hold Bitcoin

The head of Franklin Templeton’s digital asset and industry advisory services sees ongoing adoption of BTC by nation-states and emphasizes its potential to surpass CBDCs in efficiency for national treasuries. A strategist from Franklin Templeton, a global investment firm, predicts a future where every national treasury holds Bitcoin (BTC), envisioning the cryptocurrency becoming the fundamental unit of trade. Sandy Kaul, the head of Franklin Templeton’s digital asset and industry advisory services, shared this perspective in a recent interview on crypto influencer Natalie Brunell’s YouTube channel. Kaul also observes the ongoing…

Adobe and Figma Set to Terminate $20B Acquisition Deal amid Regulatory Issues

Adobe’s $20 billion bid to buy its competitor Figma has been officially terminated. Last year, Adobe Inc (NASDAQ: ADBE) revealed its plans to pay $20 billion in cash and stock to acquire Figma, a popular cloud-based design platform. This would have not only increased Adobe’s market share but also its market power, which causes concerns among regulators.  Now, Adobe and Figma have announced that they will be scrapping the deal due to the regulators’ concerns and demands. Adobe Exiting the Deal with Figma Adobe is already a global leader in…