Bitcoin NFT Market Thrives, Franklin Templeton Remains Bullish, Binance Ends Support

Franklin Templeton’s digital assets division has released a note to its investors introducing Bitcoin-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs), highlighting a surge in activity within the Bitcoin ecosystem.  The asset manager attributes this increased momentum to various factors, including the emergence of Bitcoin (BTC) NFTs called Ordinals, the development of new fungible standards like BRC-20 and Runes, the growth of Bitcoin Layer 2 (L2s) solutions, and the expansion of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications built on the Bitcoin network. Bitcoin Ordinals Shine According to the Bitcoin ETF issuer’s report, activity in the Bitcoin…

Binance to delist Bitcoin NFT collections

Binance’s NFT marketplace will end all support for Bitcoin NFTs from this month amid declining market trends.  Starting April 18, Binance NFT will not accept trades or deposits for Bitcoin-based NFT collections. The platform has issued guidance for its users, urging them to transfer their Bitcoin NFTs out of the marketplace using the Bitcoin network by May 18.  Binance will also automatically cancel all orders for listings affected on the mentioned date. The marketplace also stated that after April 10, it will halt support for additional airdrops, perks, or features…

Binance NFT to Halt Bitcoin NFT Activities, Focus Shifts Away From BTC-Based Collectibles

In a recent announcement by Binance on April 4, 2024, the firm disclosed its decision to halt support for Bitcoin-based Ordinal non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles within its NFT marketplace. The directive from Binance calls for users of its NFT marketplace to withdraw their Ordinal inscriptions by May 18, 2024. Binance NFT Marketplace to End Ordinal […] Original

Binance Ceases Support for Bitcoin (BTC) NFTs in ‘Streamlining’ Process

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Binance Coin Under Pressure With Negative Funding Rates

The outlook for Binance Coin (BNB) has turned cloudy, with both futures market data and technical indicators flashing bearish signals. Based on our analysis of Coinglass data, negative funding rates and declining open interest in BNB futures contracts paint a picture of growing pessimism among traders. A negative funding rate suggests that more traders are holding short positions, anticipating a decline in the price of the asset. This sentiment was confirmed on April 1st, when BNB’s funding rate dipped into negative territory at -0.012%. Binance Coin Funding Rate And Open…

Nigeria Court Adjourns Binance and Execs’ Tax Evasion Cases: Reports

The matter was adjourned due to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) not being able to serve Binance’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance Tigran Gambaryan the charges while he was in custody, the Punch reported. While Gambaryan was detained along with another Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, in February, the latter has since escaped custody. Gambaryan reportedly appeared in court Thursday. Source

Fezoo presale attracts Bitcoin Cash, Polkadot investors, sets sights on surpassing Binance 

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. The Fezoo (FEZ) presale is attracting capital from BCH and DOT holders as the platform aims to overtake Binance with hot Easter promotions.  Well-renowned crypto assets have a huge advantage in the crypto world. Prominent cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Polkadot (DOT) already have a significant number of investors, while trading platforms like Binance have established some level of market hegemony. It has become quite difficult for new…

Binance Executives File Suit Against Nigeria: Local Media

In separate filings, Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at the world’s largest crypto exchange, and Nadeem Anjarwalla, regional manager for Africa, urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the agencies to release them, return their passports and issue a public apology, Leadership reported, citing the government-owned News Agency of Nigeria. Source