Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we examine President Nayib Bukele’s official visit to Argentina, and how this might translate to bitcoin being more prominently incorporated in President Milei’s economic plans. Latam Insight Encore: Bukele Might Be Advising […] Original
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…
JPMorgan analysts are showing optimism as bitcoin exhibits strong upward trends moving into the fourth quarter. They highlighted October’s historically positive returns for the cryptocurrency and suggested this trend could persist. “We continue to see the crypto ecosystem being incrementally more sensitive to macro factors,” the analysts noted. JPMorgan Sees Bright Prospects for Bitcoin in […] Original
Still, Monday’s price action meant that BTC briefly reclaimed the 200-day moving average, which currently sits at $63,575 per TradingView data, but ultimately failed to hold above it. Moving and holding past that key level would reaffirm bitcoin’s uptrend since the lows of around $52,000 hit in the first week in September. Original
Bitcoin’s hashrate has been climbing steadily, closing in on its peak of 693 exahash per second (EH/s) recorded on Sept. 8. At present, it’s cruising just shy of that record, clocking in at 680 EH/s. Block times have been quicker than the typical ten-minute average, and as we approach Oct. 9, the network’s difficulty is […] Original
On Monday, Oct. 7, bitcoin (BTC) reached an intraday peak of $64,444, giving traders plenty to buzz about. By the end of Monday’s trading sessions, BTC had gained 2% against the U.S. dollar. The global crypto trading scene saw an impressive $92.617 billion in volume, with bitcoin grabbing a $29.85 billion slice of that pie. […] Original
Este artículo también está disponible en español. The Wall Street Cheat Sheet has been around for years now and is often passed around in finance circles, so Bitcoin has not been left out. The cheat sheet shows different stages of each market cycle, using sentiment to track where in the cycle a particular asset is. With the Bitcoin market seeming to be stuck in limbo, a crypto analyst has applied the information from the Wall Street Cheat Sheet in an effort to show where we are in the bull cycle.…
ZachXBT’s crypto investigations helped recover $275,000 in Bitcoin stolen from an elderly U.S. user in an apparent social engineering scam. According to the blockchain sleuth, Indian impersonators stole around 15 Bitcoin (BTC) from a Coinbase user back in April. The scammers posed as support agents from the crypto exchange and successfully siphoned the victim’s life savings. Bitcoin traded as high as $71,000 that month, valuing the user’s assets at over $1 million. ZachXBT also noted that the Indian scammer group attacked other users and stole more than $5 million from…
21.co, the parent company of 21Shares, has announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com. The collaboration will enhance liquidity and custody solutions for 21.co’s wrapped tokens, starting with its wrapped Bitcoin (BTC). Wrapped tokens like 21BTC allow users to use Bitcoin on other blockchains, such as Ethereum (ETH), by “wrapping” the original asset in a smart contract. This allows users to benefit from Bitcoin’s value while also interacting with decentralized finance applications. DeFi is a system of financial services built on blockchain technology, offering alternatives to traditional financial services without intermediaries…
Bitcoin price rose for two consecutive days on Monday, Oct. 7, as traders embraced a risk-on sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) rose to an intraday high of $64,000, a 6.62% increase from last week’s lowest point. The rebound happened even as American equities retreated as the odds of a more dovish Federal Reserve eased. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 dropped by over 0.20% in early trading. Some crypto analysts and investors remain bullish on Bitcoin. MetaPlanet, a Japanese company, has become the latest major Bitcoin buyer after adding coins worth…