How blockchain tech and dMRV can help carbon trading markets

There is a global consensus that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are warming the planet, but efforts to accurately measure, report and verify these emissions continue to challenge researchers, nonprofits, corporations and governments.  This is especially the case with “nature-based” projects to reduce carbon dioxide levels, like planting trees or restoring mangrove forests. This has inhibited the development of a voluntary carbon market (VCM) on which carbon offset credits are traded. These “offsets” are sometimes viewed as licenses to pollute, but VCMs overall are thought to be beneficial to the planet…

Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Fixation Because Markets Are Boring, says Arca CIO

While bitcoin today jumped more than 7% on a positive ruling regarding Grayscale’s attempt to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a spot bitcoin ETF, Jeff Dorman, Chief Investment Officer at Arca, says the world’s largest digital asset will need a “significant catalyst” to break out of its range-bound ways. Source ArcaBitcoinBoringBTCCIOETFFixationMarkets CryptoX Portal

Bitcoin’s most faithful are staying put despite the crypto market’s recent weakness

Even after a big correction, which followed weeks of almost complete inactivity, and a new focus on real rates, bitcoin’s most patient investors are still holding onto their coins. The cryptocurrency closed at $25,972.52 on Friday and lost 0.25% for the week – its eight negative week in the past nine, according to Coin Metrics. It had posted an 11% decline for the previous week. Coin Metrics measures a week in crypto, which trades 24 hours a day, from the 4:00 p.m. ET stock market close one Friday to the next.…

AI-driven innovation will fuel more stable crypto markets

AI-powered solutions for crypto markets will become more stable as they mitigate slippage and uncertainty, achieving deeper liquidity access and efficient predictive analysis. Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. During the G20 Summit in February, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)  considered ‘banning private cryptocurrencies’ an option to solve the global debt restructuring crisis. It has now realized this won’t help solve associated problems. The U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), though, seems hell-bent…

JPMorgan forecasts limited downside for crypto markets: Report

The cryptocurrency market’s recent downtrend appears to be coming to an end, as JPMorgan’s latest research suggests that most long-position liquidations have been completed. According to a Bloomberg report, analysts for the American bank estimate that the liquidations are “largely behind us.” The prediction is based on the open interest in Bitcoin (BTC) futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) indicating that the selling trend might soon decelerate. Open interest, which refers to active futures contracts, serves as an indicator of market sentiment and the strength of price trends.…

JPMorgan forecasts stability in crypto markets

JPMorgan predicts the ending of the recent crypto market selloff, forecasting limited downside and potential stability in the near term. The latest downturn in the cryptocurrency markets seems to be approaching a conclusion, according to a new analysis by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The firm argues that long-position liquidations in the crypto world are mostly resolved and that further sharp declines are unlikely. While still echoing, the crypto markets’ recent behavior suggests that the market’s unwinding phase is near its end. Open interest in the futures contracts of Bitcoin (BTC)…

Robinhood accumulated $3B in Bitcoin in 3 months — What does this mean for markets?

In a swift and intriguing turn of events, a previously enigmatic Bitcoin (BTC) address managed to catapult itself to the esteemed position of the third-largest holder of BTC. As reported by Cointelegraph on Aug. 22, the address in question accumulated a staggering 118,000 BTC. While its identity has now been attributed to Robinhood, questions still linger, as the financial giant has neither confirmed nor denied these allegations. Some on-chain analysts posit that the stash actually belongs to MicroStrategy, the U.S. business intelligence and analytics software firm, which holds 152,800 BTC,…

Crypto amplified financial risks in emerging markets: BIS papers

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) have failed to reduce but rather have “amplified financial risks” in less developed economies, according to a new study published by the The Bank for International Settlements (BIS). On Aug. 22, the Consultative Group of Directors of Financial Stability (CGDFS) released a new report on cryptocurrencies, titled “Financial stability risks from crypto assets in emerging market economies.” The study was conducted by BIS member central banks within CGDFS including those in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and the United States. The document emphasized that…

Chinese giant’s impact on digital markets

China’s Evergrande’s bankruptcy filing reverberates in the crypto markets, triggering significant drops in major digital assets and casting a shadow over Tether’s financial backing. Once the leading property developer in China, Evergrande has recently transformed into a prominent representation of China’s property crisis.  On Aug. 17, Evergrande sought refuge from debtors by filing for Chapter 15 protection under the US bankruptcy code. This provision assists non-US companies in shielding themselves during restructuring, keeping creditors at bay.  Evergrande’s affiliate, Tianji Holdings, followed suit in Manhattan bankruptcy court. This development underscores the…