A collaborative study from Bybit and Block Scholes provides an in-depth examination of bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) derivatives, shedding light on market behavior during the pivotal 2024 year-end options expiration. Bitcoin and Ethereum Open Interest: Bybit and Block Scholes Report Highlights a Picture of Stability The Bybit and Block Scholes analysis shared with Cryptox.trade […] Source CryptoX Portal
Bybit and Block Scholes’ latest report reveals that the Bitcoin options market maintained stability in the face of year-end expirations, while Ethereum options are poised for brief volatility. According to a report published by crypto exchange Bybit and analytics platform Block Scholes, open interest in Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual swaps remained stable throughout the year-end expirations. This stability came as a surprise, as options nearing their expiration date typically cause price swings. The report suggests that traders are cautious but confident enough in their options’ stability that they did not overly…
As reported by The Information, E-Trade, the online trading arm of Morgan Stanley—an asset management titan handling $1.2 trillion—is contemplating a leap into cryptocurrency services. The buzz surrounding more lenient crypto regulations during the Trump administration may have sparked E-Trade’s interest in this potential venture. Morgan Stanley’s E-Trade Reportedly Poised to Dive Into the Crypto […] Source CryptoX Portal
Este artículo también está disponible en español. According to a recent report by Steno Research, Ethereum (ETH) is poised to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) in 2025. This outlook is attributed to historical trends and the anticipated impact of favorable cryptocurrency regulations following Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s victory in the November election. Will 2025 Be The Year Of Ethereum? While the overall cryptocurrency market surged to unprecedented heights this year – reaching an all-time high (ATH) total market cap of $3.9 trillion – Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, has lagged behind in…
Former Bithumb CEO Lee Sang-jun has reportedly been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of receiving cash and gifts to engage in a fraudulent token listing scheme. Local Korean news outlet The Hankyoreh reports that the Seoul Southern District Court has sentenced the 55-year-old to two years behind bars and ordered him to pay a fine of 52 million won ($35,367) for receiving money and lavish items as bribes from businessman Kang Jong-hyun. Kang allegedly shelled out 3 billion won (roughly $2 million) in cash and over $272,000 worth…
Montenegro has greenlit the extradition of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to the United States, possibly settling a tug-of-war between the U.S. and South Korea, according to Bloomberg. Do Kwon’s U.S. Extradition Approved Amid Fraud Charges Montenegro’s Justice Ministry made the announcement, highlighting that “most criteria envisaged by the law are in favor of the […] Source CryptoX Portal
The report was published by the exchange to highlight its Anti-Scam Refund Initiative. Binance Users Could Have Lost Millions in Scams Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, published a report on Monday showing that it foiled malicious scams on its platform that could have cost its users as much as $129 million. The company, whose […] Source CryptoX Portal
Este artículo también está disponible en español. According to a recent report by Japanese cryptocurrency publication CoinPost, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has taken a cautious stance on the proposal to establish a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. Ishiba Hesitant On Bitcoin Reserve Plans While some policymakers in Japan are advocating for the country to follow the lead of nations like the United States in exploring cryptocurrency reserves, Ishiba has expressed reservations, citing a lack of sufficient information to make an informed decision. The idea of a national Bitcoin reserve in…
Over the past two years, solana (SOL) has experienced extraordinary growth, with a reported price appreciation of 2,143%, according to a comprehensive study by Glassnode researchers Ukuria OC and Cryptovizart. From Rock Bottom to Billion-Dollar Liquidity The Glassnode report examines the asset’s recovery, its competitive performance against major cryptocurrencies, and the factors driving its momentum. […] Source CryptoX Portal
Ukraine is gearing up to block Russia’s use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in foreign trade, with sanctions already in the works. The government of Ukraine has unveiled plans to impose “sanctions and other solutions” aimed at blocking Russia‘s use of Bitcoin (BTC) for international payments, just a day after Russia’s finance minister Anton Siluanov publicly confirmed that Russian companies are already using crypto to evade Western sanctions. Vladyslav Vlasiuk, an advisor to the Ukrainian president, said that Ukraine had already alerted its international partners to Russia’s intentions earlier this…