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Monthly archives: May 2024
JP Morgan believes Solana and other crypto ETFs unlikely to secure regulatory approval
JP Morgan managing director and global market strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said ETFs for Solana (SOL) and other assets are unlikely to succeed. In a statement to The Block on May 27, Panigirtzoglou argued that the SEC’s recent decision to approve spot Ethereum ETFs is “already stretched.” Whether the SEC considers ETH a security or a …
ETF approvals will boost Ethereum’s long-term growth despite short-term headwinds – Kaiko Research
Kaiko Research said on May 27 that spot Ethereum ETF approvals are a positive sign for the digital asset’s long-term growth despite potential short-term headwinds. According to Kaiko’s report, the approval has removed much of the regulatory uncertainty around Ethereum’s classification as an asset class. Will Cai, Head of Indices at Kaiko, said the approval …
Solana validators approve 100% allocation of priority fees, ending 50/50 burn split
Solana validators voted to allocate 100% of priority fees to themselves on May 27, ending the previous 50/50 split between burning fees and rewarding validators. The proposal, known as SIMD-0096, passed with 77% approval. It aims to address perceived flaws in the current system and align incentives for network security and efficiency. The change in …
Russian Traffic to Global Crypto Exchanges Surges; Central Bank Warns of Western Sanctions Risk
The surge in Russian traffic to global cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the last two quarters has prompted officials to issue a warning about the risk of Western sanctions. According to a central bank study, Russian traffic to some of the largest crypto exchanges increased by 16.4%, reaching 104.6 million visits. Russian Share of Global Traffic …
South Africa’s Regulator Tightens Rules for Crypto Asset Transfers via Latest Directive
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has proposed a directive regarding crypto asset transfers. This directive follows the licensing of 75 crypto asset service providers (CASPs) by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in South Africa. The FIC aims to tighten regulations by requiring CASPs to implement more detailed and stricter requirements for digital transactions. The directive’s …
Microstrategy’s Michael Saylor States Spot Ether ETF Approval ‘May Be Better for Bitcoin’
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Microstrategy, stated that the approval of several spot ether ETF proposals by the U.S. SEC might be good for Bitcoin. In “What Bitcoin Did,” Peter McCormack’s podcast, Saylor stated this approval gives rise to a crypto asset class, including several use cases like tokens, NFTs, and defi, with Bitcoin at …
Turkish Parliament Committee to Review Crypto Bill This Week
The Turkish parliament’s Planning and Budget Committee will discuss a draft law this week that would require crypto asset service providers to obtain licenses and register. This move aims to enhance Turkey’s compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards. In 2021, FATF placed Turkey on its “grey list” due to inadequate oversight of …
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Donald Trump’s Crypto Holdings Top $10 Million, Arkham Says
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency holdings reached $10 million on Monday morning, according to crypto analytics firm Arkham’s onchain tool. The bulk of Trump’s holdings, $7.3 million, is in the TRUMP coin. Trump has pledged to support the crypto industry, promising to halt President Joe Biden’s anti-crypto initiatives and protect bitcoin. …
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Analyst Jason Pizzino Names Four Strong Altcoins in the Market Including Solana (SOL) and Pepe (PEPE)
Crypto analyst Jason Pizzino says he’s looking at four altcoins flashing signs of strength, which include Solana (SOL) and the memecoin Pepe (PEPE). In a new strategy session, Pizzino tells his 327,000 YouTube subscribers that alongside SOL and PEPE, derivatives platform Pendle (PENDLE) and decentralized GPU rendering blockchain Render (RNDR) have strong-looking market structures. According …
Ethereum Price Continues Its Climb: Bullish Momentum Drives Higher Gains
Ethereum price extended its increase above the $3,900 resistance. ETH is now consolidating near $3,880 and might continue to grind higher in the near term. Ethereum started another increase above the $3,850 resistance. The price is trading above $3,850 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a major bullish trend line forming with support …
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Bitcoin Price Aims Higher: Bullish Trend Signals New Peaks Ahead
Bitcoin price climbed higher above the $70,000 level. BTC is now holding gains above support and might aim for another increase in the near term. Bitcoin extended its increase above the $70,000 zone. The price is trading above $69,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a key bearish trend …
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Bitcoin Bargains: Expert Reveals Ideal Buy Zones For Maximum Gain
As Bitcoin navigates through a period of consolidation, the asset’s price movements are being monitored for optimal entry points. Michaël van de Poppe, a renowned crypto analyst, has recently shared valuable insights into Bitcoin’s current market status and potential for future movement. According to van de Poppe, Bitcoin aims to stabilize within a particular price …
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Crypto Analyst Says XRP Price Will Crash 80% To $0.10, What’s The Trigger?
The XRP price saw some recovery over the weekend, and has continued to maintain some of this bullish momentum. However, it seems experts do not expect the altcoin to continue its bullish trend, with one crypto analyst predicting that the XRP price is headed for a massive crash. XRP Price On The Verge Of An …
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Is Solana Becoming The Preferred Choice For Ethereum Developers? SOL’s Uptrend Suggests A Shift
Since trading firms like FTX collapsed in November 2022, the Solana blockchain has seen significant gains and regained investor confidence, with Ethereum developers increasingly migrating to it. According to a recent analysis by Jack Inabinet, Senior Analyst at Bankless, with significant growth in key metrics and SOL’s year-to-date increase of 770%, Solana has solidified its …