Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini, has called on the 50 million American cryptocurrency owners to unite and press Vice President Kamala Harris to fire U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler before the upcoming presidential election in November. He believes this action could end the “war on crypto” and make the …
Monthly archives: August 2024
110,000 Ether Pours into Liquid Staking Platforms, Boosting Defi Holdings
Based on the latest data, liquid staking platforms have experienced another uptick in deposited ether over the past week. Within this timeframe, 110,000 ether, valued at $292 million, has flowed into these decentralized finance (defi) protocols. Binance’s Big Move: 88% of 110,000 ETH Inflow Flowed Into Staked Ether Protocol Liquid staking protocols continue to attract …
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Better Markets CEO Says SEC Has 90% Chance of Winning in Ripple Appeal — Criticizes Judge’s XRP Ruling
Dennis Kelleher, CEO of Better Markets, says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a 90% chance of winning an appeal in the Ripple lawsuit over XRP. He criticized the court ruling as flawed, arguing that the judge in the Ripple case misapplied the law. Better Markets CEO on SEC Appeal Against Ripple Dennis …
Analyst Predicts ‘Moon’ Rallies for DeFi Altcoin, Says One Crypto Asset Coming to Life
A widely followed crypto strategist says the governance token of a decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol is gearing up for rallies. Pseudonymous analyst The Crypto Dog tells his 809,500 followers on the social media platform X that he’s bullish on Aave (AAVE). The trader shares a chart that suggests AAVE has successfully retested the level …
Helium Rockets Up 18% As Investors Weigh In New Developments – Details
Investors flock to Helium (HNT) after it showed strength despite the stagnating momentum of the market. According to CoinGecko, the token is up more than 21%, going against the market’s flat trajectory. This came after a cryptic post about Helium’s plans that might indicate a better future for the platform and its users. Related Reading …
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AAVE Soars 18% Amidst Adverse Market Conditions – Details
With the general sentiment in the market cooling down, AAVE scores a win as it maintains high profitability even as the market dips slightly. According to CoinGecko, the token is up over 18% since last week, a sign that AAVE is continuing the market’s bullishness despite the latter grinding to a near stop. Related Reading …
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Litecoin And Dogecoin Whales Move Huge Amounts Amid Whale Activities In The Market
The cryptocurrency industry has experienced a notable surge in activity among large holders, often referred to as “whales,” over the past few weeks. This level of engagement has been revealed through on-chain transaction data, which has shown multiple instances of large cryptocurrency movements to and from exchanges. Related Reading One cryptocurrency that has particularly stood …
Ethereum To Remain Under Bearish Pressure As Taker Buy/Sell Ratio Drops
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Ethereum Price In Danger? Metalpha Withdraws 10,000 ETH From Lido To Binance
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Goldman Sachs Lowers US Recession Risk to 20%
Goldman Sachs economists have lowered the likelihood of a U.S. recession within the next year from 25% to 20%, citing recent data on retail sales and jobless claims. If the upcoming August jobs report, scheduled for release on September 6, shows favorable results, the probability of a recession may be further reduced to 15%, which …
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Latam Insights: El Salvador to Receive $1.61 Billion for Economic Overhaul Plan; Venezuelan Government Blocks Binance
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue: El Salvador attracts $1.61 billion in investments for its economic overhaul plan, the Venezuelan government blocks Binance using a state-owned ISP, and the Paraguayan justice system convicts an individual for energy theft crimes …
BitVM Version 2 Introduces New Era for Bitcoin L2 Scaling Solutions
On Aug. 15, 2024, the white paper for BitVM2 was published, outlining significant advancements in Bitcoin’s layer two (L2) capabilities. Building on the foundation laid by BitVM version 1, BitVM2 aims to bridge Bitcoin to second layers with improved scalability and security. New BitVM2 White Paper Introduces Advanced Solutions for Bitcoin L2 Scaling The original …
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Bets on Harris Slide in Predictions Market After Her Price Controls Plan Sparks Controversy
In a twist of political fortunes, Vice President Kamala Harris, who had been leading in the race against former President Donald Trump for the 2024 election, saw her odds dip significantly after rolling out her economic plans. Over the past 72 hours on Polymarket, her chances have taken a hit, dropping four percentage points, while …
UBS Urges Caution Despite Positive US Economic Data
UBS reported on Friday that U.S. stocks extended their rally as new economic data, including a 1% rise in July retail sales, eased concerns about a potential recession. Despite the encouraging consumer resilience, UBS cautioned that the risk of a significant economic slowdown remains, especially after weaker July jobs data. Investors are advised to wait …
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Fedwatch Tool and Polymarket Indicate Strong Odds for September Rate Cut
Right now, the market is leaning towards the U.S. Federal Reserve lowering the benchmark interest rate at the Sept. 18, 2024, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The CME Fedwatch tool currently indicates a 75% likelihood of a 25-basis-point (bps) rate cut. Over on Polymarket, bettors are even more confident, showing an 82% chance of …
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