In a ruling that could have major implications for the privacy of crypto transactions, the US federal court has ordered cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to provide detailed information about its users to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This decision follows an IRS investigation into the tax compliance of Kraken users.
Litecoin's halving event is less than five weeks away. The approaching date is causing a significant rise in the network's hash rate, which has already reached an all-time high. This, in turn, has caused the price of Litecoin (LTC) to rise by more than 15% over the past week. At the time of writing, Litecoin has crossed the crucial $100 mark.
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, the company in charge of issuing the USDC predicts increased demand for various digital assets. These include Dogecoin, Bitcoin, Ethereum and Cardano. He points out that demand will mainly come from emerging markets, of which Hong Kong and China are central. It's worth remembering that despite some occasional rises, the cryptocurrency market in general is in decline.
In an ever-changing crypto market, Cardano's (ADA) resilience is proving exceptional. Benjamin Cowen, CEO of ITC Crypto, highlights the crypto's performance in the midst of a bear market.
After a week of consolidation, bitcoin (BTC) is at a decisive point. Bullish indicators suggest that the 25% rise could continue. Nevertheless, it's important for investors to be cautious, as a decline is also a possibility.
According to analyst Rekt Capital, three altcoins could soon be on a bullish trend. The well-known trader believes that litecoin (LTC), ATOM and SAND are all showing warning signs of an imminent rise. He shared his thoughts with his followers on Twitter.
Secret sales of staking rewards: End of the road for Sui Network?
Ether (ETH) stabilizes around $1850, potentially offering a buying opportunity. The uptrend could indeed continue in a context favorable to cryptos.
Making European banks more resistant to crises and less permeable to unsecured cryptocurrencies was the aim of lawmakers from the 27-nation bloc meeting today. At the same time, an agreement was reached in favor of reforms to banking regulations.
EU lawmakers have always stated their desire to control banks' dealings with cryptocurrencies. They have now taken a giant step towards achieving this goal. EU MEPs have reached agreement on the capital requirements for crypto-banks. The latter must therefore comply with the new measures in force.
Recently, BlackRock filed a Bitcoin ETF application with the SEC. The process is still in its early stages, but already seems to mark a major change for bitcoin.
It's quite a paradox! The man who shook the Kremlin does not come from the opposition camp, nor from outside. Yevgeny Prigozhin is a very close friend and Vladimir Putin's "former Swiss Army knife". He dared to challenge the powers that be with a short-lived rebellion backed by some 5,000 men. A situation quickly resolved by Putin, and one that has been emulated by Russian crypto-enthusiasts.
All the ingredients for a 2008-style recession are there, says American investor Jim Rogers. But if their peculiarities are anything to go by, the worst is yet to come.
The Bitcoin ecosystem is a real anthill of innovation, constantly pushing back the boundaries of what's feasible. While some are inclined to portray Bitcoin as an outdated protocol, relegated to the shadow of Ethereum, the reality is quite different. Ambitious initiatives such as Fedimint, Magma and Miniscript are at the forefront. These technologies have the potential to catalyze large-scale institutional adoption of Bitcoin, redefining the contours of finance in the 21st century. At last, you'll have the arguments to answer the shitcoiners.
In the financial markets, gold and bitcoin are two distinct but highly valued asset classes. Gold benefits from long-standing trust, while bitcoin has managed to establish itself as an essential asset despite the fluctuations it undergoes. According to some experts, both assets have advantages that can be asserted for a long time to come.
Bitcoin (BTC) recently broke through the psychological $30,000 barrier, which seems like a good time to buy. Here are some interesting buying areas.
The price of Bitcoin recently soared following a series of events triggered by BlackRock's ETF request. Some analysts believe this marks the beginning of a bull run for the flagship cryptocurrency. However, one of them remains cautious about this prospect. Here's why.
The news about the queen of cryptocurrencies is closely followed, and predictions about its future are multiplying by the day. The digital asset has been experiencing an upward trend for the past few days, much to the delight of Bitcoiners. Many analysts agree that it is destined for better days. Renowned investor Michael Saylor is among those who believe this and has recently shared the reasons why he believes Bitcoin (BTC) will continue to dominate the cryptocurrency market for a long time.
Performance in the first half of 2023 has been largely supported by liquidity. Furthermore, the good news in June was the agreement reached on the debt ceiling limit. It has been increased until 2025, which subsequently reassured a number of financial market operators. It's not the agreement itself on the ceiling limit that's worth keeping an eye on, but rather the impacts of a liquidity squeeze on Bitcoin and the crypto market for the second half of the year.
On Documenting Bitcoin's Twitter profile, there's a video of BlackRock CEO Larry Fink explaining that “Bitcoin has caught the attention and imagination of many people. They're fascinated and excited.” As a reminder, BlackRock is the world's largest asset manager.
Altcoins, innovative digital assets with a wide range of functionalities, offer promising investment opportunities that are attracting a multitude of investors. The latter are particularly drawn to the exceptional performances achieved by these alternative currencies during the "altcoin season", to the point of sometimes overshadowing Bitcoin (BTC), the first and main cryptocurrency. In response to this phenomenon, many analysts and investors seek to draw comparisons between Bitcoin and altcoins, in order to refine or enhance their investment strategies. Specialist research firm K33 Research has also embarked on this analytical journey.
Moody's is a well-known research and risk analysis company within the cryptosphere. On June 20, it published a most interesting report on crypto in the United States. Specifically, it highlights the political divisions in the US regarding crypto regulation.
Unlike other cryptos, stablecoins inspire relatively more confidence among users. This is due to the stability of their value, which correlates with that of a fiat currency. However, their monetary status had never been officially recognized. At least, until Jerome Powell, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve (Fed), did so. Is this a turning point?
Many believed that Binance would come to an early end after the SEC began its attack earlier in June. But the tables have turned in recent days. The court recently ordered the two protagonists to reach an out-of-court settlement. According to the latest news, Binance.US is about to take the matter to court over a mistake made by the SEC.
A ship doesn't set sail across the ocean without the clear guidance of its captain, nor without keeping an eye on the uncontrollable forces of nature. Likewise, the bitcoin ship is preparing to set sail on its next bullish voyage, with two essential factors on board: regulatory clarity in the US and falling inflation.
ADA, Cardano's native cryptocurrency, is currently showing a bullish trend despite the bear market and is trading around $0.30. However, some signals indicate that a potential decline in the asset's valuation cannot be ruled out.
On Tuesday June 20, EDX Markets, a new crypto exchange, announced the launch of its trading activities. The launch did not go unnoticed in the ecosystem, as the platform enjoyed the support of a consortium of popular institutions in the financial universe. These include Wall Street giants Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities.
BlackRock recently filed a Bitcoin ETF application with the SEC. According to several analysts, the process could be beneficial for the price of Bitcoin (BTC) by attracting more institutional investors. Recent trends point to an increase in institutional investors' confidence in the crypto market.
After plummeting to $25,000, the Bitcoin price is skyrocketing. Many see this dynamic as a positive development. However, Peter Schiff disagrees. The investor criticizes the skyrocketing price of the flagship cryptocurrency. He believes the trend will only last for a short time.
Many believe that the 2024 Bitcoin Halving will be decisive for the cryptocurrency. But instead of waiting a few months to cheer up the crypto community, BTC took many by surprise today. It traded at $138,000 early in the morning on Binance.US.