After a recovery on March 16, the United States equities markets are again down on March 17. Investors remain concerned about the vulnerability of the banks in the U.S. and Europe. A silver lining for cryptocurrency investors is that Bitcoin (BTC) has remained decoupled with the equities markets and has risen to its highest level since Jan. 12. Galaxy Digital…
Month: March 2023
Banking crisis: What does it mean for crypto?
In our latest Cointelegraph Report, we broke down the main events that led to the collapse of Silvergate, SVB and Signature Bank and explain what this all could mean for crypto. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/banking-crisis-what-does-it-mean-for-crypto
Let First Republic and Credit Suisse burn
When crypto markets took a hit after the collapse of FTX and other crypto lenders last year, some crypto critics repeated the mantra, “Let crypto burn.” Now, it’s big banks that are faltering — including Credit Suisse and First Republic — after regional banks, including Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank, sparked a cascade. As a result, Moody’s has downgraded…
SVB Financial Group Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection to ‘Preserve’ Firm’s Value – Bitcoin News
On March 17, 2023, SVB Financial Group, the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of New York. The company stated that it is no longer associated with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) placed it into receivership last week. 3 SVB Entities Unaffected by Bankruptcy…
‘If a government bans drugs, it should also ban crypto’ — Belgium’s former finance minister
Johan Van Overtveldt, a member of the European Parliament and the former Minister of Finance of Belgium, has called for a “strict ban” on crypto as a result of the current banking crisis. In a March 17 tweet, Overtveldt suggested lawmakers should consider banning cryptocurrencies as a “lesson” from the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and Silvergate Bank…
LINK Climbs Above $7.00, as DOGE Rebounds From Recent Decline – Market Updates Bitcoin News
Dogecoin rebounded from a recent decline on Friday, as cryptocurrency markets shook off yesterday’s bear wave. The meme coin has now risen by over 5%, a day after falling by the same sum. Chainlink was another notable mover, as prices climbed by over 7%. Dogecoin (DOGE) Dogecoin (DOGE) rose by as much as 5% in today’s session, as the meme…
Deribit launches Bitcoin volatility futures
Crypto derivatives exchange Deribit will soon launch Bitcoin (BTC) volatility futures, giving investors a direct way to measure and trade BTC market volatility. On March 17, Deribit introduced BTC DVOL futures — a derivatives contract built on the Deribit Bitcoin Volatility Index, which measures the implied volatility of the largest cryptocurrency. Deribit’s volatility gauge provides a 30-day outlook on investors’…
9 data science project ideas for beginners
Beginners should undertake data science projects as they provide practical experience and help in the application of theoretical concepts learned in courses, building a portfolio and enhancing skills. This allows them to gain confidence and stand out in the competitive job market. If you’re considering a data science dissertation project or simply want to showcase proficiency in the field by…
9 data science project ideas for beginners
Beginners should undertake data science projects as they provide practical experience and help in the application of theoretical concepts learned in courses, building a portfolio and enhancing skills. This allows them to gain confidence and stand out in the competitive job market. If you’re considering a data science dissertation project or simply want to showcase proficiency in the field by…
Bitcoin price hits $27K in new 9-month high as Fed injects $300B
Bitcoin (BTC) hit new nine-month highs on March 17 as the latest events in the growing United States banking crisis boosted crypto markets. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Banking crisis volatility sees $27,000 BTC price Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD hitting $27,025 on Bitstamp before consolidating. At the time of writing, the pair circled…