JPMorgan has highlighted a significant increase in selling and profit-taking across equity and crypto markets, driven largely by retail investors. The global investment bank also observed institutional momentum traders and quantitative funds reducing positions, particularly in stocks, bitcoin, and gold. Insights on Market Trends by JPMorgan JPMorgan, a global investment bank, has provided insights on […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/jpmorgan-retail-investors-drive-selloff-in-both-crypto-and-equity-markets/
Month: May 2024
Coinbase $1.6 Billion Quarterly Profits Boosted By Stablecoins, Rising Crypto Prices
We do the research, you get the alpha! Get exclusive reports and access to key insights on airdrops, NFTs, and more! Subscribe now to Alpha Reports and up your game! Go to Alpha Reports America’s leading crypto exchange said Thursday that sales jumped to $1.6 billion in the first quarter of this year as transaction revenue doubled over the prior…
Chainalysis will help Tether monitor secondary market for illicit activity
The blockchain analytics firm will provide tools to spot sanctioned and illicit activity and provide market information. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-chainalysis-partnership-enhances-monitoring
LayerZero Begins Snapshot for Airdrop, Teases Future Drops
LayerZero has taken a snapshot as it gears up for its anticipated airdrop, scheduled for the first half of 2024. A snapshot typically precedes outflows as investors participating in airdrops often redistribute liquidity to other projects. Developers of the cross-chain interoperability protocol hinted at additional airdrops in the pipeline, signaling ongoing developments within the ecosystem. The recent snapshot, labeled as…
Hybrid L2 Build on Bitcoin Launches Mainnet; US Users Face Geo-Blocking
The layer-two initiative known as BOB, short for ‘Build on Bitcoin,’ has declared its mainnet operational with over 40 apps launching in the initial phase. Notably, the BOB application that facilitates bridging and access to the ecosystem is geo-blocked in the United States. BOB Mainnet Activates, Project Expects a ‘Bitcoin-Driven Defi Summer’ On May 1, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/hybrid-l2-build-on-bitcoin-launches-mainnet-us-users-face-geo-blocking/
BlackRock Foresees Influx of Sovereign Wealth Funds and Pensions into Bitcoin ETFs
Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock’s(NYSE:BLK) head of digital assets, revealed that financial institutions are engaging in diligence and research discussions, with BlackRock providing educational support. BlackRock has been actively discussing bitcoin with these institutions for several years. Despite the recent break in inflows into spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, BlackRock anticipates a resurgence driven by a new wave of investors, including sovereign wealth…
Will the Fed Cut Rates? Crypto and Wall Street Traders Aren’t Betting on It
We do the research, you get the alpha! Get exclusive reports and access to key insights on airdrops, NFTs, and more! Subscribe now to Alpha Reports and up your game! Go to Alpha Reports A weeks-long fall in digital asset prices, exacerbated by protracted macroeconomic headwinds, has rattled traders. Just how dour are the vibes in crypto today? One measure…
US lawmakers warn of Iranian crypto miners threatening national security
According to Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus King, the Iranian government has used funds from crypto mining to fund terrorist organizations. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-lawmakers-iranian-crypto-miners-national-security
Zksnacks to Cease Coinjoin Transactions, Affecting Wasabi, Trezor and Btcpay
On Thursday, Zksnacks, the developer behind Wasabi Wallet, announced its decision to cease its coinjoin services following regulatory measures in the U.S. The company stated that the wallet will now operate as a standard non-custodial bitcoin wallet without the coinjoin feature. Zksnacks Withdraws Coinjoin Feature from Wasabi Wallet Following intensified regulatory scrutiny in the U.S., […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/zksnacks-to-cease-coinjoin-transactions-affecting-wasabi-trezor-and-btcpay/
Binance Wallet announces support for Bitcoin Atomical ARC-20 assets
The Atomicals protocol provides a transparent, secure record of ownership and history for Bitcoin NFTs. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-wallet-support-bitcoin-atomical-arc-20-assets