JPMorgan: Retail Investors Drive Selloff in Both Crypto and Equity Markets
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JPMorgan: Retail Investors Drive Selloff in Both Crypto and Equity Markets

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/

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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…

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Hybrid L2 Build on Bitcoin Launches Mainnet; US Users Face Geo-Blocking
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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/

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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…

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Zksnacks to Cease Coinjoin Transactions, Affecting Wasabi, Trezor and Btcpay
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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/