As Americans gear up for the elections, the digital dollar comes back into focus. What roles will a CBDC and stablecoins play in shaping the future of the US economy? Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/stablecoins-dollar-allies-adversaries-new-financial-era?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: October 2024
Binance Connect relaunches with integrated crypto-to-fiat service
Binance has integrated the revived Binance Connect service more tightly into its ecosystem. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-connect-crypto-fiat-relaunch?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Binance Connect relaunches with integrated crypto-to-fiat service
Binance has integrated the revived Binance Connect service more tightly into its ecosystem. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-connect-crypto-fiat-relaunch?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss%3FREFRESH1635330111048&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Moo Deng Isn’t Dead Yet: Meme Coin Pumps 200% After Binance Listing
A popular meme coin that surged to prominence in late September—making some investors millions in the process—had spent the last few weeks in an apparent death spiral as traders moved on to other coins. But now it’s up 200% on the day after top crypto exchange Binance took notice. The Solana-based Moo Deng (MOODENG) has tripled in price over the…
Bitstamp secures trading facility license in Europe
Bitstamp is now authorized to offer crypto derivatives products, such as perpetual swaps, to institutional clients. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitstamp-secures-trading-facility-license-europe?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Hacker behind fake Bitcoin ETF tweet pleads not guilty
Reports from the courtroom suggested that prosecutors would offer a deal for Eric Council Jr., who allegedly helped compromise the SEC’s X account. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/hacker-sec-bitcoin-etf-tweet-not-guilty-plea-deal?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ancient Bitcoin Wallet Awakens: 399 BTC From 2012 Moved by This Month’s 2011 Whale
On Oct. 25, a long-dormant bitcoin wallet from June 5, 2012—12 years and 4 months old—sprang back to life, moving 399 BTC. 12-Year-Old Wallet Transfers 399 BTC—Tied to the 2011 Bitcoin Whale This month has captivated many as several old wallets, especially from 2011, have awakened while bitcoin’s value remains higher than in September. Bitcoin.com […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ancient-bitcoin-wallet-awakens-399-btc-from-2012-moved-by-this-months-2011-whale/
Price analysis 10/25: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB
Bulls aim to knock out Bitcoin’s all-time high before the US elections wrap up. Will altcoins follow? Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/price-analysis-10-25-btc-eth-bnb-sol-xrp-doge-ton-ada-avax-shib?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto’s future at stake: How the 2024 US election could shape the industry
In our latest Cointelegraph video, we take a deep dive into the potential short- and long-term impacts of the US presidential elections on the cryptocurrency landscape. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-future-2024-us-election-impact-industry?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Quick Recovery and Security Concerns
Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham Intelligence reported that $20 million worth of cryptocurrency was unexpectedly transferred from U.S. government-linked wallets. While security experts scrambled to assess the situation, the funds were largely returned within 24 hours, prompting critical questions about the security protocols around the U.S. government’s crypto holdings. This rapid recovery, though positive on the surface, underscores both the risks…