In a working paper, Amol Amol and Erzo G.J. Luttmer from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis argue that prohibiting bitcoin or imposing specific taxes could help governments implement permanent primary deficits effectively. Their research explores the impact of bitcoin on fiscal policies and offers potential solutions. The Case Against Bitcoin: The Minneapolis Federal Reserve’s […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/a-new-fed-working-paper-aims-to-rein-in-bitcoin-with-taxes-or-prohibition-heres-why-its-flawed/
Month: October 2024
Vitalik Buterin: ‘The Scourge’ to Address Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake Centralization Risks
In a new blog post, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin addressed risks to the layer-1 blockchain due to potential centralization in its proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. In the post dated October 20, Buterin discussed the third of several “Possible futures of the Ethereum protocol,” which he dubbed “The Scourge.” Buterin warned that economic pressures could allow large stakers to dominate the…
Trump election win could send BTC to $100K and propel altcoins further
Never has the US elections been so crucial for crypto investors. The outcome may be a catalyst to trigger a full-on bull market. What are the prospects if Trump wins? Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-election-win-bitcoin-100k-altcoins?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
European investors pour record $105B into US Bitcoin ETFs
Despite the record European inflows, Bitcoin price has been unable to recover above the $70,000 psychological level since July. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/european-investors-record-105b-us-bitcoin-etfs?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US election optimism fuels $2.2B inflows in crypto products
CoinShares said the United States and Bitcoin led crypto investment product dynamics last week amid growing optimism over a potential Republican election win in the US. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-election-optimism-2-2-billion-crypto-inflows-coinshares?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
WazirX Moved $75M to Global Exchanges After Hack: CoinSwitch Co-Founder
The co-founcer of Indian crypto exchange CoinSwitch has accused rival exchange WazirX of transferring $75 million worth of user funds to global exchanges Bybit and KuCoin in the aftermath of a July 2024 cyberattack. Ashish Singhal made the allegation as CoinSwitch released a public dashboard tracking wallet activities based on WazirX’s recent wallet disclosure. Making sense of WazirX’s wallet disclosure…
Quantum computer ‘threat’ to crypto is exaggerated — For now
Bitcoin’s private keys won’t be breached any time soon. But the industry still needs to transition to a “post-quantum cryptography.” Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/quantum-computing-bitcoin-encryption-keys?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
ApeCoin (APE) price jumps 100% on ApeChain launch
Apechain mainnet launch and LayerZero’s integration translated to 100% price upside for APE in recent days. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/apecoin-ape-price-jumps-100-apechain-launch?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Changelly Honored with Outstanding Global Crypto Exchange API Provider Award – Cryptocurrency News & Trading Tips – Crypto Blog by Changelly
We are thrilled to announce that Changelly has been recognized by the prestigious World Business Outlook Awards 2024 as the Outstanding Crypto Exchange API Provider globally. This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to delivering reliable, fast, and comprehensive API solutions to businesses worldwide. Empowering Global Partners with Innovative API Solutions Changelly APIs have been praised for their reliability, speed, and…
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Price Holds Key Support, Eyes Upper Breakout
On Oct. 21, 2024, ethereum holds steady at $2,706, sticking within a key trading zone after recently hitting a high of $2,769. Technical indicators across various timeframes paint a mixed picture, as oscillators suggest caution while moving averages still point to a largely bullish trend. As ether hovers between support and resistance, traders should stay […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ethereum-technical-analysis-eth-price-holds-key-support-eyes-upper-breakout/