Bitcoin is struggling to preserve monthly support, but below the surface, BTC price metrics are giving bulls cause for confidence. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/btc-price-breakdown-confirmed-5-things-bitcoin-this-week?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: December 2024
Latam Insights: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Christmas Buying Spree, Argentina’s Tether Freeze
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition of Latam Insights, El Salvador continues buying bitcoin despite IMF’s requirements, the Argentine justice system orders freezing USDT for the first time, and a Brazilian congresswoman warns about the dangers […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/latam-insights-el-salvadors-bitcoin-christmas-buying-spree-argentinas-tether-freeze/
Bitcoin greed falls to October levels as BTC fizzles toward year end
Bitcoin has retreated 13.7% in the last 12 days, leading to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index recording its lowest score since Oct. 15. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-fear-greed-falls-october-levels-btc-fizzles-toward-year-end?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
History shows ETH could pump in Q1, but analysts are still debating
Net inflows into spot Ether ETFs were positive in 22 of the last 24 trading days in 2024 and one analyst expects flows to increase even more under the Trump administration. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ether-potentially-lead-q1-analysts-debate?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Russia’s Biggest Bank Joins Digital Ruble Push – New Era of Transactions Begins
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, has joined the expanding digital ruble pilot, signaling stronger momentum as the country advances its central bank digital currency initiative. Russia Expands Digital Ruble Pilot with Key Banking Giants Sberbank, Tbank, and Tochka Bank have officially joined Russia’s digital ruble pilot program, the Central Bank of Russia has revealed through its […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/russias-biggest-bank-joins-digital-ruble-push-new-era-of-transactions-begins/
Solana co-founder sued by ex-wife over millions worth of staked SOL
Elisa Rossi, the ex-wife of Solana co-founder Stephen Akridge, has accused him of stealing millions of dollars in SOL staking rewards. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-co-founder-sued-ex-wife-sol-staking-rewards?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ethereum long-term holders climbed in 2024 as Bitcoin holders fell
Long-term ETH holders have proved they have superior diamond hands to Bitcoiners throughout 2024. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ether-long-term-holders-climbed-in-2024-bitcoin-holders-steadily-fell?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
El Salvador Showcases Bitcoin Success in Key Meeting With Chinese Ambassador
El Salvador’s vice president highlighted bitcoin’s role in economic growth during a meeting with China’s ambassador, emphasizing Chinese cooperation in advancing digital infrastructure projects. El Salvador Spotlights Bitcoin Wealth in Discussions With Chinese Delegation El Salvador’s Vice President Félix Ulloa highlighted the country’s bitcoin success in a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yanhui, the Office […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/el-salvador-showcases-bitcoin-success-in-key-meeting-with-chinese-ambassador/
Crypto hackers take new spin on fake job scam, dropping ‘nasty’ malware
Rather than tricking victims into opening malware-infested PDFs or running malicious video calling software, this attack method prompts victims to fix a microphone and camrea access issue. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-malware-attack-linkedin-job-offer?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
From Election Excitement to Post-Election Doldrums: December on Polymarket
According to data, Polymarket experienced its busiest month ever in November, driven largely by the U.S. Presidential Election. However, December’s activity has cooled off, with trading volumes falling below not only November’s peak but also October’s numbers. Additionally, open interest has sharply declined, dropping from nearly $500 million to a current total of $117 million. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/from-election-excitement-to-post-election-doldrums-december-on-polymarket/