$15.5K retest is more likely, according to Bitcoin futures and options
Bybit launching a $100 million fund and Binance’s proof of reserves might have marked the cycle low at $15,500.
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How bad is the current state of crypto? On-chain analyst explains
Despite the widespread loss of confidence in crypto following the FTX collapse, Bitcoin’s on-chain data gives investors hope.
Amber Group's co-founder Tiantian Kullander passes away at 30
Tiantian Kullander, known to many as TT, has unexpectedly died in his sleep on Nov. 23.
Price analysis 11/25: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, DOT, LTC, UNI
Bitcoin and most major altcoins are witnessing a relief rally but higher levels are likely to attract strong selling by the bears.
Disaster looms for Digital Currency Group thanks to regulators and whales
Regulators failed to regulate, and venture capital firms invested without conducting the proper due diligence.
FTX’s collapse could change crypto industry governance standards for good
Following FTX’s downfall, experts believe that centralized exchanges will be faced with increased regulatory scrutiny, potentially eliminating a lot of players from the fray.
1inch releases new tool to protect traders against ‘sandwich attacks’
The company said that the new tool works by allowing users to submit transactions directly to validators.
Binance publishes official Merkle Tree-based proof-of-reserves
Two weeks after its initial pledge for Merkle Tree-backed proof of funds, Binance releases its official response to liquidity transparency.
Here's how centralized exchanges aim to win back users after the FTX collapse
“We need to stop telling people to trust us and give them an actual reason to,” said Eric Demuth, the CEO of Bitpanda.
Turkey seizes FTX assets in the country amid the ongoing investigation
Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board has seized assets belonging to Sam Bankman-Fried after launching an investigation into FTX's affairs in the country.
Bitcoin addresses holding at least 1 BTC close in to a million
Exchange balances continue to deplete while the number of “wholecoiner” Bitcoin addresses hits new highs.
FTX stake in US bank raises concerns about banking loopholes
The chairman of the rural bank Jean Chalopin also happens to be the chairman of Deltec Bank, which has Tether and Alameda both on its client list.
ConsenSys addresses MetaMask IP collection, claims nothing has changed
ConsenSys says the IP address data collected through MetaMask users will not be monetized or “exploited.”
Will Bitcoin hit $110K in 2023? 3 reasons to be bullish on BTC now
Bitcoin is printing significant bullish divergences with BTC price in line for a “massive bull run,” new analysis argues.
Crypto lender Matrixport seeks $100M funding despite lending crisis
Bitmain-backed crypto lender Matrixport is the other half of a new funding round targeting a $100 million raise.
How does the FTX collapse affect Dubai's crypto ecosystem?
CoinMENA CEO Talal Tabbaa believes that the FTX collapse will not change the vision of the UAE to become a global crypto hub.
Uzbekistan issues first crypto licenses to two local ‘crypto stores’
Starting from January 2023, only licensed cryptocurrency firms will be allowed to provide cryptocurrency trading services to Uzbek citizens.
CoinList addresses 'FUD' on withdrawals, cites technical issues for delays
CoinList blamed “custodian issues” with one suffering an outage affecting “many tokens” on the platform as the reason for reported withdrawal problems.
StarkNet makes Cairo 1.0 open source in first step toward community control
StarkNet has prioritized scalability over composability and transparency. But it’s now working on making its tech open source.
Independent research verifies GBTC's 633K Bitcoin: So why won't Grayscale?
In the wake of the FTX crisis proof of reserves has been a trending topic, and it seems when firms are unwilling to provide it, analysts may step in.
ApeCoin geo-blocks US stakers, two Apes sell for $1M each, marketplace launched
The U.S. made the list of regions blocked from using an upcoming website for ApeCoin staking with the related DAO claiming regulations are to blame.
Belgium says BTC, ETH and other decentralized coins are not securities
Belgium's take on what conditions must be met in order for a crypto asset to be classed as a security are in contrast to the views of U.S. Securities Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler.
WEMIX token plunges 70% after it's delisted by Korean exchanges
DAXA claimed that the circulating number of WEMIX exceeds what has been disclosed by Wemix, much to the chagrin of the issuers.
Ethereum developers decided on eight proposals for the Shanghai update
Among the main features of the Shanghai hard fork is Beacon Chain staked Ether (ETH) will be unlocked.
IMF calls for tighter crypto regulation in Africa as the industry unfolds
FTX's collapse is one of the reasons why countries in the region should adopt regulation, noted the monetary fund.
Ether tests $1,200 but bears better positioned for $1.13B options expiry on Nov. 25
Bears are better positioned to profit roughly $215 million during November's Ether options expiry, putting pressure on ETH's price near a critical resistance level.
BIS report finds uneven progress, differing motivations in African CBDC adoption
A survey of the continent’s central banks shows optimism about greater efficiency and inclusion, but several drawbacks remain; Nigeria already has an operational retail CBDC.
Polkadot incentivizes its community to fight scams through an “anti-scam bounty”
Polkadot said it rewards community members in a consistent manner with bounties paid in USDC.
Leading Cardano stablecoin project shuts down after excruciating launch delays
Ardana developers claimed back in January that "almost all of the product/smart contract development is finished."
Bybit launches $100M support fund for institutional traders
Institutional trading firms have faced financial losses and operational difficulties in the wake of the FTX collapse.