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Nimiq set to launch upgraded version of crypto payment tool Cryptopayment.link

Nimiq, an open-source crypto exchange & payment ecosystem, today announced it will soon release a new version of Cryptopayment.link, a free non-custodial tool enabling anyone to get paid directly in crypto. Upgraded features include: “Charge Now” Function The most significant added feature is a “Charge Now” function. “Charge Now” enables an easy, built-in flow for…
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TA: Ethereum Holds Key Support, Why ETH Must Clear This Hurdle

Ethereum is still above the $1,720 support against the US Dollar. ETH must clear $1,820 and $1,850 to start a steady increase in the near term. Ethereum is still above the main $1,720 support zone. The price is now trading below $1,800 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a crucial bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,800 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair might start a strong increase if there is a clear move above $1,820 and $1,850. Ethereum Price Tests Key Support Ethereum attempted a fresh increase above the $1,820 resistance zone. However, there was no upside continuation and the price stayed below the $1,850 resistance zone. A high was formed near $1,831 and the price moved lower. There was a break below the $1,800 support zone and the 100 hourly simple moving average. A low is formed near $1,767 and the price stayed above the key $1,750 support zone. Ether is now consolidating above the $1,750 support. It climbed above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $1,831 swing high to $1,767 low. On the upside, an initial resistance is near the $1,800 level. There is also a crucial bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,800 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The trend line is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $1,831 swing high to $1,767 low. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com The next major resistance is near the $1,820 level. The main resistance is still near the $1,850 level. A clear move above the $1,850 resistance might start a strong increase. The next major resistance is near the $1,920 level. Downside Break in ETH? If ethereum fails to rise above the $1,820 resistance, it could continue to move down. An initial support on the downside is near the $1,765 zone. The next major support is near the $1,720 level. A clear move and break below the $1,720 support could start a major decline. In the stated case, the price could slide towards the $1,650 support zone in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is now losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now just near the 50 level. Major Support Level – $1,720 Major Resistance Level – $1,820

US SEC Investigating Do Kwon’s Terraform Labs and UST Collapse: Report

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly investigating Terraform Labs and the collapse of algorithmic stablecoin terrausd (UST). “SEC enforcement attorneys are investigating whether Terraform Labs broke securities and investment product rules.” SEC Launches Investigation of Terraform Labs and UST The U.S. SEC is investigating Terraform Labs and its algorithmic stablecoin terrausd (UST), […]

Bloomberg Terminal supersizes its crypto coverage: 40 more coins

Bloomberg Terminal has increased its coverage to 50 crypto assets to give its institutional investor client base better data about movements within the market.

Grayscale, Bitwise Confident a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Be Approved Soon

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TA: Bitcoin Bears Keep Pushing, Why BTC Could Still Nosedive

Bitcoin is moving lower towards the key $29,500 support against the US Dollar. BTC must stay above $29,500 to avoid a major downside break. Bitcoin is struggling to stay above the $29,500 support zone. The price is now trading below the $30,500 level and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a key contracting triangle forming with resistance near $31,050 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a major decline if there is a break below the $29,500 support. Bitcoin Price Is Showing Bearish Signs Bitcoin price failed to gain strength above the $31,200 and $31,500 resistance levels. However, there was no clear move, and the price started a fresh decline below $31,000. There was a move below the $30,850 and $30,500 support levels. The price even spiked below the $30,000 level and settled below the 100 hourly simple moving average. It traded close to the $29,500 support zone and formed a low at $29,561. Bitcoin is now consolidating losses and trading above the $29,800 level. An immediate resistance on the upside is near the $30,030 level. It is near the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $31,550 swing high to $29,561 low. The first major resistance is near the $30,500 level and the 100 hourly SMA. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $31,550 swing high to $29,561 low. Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com The main resistance is near the $31,000 level. There is also a key contracting triangle forming with resistance near $31,050 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. A clear move above the $31,050 resistance level could send the price further higher. The next major resistance might be $31,500, above which the price could start a decent increase. Downside Break in BTC? If bitcoin fails to clear the $31,050 resistance zone, it could start another decline. An immediate support on the downside is near the $29,650 level. The next major support is near the $29,500 level. A downside break below the $29,500 support could put a lot of pressure on the bulls. In the stated case, the price could drop towards the $28,500 support zone in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $29,800, followed by $29,500. Major Resistance Levels – $30,500, $31,050 and $31,500.

Tomorrow is Algorands Birthday – 3 years old and starting to gain traction with its technical superiority

Our little ALGO is growing up, and starting to become a real contender in the Blockchain wars. https://preview.redd.it/0h7p7ib9mp491.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=3a0abace4ec9dc690241332aa5e488a973211fae What Is Algorand? Algorand is a decentralized network built to solve the Blockchain Trilemma of achieving speed, security, and decentralization simultaneously. Launched in June 11th, 2019 by computer scientist and MIT professor Silvio Micali, Algorand is a…
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Alibaba Cloud launches NFT solution… then quickly memory holes it

The firm’s NFT marketplace solution included “web hosting, digital marketing & content delivery” infrastructure, but is no longer listed on its website despite still showing up in Google search results.

Bitcoin miners say NY ban will be ineffective and 'isolate' the state

Miners feel that the New York legislature’s efforts to get Bitcoin miners out of their state will backfire in the long run as other states invite miners to help improve their energy grid.