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Bitcoin transactions and 51% attacks explained for complete beginners in very simple terms

You need to think of a Bitcoin transaction like recording your spending in a special ledger. It has two parts: what you had before (inputs) and what you have now (outputs). This ledger is called the blockchain, and it keeps track of all Bitcoin transactions. ​ Those are the two common types of transactions: 1.…
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Ethereum Price Looks Primed For Gains Until This Changes

Ethereum price is slowly moving higher above $1,600 against the US Dollar. ETH could gain bullish momentum unless there is a nasty drop below $1,550. Ethereum is showing a few positive signs for a move above the $1,650 resistance. The price is trading above $1,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $1,610 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a decent increase if there is a close above $1,650 and $1,670. Ethereum Price Shows Bullish Signs Ethereum’s price remained well-supported above the $1,550 level. ETH climbed higher slowly above the $1,580 and $1,600 resistance levels, like Bitcoin. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $1,610 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The pair even broke the $1,620 resistance. However, the bears are still active below the $1,650 level. A high is formed near $1,638 and the price is now consolidating gains. Ether is now trading above $1,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. It is also above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent increase from the $1,530 swing low to the $1,638 high. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $1,635 level. The next resistance is near the $1,650 level. A close above the $1,650 resistance might send the price toward the $1,670 resistance. If the price reclaims the $1,670 resistance, there could be a steady increase. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com The next major hurdle is near the $1,750 level. A close above the $1,750 level might send Ethereum further higher toward $1,880. Another Drop in ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $1,650 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1,600 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. The first key support is close to $1,585 and the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent increase from the $1,530 swing low to the $1,638 high. The next key support is $1,550. A downside break below $1,550 might spark a fresh round of selling. In the stated case, the price could even decline toward the $1,500 level in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Level – $1,600 Major Resistance Level – $1,650

Singapore's central bank slugs Three Arrows founders with 9-year ban

Three Arrows Capital founders Kyle Davies and Zhu Su are barred from regulated activities or acting as top execs at any financial firm in Singapore.

Meta ‘ruined’ the term metaverse, but now it’s evolving: Yuga Labs CEO

While Meta’s Horizon Worlds is suffering from a low user base, metaverse platforms have focused on building, says Yuga Labs CEO Daniel Alegre.

Bitcoin Price Is Primed For Rally And Only 1 Thing is Holding it Back

Bitcoin price is moving higher above the $26,200 resistance. BTC could gain bullish momentum if there is a daily close above the $26,500 resistance. Bitcoin is showing a few positive signs above the $26,200 level. The price is trading above $26,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support near $26,050 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh rally if there is a close above $26,500 and then a move above $27,000. Bitcoin Price Eyes Upside Break Bitcoin price remained well-bid above the $25,500 support zone. BTC formed a base and recently started a fresh increase above the $26,000 resistance zone. There was a sharp spike above the $26,500 resistance zone. However, there was no close above the $26,500 resistance zone. The price traded as high as $27,212 and there was a nasty bearish reaction. The price reversed its gains and traded below the $26,650 level. There was a move below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $24,925 swing low to the $27,212 high. Bitcoin is now trading above $26,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Besides, there is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support near $26,050 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $26,500 level. The first major resistance is near the $26,650 level. Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com The next key resistance could be near the $27,200 level. A proper close above the $26,500 level and then a break above $27,200 might start a decent increase. The next major resistance is near $28,000, above which the bulls could gain strength. In the stated case, the price could test the $28,800 level. Fresh Drop In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to start a fresh increase above the $26,500 resistance, it could continue to move down. Immediate support on the downside is near the $26,050 level and the trend line. The next major support is near the $25,800 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $24,925 swing low to the $27,212 high. A downside break and close below the $25,800 level might send the price toward the key support at $25,550. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $26,050, followed by $25,800. Major Resistance Levels – $26,500, $26,650, and $27,200.

The Algorand network is moving toward full decentralization with P2P gossip network without relay node requirement + concensus incentivization + algokit 2.0 to with full support for native Python to build smart-contract

I posted this since I think this might be interested to the cryptocurrency community. The Algorand network is fast moving toward its full decentralization vision with the introduction of a major upgrade in its concensus protocol with Peer-to-Peer gossip network without the need of relay nodes (which is the main source of centralization concern/criticism of…
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Toughen up. Mt. Gox's ex-CEO only had a ‘little calculator’ to prepare for trial

Mark Karpelès was seemingly drawing parallels to Sam Bankman-Fried’s recent antics, claiming to have gotten through 20,000 pages of evidence in pre-trial detention with only a “simple calculator.”

I recently found out about running arbitrage bots. How can I do this and how is it different from mining?

So I just found out about arbitrage bots. Can someone provide some insight into how it works and how one could get started? I know it requires a decent size initial investment. But with fees how is this profitable? I guess all exchanges aren't timed perfectly when it comes to actual crypto value, so people…
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How OKX convinced F1 star Daniel Ricciardo it's safe to promote crypto

Australian F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo said it took him a while to get comfortable with the idea of crypto, and that was before the collapse of FTX.

Shrapnel Web3 shooter won't let US users cash out, thanks to Gensler

As soon as a gamer cashes out an in-game asset, they realize monetary value, which is where the problem with the SEC comes in, a Shrapnel executive told Cointelegraph.