Binance collaborates with Royal Thai Police to seize $277M from scammers
Over 3,000 victims of the alleged crypto scammers have come forward to the authorities to file for compensation claims.
Over 3,000 victims of the alleged crypto scammers have come forward to the authorities to file for compensation claims.
Edit: I misunderstood the concept: https://reddit.com/r/ethereum/s/GpUbw7rMxX According to ethereum.org, MetaMask is a “non-custodial” wallet, which means that it doesn’t “control” private keys. Well, it’s not true. At least, not for iOS app. If I open the iOS app, it offers me to either import a private key or generate new one. If I turn off…
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Ledger’s CEO says that, while it may take a few years, big money is getting into crypto.
Bitcoin (BTC) and gold, two seemingly divergent assets, find common ground in the eyes of veteran macro investor Luke Gromen. In a recent interview, Gromen posits that these assets could flourish as the fiscal challenges in the United States continue to mount. Gromen’s argument hinges on the idea that both gold and Bitcoin are “duration assets” with fixed supplies and the potential for their face values to rise. In times of fiscal distress, these assets tend to shine. Related Reading: Crypto Era Looms: BIS Innovations Chief Calls On Central Banks To Prepare As the US grapples with fiscal issues exacerbated by relentless quantitative easing and potential shifts in Federal Reserve policies, Gromen believes that this environment will create a fertile ground for gold, oil, and Bitcoin. “[Gold and BTC will do well] because they are simply duration assets with a more fixed supply and a face value that can rise,” he stated. “They do well when a nation has a fiscal problem, and when the reserve currency issue of the world and her allies all have fiscal problems, and hers is at least as bad or probably worse than the others – even Europe – then it’s really good for gold and Bitcoin.” BRICS And The Dollar’s Reshaping Gromen also delved into the potential ramifications of the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) launching a gold-backed currency. Such a move could undermine the US dollar’s longstanding position as the world’s reserve currency. The prospect of a gold-backed currency gaining traction among these major economies could weaken the dollar’s dominance in international trade and finance. Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency sector is experiencing a bullish surge, with Bitcoin leading the charge. It has surpassed the critical psychological threshold of $28,000, sparking optimism among investors. Notably, Cryptoinsightuk, a pseudonymous crypto trading analyst, has conducted a revealing analysis of Bitcoin’s relative strength index (RSI) indicator. Bitcoin moving halfway to the $28K region. Chart: TradingView.com Bitcoin’s Bullish Momentum Cryptoinsightuk’s analysis tracks the instances when Bitcoin’s weekly RSI crossed above the 50 mark (green) and then dropped below this level (red). The expert found that, on average, these events led to a remarkable 1,100% price increase for Bitcoin. Such a surge could become a reality in the right circumstances, including a supply squeeze and the introduction of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Related Reading: Solana Outperforms 2 Top Altcoins – Its Ripple Effect On Prices As Bitcoin’s price currently hovers around $27,539 with a 1.2% decline over the past 24 hours but a 4.9% gain over the last seven days, investors are closely monitoring these developments, eagerly awaiting signs of whether Bitcoin’s bullish momentum will persist in the coming weeks and months. (This site’s content should not be construed as investment advice. Investing involves risk. When you invest, your capital is subject to risk). Featured image from iStock
Distributed Technologies Research has launched DRAM, a Dirham-backed stablecoin that aims to tap into the performance of the United Arab Emirates fiat currency.
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Going back one whole month to late August/early September is where many of us here and on Crypto twitter were suddenly very vocal that September is all certain to be bearish for Bitcoin, just because the last two Septembers has massive dips and September is just historically one of the worst-performing months for Crypto. But…
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TL;DR – ETH ETFs will eventually happen but expect volatility and play safe frens There have now been four SEC applications for a spot Ether ETF, including the latest one from a partnership between Galaxy Digital and Invesco (one of the biggest players in the ETF space). If successful, it would mean much higher accessibility…
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As the dynamic crypto landscape evolves, attention is turning not only to the giants but increasingly to emerging altcoins that show promise and innovation. October is shaping up to be a pivotal month for a select group of these altcoins, with potential frontrunners positioning themselves. Here are our top 4 altcoins for October. Arbitrum (ARB) Arbitrum (ARB) is thrust into the limelight as it inaugurates its Short Term Incentive Program (STIP), positioning 50 million ARB to be siphoned into protocols residing within its ecosystem. The maneuver is predictive of a substantial acceleration in liquidity, reminiscent of Optimism’s grant’s influential impact which witnessed the Total Value Locked (TVL) catapulting from $300 million to $1 billion during its grant distribution period, as highlighted by DeFi researcher Thor Hartvigsen. In total, over 105 applications have already been funneled into the Arbitrum STIP, predominantly from DeFi applications, and notably DEXes which are commandeering the dominant category followed by yield aggregators and lending markets. Related Reading: Is Your Crypto at Risk? FBI Issues Dire Warning Over ‘Phantom Hacker’ At press time, ARB was trading at $0.9295 after the price was rejected at the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level ($0.9721). A break above this resistance is crucial. In particular, it is important for ARB not to fall below the descending trendline (black) again, which was breached on Sunday. Solana (SOL) Hartvigsen emphasized the potential he sees in SOL, noting, “Growing DeFi ecosystem and a very strong/vocal community. Solana has established itself as more than just another L1 as it has significant scaling benefits with product market fit.” This assertion further manifests with projects like Eclipse undertaking ambitious endeavors, specifically, “building an Ethereum L2 with the Solana VM.” Such innovations not only underscore Solana’s rising importance but also demonstrate its practicality and adaptability in the continuously evolving DeFi landscape. In the last 22 days, the SOL price has increased by almost 40%, and the sentiment around Solana is extremely positive. As the latest CoinShares weekly report shows, SOL has been one of the most popular investments among digital asset funds around the world in recent weeks. The Solana (SOL) price broke above the 200-day EMA on Sunday and also managed to cross the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level. Assuming a successful retest, the SOL price could target the $26.63 and $32.35 levels. Radiant Capital (RDNT) Radiant Capital’s momentum in the crypto sphere took an intentional pause with the deferral of its Ethereum mainnet deployment from October 3rd to the 15th. Addressing this decision, Radiant Capital cited their unwavering commitment to quality, remarking: “During the final stages of testing for Ethereum mainnet deployment, we’ve identified opportunities for significant gas optimizations. It’s imperative to ensure competitive gas costs to deliver an optimal user experience.” Related Reading: Crypto Fund Flows: Bitcoin Leads As Solana Follows, But Why’s Ethereum Left Behind? Beyond the temporary shift in launch timelines, the organization’s team remains palpable. Thor Hartvigsen reflected on Radiant Capital’s prowess, stating, “RDNT – Already leading the lending/borrowing market on Arbitrum. Expecting TVL to rise from the cross chain expansion. Expecting TVL to rise from the cross chain expansion. Further: Arbitrum STIP proposal to receive 3.36 million ARB aimed at ecosystem growth.” RDNT saw a strong drawdown of close to 62% after the all-time high at $0.4956 on April 15. However, after the historical low at $0.1905, RDNT has already shown a strong reaction. Should the price break above the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level at $0.2625, it could be interpreted as an indication of a breakout from the downtrend. Maker (MKR) Maker (MKR) has been generating significant attention in the crypto community, primarily due to its impressive rally in recent weeks. Central to Maker’s rise is its strong financial performance. Hartvigsen illuminates this by noting: “Maker is the largest revenue-generating protocol in DeFi with a current annualized revenue of $193m!” This revenue is primarily driven by interest accrued from DAI minters, with a significant proportion coming from Real World Assets (RWAs). As he further elaborates, “Currently, 53% of all DAI collateral comes from RWAs such as US t-bills paying out nearly 5% APY. Roughly 63% of the $193m in annualized revenue comes from the RWA collateral.” But what has precipitated this uptick in MKR’s valuation? Hartvigsen attributes it to two primary factors: “1) More of the collateral as RWA (and high US interest rates) and 2) A growing DAI supply.” He emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between Maker’s revenue and DAI’s market cap, stating that “Maker revenue depends primarily on the total market cap of DAI as the collateral backing this stablecoin is what generates fees.” On the horizon, MKR’s prospects appear even more promising. Hartvigsen lists several catalysts that could further propel its growth. One notable highlight is the potential impact of DAI’s ongoing expansion: “If the DAI supply can continue to grow, the Maker revenue will continue to grow which most likely will impact the price positively.” Additionally, forthcoming developments, including “a MKR 1:12000 token split,” a complete rebranding initiative, and the anticipated launch of subDAOs, are set to infuse MKR with enhanced utility and potentially greater demand in the market. As he concludes, these changes will enable “MKR holders to stake MKR to farm these new subDAO tokens which will create additional token utility.” After the MKR price crossed the 200-day EMA at 1,110 three weeks ago, the odds are good that the rally will continue. A possible target could be the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level at $1,888. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com