Wed, October 7

What Drives October’s Spike in Crypto Liquidations?

The crypto market is in a state of flux, marked by significant liquidations and fluctuating investor sentiment. On October 23, 2024, total liquidations reached $261 million, predominantly affecting long positions as traders anticipated a continuation of Bitcoin’s bullish trend.  This liquidation surge ranks as the second-largest for October, following the

October 24, 2024 2 mins read

Norway’s Central Bank to Conclude CBDC Discussions by 2025

The central bank of Norway, Norges Bank, is on potential research to launch central bank digital currency (CBDC). The decision is to be finalized by 2025, as stated by Deputy Central Bank Governor, Pal Longva. The nation is in the pilot phase of CBDC exploration and Norway is among 134

October 23, 2024 1 min read

US Elections Fuel Optimism in Crypto Markets as BTC Nears $69K

With just two weeks until the US elections, market sentiments are shifting as former President Donald Trump extends his lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in betting markets. As key swing states begin to lean Republican, traders are increasingly pricing in a potential Trump presidency, which has historically been viewed

October 23, 2024 2 mins read

Nigeria Withdraws Case Against Binance’s Tigran Gambaryan

Nigeria has withdrawn money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance. This decision comes as Gambaryan seeks medical treatment abroad, according to the government’s lawyer. The announcement occurred during a court session at the Federal High Court in Abuja on October 23. Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen, has been

October 23, 2024 2 mins read

Japan’s Regulatory Caution Stalls Crypto ETF Progress

Japan’s regulatory stance on crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remains cautious, even as the U.S. and Hong Kong make strides in launching spot crypto ETFs. Despite the increasing demand for these financial products globally, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) continues to play it safe. The country’s crypto investors face tax hits

October 23, 2024 2 mins read

Vitalik Buterin Slams Micheal Saylor on His Bitcoin Custody Views

The crypto community has witnessed some intriguing debates over the past day igniting the discussion panels. Recently hacked WazirX founder Nischal Shetty retorted to CoinSwitch CEO’s allegations on fund movements sparking much debate among degens. However, Michael Saylor caught the spotlight by suggesting handing Bitcoin custody to ‘big banks’.  MicroStrategy

October 23, 2024 2 mins read

Ex-CEO of Mine Digital Charged with Fraud for Alleged $1.5M Theft

Grant Colthup, the former CEO of Mine Digital, faces serious fraud charges for allegedly stealing $1.5 million from a customer. This transaction occurred just two months before the firm collapsed in September 2022. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced the charges on October 21, detailing a transaction that

October 22, 2024 2 mins read

Sky May Rebrand Back to Maker Amid Community Pushback

The decentralized finance (DeFi) platform formerly MakerDAO, now branded as Sky, is planning a return to its original name following community pushback over the rebranding. The co-founder of Sky, Rune Christensen has commenced a proposal to readdress the rebranding decision.  Since the rebrand in August 2024 as part of the

October 22, 2024 2 mins read

What Does Pump.fun Tease About Its Upcoming Token Airdrop?

Pump.fun, a Solana-based memecoin launch platform, has reignited excitement by teasing the release of a new token and a potential airdrop. In an official post on its X account (formerly Twitter), Pump.fun hinted at the airdrop, stating, “The top isn’t in until this drops.” This suggests that the platform believes

October 22, 2024 2 mins read

Minneapolis Fed Calls for Bitcoin Ban to Control Deficits

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has recently proposed that governments should ban or tax Bitcoin. This recommendation aims to help maintain permanent budget deficits. In a working paper published on October 17, the Minneapolis Fed highlighted that Bitcoin complicates fiscal policy. Specifically, the Fed argues that Bitcoin creates a

October 21, 2024 2 mins read