Thu, October 8

Coinbase Prepares to Delist Stablecoins Ahead of EU MiCA Rules

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. has announced plans to delist stablecoins that do not comply with the new requirements across the European Economic Area (EEA) by the end of this year.  The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation moves toward full implementation by the end of 2024. Coinbase plans

October 4, 2024 2 mins read

Can Bitcoin (BTC) Break Through the $65K Barrier Soon?

October is referred to as the “uptober” month, known for the upward momentum of the cryptocurrency market. Despite that, Bitcoin is suffering to regain its price. The largest cryptocurrency is currently trading above the $61K mark; a brief recovery has been made over the past 24 hours.  On the other

October 4, 2024 2 mins read

Whales Bet Big on Bitcoin Despite Market Weakness

Bitcoin has struggled to maintain momentum in the first few days of “Uptober,” a month typically marked by bullish sentiment. Despite high community expectations for Bitcoin to surpass $70K, the flagship cryptocurrency recently hit a 16-day low. Over the past week, Bitcoin has dropped 6%, primarily due to macroeconomic factors.

October 4, 2024 2 mins read

Talen Energy Acquires TeraWulf’s Minority Stake in Bitcoin Mining Operation

Bitcoin mining company TeraWulf reported its 25% stake sale in the nuclear-powered Nautilus Bitcoin mine in Pennsylvania to its joint venture partner Talen Energy for $92 million. TeraWulf plans to invest further in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.  The transaction, which results in a 3.4x return

October 4, 2024 1 min read

Is Shiba Inu (SHIB) Headed For a Rektober or an Uptober?

The meme coins in the market are facing a downward trajectory, returning to their previous lows. Among them, the dog-themed meme coin Shiba Inu (SHIB) is approaching the critical threshold. Over the last 24 hours, the SHIB price recorded a loss of over 5.60%. The asset hit its peak and

October 3, 2024 2 mins read

Mysterious ‘7 Siblings’ Make Waves with $66M Ethereum Buy

In a remarkable show of confidence amid market volatility, the enigmatic group known as the “7 Siblings” has re-entered the spotlight, amassing significant Ethereum (ETH) holdings worth over $66 million. This latest acquisition of 28,120 ETH comes as part of a strategic buying spree during a recent dip in the

October 3, 2024 2 mins read

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Reserves with Sale of 233 BTC Put Options

Metaplanet, a Japan-based Bitcoin investment firm, has announced the sale of 233 BTC put options with a strike price of $62,000 expiring on December 27, 2024. It resulted in earning a premium total income of 23.97 BTC. The firm’s strategic use of Bitcoin derivatives is to generate additional income from

October 3, 2024 2 mins read

Arthur Hayes Faces Another Loss Amid PEPE and MOG Slump

The crypto market has been struggling to break the bearish pressure as Uptober began. The bearish sentiment drove the overall market cap to $2.14 trillion. The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), dropped to $59.9K, and Ethereum (ETH) also faced a sharp downturn, falling to $2.3K.  Amid this, the former BitMEX CEO

October 3, 2024 2 mins read

Aptos Labs Strengthens Japan Presence with HashPalette Acquisition

Aptos Labs, the developer behind the Layer-1 blockchain Aptos, announced on October 3 its acquisition of HashPalette, a subsidiary of HashPort and the developer of Palette Chain. The acquisition signifies a strategic partnership between Aptos Labs and HashPort, integrating Palette Chain’s NFT distribution platform into Aptos’ ecosystem. Palette Chain, known

October 3, 2024 2 mins read

Will Bitcoin Bearish Start Derail Uptober Optimism?

Bitcoin’s highly anticipated ‘Uptober’ began on a bearish note, as the cryptocurrency dropped to a two-week low of $60,164. The global crypto market cap also saw a significant dip, standing at $2.15 trillion—a 4.66% decrease in just 24 hours. This came alongside a surge in trading volume, up by 52.59%

October 2, 2024 2 mins read