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New Data Shows Bitcoin Supply on Exchanges Plummeting - A Bullish Sign?

According to crypto analytics provider Santiment, the amount of Bitcoin held on exchanges has fallen to its lowest level in over 5 years. Just 5.8% of Bitcoin's total circulating supply currently sits on trading platforms. This declining availability suggests growing scarcity and hints at major price appreciation

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023

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1inch's Major Asset Shuffling - What Does It Mean For Bitcoin?

In an intriguing series of transactions, decentralized exchange 1inch withdrew over $40 million worth of assets from its investment fund this past weekend. The DeFi protocol then used a portion of the funds to purchase $10 million worth of Ethereum. A Closer Look at 1inch's Asset Movements According

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023

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SIM Swap Attack on Kroll Employee Leads to Crypto Platform Data Breach

A sophisticated SIM swap attack targeting a Kroll employee led to a data breach impacting several prominent cryptocurrency firms, according to statements from the companies involved. The incident highlights the lingering vulnerabilities of SMS-based authentication. Bankrupt platforms FTX, BlockFi, and Genesis privately notified customers last week that financial services firm

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023

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Crypto Unicorn CoinSwitch Lays Off 7% of Staff Amid Crypto Winter

Leading Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinSwitch has become the latest crypto startup to trim its workforce, laying off 44 employees this week. The move highlights the broader industry slowdown as volumes remain depressed in the ongoing 'crypto winter.' CoinSwitch cut 7% of its staff, specifically from customer support roles.

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023

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Crypto Traders Ready for Next Bull Run - Lessons for Newcomers

With crypto poised for its next bull cycle as early as 2024, traders who weathered past booms have wisdom to share on navigating the mania. Their insights highlight strategies for newcomers entering their first crypto bull run. Millions discovered cryptocurrencies in 2021. Now their first taste of a bull market

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023

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House Republicans Question Fed Crypto Oversight, Calling for Congressional Framework

A group of influential House Republicans have raised concerns over the Federal Reserve's new crypto oversight programs, arguing they may stifle innovation in the absence of clear federal legislation. In a letter to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, House Financial Services Committee ranking member Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and others

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023

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India's Call for Crypto Regulations: A Catalyst for Bitcoin's Mainstream Adoption?

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi made headlines this week when he called for a global framework to regulate cryptocurrencies and other emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. In an interview with Business Today magazine days before the G20 summit in New Delhi, Modi said "not only crypto, but

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023

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SUI and HBAR Prices Drop Ahead of Scheduled Token Unlocks

Cryptocurrencies Sui (SUI) and Hedera (HBAR) have declined over the past day amid scheduled unlocks that will increase their circulating supplies. SUI has fallen 7% to $0.54, while HBAR is down 4% to $0.05, based on CoinDesk pricing data. The drops come ahead of pre-planned unlocks for both

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023

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Crypto Scam Preying on First Responders Highlights Risks Beyond Bitcoin

A former New Jersey corrections officer allegedly defrauded police, firefighters and EMTs out of over $620,000 through a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme. The accused scammer John DeSalvo created a crypto token called Blazar that he aggressively marketed as a "crypto pension" for first responders. However, the token&

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023

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New IRS Crypto Tax Rules Aim to Close Reporting Gaps but Stir Controversy

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has proposed far-reaching tax regulations that would require cryptocurrency brokers to report customer digital asset transactions. While the rules intend to standardize crypto tax reporting, critics argue they overstep by treating decentralized networks like centralized finance. As regulators eye closing tax gaps, the

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023

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ESG-Labeled Bitcoin ETF Stirs Controversy Over Crypto's Energy Use

A new exchange-traded fund (ETF) from London-based Jacobi Asset Management is testing the boundaries of ESG investing principles. The firm's Jacobi FT Wilshire Bitcoin ETF (BCOIN) claims to promote environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, an unprecedented label for a financial product focused on the highly energy-intensive cryptocurrency

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023

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Bitcoin Supply on Exchanges Hits Multi-Year Low - A Bullish Sign for BTC?

According to new data from analytics provider Santiment, the amount of Bitcoin sitting on cryptocurrency exchanges has fallen to its lowest level since December 2017. Just 5.8% of Bitcoin's total supply is currently held on exchange platforms. This declining availability suggests growing scarcity and hints at the

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023

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Crypto Largely Absent in Early 2024 Campaign Rhetoric

In the early positioning of potential 2024 U.S. presidential contenders, cryptocurrency policy has notably faded as a major talking point despite flashes of prominence last year. The first Republican primary debate on Aug. 5 included no mentions of crypto regulation or oversight issues from leading candidates. This absence came

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023

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IRS Reporting Rules Spur Debate on Crypto Oversight

The release of new IRS guidelines around reporting of cryptocurrency transactions has sparked debate within the digital asset sector about the scope and impact of expanded oversight. Stakeholders across the industry are poised to flood regulators with feedback during a 60-day public comment period. The rules, unveiled Friday, require cryptocurrency

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023

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Massive XRP Transfers Precede Trading Volatility

Over 850 million XRP tokens, worth nearly $450 million, were withdrawn from major European cryptocurrency exchange Bitvavo this weekend, according to transaction trackers. The large transfers came just ahead of a period of sideways trading and a 2.34% XRP price drop over the past 24 hours. On Friday and

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023

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South Korean Exchanges Brace for Stricter Reserves Rules

South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges will soon face tighter requirements for maintaining minimum cash reserves, as part of enhanced regulations aimed at strengthening protections for traders. Starting next month, exchanges with accounts at real-name local banks must keep reserves equal to 30% of average daily client deposits, with a minimum threshold

By John Williams Aug 29, 2023
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