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Views by: Bill Repasky, attorney at Frost Brown Todd LLPWith over 55 million Americans incorporating cryptocurrency into their daily activities, it has become a vital part of our nation’s financial landscape.Similar to traditional ATMs, thousands of virtual currency kiosks — commonly referred to as Bitcoin ATMs — have emerged across the United States to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions, ranging from converting cash to crypto to trading various coins. The enactment of the GENIUS Act may further drive public interest in Bitcoin ATMs alongside the introduction of stablecoins.Sadly, as with any new technology, fraudsters have adapted to exploit these systems. In an…
Main Highlights:Bitcoin drops below $113,000 at the Wall Street open as bulls struggle to maintain support.Price manipulation of BTC is a potential reason for the decline, focusing on exchange order-book bid liquidity.Increased crypto market volatility is anticipated from the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole event.Bitcoin (BTC) searched for new local lows at the Wall Street open on Wednesday, with bulls unable to stop a continued US sell-off.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBitcoin Price Pressure Revives “Spoofy the Whale”Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView tracked BTC/USD as it slid below $113,000 after briefly reclaiming it at the daily open.Bid liquidity was being…
The Congress of the Philippines is considering a proposal that could allow the nation’s central bank to establish a strategic reserve of 10,000 Bitcoin, potentially making it one of the first in Southeast Asia to embrace Bitcoin as a strategic asset.A House of Representatives bill submitted by Camarines Sur Representative Migz Villafuerte in June captured attention on Thursday, aiming to require the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank, to acquire 2,000 Bitcoin (BTC) annually over five years.The bill, known as the “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act,” seeks to mandate the BSP to procure 10,000 Bitcoin valued at $1.1 billion…
Verb possesses $713 million in Toncoin and $67 million in cash reserves. Ledger Live now supports TON staking starting from just 10 tokens. TON’s Sharpe ratio turned positive in August, signifying positive momentum. The Open Network (TON) is witnessing a rise in interest from both institutional and retail investors, marked by several developments that could enhance its status in the cryptocurrency realm. A new treasury declaration amounting to $780 million by Verb Technology Company, an expanded staking service through Ledger Live, and positive on-chain indicators suggest conditions that analysts believe may catalyze the blockchain’s next significant growth stage. These…
The native token of Hedera, HBAR, is currently testing a crucial support level at $0.23, following a drop of over 3% on Friday.On August 21, trading volume surged past 80 million during significant intraday periods.Despite the recent downturn, HBAR is buoyed by several bullish factors; SWIFT announced plans to commence live blockchain payment trials utilizing HBAR across its $150 trillion annual payments ecosystem, set to begin in November 2025.Moreover, speculation regarding a possible exchange-traded fund has gained momentum after Grayscale submitted Delaware trust documents related to HBAR. These events highlight the capabilities of hashgraph technology, which can handle over 10,000…
TL;DR Ripple’s native token achieved what many deemed impossible this year by surpassing its previous all-time high set over seven years ago. Nevertheless, the asset has retraced by double digits since, raising the question of when (or if) it can achieve this feat again. Here’s what some of the most popular AI solutions have to say about it. XRPUSD. Source: TradingView Will There Be New ATH? The third-largest cryptocurrency concluded 2024 strongly, rising from under $0.6 to approximately $3. It continued to climb in January, matching its 2018 all-time high of $3.4 but could not surpass it. After several months…
By the third week of August, numerous altcoins faced a significant decline in exchange reserves. This trend indicates an increasing appetite for accumulation and off-exchange holding. The shift is particularly striking as the so-called altcoin season has become progressively selective. Which tokens are benefiting from this surge in accumulation, and what factors are fueling investor confidence? 1. Ethena (ENA) Data from Santiment reveals that Ethena (ENA) exchange reserves dropped from 1.3 billion to 1.15 billion during the third week of August. In other words, 150 million ENA exited centralized exchanges. This coincided with ENA’s price soaring by 30% in August,…
Apple is urging users to promptly update their devices to address a zero-click vulnerability that enables attackers to compromise iPhones, iPads, and Macs, which poses increased risks for cryptocurrency holders.In a Thursday advisory, Apple disclosed that an issue in image processing permitted sophisticated actors to infiltrate Apple devices. The vulnerability disclosure page indicates that it was rectified as part of the macOS Sonoma 14.7.8, macOS Ventura 13.7.8, iPadOS 17.7.10, macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, iOS 18.6.2, and iPadOS 18.6.2 updates.“Apple is aware of reports suggesting that this issue may have been exploited in an exceptionally sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals,” the…
Key HighlightsDOGE surges nearly 4% alongside BNB and SOL in the recent crypto upswingWhale activity boosts momentum as Bitcoin concludes its two-day downturnAnalysts predict potential for ongoing growth if current trends persistDogecoin Experiences Nearly 4% Upsurge Alongside BNB and SOL: Is the Bullish Trend Resuming?The cryptocurrency market is demonstrating revitalization after a short-term decline, with Dogecoin (DOGE) rising nearly 4% alongside Binance Coin (BNB) and Solana (SOL). This upward trend follows Bitcoin’s cessation of a two-day drop, instilling optimism throughout the market.Source: TradingViewWhat’s Fueling Dogecoin’s Rise?Dogecoin’s recent spike is not merely chance. In recent days, there’s been a notable increase…