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Several financial analysts predict that gold prices will continue to gain ground, supported by forecasts that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year. According to Patrick Yip of American Precious Metals, the $3,000 mark could be reached as soon as next year if geopolitical issues and central bank demand persist. Financial Analysts […]View the full article

Based on recent market data, the cryptocurrency cardano (ADA) has fallen out of the top ten rankings, making way for tron (TRX) to take its place. ADA has struggled to hold its ground among the leading cryptocurrencies this year, and in the past 30 days alone, it has dropped 23% against the U.S. dollar. Once […]View the full article

Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. has initiated legal action against the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, challenging the denial of its air permit renewal. The company also reported its second-quarter financial results, highlighting cost reductions and ongoing business transformation. Greenidge Generation Challenges New York Permit Denial, Reports Q2 Performance Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. filed […]View the full article

Bitwise Asset Management has taken a bold step into the European market by acquiring ETC Group, a London-based provider of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs). This strategic move increases Bitwise’s assets under management to over $4.5 billion, adding nine European-listed crypto ETPs to its expanding portfolio. Bitwise Enters European Market by Acquiring ETC Group, Boosting Crypto […]View the full article

According to the latest data collected on Aug. 16, 2024, the 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) collectively hold around 910,153.83 BTC, which translates to over $53 billion at the current exchange rates. Leading the pack is Blackrock’s IBIT, holding the largest portion with 38.34% of the total BTC. 12 Spot Bitcoin ETFs Close in […]View the full article

QCP Capital’s latest insights report offers a fascinating blend of optimism and caution as investors eagerly anticipate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole symposium. The firm observes a buoyant mood in equity markets, with U.S. stocks reaching record highs, while the crypto sector remains firmly in the doldrums. QCP Capital Report […]View the full article

Over the past few months, both Bitcoin and Ethereum users have noticed a noticeable drop in transaction fees. Ethereum’s network transfer fees, in particular, have fallen to such low levels that Etherscan, a leading Ethereum block explorer, has recently added decimal points to its gas tracker after fees dipped below 1 qwei. Etherscan’s New Decimal […]View the full article

The New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation has issued a cease and desist order against Finstate Investment LLC, accusing it of defrauding investors via a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment website. Finstate allegedly misrepresented account activity and offered illegal guarantees against losses. A retired New Hampshire resident, persuaded via Facebook to invest $3,526 in cryptocurrency with Finstate, […]View the full article

Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini, has called on the 50 million American cryptocurrency owners to unite and press Vice President Kamala Harris to fire U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler before the upcoming presidential election in November. He believes this action could end the “war on crypto” and make the […]View the full article

Based on the latest data, liquid staking platforms have experienced another uptick in deposited ether over the past week. Within this timeframe, 110,000 ether, valued at $292 million, has flowed into these decentralized finance (defi) protocols. Binance’s Big Move: 88% of 110,000 ETH Inflow Flowed Into Staked Ether Protocol Liquid staking protocols continue to attract […]View the full article

Dennis Kelleher, CEO of Better Markets, says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a 90% chance of winning an appeal in the Ripple lawsuit over XRP. He criticized the court ruling as flawed, arguing that the judge in the Ripple case misapplied the law. Better Markets CEO on SEC Appeal Against Ripple Dennis […]View the full article

Goldman Sachs economists have lowered the likelihood of a U.S. recession within the next year from 25% to 20%, citing recent data on retail sales and jobless claims. If the upcoming August jobs report, scheduled for release on September 6, shows favorable results, the probability of a recession may be further reduced to 15%, which […]View the full article

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue: El Salvador attracts $1.61 billion in investments for its economic overhaul plan, the Venezuelan government blocks Binance using a state-owned ISP, and the Paraguayan justice system convicts an individual for energy theft crimes […]View the full article

On Aug. 15, 2024, the white paper for BitVM2 was published, outlining significant advancements in Bitcoin’s layer two (L2) capabilities. Building on the foundation laid by BitVM version 1, BitVM2 aims to bridge Bitcoin to second layers with improved scalability and security. New BitVM2 White Paper Introduces Advanced Solutions for Bitcoin L2 Scaling The original […]View the full article

In a twist of political fortunes, Vice President Kamala Harris, who had been leading in the race against former President Donald Trump for the 2024 election, saw her odds dip significantly after rolling out her economic plans. Over the past 72 hours on Polymarket, her chances have taken a hit, dropping four percentage points, while […]View the full article

UBS reported on Friday that U.S. stocks extended their rally as new economic data, including a 1% rise in July retail sales, eased concerns about a potential recession. Despite the encouraging consumer resilience, UBS cautioned that the risk of a significant economic slowdown remains, especially after weaker July jobs data. Investors are advised to wait […]View the full article

Right now, the market is leaning towards the U.S. Federal Reserve lowering the benchmark interest rate at the Sept. 18, 2024, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The CME Fedwatch tool currently indicates a 75% likelihood of a 25-basis-point (bps) rate cut. Over on Polymarket, bettors are even more confident, showing an 82% chance of […]View the full article

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last week. In this edition, we discuss the possibilities that El Salvador is opening for other countries to receive help from international institutions like the IMF even when adopting bitcoin as legal tender. Latam Insights Encore: El […]View the full article

Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of U.S.-based exchange Gemini and VC firm Winklevoss Capital, has alerted about the ongoing status of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, a plan directed to difficult banking access to crypto companies. Winklevoss’ remarks come after the Federal Reserve found Customers Bank, a crypto-friendly bank, had “deficiencies” in compliance with anti-money laundering requirements. Tyler Winklevoss […]View the full article

In the first 12 days of Aug., $141.3 million has flowed into crypto, defi, and blockchain ventures, according to recent metrics. Morpho, a decentralized lending developer, accounted for roughly 35.38% of the total funds raised across 20 different projects. $141.3 Million Floods Into 20 Crypto Startups and Projects Even with the crypto markets experiencing a […]View the full article

Selangor police in Malaysia are pursuing four local suspects connected to the July 11 kidnapping of a Chinese national and a Malaysian woman near the Lebuharaya Maju Toll Plaza in Cyberjaya. Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan disclosed that three men and a woman remain at large, while 14 others involved have been apprehended […]View the full article

PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, August 13, 2024 – SUN.io, a leading DeFi platform on TRON, is thrilled to announce the launch of SunPump Beta, the first dedicated platform for the fair launch and trading of meme coins. SunPump offers creators an accessible, low-cost way to launch their own meme coins in a secure and user-friendly environment. […]View the full article

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox, allowing crypto services to be tested in a controlled environment. This initiative aims to promote innovation in Thailand’s capital market by accommodating six specific digital asset-related services, including exchanges and custodial wallet providers. Thai SEC Launches Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox The […]View the full article

New Jersey’s Attorney General, the Division of Consumer Affairs, and the Bureau of Securities have urged investors to immediately withdraw funds from crypto platform Abra. This follows a multi-state investigation into the platform’s alleged violations of state securities laws. Affected investors will receive refunds, with crypto assets being converted to U.S. dollars. New Jersey Investors […]View the full article

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the masterminds behind Novatech with running a fraudulent $650 million crypto scheme. Novatech allegedly operated as a multi-level marketing and crypto asset investment program, where most investor funds were misappropriated to pay existing investors and promoters. SEC Charges Novatech Ltd. in $650 Million Crypto Fraud Case […]View the full article