Bitcoin’s inflation-hedge theory tested as rising interest rates bring turbulence to markets

Bitcoin’s inflation-hedge theory tested as rising interest rates bring turbulence to markets

The US economy is experiencing turbulent times, with inflation rates rising and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to curb inflation falling short. This has led to a loss of value in US Treasurys, raising concerns about the impact on risk-on assets such as Bitcoin and the stock market. The influx of government debt into the market … Read more

Sam Bankman-Fried Scoops Help CoinDesk Win a Loeb Award

Sam Bankman-Fried Scoops Help CoinDesk Win a Loeb Award

This content discusses a series of stories published by CoinDesk related to Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of Alameda Research and FTX crypto exchange. The centerpiece article raised concerns about the stability of Alameda Research and questioned the safety of FTX. Other stories highlighted the unconventional living arrangements of Bankman-Fried’s close associates, reported on a major … Read more

LINK Price Extends Increase, Will Chainlink Bulls Be Able to Hit $8.5 Milestone?

LINK Price Extends Increase, Will Chainlink Bulls Be Able to Hit .5 Milestone?

The price of Chainlink’s cryptocurrency, LINK, is currently trading above the $7.25 resistance level and is showing positive signs. It is consolidating its gains and could potentially see further increases above $7.50. There is a bullish trend line forming with support near $7.25 on the 4-hour chart. In terms of resistance, the price may face … Read more

Bitcoin Ordinals creator Casey Rodarmor pitches BRC-20 alternative ‘Runes’

Bitcoin Ordinals creator Casey Rodarmor pitches BRC-20 alternative ‘Runes’

The inventor of Bitcoin Ordinals has proposed a new fungible token protocol called Runes as an alternative to the BRC-20 token standard. The BRC-20 standard has gained popularity but has been criticized for spamming Bitcoin with unnecessary transactions. Runes is a UTXO-based protocol that aims to minimize the creation of “junk” transactions and promote responsible … Read more

Bitwise Withdraws Application, A Big Blow To Ethereum ETFs?

Bitwise Withdraws Application, A Big Blow To Ethereum ETFs?

Asset manager Bitwise has withdrawn its application to convert its Bitcoin futures ETF into one that invests in both Bitcoin and Ethereum futures contracts, leading to speculation about the decision’s meaning for Ethereum futures ETFs. Bloomberg Analyst James Seyffart believes the move was made because Bitwise doesn’t see the benefit in having a dual BTC … Read more

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Crypto exchange Bybit will suspend its services in the UK starting from October 1, in response to new regulations imposed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The company stated that it is proactively embracing the regulation by pausing its services in the UK. In another development, Binance Holdings, its US counterpart, and CEO Changpeng Zhao … Read more

Americans (Seemingly) Aren’t Allowed to Put This Economic Theory to the Test

Americans (Seemingly) Aren’t Allowed to Put This Economic Theory to the Test

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is potentially hindering the growth of prediction markets by utilizing regulatory controls. While the value of betting markets is debatable, the fact that various academics, companies, and even DARPA have recognized the potential of crowdsourcing truth is noteworthy. However, the CFTC’s actions suggest an attempt to eliminate prediction markets … Read more

Binance, U.S. Affiliate, Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao File to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit

Binance, U.S. Affiliate, Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao File to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit

According to the filing, Congress has evaluated numerous proposals since 2019 to establish a structured and practical framework for crypto assets and their trading platforms. Importantly, none of these proposals aimed to grant exclusive regulatory jurisdiction to the SEC over the cryptocurrency industry. Despite this, the SEC has filed a lawsuit seeking to extend its … Read more

Ethereum Price Grinds Lower But Key Support Is Still Intact

Ethereum Price Grinds Lower But Key Support Is Still Intact

The price of Ethereum has experienced a downward correction after failing to break the $1,670 resistance level. It is currently trading below $1,640 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. A key bearish trend line is forming with resistance near $1,640. To see another increase, Ethereum must stay above the $1,600 support zone. If it fails … Read more