Binance ‘deeply disappointed’ by Nigerian court’s refusal to grant Gambaryan bail
Binance has expressed disappointment over a Nigerian court’s decision to deny bail to its executive, Tigran Gambaryan. On Oct. 11, the High Court in Abuja rejected Gambaryan’s latest bail request, citing procedural issues. The court noted that Gambaryan had an…
V-shaped recoveries historically bullish for Bitcoin as market rapidly retakes $61,000
Bitcoin briefly fell below $59,000 last night before rebounding to reclaim the critical $61,000 level in a rapid V-shaped recovery. Historical data indicates that similar swift recoveries on a 30-minute resolution have consistently led to either higher gains or sideways…
Fitness coach takes IRS to court again in battle for crypto staking reward tax precedent
Fitness coach and part-time crypto investor Josh Jarrett has filed a lawsuit against the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over its tax policy on staking rewards. In an Oct. 10 post on X, Jarrett shared that his 2021 attempt to…
Metaplanet acquires additional 108 BTC in efforts to dethrone Meitu as Asia’s top Bitcoin holder
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has increased its Bitcoin holdings to over 700 BTC after its latest acquisition of the top crypto asset. On Oct. 11, Metaplanet confirmed the purchase of an additional 108.999 BTC for ¥1 billion. The firm acquired…
Bitcoin bull market primed for second breakout and long-term holding profit taking
Bitcoin’s current market movements indicate the bull cycle remains underway, according to an analyst at CQ Korea, Crypto Dan. Posting to CryptoQuant, Dan highlights historical patterns from the 2013 and 2020 cycles, which show two rising phases where long-term investors realized profits…
FBI’s token sting operation faces copyright controversy over MIT license misuse
On Oct. 9, the US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) announced it took an “unprecedented step” of creating a crypto token, NexFundAI, to catch individuals accused of manipulating crypto markets and inflating token values. However, concerns have surfaced regarding the…
How El Salvador’s Bitcoin gamble impacted inflation
El Salvador’s adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender in Sept. 2021 coincided with notable shifts in the country’s inflation rate. Inflation stood at 4.9% when the government first purchased 200 BTC on Sept. 6, 2021. By June 2022, inflation peaked…
Tether fuels market liquidity surge as stablecoins reach $169 billion
CryptoQuant data reveals that crypto market liquidity has reached unprecedented levels, with the total market capitalization of major USD-backed stablecoins hitting $169 billion in late September—a 31% increase year-to-date. This surge is primarily driven by Tether’s USDT, which has seen…
Tether reveals 10-year roadmap to boost financial inclusion and innovation beyond stablecoins
Stablecoin issuer Tether has revealed a 10-year roadmap aimed at launching new tokens to promote financial inclusion and innovation in areas such as AI, energy sustainability, and blockchain education. This strategic outline, presented during the company’s 10th-anniversary event, reinforces Tether’s…
Bitcoin’s latest dip below $60K signals market stabilization amid geopolitical tensions – Bitfinex
Bitcoin’s (BTC) nearly 10% drawdown last week was a “healthy realignment” that reduced the risks of abrupt price swings in the coming days, according to the latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report. The pullback, ignited by escalating tensions in the Middle East,…