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BNB Beacon Chain hard fork adds 'panic' feature that can 'halt' blockchain

BNB Beacon Chain mainnet is set to undergo the "ZhangHeng" hard fork around July 19, which will bring new upgrades aimed at improving security.

Bitcoin ETF would be the 'seal of approval' from SEC: Mike Novogratz

The Galaxy Digital founder believes approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF would essentially be a United States regulator and government nod for Bitcoin.

IRS probes crypto traders using Puerto Rico tax breaks: Report

“The noose is tightening” for wealthy Americans suspected of exploiting Puerto Rico’s relaxed tax regime.

IRS probes crypto traders using Puerto Rico tax breaks: Report

“The noose is tightening” for wealthy Americans suspected of exploiting Puerto Rico’s relaxed tax regime.

What to expect from the first Coinbase-SEC hearing

As the first hearing since the SEC lawsuit on June 6, the conference is expected to be "procedural and administrative," though it may also give a sense of the litigation's tone.

US Senators reintroduce crypto bill aimed at comprehensive regulation

The Responsible Financial Innovation Act will establish guardrails "to prevent another FTX-style event from occurring" in the wake of the 2022 market crash and many bankruptcies.

US government moves nearly 10K Bitcoin worth over $300M related to Silk Road seizure

The government previously promised to liquidate approximately 40,000 remaining BTC from the seizure in “four more batches” over the remainder of the calendar year.

US government moves nearly 10K Bitcoin worth over $300M related to Silk Road seizure

The government previously promised to liquidate approximately 40,000 remaining BTC from the seizure in “four more batches” over the remainder of the calendar year.

'AI helps traders utilize more intuitive strategies,' says Exchange

Bitget currently has a Martingale AI trading bot and a Grid Trading AI bot on its platform.

BNB’s soaring futures open interest and regulatory woes weigh on the altcoin’s price

The price of BNB token has experienced a 24.5% decline over the past 90 days, despite a 7% gain between July 10 and July 11. BNB has performed worse than the overall altcoin market, indicating that the underlying cause for the bearish momentum persists.

It is highly likely that the correction in BNB's price can be attributed to the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Binance exchange and its CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao on June 5, as the decoupling coincides with that event.

BNB/USDT (blue) vs. altcoin market capitalization, 2023. Source: TradingView

To gain a more comprehensive understanding of the situation, analyzing derivatives contracts provides valuable insights into the positions of whales and market makers.

Is the recent BNB price rally sustainable?

This analysis should highlight whether the surge above $245 on July 11 is supported by an improvement in sentiment or a balanced demand for leverage through BNB derivatives.

Price is undoubtedly the most important metric for understanding traders' sentiment, but it does not encompass all possibilities. For instance, between August 2022 and September 2022, BNB outperformed the altcoin market by 19%.

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BNB’s soaring futures open interest and regulatory woes weigh on the altcoin’s price

The price of BNB has experienced a 24.5% decline over the past 90 days, despite a 7% gain between July 10 and July 11. BNB (BNB) has performed worse than the overall altcoin market, indicating that the underlying cause for the bearish momentum persists.

It is highly likely that the correction in BNB’s price can be attributed to the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng “CZ”s Zhao, on June 5, as the decoupling coincides with that event.

BNB/USDT (blue) versus altcoin market capitalization since April 2023. Source: TradingView

To gain a more comprehensive understanding of the situation, analyzing derivatives contracts provides valuable insights into the positions of whales and market makers.

Is the recent BNB price rally sustainable?

This analysis should highlight whether the surge above $245 on July 11 is supported by an improvement in sentiment or a balanced demand for leverage through BNB derivatives.

Price is undoubtedly the most important metric for understanding traders’ sentiment, but it does not encompass all possibilities. For instance, between August 2022 and September 2022, BNB outperformed the altcoin market by 19%.

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Bored Ape floor price falls below 30 ETH: Nifty Newsletter, July 5–11

A decentralized finance borrower used a nonfungible token representing a luxury watch to take out a $35,000 loan.

CFTC case against Digitex futures exchange and CEO results in $16M court order

The commission filed charges against Digitex and CEO Adam Todd in September 2022 for alleged price manipulation and failure to register.

Price analysis 7/12: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SOL, LTC, MATIC, DOT

Bitcoin continues to face strong resistance at $31,000 but supportive macroeconomic factors could tilt the advantage in favor of the bulls.

Price analysis 7/12: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SOL, LTC, MATIC, DOT

Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are again having a go at the overhead resistance of $31,000. The bullish sentiment may get a boost from the United States inflation report, which showed signs of slowing down. Economists were expecting the year-on-year consumer price index to rise 3.1% but the June print came in at 3%.

The month-on-month increase of 0.2% was also less than forecast. This suggests that the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes are having the desired effect. That may limit future rate hikes by the Fed.

Supported by macroeconomic conditions, institutional investors seem to be turning positive on cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin. CoinShares report published on July 10 showed inflows of $136 million into digital investment products in the past week. That brings the total inflows of three consecutive weeks to $470 million, indicating a positive outlook.

Daily cryptocurrency market performance. Source: Coin360

Large investors could be turning positive on Bitcoin because they anticipate a huge inflow of traditional finance money if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approves a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said in an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph that an ETF approval would unlock $30 trillion worth of capital for Bitcoin.

Could the tailwind of the positive triggers prove bullish for Bitcoin and the major altcoins? Let’s study the charts of the top-10 cryptocurrencies to find out.

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Price analysis 7/12: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SOL, LTC, MATIC, DOT

Bitcoin continues to face strong resistance at $31,000 but supportive macroeconomic factors could tilt the advantage in favor of the bulls.

Cosmos-based Osmosis launches concentrated liquidity, lets LPs choose price

The new feature offers higher fees to LPs who provide liquidity within tighter price ranges but also causes them to not earn fees if the price goes outside of the range.

European regulator releases consultative paper on MiCA standards for crypto asset service providers

The European Securities and Markets Authority will release three consultations as it fulfills its mandate under MiCA regulations.

Bitcoin mining difficulty hits all-time high as BTC miner selling peaks

In recent weeks BTC miners sent a record amount of Bitcoin to exchanges right as the network’s difficulty metric hit a new all-time high.

Bitcoin mining difficulty hits all-time high as BTC miner selling peaks

In recent weeks BTC miners sent a record amount of Bitcoin to exchanges right as the network’s difficulty metric hit a new all-time high.

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