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Skybridge announces suspension of withdrawals from of its one crypto-exposed funds

Skybridge joins the crowd that has frozen crypto investors’ funds, although head Anthony Scaramucci says the suspension is a temporary measure with no fear of liquidation.

Amazon.eth ENS domain owner disregards 1M USDC buyout offer on Opensea

Before it expired, the offer stood at approximately 10x the amount of the domain's last sale.

Amazon.eth ENS domain owner disregards 1M USDC buyout offer on Opensea

Before it expired, the offer stood at approximately 10x the amount of the domain's last sale.

US Justice Department seized $500K in fiat and crypto from hackers connected to DPRK government

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said authorities relied on victims to report attacks "as soon as those crimes occur" to help recover funds.

US Justice Department seized $500K in fiat and crypto from hackers connected to DPRK government

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said authorities relied on victims to report attacks "as soon as those crimes occur" to help recover funds.

Bitcoin price moves toward $24K and traders expect further upside, after a support retest

BTC price is racing toward $24,000, but analysts warn that a lower support retest is needed to confirm the strength of the current breakout.

Bitcoin price moves toward $24K and traders expect further upside, after a support retest

Crypto fans are rejoicing at the sight of green across the market on July 19 as the months of “down only” price action has finally come to an end after the market flashed its first substantial relief rally in at least a month. 

Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView shows that much of the newfound excitement is the result of Bitcoin (BTC) breaking above resistance at $23,000 to hit a daily high of $23,447, its first meaningful move above the 200-week moving average.

BTC/USDT 1-day chart. Source: TradingView

While many have been quick predict a climb to the mid-$30,000 range, a few analysts caution that it could be another fakeout pump. Let's take a look at traders' perspectives on Bitcoin's move toward $33,000.

Bitcoin needs a weekly candle close above $22,800

The move back above the 200-week MA has been a point of focus for cryptocurrency analyst Rekt Capital, who posted the following chart commenting that “For the first time in weeks, BTC is putting in a decent effort to try to reclaim the 200-week MA as support.”

BTC/USD 1-week chart. Source: Twitter

The 200-week MA has been a highly watched metric in recent weeks because it has served as a reliable bear market indicator that has historically provided insight into when a bottom has been set.

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3AC allegedly liable for $2.8B in creditor claims

The amount is likely understated as many of 3AC's borrowing details remain confidential.

Singapore's financial watchdog pushes back against Terra and 3AC associations

According to the MAS managing director, TerraForm Labs, Luna Foundation Guard and Vauld were “not licensed or regulated" by Singapore's financial watchdog.

US lawmaker criticizes SEC enforcement director for not going after 'big fish' crypto exchanges

Representative Brad Sherman said the SEC's enforcement case against Poloniex was like going after "small fish" compared to major exchanges which may include Kraken and Coinbase.

Technicals suggest Bitcoin is still far from ideal for daily payments

Even with the rise of layer-2 solutions, many experts believe Bitcoin may have missed the boat as a currency for day-to-day remittances go.

Bitcoin lurks by $22K as US dollar falls from peak, Ethereum gains 20%

Bitcoin (BTC) hugged $22,000 on July 19 as macro conditions slowly turned to favor risk assets. 

BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView

Stocks, crypto rise as dollar weakens

Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD cooling volatility immediately below the crucial 200-week moving average (WMA).

The Wall Street open saw further gains for United States equities in the face of a declining U.S. dollar, which extended its retracement after hitting its latest two-decade peak.

The U.S. dollar index (DXY) stood at around 106.5 at the time of writing, down 2.6% from the high seen July 14.

For Bitcoin analysts, it was thus a case of wait and see as markets bided their time between buy and sell levels.

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Bitcoin lurks by $22K as US dollar falls from peak, Ethereum gains 20%

It's all about Ethereum for crypto traders on the day as Bitcoin faces crucial resistance and a slew of sellers lying in wait.

Bitcoin lurks by $22K as US dollar falls from peak, Ethereum gains 20%

It's all about Ethereum for crypto traders on the day as Bitcoin faces crucial resistance and a slew of sellers lying in wait.

Bitcoin lurks by $22K as US dollar falls from peak, Ethereum gains 20%

Bitcoin (BTC) hugged $22,000 on July 19 as macro conditions slowly turned to favor risk assets. 

BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView

Stocks, crypto rise as dollar weakens

Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD cooling volatility immediately below the crucial 200-week moving average (WMA).

The Wall Street open saw further gains for United States equities in the face of a declining U.S. dollar, which extended its retracement after hitting its latest two-decade peak.

The U.S. dollar index (DXY) stood at around 106.5 at the time of writing, down 2.6% from the high seen July 14.

For Bitcoin analysts, it was thus a case of wait and see as markets bided their time between buy and sell levels.

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What is Enjin (ENJ) and how does it work?

As an ERC-20 compatible token, Enjin, a cryptocurrency introduced by the Enjin corporation, may be transmitted and received using an Ethereum wallet.

Blockchain without crypto: Adoption of decentralized tech

Cryptocurrencies hijack most blockchain-related headlines, but their underlying technology’s adoption has been growing rapidly.

New token by ConsenSys enables security audits for the highest bidder

Security auditing is set to be tokenized by ConsenSys Diligence as TURN tokens are unveiled — creating an open market for the in-demand service.

UFC fighter will receive full salary in Bitcoin, shrugs off crypto market volatility

Brazilian UFC fighter Luana Pinheiro becomes the first female sportswoman in Latin America to receive her entire salary in BTC.

Ethereum Community Conference 5: How can DAOs combat hostile takeovers?

Web3 advisor Hilary Kivitz discussed countermeasures that DAOs can employ against hostile takeovers during her talk at the EthCC 5.

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