Bitcoin Slumbers as ETF Hopes Simmer; PEPE Leads Altcoin Gains
Meme coin and low-caps remain favorite plays among traders as bitcoin investors look to a swift ETF judgment.
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Visa Tests Way to Make Paying Ethereum Gas Fees Easier
Visa says managing ether (ETH) balance to cover gas fees is “burdensome” and too complex, according to a blog post.
Bitcoin Tumbles Below $30K, Crypto Prices Buckle After Altcoin Frenzy on XRP Ruling
Ripple’s XRP was down 25% from its highest levels on Thursday.
Storj, Filecoin and Solana Lead First Week of July Crypto Market Gains
STORJ, the native token of the crypto-backed, cloud storage platform, rose 15% on the week, far outdistancing bitcoin and ether, among other digital assets.
Bitcoin Prices Are Hot, but Here’s What Could Crush the Rally
BTC has proved incredibly resilient to the perils of the past year, including FTX’s demise. But there are some macroeconomic surprises that could erect obstacles to further gains.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Crosses $31K After Spot BTC ETF Issuers Begin Refiling
PLUS: The first half of 2023 has so far been very promising for crypto majors.
Canadian ETF Issuer 3iQ to Work With Coinbase to Offer ETH Staking in Its Funds
Toronto-based digital asset manager 3iQ will start offering ether (ETH) staking in its Ether Fund and Ether ETF, making it the first ETF issuer in North America to allow for this investment strategy, the company announced Wednesday. The feature will be available on or about Aug. 28.
Coinbase Loses Market Share in Ether Staking as Regulatory Pressure Mounts
The exchange’s share in ETH staking dropped to 9.7%, the lowest since May 2021, as the SEC sued Coinbase for offering unregistered securities this month.
Bitcoin Recrosses $26.3K to Hit Highest Level in a Week Amid BlackRock Optimism
Markets surged for a second time in the less than 24 hours following the fund management giant’s announcement that it had filed paperwork for the formation of a spot bitcoin ETF.
Ether Options Market Makers Are ‘Long Gamma’ at $1.8K
Traders said market makers are holding options with a $1,800 strike price and are likely to influence prices as they try to keep their portfolios direction-neutral.