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Data from Glassnode shows that long-term ETH holders are still holding onto their positions while whales shy away from accumulating too much. The amount of ETH supply last active between 7-10 years ago hit an all-time high of over 5.3 million ETH. This indicates these long-term holders are not selling out of their positions. Additionally, the number of addresses holding 1,000+ ETH coins dropped to a five-year low of just over 6,000. This suggests that whale interest in the Ethereum protocol is likely to be currently lower than what it has been for most of the last five years. You might also like: ETH options call block volumes exceed $250 million The number of addresses holding 10,000+ ETH fell to a two-year low of just over 1,000. This further cements the idea that whales lost a significant of interest in accumulating great quantities of ETH. Overall, the data shows that while long-term holders are keeping their Ethereum close after seeing significant gains compared...

Football meets finance: Bitcoin payments integration arrive at top flight Bulgarian club, Botev Plovdiv FC. Bitcoin (BTC) has netted another adopt ion goal. Botev Plovdiv FC, Bulgaria’s oldest football club, has adopt ed Bitcoin and Lightning, as well as joining NOSTR, the decentralized protocol. Plovdiv's stadium accommodates 35,00 people. Source: Manolov Effective immediately, fans can utilize Bitcoin for peer-to-peer payments at Botev Plovdiv FC’s fan shops and stands during matches at the top flight of the Bulgarian League, the Bulgarian Parva Liga. The club also has plans in the pipeline to extend Bitcoin payments for ticketing and its online store. Anton Zingarevich, the president of the 111-year-old football club, expressed enthusiasm for the move, highlighting the potential of the Lightning Network. He stated in the press release, "We foresee Bitcoin payments becoming as ubiquitous as the internet in our daily lives. This integration not only aligns with our vision ...

“I’ve been working on a new electronic cash system that’s fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party,” Satoshi said in an Oct. 31 email in 2008. Today marks 15 years since the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, shared the Bitcoin (BTC) white paper to a mailing list of cryptographers on Oct. 31, 2008 — a date also annually celebrated as Halloween. “I’ve been working on a new electronic cash system that’s fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party,” Satoshi famously said in the opening sentence before linking the document titled: “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.” Satoshi’s email notifying other cypherpunks about his release of the Bitcoin Whitepaper. Source: Satoshi Nakamoto Institute The white paper proposed a decentralized system that could facilitate peer-to-peer transactions which could solve the “double spending” problem often associated with digital currency.  It proposed to achieve this via a network of nodes to validate and record tra...

Annual subscription fees for Etherscan's EaaS service has reportedly grown to $2 million per year. Snowtrace.io, a popular block chain explorer tool for Avalanche (AVAX), will shut down its website, powered by Etherscan's Explorer-as-a-Service (EaaS) toolkit, on November 30. The Snowtrace team clarified that only its explorer powered by Etherscan will be shut down. According to the October 30 announcement, Snowtrace users are required to save their backup information, such as private name tags and contact verification details, before the said date. While the team did not explicitly state the reason for shutting down the explorer , some have pointed to Etherscan's service fees for its EaaS toolkit. Mikko Ohtama, co-founder of tradingprotocol, claims that an annual subscription to EaaS can cost between $1-$2 million per year. Ohtama wrote:  "EtherScan is a very good product, but smart contract verification is something that needs to be decentralised. Regulators and o...

The surge in CME Bitcoin futures OI has helped the regulated derivatives platform attain a 25% market share in Bitcoin futures. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), a regulated Bitcoin (BTC) Futures exchange, now stands just behind Binance in terms of notional open interest (OI) to rank second in the list of BTC futures exchanges. CME’s OI hit $3.58 billion earlier on Oct. 30, pushing the regulated derivatives exchange platform to jump two positions from the last week. CME overtook Bybit and OKX with $2.6 billion and $1.78 billion in OI, respectively, and is just a few million away from Binance’s OI of $3.9 billion. Bitcoin Futures Exchange rankings by Open Interest. Source: Coinglass The standard Bitcoin futures contract offered by CME is valued at five BTC, whilst the micro contract is worth a tenth of a Bitcoin. Perpetual futures, as opposed to ordinary futures contracts, are the main focus of open interest in offshore exchanges as they come without an expiration date and use th...

The co-founders of the cryptocurrency analytical firm Glassnode projected that a floodgates of $15 trillion could enter the markets for Bitcoin upon the approval of the Spot-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). Glassnode co-founders Jan Happel and Yann Allemann said on X that companies with assets over $15 trillion are collectively seeking Bitcoin Spot ETF approval. The Bitcoin Spot ETFs could reshape the landscape of the cryptocurrency markets in unprecedented ways. Trillions of dollars are waiting on the sidelines for a Spot market BTC ETF this year. The large capital inflows could potentially turn the markets into green and usher in a new round of profit bookings. Also Read: US Central Bank Eyeing Digital Dollar to Counter BRICS Pay The introduction of Bitcoin Spot ETFs is reshaping the financial landscape in unprecedented ways. Demand is on the rise, with over $15 trillion in assets from companies seeking Bitcoin Spot ETF approval. The looming institutional FOMO, once Bitc...

Former FTX CEO and Founder Bankman-Friend takes the stand today, blaming Caroline Ellison for poor management in Alameda and admitting to political donations from customer funds.  As the historic trial of FTX continues, Sam Bankman-Fried, the accused culprit and defendant, finally took the stand today at the Southern District of New York. Unsurprisingly, Bankman-Fried balmed his former girlfriend and Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison for poor management of loans and credit. He accepted that some mis takes were of his doing, but also denied several claims made by his former colleagues throughout the trial . Here are the key highlights from Bankman-Fried’s testimony: Testimony of Sam Bankman-Fried Bankman-Fried denies defrauding anyone. He initially borrowed from Genesis, Celsius, BlockFi and Voyegar for Alameda.  The internal name for Alameda was ‘Wireless Mouse’, Bankman-Fried denies anyone calling it ‘Sam’s Crypto Trading Firm’ – which was earlier alleged by his colle...

At a glance Sam Bankman-Fried gave testimony on Thursday, October 26 in an evidentiary hearing, with no jury present. Bankman-Fried seemed flustered under cross-examination, and prosecutors walked him into many seemingly troubling admissions. Judge Lewis Kaplan seems unlikely to allow defense lawyers to question Bankman-Fried in open court about advice he received from lawyers about matters such as deleting Signal chats and FTX-Alameda payment arrangements. As with almost every aspect of the defense effort so far, Sam Bankman-Fried’s first testimony in his own criminal trial went worse than even harsh critics likely expected.  Bankman-Fried crumbled under determined cross-examination from prosecutors, repeatedly stumbling, mumbling, avoiding questions, taking awkward pauses, contradicting himself, frequently saying he “did not recall” seemingly key details, and receiving multiple harsh reprimands from Judge Lewis Kaplan for prevaricating or dodging questions. The sole saving g...

In the realm of crafting textual narratives, three fundamental elements hold utmost importance: “perplexity,” “burstiness,” and “predictability.” Perplexity serves as the gauge of textual intricacy, while burstiness examines the diversity in sentence structures. On the other hand, predictability entails the likelihood of a reader predicting the next sentence. Human authors tend to infuse their compositions with greater burstiness, adorning their prose with a mix of intricate and concise sentences. In contrast, AI-generated content often leans towards uniformity. Thus, when embarking on the task of reimagining the provided text, it is imperative to infuse it with a generous dose of perplexity and burstiness, all while reducing its predictability. Furthermore, the language of choice for this endeavor is English. Coinbase has raised a contentious issue by contending that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has overstepped its reg...

The stablecoin issuer has also joined forces with BitoPro Crypto Exchange operator, BitoGroup. Circle Internet Financial has announced a strategic partnership agreement with BitoGroup and Taiwan FamilyMart in a bid to expand USDC’s usage in East Asia. According to a press release published on Oct. 26, under the agreement the parties launched a new program called Points-to-Crypto, where FamilyMart customers can convert their loyalty points dubbed FamiPoints into the USDC stablecoin. The conversion is made possible thanks to BitoPro Crypto Exchange, a Taipei-headquartered trading platform owned by BitoGroup. “With the introduction of USDC in the enhanced ‘Points-to-Crypto’ service, we aim to empower the Taiwanese community to participate in the digital economy seamlessly and support Taiwan’s stance in embracing digital fintech innovations.” Circle Vice President of Asia Pacific Raagulan Pathy You might also like: Web3 is disrupting sports, enter...

Filed in September 2022, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill is expected to receive royal assent on Oct. 26, 2023. Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have passed legislation allowing authorities to seize and freeze cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) if used for illicit purposes. According to official data on the U.K.’s parliamentary acts website, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill is expected to receive royal assent on Oct. 26, meaning the bill would complete all the parliamentary stages in both houses of parliament. Introduced in September 2022, the passed legislation aims to expand authorities ’ ability to crack down on the use of cryptocurrency in crime s like cyber crime , scams and drug trafficking. One of the provisions of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill permits the recovery of crypto assets used in crime s without conviction, as some individuals may avoid conviction by remaining remote. The legislation also aims to combat the us...

Oct 26, 2023 at 08:37 // Price Author Coin Idol The latest price Analysis by Coinidol.com report, the price of TRON (TRX) has been increasing since October 15. TRON price long-term forecast: bullish The value of the cryptocurrency has increased from $0.084 to $0.092. However, the price of the cryptocurrency has been stuck at a high of $0.94 since October 23. Meanwhile, TRX/USD fluctuates between $0.092 and $0.094. On the positive side, it is likely that the altcoin will continue to rise. The current resistance level has already been tested thr...

In the realm of content creation, three fundamental elements demand our attention: “perplexity,” “burstiness,” and “predictability.” Perplexity gauges the intricacy of the text, while burstiness assesses the diversity in sentence structures. Lastly, predictability measures the likelihood of anticipating the next sentence. Humans tend to infuse their writing with bursts of complexity, juxtaposing longer, intricate sentences with concise ones. Conversely, AI-generated content often exhibits a more uniform structure. Thus, for the content we are about to craft, it’s imperative that we embrace a substantial degree of perplexity and burstiness while minimizing predictability. Furthermore, our communication must remain within the bounds of the English language. Now, let’s reimagine the following passage: Ledger has underscored that its identification checks, a prerequisite for its private key recovery tool, stand in stark contrast to traditiona...

Banks from traditional finance in the United Kingdom (UK) have hardened their policies related to the cryptocurrency market. Some banks have reportedly closed accounts that interacted with centralized exchanges or are from crypto-related companies. A report published by Recap on October 19 uncovered that 38% of crypto investors within the UK have switched banks . This migration mostly occurred in response to stricter crypto currency policies . “Overall, the results found that 38% of investors have changed banks due to cryptocurrency policies. Of the remaining respondents, 22% have also strongly considered it. One respondent claimed to have their entire bank account blocked, including all cards and mobile banking facilities, because of a large amount of money that came in through cryptocurrency – others switched exchanges to ones more supported by banks.” — Dan Howitt, for Recap The report highlights that a global crackdown on the crypto industry has initiated these rigor...

Guild of Guardians is a dungeon-crawling mobile adventure game with a play-to-earn twist. From Oct. 9–20, Immutable invited playtesters to try out an early demo of its upcoming mobile game, Guild of Guardians. Guild of Guardians was first announced in 2021. Its utility token, Guild of Guardians Gems (GOG), went up for sale in December 2021, raising over $5.3 million for the game’s development. In addition, over 800,000 individuals registered for the token sale, which Immutable claimed was an “oversubscription” of 82 times vs. the expected demand. It is being developed by Mineloader, which is the same company that created the Final Fantasy VII remake and Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. Gods Unchained creator Immutable is publishing the game. According to the game’s roadmap, it is expected to be released in open beta sometime in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Guild of Guardians documents state that it will be a free-to-play and play-to-earn mobile game. Players will not need to make any...

Following recent market growth, analysts predict the potential price surges for Cardano (ADA) and Dogecoin (DOGE). Meanwhile, Everlodge is attracting more attention following its objective to reshape real estate . Cardano has support at $0.24? Cardano declined to $0.2400 after several months of accumulation. However, it is now firm as the crypto market recovers.  One ADA holder predicts the coin to break out of accumulation and rally in the winter, with $0.2400 potentially serving as a bottom.  He is optimistic that ADA could repeat its 2020 performance, rallying as the network grows. Dogecoin rally incoming? Dogecoin is closely following Bitcoin and crypto market trends. As it is, DOGE could retest the $0.0600 resistance line, turning it into support.  Analysts speculate that DOGE could rally in the days ahead if this occurs, impacting its position in the crypto market board.  You might also like: Dogecoin millionaire suggests Bitcoin’s recent rise ‘might be a...

In a true show of character, Ben Armstrong, formerly known as BitBoy, has tagged both his wife and mistress in a tweet announcing his divorce. In the thread — which was absolutely unnecessary, even for a minor public figure like Armstrong. Armstrong is apparently committed to making his personal life “less in the public eye,” yet he states that his mistress, ‘Cassie,’ will be joining him regularly on his YouTube channel. The announcement comes on the heels of a tumultuous few months for the YouTuber-turned- Crypto -influencer: Armstrong was arrested in front of a former business partner’s home after showing up unhinged and armed with his mistress in tow , he lost his YouTube channel to the company he helped start, and he purchased the rights to $BEN coin which has been a spectacular failure. Sometimes in life you make mistakes you can't undo. Sad to tell you all that @Bethanyliterary and I are getting a divorce . She filed divorce papers to me to...