Bitcoin options open interest has soared to unprecedented levels, surpassing the $18 billion threshold on Dec. 22, 2023. Currently, evidence indicates that bitcoin traders are leveraging bitcoin options to mitigate risk and speculate on the future price trajectories of bitcoin, particularly in anticipation of major developments such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC)…
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In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a minor dip, trading at $43,623 with a 0.83% decrease on Saturday. This shift in Bitcoin’s price coincides with a rise in stocks and a decline in the dollar value as the long holiday weekend approaches. Meanwhile, in a pivotal legal case, a judge has…
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Source: Adobe/leungchopan Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has expressed its readiness to consider applications for spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The SFC and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have issued a joint circular addressing the increasing interest in launching spot crypto ETFs. While the SFC had previously allowed licensed crypto providers to…
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Bloxroute, a company that provides relaying services, has declared that it will start rejecting block bids with transactions from wallets part of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals And Blocked Persons List (SDN List). Based in the U.S., the company clarified it is still committed to supporting Ethereum’s decentralized nature. Bloxroute…
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Bitcoin, the world’s most prominent cryptocurrency, continues to show resilience, hovering around the $44,000 mark. As of this writing, the global crypto market capitalization stands at an impressive $1.66 trillion, marking over 2% surge in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin’s recent surge past $44,000 can be linked to ongoing discussions about Bitcoin ETFs involving major…
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Roughly three weeks ago, Bitcoin.com News covered the stablecoin GHO, when it achieved a notable milestone by reaching $0.98 per coin. However, on December 11, the token experienced a slight dip, hitting $0.975 per unit. Despite some improvement in its stability, the stablecoin has still not enforced its intended goal of a $1 peg. GHO’s…
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Solana. Source: Adobe The price of Solana (SOL) gained as much as 17.15% within the last 24 hours in a massive rally to become the fourth largest crypto in terms of market cap. As of writing, SOL is trading at $98.63, boasting a market capitalization of nearly $42 billion. This surge propels Solana into the…
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The Ministry of Information and Technology of China has agreed to formulate a new strategy for the Web3 field to improve the state of the industry in China. The initiative comes as an answer to a proposal made at the 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, aiming to strengthen Web3’s condition in…
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Sean Ono Lennon, the acclaimed American-British musician and son of Beatles icon John Lennon, revisited the subject of bitcoin on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. He poignantly observed, “If you want to understand how valuable bitcoin truly is, look how much our politicians hate it.” Previously, Lennon has shared insights about the…
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The Shanghai branch of the Bank of China has completed the first settlement of precious metals using the digital yuan. The transaction, finalized on December 19, allowed the Shanghai Gold Exchange to close a $14 million precious metal trade after receiving the funds overseas, according to local media reports. Bank of China Completes First Cross…
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