Crypto.com Makes History with Full CFTC Derivatives Licenses
Crypto.com has taken a major step in its U.S. expansion, securing a full stack of derivatives licenses from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The approvals make Crypto.com the first major cryptocurrency platform worldwide to hold three key licenses in the country: futures commission merchant (FCM), designated contract market (DCM), and derivatives clearing organization (DCO).
Could Ethereum Fall to $2,400? Crypto Analyst Raises Alarming Question
A well-known crypto market analyst with the username @ali_charts recently sparked a discussion by predicting that Ethereum (ETH) might drop to $2,400, a significant decline from its current trend. The speculative prediction has opened debates from traders, analysts, and crypto forums, questioning whether such a drop is possible and what forces would drive it. At
Hedera (HBAR) Slips 1.6% Daily but ETF Hopes and Swift Partnership Keep Uptober Rally in Play
Hedera’s HBAR declined about 1.6% for the day to hover near $0.211, but the overall outlook into “Uptober” remains positive. Momentum is supported by increasing ETF optimism, with new trust and ETF discussions bringing HBAR into the same conversation as large-cap altcoins, along with renewed engagement from SWIFT. Hedera Makes Global Partnerships Hedera representatives participated […]
Bitcoin Price Targets Upside Breakout – Can Bulls Push Price Beyond Key Levels?
Bitcoin price started a recovery wave and traded above $114,200. BTC is now consolidating gains and facing hurdles near $114,750. Bitcoin started a fresh recovery wave above the $114,000 zone. The price is trading above $114,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a short-term bullish trend line forming with support at $113,300 […]
Dogecoin Rebounds at Key Technical Zones Amid Renewed Market Activity
Dogecoin (DOGE) recently demonstrated some signs of a new activity on the 12-hour chart, returning in a sharp reversal to a properly constructed ascending trendline. The cryptocurrency has exploited this trendline several times since mid-June, and it has continued to use it as support. The most recent touch was another upward bounce of the price […]
Ripple and Coinbase to qualify as crypto custodians under new SEC staff guidance
The SEC issued a no-action letter on Sept. 30, allowing investment advisers to use state-chartered trust companies as qualified custodians for crypto assets, opening the door for Ripple, Coinbase, and other digital asset firms to serve registered funds. The staff guidance clarifies the definition of “bank” under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the […]
XRP Breakout Nears as $2.80 Support and $3.00 Resistance Define Setup
XRP is tightening within a classic falling wedge pattern above major support near $2.80, signaling a potential breakout. Analysts describe the structure as primed for sharp movement if resistance gives way. A breakout from this formation could trigger a significant upward rally. $XRP is tightening up in a classic falling wedge over major support. The […]
Will institutions follow Bitcoin onto other chains?
The success of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and major BTC treasury companies marked another step in the institutional adoption of crypto. US-traded spot Bitcoin ETFs captured $518 million on Sept. 29 and have accumulated $57.3 billion in net flows since their launch in January 2024, according to Farside Investors data. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin […]
From Code to Global Stage: BlockDAG’s $415M Presale and BWT Alpine F1® Sponsorship Set It Apart From Altcoins
In Formula 1®, the story begins not on the track but in the garage. Here, engineers shape machines that transform milliseconds into championships. In crypto, the parallel is unmistakable: developers code ecosystems that translate algorithms into adoption. BWT Alpine and BlockDAG stand as metaphors for two arenas where precision engineering meets global spectacle. BWT Alpine […]
Ripple CTO David Schwartz to Step Down After 13 Years, Joins Board
David “JoelKatz” Schwartz, one of the most recognizable names in crypto, announced he will step down from his day-to-day duties as Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer by the end of this year. In a post reflecting on his 40-year career, Schwartz shared how his path took him from consulting for the NSA to watching Bitcoin’s early
Will Bitcoin Follow Gold in Q4? BTC USD Price Analysis For Monthly Close as Bears Target CME Gap
Bitcoin (BTC USD) price closed September near $113,400, slipping from an intraday high of $114,842 as trading wrapped up on September 30. The late-month pause came as gold pushed to fresh all-time highs, renewing debate over whether Bitcoin might follow bullion’s lead into Q4. Gold’s surge set the tone for the close. As per Reuters […]
White House Rescinds Brian Quintenz CFTC Nomination: Report
The White House has formally rescinded its nomination of a16z policy head Brian Quintenz to the role of Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), per a Politico report published Tuesday. White House Withdraws CFTC Chair Offer According to the September 30 report, two anonymous sources confirmed to the media outlet that Quintenz’s nomination had been withdrawn […]