Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are still hoping for a major breakout but at the moment, bears are applying pressure and keeping the digital asset pinned below $61,000. Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView shows that an early morning breakout by bulls to make a run above $62,000 was met with a strong defensive line from
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Bitcoin (BTC) stayed rangebound on Nov. 5 as fresh analysis argued that breaking $64,000 would produce a new all-time high. BTC/USD 1-day candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView “So near yet so far” for BTC price all-time high Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD drawing little attention as it tracked sideways around $61,000.
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Jack Dorsey’s payments company Square Inc. revealed in its Q3 earnings report that mobile payments app Cash App saw a 23% drop in quarterly profits generated by Bitcoin. But Bitcoin profits and revenue are both up year on year. Square attributes the drop off in quarter-on-quarter Bitcoin revenue and gross profit to the “relative stability
Paytm, one of India’s largest payments companies, is open to offering bitcoin services if the crypto asset becomes legal in the country, according to its chief financial officer. If bitcoin “was ever to become fully legal in the country, then clearly there could be offerings we could launch,” he said. Paytm Open to Bitcoin Offerings
Joseph O’Connor, known in some corners of the internet as PlugWalkJoe, was indicted on an array of charges relating to a May 2019 cryptocurrency exchange hack. During the attack, he is alleged to have absconded with digital assets valued at approximately $784,000. In the criminal scheme, authorities believe O’Connor utilized SIM swap attacks (an artifice
Russian institutions have responded to a call from а public movement for joint efforts to identify cryptocurrency transfers related to drug trade. The anti-drug organization, Stopnarkotik, recently asked the interior ministry and the central bank to investigate alleged connections between U.S.-sanctioned crypto exchange Suex and a darknet market operating in the region. Russian Authorities Respond
Kevin Durant, a two-time NBA champion, has launched a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to look at collaborating with technology-driven businesses, including cryptocurrency enterprises. The firm was established in conjunction with Durant’s business associate Rich Kleiman. Durant, who was an early Coinbase backer, isn’t done exploring the sector yet. His new SPAC company is planning
Chipper Cash, one of Africa’s biggest fintechs, recently concluded a Series C extension funding round in which it raised $150 million, a report by Techcrunch has revealed. New Investors Participate in Latest Round According to the report, this latest funding round — which was led by Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX — comes barely six months after
The Securities and Futures Commission, or SFC, in Hong Kong is reviewing regulations surrounding virtual currency transactions, including whether individuals can invest in exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. According to a report by South China Morning News on Nov.3, the 2018 regulations limited transactions of cryptocurrencies via funds or trading platforms to professional investors with at least HK$8
The leading crypto industry association in Iran has slammed authorities for their passive stance regarding crypto regulation. The government’s inaction is a source of concern, the organization said, offering its assistance to regulators whom it considers not sufficiently qualified to deal with the complex issue. Blockchain Association Proposes Public-Private Partnership on Crypto Rules in Iran
United States-based crypto mining company Marathon Digital Holdings holds more than $460 million in Bitcoin (BTC), mainly from mining and purchases since last year. According to a Tuesday report, the mining firm said it had been HODLing all Bitcoin generated from its mining operations — roughly 2,640 BTC — since its last sale in October 2020.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is taking a portion of his salary in bitcoin. He also gave away $1 million in the cryptocurrency to his fans in collaboration with Square’s Cash App. “I believe in bitcoin,” he said, adding that “the future is bright.” Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers Takes Part of His NFL
Huobi Group, a major global blockchain company behind the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is celebrating its eighth birthday in a somewhat unusual way. The company will hold a series of events as part of its eighth-anniversary celebrations, including giveaway promotions and a space travel ticket, Huobi told to Cointelegraph on Wednesday. Huobi will
On Tuesday, the San Francisco-based fiat-to-crypto and payment infrastructure company, Wyre, announced the launch of a non-fungible token (NFT) market tool that gives developers the ability to create NFT marketplaces in less than 24 hours. Wyre Claims Devs Can Build an NFT Marketplace in 24 Hours Non-fungible token (NFT) assets have been a hot topic
