The U.S. introduces stringent tax reporting laws for transactions over $10,000, while the SEC grapples with a backlog of paperwork for pending spot Bitcoin ETFs. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor sells Microstrategy shares to increase his bitcoin holdings, and CNBC’s Jim Cramer hails Bitcoin as a “technological marvel.”
New Crypto Tax Law Takes Effect in US: Transactions of $10,000 or More Must Be…    
    
Former Bitmex Chief Predicts 30% BTC Correction — Warns Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could Make It Worse
January 8, 2024
Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes is cautioning about a potential 30% correction in the bitcoin market. “The washout could be even more severe if the slate of U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs has already commenced trading,” he warned. “I could easily see a 30% to 40%…
South Korea's Crypto Surge — Navigating the 'Kimchi Premium' and Massive Trade Volumes
January 5, 2024
Recent data reveals that South Korea’s crypto trading volume has surged in recent months, with two exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, contributing over 10% to the global trading volume as of Jan. 4, 2024. Additionally, while the global price for bitcoin hovers around $43,356…
According to recent data, in the past month, the quantity of bitcoin residing in centralized cryptocurrency exchanges surged by 32,058 bitcoin. Concurrently, the ethereum reserves on these exchanges have diminished, with 262,904 ether, valued at $597.42 million, being withdrawn from trading platforms since Dec. 4, 2023.
Bitcoin Bulks Up as Ethereum Eases Off in Latest Crypto Exchange Reserve…    
    
Kevin O'Leary Anticipates Strong Institutional Interest in Crypto Regardless of Spot Bitcoin ETF Outcome
January 5, 2024
Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful, has emphasized that institutional interest in crypto and bitcoin will remain high regardless of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s decision on spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC 15th Anniversary Celebrations Marred by Market Mayhem
January 4, 2024
In the wake of bitcoin’s 15th anniversary, the cryptocurrency behemoth confronts a challenging market terrain, as its price dipped 6.7% to prices between $42,350 to $42,619 amidst swirling rumors of spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) rejections.
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In the ever-volatile world of crypto assets, ethereum has exhibited a notable decline, with an 8.1% decrease in price over the past 24 hours. Technical indicators and chart patterns suggest a bearish sentiment in the air, urging traders to navigate with caution.
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Ethereum’s (ETH) price hovers between $2,056 to $2,255 after a tumultuous 24-hour trading session ranging from $2,148 to…    
    
SEC Will Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF to Maintain Regulatory Control Over Crypto Industry, Analyst Says
January 4, 2024
Investment bank TD Cowen predicts the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the Jan. 10 deadline as a “political necessity.” The bank’s analyst believes that the SEC needs to “cement its role as a…
A bitcoin wallet, believed to be linked to Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, has ascended to become the tenth largest holder of bitcoin. This elevation occurred after an accrual of 8,888 bitcoin from Bitfinex as the year concluded. Presently, the wallet’s holdings…
A new research study has partly attributed the growth in the use of bitcoin “as a transactional layer” to the increased number of crypto platforms that have joined the Lightning Network ecosystem. The study however found that just over 6% of centralized crypto exchanges have integrated the layer 2 protocol with their respective platforms.
Record Increase in Bitcoin’s Quarterly…    
    
