FTX CEO John Ray, actor Ben McKenzie and law professor Hilary Allen have been confirmed, while SBF, Kevin O'Leary, and Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison could still testify.
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Ethereum and Litecoin make a move while Bitcoin price searches for firmer footing
Crypto price action has been rough over the past few months, but a few green shoots are finally beginning to emerge.
While Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a downtrend, its price has recently found support at the $17,000 level, and ping-pong price action in the $16,700–$17,300 range appears to be allowing traders to pursue some interesting setups in a few altcoins.
Let’s take a quick peek at some enticing patterns showing up on the weekly time frame.
Time for Litecoin’s halving hopium?
LTC/USDT 1-day chart. Source: TradingViewAs a fork of Bitcoin, Litecoin (LTC) tends to turn bullish several months before its reward halving takes place, as was the case in 2015 and 2019.
Litecoin’s next reward halving is 237 days away, and it appears that the altcoin is undergoing a little pre-halving hype. Since Nov. 6, LTC has gained 58.6%, and it is starting to mirror the triple price action that occurred in previous halvings.
A year after Taproot, Bitcoin community works to unlock its DeFi potential
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US regulator seeks feedback on DeFi’s impact on financial crime: Finance Redefined
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Price analysis 12/9: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, DOT, LTC, UNI
The United States equities markets are headed for a down week as market participants remain cautious ahead of next week's key consumer price index data for November.
The CPI report will be followed by the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Dec. 13-14 where the central bank is expected to hike rates by 50 basis points, according to the FedWatch Tool.
The outcome of the events next week could increase the volatility in Bitcoin (BTC) and result in a trending move.
Daily cryptocurrency market performance. Source: Coin360After a terrible year that saw some high-profile cryptocurrency companies go bust, the bulls will expect 2022 to end on a strong note. Bears will also try to maintain their stronghold and extend the decline in the next year.
What is the path of least resistance in Bitcoin and altcoins? Let’s study the charts of the top-10 cryptocurrencies to find out.
Price analysis 12/9: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, DOT, LTC, UNI
Bitcoin and most major altcoins remain stuck inside a range as traders keep a close eye on next week’s macroeconomic events.
Investors chase Web3 as blockchain industry builds despite bear market
Cointelegraph Research asked top venture capitalists and industry professionals, “What is Web3, and what does it mean for the industry?”
BTC price tests $17K on PPI as Bitcoin analysts eye CPI, FOMC catalysts
Bitcoin begins to deal with fresh U.S. macro cues as BTC price steadily holds $17,000 support.
BTC price tests $17K on PPI as Bitcoin analysts eye CPI, FOMC catalysts
Bitcoin (BTC) fell on the Dec. 9 Wall Street open as United States economic data appeared to disappoint markets.
BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingViewAttention turns to Bitcoin vs. CPI "big trigger"
Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD dipping to come closer to $17,000 after passing the level overnight.
The pair reacted badly to U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which despite being above expectations still beat the readout from the month prior.
“Bit of an over reaction towards PPI, which has been dropping significantly from last month, but less than expected,” Michaël van de Poppe, founder and CEO of trading firm Eight, responded.
Van de Poppe, like others, noted that the crux of macro cues would come next week in the form of Consumer Price Index (CPI) print for November.
Amber Group ditches expansion plans after denying insolvency: Report
Temasek-backed Amber has raised about $50 million in funding from a new sovereign fund, with the deal to be announced in January.
SBF 'willing' to testify at Senate hearing on the FTX collapse
Despite missing a response deadline, Sam Bankman-Fried says he’s willing to testify at a U.S. Senate hearing into the collapse of FTX.
Bitcoin mining project in Kenya helps power rural community
Gridless Compute, a hydro-powered Bitcoin mining initiative, tweeted that the project has successfully powered a rural community and lowered its existing energy rates.
What is stagflation, and how could it impact the cryptocurrency markets?
What is stagflation, how to fight it with crypto and how are the cryptocurrency markets impacted by high inflation and economic downturn?
UK pushes crypto efforts forward through financial services reforms
The reforms include regulating stablecoins as a means of payment and creating a sandbox where firms and regulators can test new financial technologies.
NFTs could help solve diamond certification fraud
Non-fungible tokens are being used to serve as digital GIA diamond certificates to ensure immutability, transparency and proof-of-ownership.
Remote work triggers move to DAOs in the post-pandemic world: Survey
A survey from a sample of the general U.S. public suggests that millennials are more likely to join a DAO than any other age group.
Coinbase takes a shot at Tether, encourages users to switch to USDC
Coinbase’s request comes just a couple of months after Binance ceased support for USDC.
FTX reportedly gets 3 more months to stop all operations in Japan
Japanese authorities have postponed FTX Japan’s suspension deadline because the firm has so far failed to return assets from custody to creditors.
Bitcoin price targets stretch to $19K as BTC jumps 4% from daily lows
Bitcoin retains $17,200 after an overnight squeeze takes BTC price action to within reach of one-month highs.
Bitcoin price targets stretch to $19K as BTC jumps 4% from daily lows
Bitcoin (BTC) stayed higher after a $17,000 liquidity grab on Dec. 9 as traders targeted further upside.
BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingViewBitcoin attempts new monthly high
Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD cooling volatility once more after hitting $17,300 on Bitstamp.
The pair had begun by taking liquidity at the Dec. 8 Wall Street open, this snowballing to see it challenge one-month highs from Dec. 5.
For those already betting on upward continuation, the move came as little surprise, with the coast still clear to add to the gains.
“The move to 18-19k $BTC continues,” popular trader Credible Crypto summarized.
