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51% of Ethereum blocks are now compliant with OFAC standards, raising censorship concerns

One month after the Merge, mev-boost relays expanded its market share as block builders, data shows.

51% of Ethereum blocks are now compliant with OFAC standards, raising censorship concerns

One month after the Merge, mev-boost relays expanded its market share as block builders, data shows.

Bitcoin bear market will last '2-3 months max' —Interview with BTC analyst Philip Swift

On-chain data is showing there is light at the end of the tunnel for Bitcoin hodlers, says LookIntoBitcoin creator, Philip Swift.

Bitcoin bear market will last '2-3 months max' —Interview with BTC analyst Philip Swift

Bitcoin (BTC) may see more pain in the near future, but the bulk of the bear market is already “likely” behind it.

That is one of many conclusions from Philip Swift, the popular on-chain analyst whose data resource, LookIntoBitcoin, tracks many of the best-known Bitcoin market indicators.

Swift, who together with analyst Filbfilb is also a co-founder of trading suite Decentrader, believes that despite current price pressure, there is not long to go until Bitcoin exits its latest macro downtrend.

In a fresh interview with Cointelegraph, Swift revealed insights into what the data is telling analysts — and what traders should pay attention to as a result.

How long will the average hodler need to wait until the tide turns and Bitcoin comes storming back from two-year lows?

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Smart contract-enabled insurance holds promise, but can it be scaled?

Blockchains can help to insure the world’s uninsured, but daunting challenges remain: How does one explain crop insurance to indigent farmers?

Bitcoin Amsterdam 2022: Optimistic outlook for BTC amid shaky economic times

Bitcoin Amsterdam 2022 paints a positive picture for continued BTC use and adoption amid uncertain economic times.

To HODL or have kids? The IVF Bitcoin Babies paid for with BTC profits

A Bitcoiner in London brings new meaning to the phrase “generational wealth.” Noodle sold some Bitcoin to pay for IVF treatments for two babies

El Salvador focused on bringing investment to Bitcoin City, says ambassador

The El Salvador official noted that the government is looking to attract more investments to its Bitcoin City with special incentives for businesses investing early.

How does zero-knowledge proof authentication help create a portable digital identity solution?

Zero-knowledge proofs are probabilistic assessments that take efficiency of portable digital identity solutions to the next level.

IOSCO demands tighter scrutiny over the 'finfluencers'

The International Organization of Securities Commissions proposed a set of new measures to address increasing risks in digital marketing.

Community discusses why inflation isn't pushing more people to crypto

A community member started a discussion on r/cryptocurrency on why inflation isn’t pushing more people into the crypto space.

Blockchain.com closes crypto custody for Russians amid EU sanctions

Blockchain.com will soon shut down accounts of Russian nationals, while companies like Binance are also working to apply the new EU sanctions.

Blockchain.com closes crypto custody for Russians amid EU sanctions

Blockchain.com will soon shut down accounts of Russian nationals, while companies like Binance are also working to apply the new EU sanctions.

Ethereum price eyes 35% rally after 6,000 ETH gets burned in one week

A new crypto project aiming to mint tokens from burning Ether is behind Ethereum's deflationary turn.

Ethereum price eyes 35% rally after 6,000 ETH gets burned in one week

Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), looks ready to undergo a massive rally due to a mix of technical and fundamental factors.

From a technical perspective, ETH’s price now eyes a 35% rebound by the end of October after holding testing a key support level. This level is a rising trendline that has capped Ether’s downside attempts since June 2022, as shown below.

ETH/USD weekly price chart. Source: TradingView

In other words, traders have shown interest in buying Ethereum tokens near this level in recent weeks. Meanwhile, the accumulation sentiment has prompted the price to rise toward another significant level — a horizontal trendline resistance near $1,800, about 35% above the current price. 

Ether supply drops by 6K ETH

The bullish technical outlook for Ether takes further take cues from its depleting supply in recent days.

Ether supply has dropped by nearly 6,000 ETH, or around $7.9 million, since Oct. 8. That marks the Ethereum network’s first deflationary move — where more ETH is being destroyed than created — since its switch from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) via the Merge one month ago. 

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Bitcoin 'bear trap' sees BTC price near $20K as daily gains top 9%

Over $320 million in liquidations accompanies a gruelling 24 hours for crypto traders.

Bitcoin 'bear trap' sees BTC price near $20K as daily gains top 9%

Bitcoin (BTC) delivered more surprises into Oct. 14 as the reaction to macro triggers saw a sudden run at $20,000.

BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView

Stocks, crypto smoke shorts

Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD climbing to one-week highs, gaining almost $2,000 in hours.

After the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) print for September came in above expectations, an initial crypto rout put bulls on edge, but the pain was short lived.

Bitcoin ultimately ran higher than its pre-CPI levels, following stocks which were described as delivering the "biggest bear trap of 2022."

"That’s gotta be the biggest bear trap I’ve seen so far," popular Twitter trading account Stockrocker reacted.

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Industry exec explains why NFT fraud protection falls on brand and not marketplaces

Brands that issue NFTs should hold the greatest responsibility to protect themselves and potential investors from fraud, an NFT security executive suggested.

MakerDAO revenue tumbles 86% on Ether and Wrapped BTC woes

Messari research shows MakerDAO has experienced its first quarter of net income loss since 2020 following a huge fall in loan demand and few liquidations.

MakerDAO revenue tumbles 86% on Ether and Wrapped BTC woes

Messari research shows MakerDAO has experienced its first quarter of net income loss since 2020 following a huge fall in loan demand and few liquidations.

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