The bailout of Silicon Valley Bank provided a significant advantage to BTC bulls on the weekly $1.2 billion BTC options expiry. The rejection that followed Bitcoin’s rally to $26,500 may appear to be a victory for bears, but $24,750 on March 14 was the highest daily close in nine months. Furthermore, Bitcoin has gained 26.5% since…
The fire lit by Silvergate Bank and Silicon Valley Bank will make it harder for crypto to find financial partners. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Silvergate Capital, some of the most crypto-friendly banks in the industry, has forced many crypto firms to hold their breath. The loss of a significant banking partner for many companies…
The collapse of FTX led to a similar exodus from centralized exchanges, as users worried they may lose access to funds during crises. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank saw investors loading their bags with USD Coin, along with an exodus of funds from centralized exchanges (CEXs) to decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Outflows from centralized exchanges often…
Developers have barely scratched the surface when it comes to the potential of blockchain — here’s how to ramp up progress. Blockchain development has come a long way since the introduction of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency and the first successful application of blockchain technology. The introduction of smart contracts by the Ethereum blockchain gave birth to potential…
The Galaxy Digital CEO predicts tough times ahead for the United States economy but continues to be bullish on crypto. The United States is headed for a credit crunch and now is the right time to buy gold, silver and Bitcoin, says Galaxy Digital founder and CEO Michael Novogratz. “We are going to have a credit…
Coinbase’s vice president of international policy told Cointelegraph the meetings took place in Canberra and Sydney and touched on the government’s token mapping efforts. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and Treasury have been holding private meetings with executives from Coinbase, with discussions revolving around the future of crypto regulation in Australia. Responding to Cointelegraph’s…