🐳 Analysts at Presto Research examined the usefulness of on-chain whale data as trading signals. Despite the popularity of automated services like Whale Alert, their analysis revealed that large deposits on exchanges rarely impact cryptocurrency prices.
They concluded that such data lacks predictive power as a reliable trading indicator but remains valuable for blockchain analysis, tracking illicit funds, and explaining market dynamics.
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They concluded that such data lacks predictive power as a reliable trading indicator but remains valuable for blockchain analysis, tracking illicit funds, and explaining market dynamics.
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Meanwhile, spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a net outflow of around $185 million.
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The proposal references positive remarks about BTC made by the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg.
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🚂 Indian Railways will start issuing NFT tickets on the Polygon blockchain in a test phase.
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🇺🇸 Analysts predict that by 2025, the U.S. SEC could approve up to 12 cryptocurrency ETFs.
Among the most likely candidates are a combined Ethereum/Bitcoin ETF, a Litecoin ETF, a Ripple ETF, and a Solana ETF.
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Among the most likely candidates are a combined Ethereum/Bitcoin ETF, a Litecoin ETF, a Ripple ETF, and a Solana ETF.
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🇭🇰 The Hong Kong-based company Ming Shing Group has purchased 500 BTC for its balance at a price of $94 375 per 1 BTC.
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🇮🇹 Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has started investing in Bitcoin, completing its first transaction of 11 BTC (€1 million).
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Manuel Stotz, the founder of Kingsway Capital Partners, has been appointed as the new head of the TON Foundation, replacing Steve Yun, who remains on the board of directors.
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🕵️♂️ Elliptic Analysts Identify Huione Guarantee as the Largest Illegal Online Marketplace in History:
🔴 The platform's transaction volume has surpassed $24 billion, with over 900 000 users.
🔴 In July 2024, Elliptic accused Huione Guarantee of involvement in money laundering and cybercrime activities.
🔴 In September, Huione launched USDH, a stablecoin designed to bypass regulations and asset freezes. This followed the freezing of their USDT account due to alleged connections with the Lazarus Group.
🔴 Huione introduced Xone Chain blockchain, a decentralized exchange, and a messenger app to reduce reliance on third-party platforms like Telegram.
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🇲🇾 The Prime Minister of Malaysia met with Changpeng Zhao and announced that the country will actively adopt cryptocurrencies and blockchain: "Malaysia cannot afford to remain within the old financial system while other nations move forward."
Special attention will be given to training specialists and attracting experienced market players to accelerate the transition to digital transformation.
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Special attention will be given to training specialists and attracting experienced market players to accelerate the transition to digital transformation.
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🇺🇸 BitMEX has been ordered to pay a $100 000 000 fine for violating U.S. banking regulations.
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Meanwhile, Texas, yet another U.S. state, has introduced a bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
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🕵️♂️ In 2024, the volume of illegal crypto transactions amounted to $40.9 billion, with 63% conducted in stablecoins. The projected total volume is $51.3 billion. "Criminal" transactions accounted for 0.14% of the overall turnover.
Despite the growing popularity of stablecoins, Bitcoin remains the primary tool for ransomware operators and darknet markets. Monero was not included in the report.
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Despite the growing popularity of stablecoins, Bitcoin remains the primary tool for ransomware operators and darknet markets. Monero was not included in the report.
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The reason cited is alleged violations of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and know-your-customer (KYC) procedures. According to the regulator, there are approximately 700 000 potential violations.
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🇺🇸 Bloomberg reports that Donald Trump plans to make crypto a national priority. The new president may issue an executive order directing government agencies to focus on working with the crypto industry.
It’s likely that all cryptocurrency-related legal proceedings in the U.S. will be put on hold.
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It’s likely that all cryptocurrency-related legal proceedings in the U.S. will be put on hold.
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Binance leads the market in all parts of the world except North America.
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🇮🇳 Indian telecommunications giant Jio Platforms, owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is launching its own token on the Polygon blockchain.
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