The spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs broke the negative streak registered last week and ended the current trading one with net inflows. However, the situation around the ETH ETFs is quite underwhelming, to say the least, once again. Bitcoin ETFs’ Demand Is Back CryptoPotato reported last weekend the dire landscape regarding the net flows toward […]
A recent cyberattack has led to an unsuspecting crypto investor reportedly losing 15,079 fwdETH, worth roughly $36 million. In the incident, described by security experts as a permit phishing scam, the bad actor tricked the user into unknowingly signing a malicious signature, which gave the thief full access to the individual’s funds. How it Happened […]
South Korea now recognizes cryptocurrency holdings as divisible assets during divorce proceedings. According to a leading law firm in the country, IPG Legal, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) can be included in the marital estate, allowing couples to divide them upon separation. Digital Assets Considered Property in South Korea In an October 10 blog post, lawyer […]
Around 18,800 Bitcoin options contracts will be expiring on Friday, Oct. 11, with a notional value of around $1.1 billion. Today’s options expiry is very similar to last week’s as implied volatility declines, and expiry events are now smaller. Therefore, it is unlikely to impact spot markets, which have been retreating this week. Bitcoin Options […]
Donald Trump’s crypto project, World Liberty Financial (WLF), has submitted a proposal to the Aave governance forum. The former president and his business partners plan to use the platform for their cryptocurrency offering. The submission aims to establish WLF’s services as an instance on Aave, with the protocol providing the necessary underlying infrastructure. In return, […]
TL;DR Despite recent volatility, several indicators suggest that BTC might be entering a bullish phase. On the other hand, one essential element hints at an intensified pullback in the short term. ‘Uptober’ Still in the Cards? Bitcoin (BTC) has passed through severe volatility since the start of October, performing worse than some expected. After all, […]
On Oct. 10, crypto researcher ‘FreeSamourai’ told his X followers that around 7,000 ETH of the remaining 542,000 ETH from the PlusToken seizures was sent to exchanges. This indicates “intent to begin selling the remaining tokens,” they stated, but this remains to be seen, and no major selloff has occurred yet. The remaining stash of […]
Financial Services Commission Chairman Kim Byung-hwan said he would “look into it” regarding the market domination of the country’s leading crypto exchange Upbit. In a national assembly meeting, legislator Lee Kang-il raised issues about Upbit’s dominance and its close partnership with the local bank, K-Bank. The online banking firm holds a significant portion of Upbit’s […]
Renowned economist and outspoken Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff took to X on October 9 to weigh in on the U.S. government’s impending sale of 69,370 Bitcoin, worth roughly $4.3 billion. His post sparked lively responses from Bitcoin supporters and critics alike, reigniting debates over the virtual asset’s value. Silk Road Bitcoin Up For Grabs Schiff’s […]
South Korea’s Ministry of Strategy and Finance announced on October 8 that it is reviewing measures to regulate stablecoins more strictly. This decision comes amidst increasing criticism that stablecoins are emerging as a hidden threat in the foreign exchange landscape due to inadequate government oversight. Rising Cross-Border Use and Industry Criticism According to local media […]