Before the shift in mortgage rates, the United States housing market had been a tough nut to crack. Interest rate lock in at low pandemic and pre-pandemic rates has kept homeowners from selling their homes or refinancing. Mortgage Rates Falling Ahead Of Fed Cut Meanwhile, the low supply of homes for sale as a result […]
It could be a buy the rumor, sell the news situation with Bitcoin price and the Labor Department’s CPI report Wednesday morning. Spot Bitcoin on crypto exchanges did rise sharply Tuesday and rallied into Wednesday morning but the landscape changed later that day and BTC fell to $58,000. Economists were expecting a lower inflation readout […]
TL;DR Ripple was ordered to pay a $125 million fine, much less than the SEC’s initial $2 billion demand, marking a significant victory for the company. The watchdog might appeal the decision within 60 days, but Ripple is likely to comply with the ruling. Was This the End? The legal battle between Ripple and the […]
Pro-crypto Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis unveiled her Bitcoin bill on July 31, labeling it “our Louisiana Purchase moment.” The proposed ‘Bitcoin Act’ aims to add 1 million BTC, worth around $64 billion at current prices, to U.S. government holdings over five years. The legislation aims to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and other programs: “To […]
This week, the U.S. national debt surpassed $35 trillion for the first time ever. Moreover, America has added around $12 trillion in federal debt since 2020. To put it into perspective, the U.S. has added an average of $280 billion of federal debt every month since January 2020. The country now has around $105,000 in […]
The US government transferred 58.742 BTC – worth nearly $4 million, to crypto exchange Coinbase on Monday. According to the latest data compiled by blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, the transfer came from an address labeled “US Government: Ryan Farace Seized Funds,” identified on the blockchain as 3B2jEBZi8fJWGEDrh6Pe7hDMaJ6iGfFtaU. These funds were confiscated three years ago […]
TL;DR President Joe Biden said he will not compete in the US presidential elections, endorsing vice president Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, with significant party support. The disclosure caused volatility in the cryptocurrency market, with Biden-related meme coins dropping and a Harris-related token surging by nearly 90%. The Biden Effect The current President of […]
The former United States president and current Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, is set to speak at one of the largest crypto events this month. A tweet by the official Bitcoin Conference X account revealed Thursday that Trump will be one of the speakers at the event, which is scheduled for July 25 to 27 […]
TL;DR ChatGPT is optimistic that XRP’s price could rise significantly if Ripple wins its lawsuit against the SEC. The legal battle continues with discussions on the potential fines the company might face, impacting the timeline and outcome of the case. What are XRP’s Chances? Ripple’s XRP has seen better days since its price dipped substantially […]
TL;DR Legal experts predict the Ripple v SEC case might conclude soon, with possible penalties but no disgorgement. The lawsuit’s outcome could significantly impact XRP’s price and the broader crypto market. Is It Finally Time for a Resolution? The legal spat between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been ongoing for […]