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Crypto wrap: Global macro uncertainties pull market deep in the red

The uncertainty around Chinese economy, where real estate crisis has touched a new high after Evergrande filed for bankruptcy protection in New York, has also contributed to sell-off in the markets

Bitcoin's extreme volatility vanishes amid 'extreme apathy and exhaustion'

It's an unusual stretch of calm for the token, which has over the years garnered attention for its wild price swings

Coinbase gets approval to offer crypto futures to eligible US customers

Coinbase said it's received regulatory approval to bring federally regulated crypto futures trading to eligible customers in the US, sending shares sharply higher before the opening bell Wednesday. In June, the US Securities and Exchange Commission filed lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, saying that the companies were in violation of the the law because they were operating as securities exchanges without registering with the agency. Coinbase said Wednesday that it had secured regulatory approval from the National Futures Association to operate as a futures commission merchant. The cryptocurrency exchange said that it filed its application with the association in 2021. Now that it has received approval, Coinbase says eligible US customers will be able to access regulated derivatives products through Coinbase Financial Markets, subject to the oversight of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the NFA. The company tweeted that it can now offers cryptocurrency futures ...

Crypto wrap: Market flat amid anticipation of another 25 bps hike by US Fed

Market data also showed that the volatility in Bitcoin has been low in the last seven days

Crypto wrap: Market trading sideways as altcoins under selling pressure

On a positive note, the chances of a spot Bitcoin ETF being launched in the US this year have improved significantly, from 50% to 65% as per Bloomberg Intelligence

Crypto platform CoinSwitch releases second proof of reserves data

CoinSwitch said that its cash and cash equivalent balances are 6.79 times higher than the balance of its users

Bitcoin drops below $29,000 for the first time in over a month: Report

The largest digital-asset by market value fell as much as 4.2% to $28,865, the least since June 21

Over half of Indian crypto investors in for long term: WazirX survey

In the age group of 18-30 years, 40% of respondents said they have invested more than Rs 40,000 in digital assets

Crypto wrap: Market volatile on profit booking after last week's rally

The major beneficiary of Bitcoin's weakness has been Ripple's XRP token which now enjoys a market dominance of 21%

G20 FSB releases global guidelines for crypto firms to safeguard investors

"As recent events have illustrated, if linkages to traditional finance were to grow further, spillovers from cryptoasset markets into the broader financial system could increase," the FSB said

Crypto wrap: US Federal Court's ruling on Ripple leads to surge in market

Cryptocurrency news: Another reason for the surge was the lower-than-expected US inflation of 3% for June

Caution about Bitcoin grows as jump in global markets bypasses crypto

The largest digital asset on Thursday mostly held losses of 0.7% from a day earlier, while stocks and bonds extended gains on bets that an end to Federal Reserve monetary tightening is getting closer

Bitcoin bulls take heart from smaller token Litecoin's market, beating jump

Litecoin was created in 2011 and aims for faster transactions than Bitcoin

Crypto wrap: Market highly volatile amid mixed signals from macro data

In the last few weeks, the market was witnessing a bull run after the news emerged of several big entities showing their interest in Bitcoin but in the later part of the week, the market saw a sell-of

Karnataka govt forms SIT to probe Bitcoin scam surfaced during BJP regime

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been formed to reinvestigate the Bitcoin scam. The Bitcoin scam had surfaced during the previous BJP regime in 2021 and the Congress, which was then in Opposition, had accused the government of trying to cover up the scandal as it involves big names. The prime suspect, Srikrishna Ramesh alias Sriki, was accused of hacking the state government's e-procurement website and siphoning over Rs 11.5 crore. There were also charges of cryptocurrency theft, drug peddling and cyber fraud relating to the case. The Home Minister said Additional Director General of Police Manish Kharbikar will head the SIT which, he added, can also take the help of technical experts since the matter relates to cyber crime. Before the Assembly elections in May, the Congress had promised the people of Karnataka that if it comes to power, it would reinvestigate the Bitcoin

Crypto wrap: Bitcoin continues to stay over $30,000, Ethereum above $1,800

Among the most important developments in crypto markets was the King of England's assent to the UK's Financial Services and Markets Act

Karnataka govt to reopen Bitcoin scam, to get it probed thoroughly

The Congress government in Karnataka on Tuesday said it will get the Bitcoin scam taken place during the previous BJP government thoroughly investigated. The case is likely to be handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Home Minister Dr Parameshwara has hinted. Speaking to reporters in Hassan today, CM Siddaramaiah said all irregularities and scams of the BJP government including the Bitcoin scam will be probed. Parameshwara charged that the BJP tried to close the matter but the Congress government will get it investigated. "Regarding Bitcoin, I have said that whatever incident has happened will be thoroughly investigated. For whatever reason, the previous government had closed it. When we were in the opposition, we had said that we will get it investigated if we come to power. We will take all steps to reinvestigate it, Parameshwara told reporters here. He also said the Bengaluru Police Commissioner has written to the Director General of Police recommending tha

Bitcoin soars 20% in 11 days after BlackRock files application for spot ETF

BlackRock filed for a prospective spot bitcoin ETF on June 15, undeterred by the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) past record of rejecting every such application

Crypto wrap: Market seeing bull run as institutions jump into industry

BlackRock's application for spot Bitcoin ETF and Deutsche Bank's interest in crypto custody services have kept investors motivated in the last week

Bitcoin breaches $30k-mark fuelled by Powell's comments, spot ETF filings

US Fed chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday said they see 'payment stablecoins as a form of money'