FCA doubles down on hawkish crypto stance to fight money laundering

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The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is standing firm on its stringent crypto firm registration process, despite concerns that its tough regulatory standards might stifle innovation within the industry. In a blog post on Oct. 21, Val Smith, head of payments and digital assets at the FCA, reaffirmed the authority’s position, asserting that the FCA’s […]

BTC, ETH surged thanks to another wave of short liquidations

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Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced another wave of short liquidations, boosting the bullish momentum of both assets. According to data from Coinglass, total crypto liquidations amounted to $138.23 million, with bullish sentiment currently prevailing in the market. Of the total liquidations, more than $95 million came from short positions, which represents 71% of the liquidations, showing […]

Pump.fun launches ‘Pump Advanced’ and teases new token coming soon

The memecoin launchpad Pump.fun recently introduced its upgraded trading terminal, Pump Advance, in a special X Spaces event on Oct. 19. The platform, which operates on the Solana network, described Pump Advance as the “fastest trading terminal” in the memecoin ecosystem. One of the standout features of the new terminal is its non-custodial wallet option, […]

DOGE, APE, DIA: Top cryptocurrencies to watch this week

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The global cryptocurrency market cap experienced a significant boost, gaining $140 billion and surging by 6.3%, closing the week at a two-month high of $2.35 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) led the charge, surpassing $68,000 and igniting a rally across the altcoin market. Here’s a closer look at some of the assets that took advantage of this […]

Coffeezilla vs. Andrew Tate: YouTuber blasts influencer for shifting crypto stance from critic to promoter

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YouTuber Coffeezilla (Stephen Findeisen) has been publicly clashing with Andrew Tate after Tate’s apparent flip-flop from being a crypto critic to promoting meme coins. Coffeezilla ran a clip showing Tate, who had previously positioned himself as a crypto skeptic, making statements that dismissed the industry. In one of his past comments, Tate explained, “I just […]

Turtle-themed Speedy, Bored Ape’s ApeCoin spike over 100%

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Meme coins Speedy and ApeCoin have both experienced significant price increases, each surging by more than 100% in the past 24 hours. According to the latest market data, Speedy — a meme coin launched on the Fantom blockchain by The GOAT Foundation — was among the top gainers on CoinGecko as of Sunday afternoon. The […]

Ethereum in accumulation addresses double since January 2024: CryptoQuant

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As of October 18, 2024, data from CryptoQuant indicates that Ethereum’s accumulation addresses now hold over 19 million ETH, showing a substantial rise since January 2024, when this figure stood at 11.5 million ETH. This surge in accumulated ETH suggests a growing trend of investors choosing to hold their assets rather than engage in active […]

Bitcoin whale selloff stopped as price surpasses $68k

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On-chain data reveals a notable shift in Bitcoin’s market behavior, as large holders (whales) have significantly reduced their outflows, coinciding with Bitcoin holding steady above the $68,000 mark. Data from IntoTheBlock highlights that the Bitcoin whale net flow changed dramatically from a net outflow of 1,650 BTC on October 17 to a net inflow of […]

Pi Network Ready for Open Mainnet: KYC Verification Reaches 13 Million Pioneers

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Pi Network is making significant strides toward the launch of its Open Mainnet, which is scheduled for December 2024. One of the key steps in its preparation is the implementation of a Know Your Customer (KYC) process, which began on July 1, 2024. This process aims to verify every user, known as a Pioneer, to […]