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Bitcoin volatility likely to ease as market anticipates Fed rate cuts, says QCP Capital
Bitcoin volatility likely to ease as market anticipates Fed rate cuts, says QCP Capital

QCP Capital analysts expect decreased bitcoin price volatility as the market positions for potential Fed rate cuts.The analysts also considered the impact of Friday’s U.S. GDP report and next week’s non-farm payroll data on the bitcoin market.

The Block·2024/08/30 12:31
SafeDAO eyes turning on revenue streams from ecosystem integrations
SafeDAO eyes turning on revenue streams from ecosystem integrations

Quick Take Contributors at SafeDAO have proposed implementing a licensing fee for protocols integrated into the Safe Wallet — aiming to create dedicated revenue streams.

The Block·2024/08/29 16:00
‘Trump trade’ and derivatives market optimism help bitcoin gain ground ahead of US election: analysts
‘Trump trade’ and derivatives market optimism help bitcoin gain ground ahead of US election: analysts

With November 5 approaching, Bitfinex analysts suggested that election-driven momentum, strong technical indicators, and elevated derivatives positioning point to an improving price outlook for bitcoin.However, they cautioned that short-term volatility is likely in the days following the election as markets react to the results and the potential for shifting macroeconomic conditions.

The Block·2024/10/30 04:00
Elon Musk cleared in Dogecoin class action lawsuit
Elon Musk cleared in Dogecoin class action lawsuit

Elon Musk and Tesla won the dismissal of a class action lawsuit, which alleged Musk’s comments manipulated the Dogecoin market.U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein dismissed the lawsuit permanently.

The Block·2024/08/30 07:00
Gnosis Chain community members evaluate gas token choices amid MakerDAO’s pivot to Sky
Gnosis Chain community members evaluate gas token choices amid MakerDAO’s pivot to Sky

Quick Take Gnosis Chain members are reassessing their choice of gas tokens following MakerDAO’s rebranding to Sky and the introduction of USDS. Members are exploring alternative solutions, including adopting decentralized stablecoins like RAI, LUSD, or the Gnosis token. The discussions regarding these changes are still preliminary, and no formal proposal has been put forward yet.

The Block·2024/08/29 16:00
BlackRock’s IBIT logs first daily net outflows since May amid streak of spot bitcoin ETF outflows
BlackRock’s IBIT logs first daily net outflows since May amid streak of spot bitcoin ETF outflows

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $71.73 million in net outflows on Thursday.BlackRock’s IBIT logged $13.51 million in outflows, marking its first daily negative flows since May 1.

The Block·2024/08/30 05:31
Ethereum’s staking rewards rate remains at around 3%, lower than other proof-of-stake chains
Ethereum’s staking rewards rate remains at around 3%, lower than other proof-of-stake chains

The staking rewards rate on the Ethereum network currently stands at 3%, slightly down from over 3.5% in July.Analysts noted that Ethereum’s staking yields are lower than other major Layer 1 protocols.

The Block·2024/10/30 04:00
From $8,000 to $53 million: Bitcoin wallet dormant since 2012 wakes up
From $8,000 to $53 million: Bitcoin wallet dormant since 2012 wakes up

A Bitcoin address that contained around 749 BTC ($53.2 million) has woken up after being dormant for almost 12 years.The Bitcoin address last sent funds on Nov. 10, 2012, when its balance was worth just $8,000.

The Block·2024/10/30 04:00