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MetaMask integrates Venmo to enhance fiat-to-crypto onramp options

ExchangesNov 29

MetaMask added a fiat on-ramp feature through Venmo, allowing US users to buy crypto using the payment app, according to a Nov. 27 announcement. Crypto-focused fintech Moonpay enabled the new payment method. Venmo, a PayPal subsidiary, introduced crypto transfers for its customers in April 2023. The company has supported buying, holding, and selling crypto since 2021. Although the MetaMask fiat-to-crypto option is available in roughly 200 countries, the Venmo partnership is only available for US users. Efforts on payments MetaMask first launched a fiat-to-crypto feature in April 2023 and has since added support for payment options via Apple Pay, debit…

'Diamond Hands' Bitcoin Investor Sells BTC After 5 Years of HODLing

BitcoinNov 29

A "diamond hands" Bitcoin investor, which has been holding the major cryptocurrency for the last five years, has made headlines by selling 199 BTC, valued at approximately $13.55 million, just over one hour ago, as Lookonchain reported. Initially, this anonymous investor had withdrawn 801 BTC, worth around $8.25 million, from the Huobi exchange, at a price of $10,297 five years ago. However, in the last month, they sold 500 BTC for about $32.13 million. After these transactions, the investor currently holds 301 BTC, equivalent to roughly $20.42 million, resulting in a total profit of $44.28 million. Meanwhile, the price of…

Shapeshift Fox ($FOX) Leads Crypto Gainers with 30.6% Surge on October 27

AltcoinsNov 29

The market highlights show impressive gains among several cryptocurrencies on October 27, 2024. Leading the pack is Shapeshift Fox ($FOX), which surged by an impressive 30.6%. This significant rise reflects growing interest and positive market sentiment. DAILY GAINERS$FOX +30.6% $NOS +27.1% $TROY +26.2% $SEAM +19.5% $ORCA +16.1% $SXP +15.6% $RAY +14.2% $SWEAT +12.9% $XETA +12.0% $TNSR +11.1%#dailygainers pic.twitter.com/lBjVWbHgcz — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) October 27, 2024 NOSANA ($NOS) Soars 27.1% Closely Following $FOX In second place is NOSANA ($NOS) which has risen by 27.1%. It appears that investors have high expectations for it. TROY ($TROY) also had…

French Hill’s Leadership Could Boost U.S. Crypto Innovation and Banking Access

LegalNov 29

French Hill wants clear rules to help crypto companies grow and access banking without barriers. Restrictive banking rules hurt crypto growth and push companies to move to other countries. U.S. leadership in financial technology depends on fair policies and strong support for digital assets. Congressman French Hill is a leading candidate for the House Financial Services Chair and has promised reforms in banking access for crypto companies. His focus includes eliminating restrictive practices and encouraging innovation in the financial sector to keep the U.S. competitive. Restrictive Practices Hurt Crypto Businesses Banks are limiting services to crypto companies due to increasing…

Solana-Based DEX Raydium's RAY is Still Too Hot To Handle: Godbole

ExchangesNov 29

Annualized perpetual funding rates in small cap tokens after bitcoin's (BTC) recent bullish pause has cooled jets in the broader market, shaking out over-leveraged positions and normalizing costs associated with betting on price rallies. One token, however, is still blazing hot: Solana-based decentralized exchange Raydium's native cryptocurrency, RAY. As the only coin with annualized perpetual funding rates still exceeding 160%, RAY stands out among the small, mid and large-cap tokens as the most overheated cryptocurrency, according to data from VeloData. The elevated rate suggests the market for RAY is overcrowded with long positions, with leverage skewed heavily toward the bullish…

Michael Saylor Names Biggest Regret for Crypto Holders in Epic Bitcoin Post

BitcoinNov 29

In a recent tweet, MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor highlighted what he believes might be the biggest regret for crypto holders in the future.“You are going to wish you had bought more Bitcoin,” Saylor wrote, warning cryptocurrency holders of the future regret they may feel if they do not act in the present. Saylor's tweet resonated as many in the Bitcoin and broader crypto community shared this sentiment. His message was seemingly a warning to crypto holders: those who hesitated to buy or accumulate more may soon find themselves wishing they had acted sooner. You are going to wish you had…

PancakeSwap Tackles MEV Exploits with New Security Feature on BNB Chain

DeFiNov 29

PancakeSwap, the leading decentralized exchange (DEX) on BNB Chain and a prominent player across nine blockchain networks, has introduced PancakeSwap MEV Guard on the BNB Chain. This groundbreaking tool, powered by 48 Club, offers traders free, seamless protection against Miner Extractable Value (MEV) attacks—a long-standing vulnerability in decentralized finance (DeFi). The MEV Guard enhances the security, privacy, and efficiency of trading on PancakeSwap by shielding transactions from frontrunning, sandwiching, and other manipulative tactics that exploit public blockchain data. The feature promises traders better rates, reliable execution, and unparalleled safety through a user-friendly, single-click setup. The Growing Need for MEV Protection…

Stablecoin Market Dips 2.7% as PYUSD Rewards Decline Impacts Growth

AltcoinsNov 29

The stablecoin market, currently valued at $170.93 billion, dropped 2.7% since its August 30th high. Although the overall stablecoin supply grew 100x since 2019, recent changes reveal shifts in specific stablecoins. Global stablecoin supply is down over the last 60 days due to the decline of PayPal’s $PYUSD; however, the drop in supply looks insignificant compared to the 100x in stablecoin supply since early 2019 — current stablecoin market cap stands at $170.93B Get a full overview on… pic.twitter.com/9WbziDK72D — OurNetwork 🔎 (@ournetwork__) October 26, 2024 The market dip coincides with a 40% decline in the market cap of PayPal’s…

Here are the Trump nominees tapped for 2025

LegalNov 29

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for a second term, his incoming administration has already nominated several crypto-friendly faces for key leadership roles. Voters who bought into the Republican rhetoric that the Biden administration led a so-called “war on crypto” are likely excited. After all, Trump is the first elected official to hawk his own digital currency. While cryptocurrency awareness is relatively high in the U.S., most Americans remain disinterested. According to a Pew Research study, roughly six-in-10 Americans (63%) say “they have little to no confidence that current ways to invest in, trade or use cryptocurrencies are reliable and safe.”…

Bitcoin Exchange OKX Announces That It Has Delisted This Altcoin From Margin Trading!

ExchangesNov 29

OKX has announced plans to delist its GFT/USDT perpetual futures contract to increase market liquidity and improve the trading experience of its users. OKX to Delisting GFT Margin Trading Pair The delisting process will take place on December 3, 2024, at 11:00. All GFT/USDT perpetual futures will be terminated at the time of delisting and any existing orders on the order book will be cancelled. The platform will deliver all open positions according to the arithmetic average price of the OKX index recorded during the hour before delisting. If abnormalities occur in the index price during this period, OKX reserves…