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Hedge Fund Manager Mark Yusko Exposes How ETFs Manipulate Bitcoin Price

Mark Yusko, a renowned hedge fund manager, has offered a rare glimpse into the sophisticated mechanisms by which exchange-traded funds (ETFs) manipulate the price of Bitcoin. This manipulation is not a novel occurrence but a longstanding practice entrenched in Wall Street’s history and adapted to the cryptocurrency market. How ETFs Manipulate the Price of Bitcoin At the core of Yusko’s analysis is the strategic manipulation of Bitcoin. This practice echoes the age-old Wall Street scheme of depressing prices to buy low. Specifically, Yusko details how entities may drive down Bitcoin prices through negative sentiment or direct market action, only to…

BitcoinApr 8

DeFi Firm 1inch Introduces Web3 Debit Card in Partnership with Mastercard and Baanx

1inch Network, a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, has unveiled a crypto debit card with developer Baanx, powered by Mastercard. Baanx’s “Crypto Life” card is also used by crypto storage firm Ledger. Getting deeper into Web3, Mastercard was recently reported to be working with the Ethereum wallet Metamask. Decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator 1inch Network has created a Web3 debit card in partnership with crypto card developer Baanx and powered by payments giant Mastercard, the companies said on Tuesday. The 1inch Card will allow users to use their crypto for online and in-person purchases and make cash withdrawals at supported ATMs through…

DeFiApr 8

South Korea Tax Body Set to Seize 5,208 Crypto Traders’ Coins

South Korean tax officials in the city of Pohang are set to seize cryptoassets from 5,208 residents who failed to pay local taxes. The move is part of a national crackdown. The drive saw tax officials seize almost $29 million in coins and fiat in 2023. Per Kyungbuk Shinmun and Daegu Shinmun, the individuals have all evaded local tax bills worth $370 or above. On April 7, the city’s Nam Gu (Southern District) Office said the move was part of its “2024 Local Tax Arrears Collection Comprehensive Plan” drive. South Korea Tax Crackdown Could See Coins Liquidated Nam Gu officials…

RegulationApr 8

Velo and Solana Foundation Partner to Pioneer Digital Gold Transactions in Laos

Velo, in partnership with its partner Lightnet, today announced a ground-breaking partnership with the Solana Foundation to pioneer digital gold transactions in Laos. Through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Solana Foundation will serve as the blockchain settlement layer. On the other hand, Velo will act as the backbone infrastructure layer and the designated clearing house for Laos’ digital gold transactions. 🚨 Game Changer Alert! Velo & Solana Foundation are redefining digital finance for Laos’ 7.7 million people 🎉 We're thrilled to announce our partnership to create a state-of-the-art clearing house for Laos' Digital Gold transactions! Get ready…

BlockchainApr 8

Bitcoin (BTC) Might See Major Shift in Next 24 Hours, Here's Why

Bitcoin briefly dipped to lows at the $60,804 mark in a session of volatile trade on Wednesday before rebounding. At the time of writing, Bitcoin had bounced back to trade just over $64,139, up around 2.31% from 24 hours prior. Earlier on Wednesday, Bitcoin hit an intraday high of $64,403. Despite its recent price drop, Bitcoin has maintained an impressive performance, boasting a 124% surge yearly. Last week, the world's leading cryptocurrency reached a record high of nearly $73,800. After days of falls, Bitcoin sank to a near-two-week low as demand for U.S. exchange-traded funds dried up. Since their inception…

BitcoinApr 8

Frax Finance allocates $250M USDe to boost DeFi liquidity

Recently, the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform Frax Finance received approval from its community for a governance proposal. The proposal, which was approved on April 5, paves the way for an investment of $250 million in USDe from Ethena Labs into a newly established liquidity pool. This initiative is part of Frax’s Singularity Roadmap and introduces an automated market operation (AMO). It will also facilitate the issuance of new FRAX tokens, which will be supported by debt that is more than fully collateralized. As per a post on X by Ethena Labs on April 8, FRAX has begun including USDe…

DeFiApr 8

TON reaches 2-year high amid upcoming Telegram’s IPO

The Open Network’s blockchain cryptocurrency, Toncoin, reached its highest level since January 2022, rising 12% in 24 hours. According to data from CoinMarketCap, the price of Toncoin (TON) has jumped almost 12% in the last 24 hours, to $3.12 at the time of writing. Trading volumes skyrocketed by 170% to $154 million over the past 24 hours, signaling increased interest among traders in this coin. TON has grown by almost 50% over the past month amid several high-profile announcements. The first catalyst for growth was Telegram Messenger’s announcement that it would begin paying channel owners to advertise in cryptocurrency. Later,…

AltcoinsApr 8

How Binance's $35 Million Battle With Nigeria Unfolded

Binance’s operation in Africa's biggest cryptocurrency market is under intense scrutiny, with Nigerian authorities accusing the crypto giant and a host of other exchanges of infractions including currency manipulation and facilitating transfers of illicit funds. With one Binance executive in custody in Nigeria, and a second having fled the country after having been detained, Nigerian authorities have singled out the exchange for circumventing Nigerian laws and for tax evasion. According to court papers shared with Decrypt, Nigerian authorities alleged Binance, along with its regional head for Africa Nadeem Anjarwalla and its Head of Financial Crime Compliance Tigran Gambaryan, “carried on…

RegulationApr 8

What Is Ronin? The Ethereum Gaming Chain Behind 'Axie Infinity' and 'Pixels'

In the wide world of crypto, there are now many blockchains specifically designed for gaming—but Ronin was among the first to launch. Gaming blockchains are typically built to offer low transaction fees and a higher number of potential transactions, so they’re supposed to be more affordable and more scalable than blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Some gaming chains are also private, meaning that developers must gain approval from a blockchain’s creators in order to join its ecosystem. Ronin is one of those examples—at least for now, though founders have said they intend to open it up sometime in 2024 for…

BlockchainApr 8

Bitcoin Spikes 4% After Federal Reserve Maintains Rates At FOMC

Bitcoin (BTC)’s price spiked on Wednesday following the latest Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) meeting, at which the Federal Reserve announced no changes to interest rates. The decision keeps the central bank’s benchmark rate between 5.25% and 5.50%, and pushes back investors’ hopes of a more dovish pivot for markets in the near term. Bitcoin traded for $62,000 one hour before the announcement, before shooting to $64,600 as the updated benchmark rate was revealed. In a statement, the central bank noted that economic activity in the country continues to expand, unemployment remains low, and inflation remains elevated. “The Committee does…

BitcoinApr 8