james ding January 17, 2025 07:57 As highlighted in our recent analysis, emerging markets face significant risks in 2025 due to geopolitical tensions, trade tariffs, and Federal Reserve policy. Emerging market outlook to 2025 As the new year begins, emerging markets are poised to navigate a complex environment of geopolitical tensions, trade tariffs, and changes in monetary policy from the Federal Reserve. According to VanEck, these ‘WTF’ risks (war, tariffs, Fed) are top concerns for investors and policymakers alike. Geopolitical Tensions and Tariffs As geopolitical tensions persist, the global economic environment remains fraught with…
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Bitcoin (BTC) advocates, who propagate various theories about how high the BTC price could rise, often cite cash exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows and institutional adoption as reasons for the price to remain above $100,000. However, this type of analysis fails to focus on the fundamental factors that are causing investors to shift their perception of Bitcoin from a high-risk asset to the digital equivalent of gold.Three real catalysts for Bitcoin’s sustainable price growth include regulatory changes enabling broader institutional participation, easing restrictions on retirement investments, and increasing recognition of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset similar to gold.Institutional Bitcoin adoption…
One closely watched cryptocurrency analyst says one of the top 10 altcoins is forming one of the most bullish digital asset market structures. In a new strategy session, cryptocurrency trader Ali Martinez told his 108,000 followers on social media platform X that altcoin XRP payments are forming a bull pennant pattern. The bull pennant pattern is a continuation pattern in which a period of sideways movement is often followed by a breakout. “XRP currently has one of the most bullish setups in the cryptocurrency industry after its recent breakout retest!” Source: Ali Martinez/X He also said that XRP could surge…
Yorg Healer January 14, 2025 15:48 EverReach Labs’ REVENGE, an innovative cooperative PvE shooter, has teamed up with Immutable (IMX) to usher in a new era in gaming by enhancing player and audience interaction and securing asset ownership. EverReach Labs announced that REVENGE, its groundbreaking player-versus-environment (PvE) cooperative extraction shooter, will be developed on the Immutable (IMX) blockchain platform. According to immutable.com, the collaboration aims to redefine the gaming experience by transforming spectators into active participants. Revolutionize game mechanics Created by industry veterans who have worked on popular titles such as Far Cry 3,…
Large holders, commonly referred to as whales, have begun offloading ENA tokens amid waning confidence in the asset. There has been a significant surge in active addresses over the past 24 hours, suggesting increased selling activity from traders. Athena (ENA) Due to the prevailing bearish sentiment, it has suffered a 22.58% decline in its value over the past month. Despite these difficulties, the token has enjoyed a brief resurgence in the past 24 hours. The price rose 10.66%, and trading volume surged 53.77%, indicating a change in sentiment. However, continued selling pressure from investors has limited ENA’s potential rally, leaving…
Photo: Ryan M. Kelly Key Takeaways Donald Trump plans to prioritize cryptocurrency as a key policy area through executive order. The move marks a shift in the Biden administration’s regulatory approach to a more supportive stance toward cryptocurrencies. Share this article According to a Bloomberg report, President-elect Donald Trump plans to issue an executive order prioritizing cryptocurrency as a key policy area.The order could come as early as Monday and would establish a cryptocurrency advisory board to integrate industry perspectives into the administration.This move marks a departure from President Joe Biden’s administration. During his tenure, more than 100 enforcement actions…
XRP (XRP) has entered a price discovery period for the first time since 2017. The altcoin has had green candles for three consecutive months for only the second time in its history, and its current streak is even more significant than the March-to-March period. May 2017. XRP 1 month chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewAlthough the altcoin has reached new all-time highs on certain exchanges, a clear all-time high can be seen once it breaks $3.40. XRP’s open interest increased by $6 billion in 16 days.XRP’s open interest (OI) has reached an all-time high of $7.9 billion, with OI increasing 27.34% in the…
Digital asset wallet Phantom announced that it has raised $150 million in a Series C funding round led by venture capital firms Sequoia Capital and Paradigm, valuing the company at $3 billion.Andreessen Horowitz and Variant also participated in the funding round.“Our mission has always been to make cryptocurrency more accessible, intuitive, and secure for everyone. This round of funding will allow us to further invest in innovation and ultimately modernize consumer finance,” said Brandon Millman, CEO of Phantom, in a Jan. 16 announcement.The cryptocurrency wallet service provider said it would spend $150 million to launch its upcoming social discovery feature…
Darius Varu January 14, 2025 16:47 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is warning the public about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens linked to DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued an important warning about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens associated with DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited. This warning comes as part of the HKMA’s ongoing efforts to protect the public from increasing cyber threats targeting banking customers. Fraud confirmed According to the HKMA, several reports have emerged of fake websites and login screens that…
Stablecoin for pig butcher scammers Telegram-based illicit marketplace Huione Guarantee has launched its own stablecoin USDH, security firm Elliptic has revealed. The platform is operated by Cambodian conglomerate Huione Group and is said to play a central role in enabling pig slaughter scams that exploit trust and relationships (often romantic) to trick victims. Huione Guarantee’s hundreds of suppliers provide illicit goods and services, including laundering pig slaughter proceeds. Elliptic calls it the largest illicit online marketplace of all time, with a total transaction volume of $24 billion. Chainalysis claims to have tracked much higher transaction volume, over $49 billion. Huione…