Malaysia is reportedly exploring cryptocurrency regulations after its prime minister held discussions with Abu Dhabi leaders and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.
After reaching a new all-time high (ATH) of over $108,000 in December 2024, Bitcoin (BTC) has declined more than 15%, currently trading in the low $90,000 range. While bulls fear a further drawdown to $85,000, some analysts remain optimistic, suggesting that the premier cryptocurrency could rebound and potentially top out in the summer of 2025. Bitcoin To Top In Summer 2025? According to crypto analyst Dave The Wave, BTC may peak in the summer of 2025, around the middle of the year. The analyst highlighted that Bitcoin’s price trajectory is likely to continue appreciating, as indicated by the 52-week simple moving average (SMA). Related Reading: Trump-Fuelled Bitcoin Rally May Fade Ahead Of January FOMC Meeting: Report Dave the Wave emphasized Bitcoin’s historical adherence to the logarithmic growth curve (LGC), a model that has successfully outlined BTC’s price movements over time. Notably, BTC tends to reach its peak when the 52-week SMA touches the midpoint of the LGC channel. The analyst explained: The suggestion of a mid year btc peak here: price has previously peaked when the one year moving average hits the midway mark of the LGC channel. For the uninitiated, the Bitcoin LGC is a model that tracks the cryptocurrency’s price over time on a logarithmic scale, smoothing out its extreme volatility to highlight long-term trends. It uses upper and lower bounds to indicate potential support and resistance levels, helping analysts predict future price movements within a broader growth trajectory. The following chart illustrates how BTC prices have historically peaked a few weeks or months before or after the 52-week SMA intersects the middle line of the LGC channel. For instance, BTC’s $69,000 ATH in November 2021 occurred months after the 52-week SMA signaled the potential peak in May of the same year. Based on this trend, Bitcoin could peak within a few months before or after the 52-week SMA crosses the LGC midpoint, which is currently projected to occur in July 2025. This prediction aligns with other forecasts that see BTC reaching $200,000 by mid-2025. Meanwhile, crypto analyst Bitcoin Munger has pointed to the substantial buy walls between the $85,000 and $92,000 price levels on Binance’s order books. The analyst expressed confidence that “$110,000 is coming either way,” regardless of whether BTC briefly dips into the mid-$80,000 range. Is The BTC Price Correction Nearing Its End? Crypto trader Rekt Capital believes Bitcoin may be nearing the end of its current price correction, which typically lasts 2–4 weeks. In an X post, the trader noted that since this correction is now in its fourth week, a rebound could be imminent. Related Reading: Bitcoin May Hit $1.5 Million By 2035 According To Metcalfe’s Law, Analyst Predicts Similarly, crypto investor Daan Crypto Trades compared the current BTC price action to the December 2023–January 2024 period. Using the same price fractal, Daan predicts that BTC could find support around $86,000 before recovering its losses and surging to a new ATH of approximately $110,000. That said, there are still concerns about a potential bearish head-and-shoulder pattern forming on the BTC chart, which may push its price all the way down to $80,000. At press time, BTC trades at $91,427, down 3.7% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, Charts from X and TradingView.com
The Supreme Court has denied a petition to review a lower court decision that securities laws applied to Binance.
The US Supreme Court has denied Binance’s request to review the decision that revived a 2020 class action lawsuit accusing the exchange of violating security laws in the country and failing to protect investors. Related Reading: Singapore Bans Crypto-Based Prediction Platform Polymarket US Supreme Court Rejects Binance Appeal On Monday, the US Supreme Court rejected […]
Bitcoin’s price skyrocketed to crazy new highs in 2024, leaving the financial world pretty stunned. It hit $108,000, which is a massive 124% jump for the year. That kind of climb pushed Bitcoin up to become the 7th biggest asset in the world by market value. It’s now sitting ahead of heavyweights like silver and […]
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange secured regulatory authorization from the Brazilian government to buy the country’s licensed broker-dealer Sim;paul, allowing Binance to penetrate the crypto market of the South American nation. Binance made history after getting a broker-dealer license from Brazilian state authorities, becoming the first cryptocurrency exchange to obtain such license in Brazil. Related […]
The crypto world is celebrating 16 years since Bitcoin’s Genesis block was mined on Jan. 3, 2009. This landmark event not only marked the birth of the top digital asset but also laid the groundwork for today’s digital financial revolution. Origin Bitcoin was created partially in response to the 2008 financial collapse—a time when trust […]
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Binance, the largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has secured regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Brazil to acquire Sim;paul, a licensed broker-dealer, according to a Jan. 2 statement. Binance is the first crypto exchange in Brazil to hold such a license. The licensing would allow the firm to offer enhanced financial services and […]
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The approval makes Binance the first crypto exchange to have a broker-dealer license in Brazil.
Binance Labs has announced a major rebranding initiative alongside an expanded investment strategy for the coming year. In a Dec. 31 statement, the company stated that its investments over the past year were equally split between infrastructure and application-focused initiatives. It supported projects across DeFi, AI, the Bitcoin ecosystem, gaming, and emerging technologies like restaking […]
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Memecoins surged to as high as $137 billion in December before falling to as low as $92 billion in the same month. The memecoin market lost over $40 billion in December, with traders witnessing massive volatility and shifting opportunities.
The Bitcoin (BTC) ‘kimchi premium’ has returned to South Korea’s cryptocurrency market as the country grapples with political instability. This has led to a weakened Korean won (KRW) and a higher price for the leading cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Kimchi Premium Surges In South Korea According to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, the KRW-USD trading pair has […]
While MiCA’s implementation phase is ending on Dec. 30, 2024, there is also a transitional 18-month phase in MiCA’s total 36-month timeline.
In the latest insight report by blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant, Binance presently holds the best leverage ratio as the crypto bull run prepares to take off. Despite a major general price crash in the past week, investors and market analysts remain expectant of massive gains by several digital assets over the next year in line […]
The US Federal Reserve’s public consideration of reduced interest rate cuts in 2025 resulted in numerous negative effects on financial markets. Aside from a 17% price loss for Bitcoin, data from Binance exchange shows the BTC market has now developed its largest spot-perpetual price gap. Related Reading: Crypto Liquidations Near $800 Million After Bitcoin’s Crash […]
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) most recent action against Binance Australia marks a significant advancement in cryptocurrency regulation. The cryptocurrency community is in disbelief over this case, which will likely have a lasting impact on how digital currencies are governed in Australia and other nations. The Regulatory Measures Of ASIC The main Australian […]
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) most recent action against Binance Australia marks a significant advancement in cryptocurrency regulation. The cryptocurrency community is in disbelief over this case, which will likely have a lasting impact on how digital currencies are governed in Australia and other nations. The Regulatory Measures of ASIC The main Australian […]
Binance CEO Richard Teng recently said it was “premature” to discuss the exchange’s return in the US.
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has filed a lawsuit against Oztures Trading Ltd—the operator of Binance Australia Derivatives—over inadequate customer protection practices. According to a Dec. 18 statement, the regulator claims that over 500 retail investors were misclassified as wholesale clients, denying them crucial consumer safeguards. ASIC’s allegations ASIC alleged that between July […]
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The Bitcoin funding rate over the 30-day EMA signals “no visible signs of late-cycle overheating,” according to a crypto analyst.
Binance, Crypto.com, Kraken and other crypto exchanges continue to list Tether’s USDT on their EU platforms weeks before the final MiCA deadline on Dec. 30.
Crypto exchange Binance was hit with a cease and desist letter by Mark Longo, owner of the internet sensation Peanut the Squirrel, for alleged copyright infringement. PNUT, the popular memecoin inspired by the squirrel, saw a nearly 10% decrease following the news. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Faces Headwinds: Can Bulls Revive Momentum? Internet Squirrel Becomes Memecoin Sensation On Sunday, Mark Longo, owner of Peanut the Squirrel, announced that his legal team had initiated legal action against crypto exchange Binance. In an X post, Longo, also known as “Peanuts Dad,” accused the exchange of using his intellectual property without authorization. The rescued squirrel became an internet sensation after Longo’s online videos became viral, amassing over half a million followers on Instagram. However, Peanut was seized from Longo’s home alongside a rescued raccoon named Fred. Both animals were euthanized to be tested for rabies, as there are not any approved antemortem rabies testing methods for animals by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Following the news, the public condemned Peanut’s death, with several lawmakers criticizing authorities’ actions. It also sparked a wave of Peanut-inspired memecoins, which resulted in the creation of Solana-based memecoin PNUT. Amid the controversy, the token quickly grew in popularity, hitting a $120 million market capitalization in less than a week. Binance announced the listing of the memecoin on November 11, opening spot trading that same day. After the news, PNUT’s price went on a massive rally, climbing to the top 10 memecoins by market cap. The token achieved the $1 billion milestone in less than a month, reaching a $2.27 billion market cap before retracing. For the past month, PNUT has held above the $1 billion mark, with the price hovering between the $1.80-$1.00 price range. Crypto Exchanges Hit With Cease And Desist Letter According to the letter shared by the animal rights activist, Binance allegedly infringed “the intellectual property rights owned by Mr. Longo.” His legal team argues that the exchange’s use of the copyrighted photograph of Peanut the Squirrel wearing a cowboy hat and the “identical” trademark of “PEANUT THE SQUIRREL and PNUT” in the listed memecoin infringes their client’s “various copyrights and trademarks.” The letter demanded that Binance respond to the letter by December 31st, 2024, to verify the exchange received the letter and “have ceased all infringing activity.” Moreover, Longo revealed in his post that this was the first of multiple cease and desist letters to be issued. PNUT faced a 10.2% dip after the news, falling from the $1.17 level to the $1.05 support in 24 hours. The retrace drove the token near its lowest levels in over a month, worrying investors about the memecoin’s performance. Related Reading: Ex-Hedge Fund Guru Bets Big On Dogecoin As ‘Core Crypto Bet’ It’s worth noting that Longo has previously stated his discontent with the PNUT memecoin, accusing the crypto community of profiting from his late pet. As a protest, the animal rights activist launched a memecoin named Justice for Pnut and Fred (JUSTICE), which faced controversy over insider trading allegations. Longo also promoted another memecoin, Justice for Peanut (JFP), in his warning post, which saw a 159% increase after the publication before losing all its recent gains. At the time of writing, PNUT is trading at $1.10, a 5.1% drop in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Mark Longo, known for his viral pet Peanut the Squirrel, has issued a “cease and desist” letter to Binance for the unauthorized use of his intellectual property. On Dec. 16, Longo took to his X account, Squirrel_Dad, to reveal his legal actions while alleging that Binance used images and stories tied to his animals without […]
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This week’s Crypto Biz also explores Microsoft’s board’s stance on Bitcoin, JPMorgan’s revision of mining stocks, MARA’s new BTC purchase and upcoming listings of crypto firms.
Binance has cemented its position as the leading crypto exchange by reporting customer deposits totaling $21.6 billion in 2024, according to a Dec. 12 report. This achievement places Binance significantly ahead of its competition, with data from DeFi Llama revealing that the exchange’s deposits surpass the combined total of the next ten largest exchanges tracked […]
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Binance and Circle established a strategic cooperation on Wednesday to increase adoption and utilization of the USDC stablecoin during an Abu Dhabi press conference. According to Fortune, the cooperation between Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and Circle, which co-founded USDC with Coinbase, intends to acquire a larger portion of this booming market, especially as […]
Binance has formed a strategic partnership with Circle to integrate USD Coin (USDC) across its services, aiming to enhance accessibility and promote adoption. This collaboration also positions USDC as a key corporate treasury asset for Binance, according to an announcement on Dec. 11. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire highlighted the partnership’s significance, pointing out that two […]
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On-chain data shows a Dogecoin whale has made a large deposit to the Binance exchange, which could be bearish for DOGE’s price. Dogecoin Whale Has Moved Big To Binance Today According to data from the cryptocurrency transaction tracker service Whale Alert, a massive move has been spotted on the Dogecoin blockchain during the past day. […]
The US will soon have a largely crypto-friendly White House, but Binance’s Richard Teng says it may be too soon to start talks about re-entering the market.
The former Binance CEO said that the Chinese government's lack of transparency overall made it difficult to predict any crypto policies.