Expected to launch in the coming weeks, Schuman’s new euro-backed stablecoin labels 107 countries as “high-risk.”
Changpeng Zhao urges the crypto world to prioritize real blockchain solutions over memecoins, highlighting the shift in market dynamics.
The Shiba Inu community has launched a petition urging Binance to list Bone ShibaSwap (BONE), a pivotal token within the Shiba Inu ecosystem. This move aims to strengthen the ecosystem’s growth and enhance the interconnected utility of its tokens—SHIB, BONE, and LEASH. Shiba Inu Team Hopes For Another Successful Petition Lucie (@LucieSHIB), the marketing lead […]
Wrapped Bitcoin was launched in 2019 to give Bitcoin investors an option to use the asset in decentralized finance applications.
Binance is significantly expanding its compliance team by 34% by the end of 2024, aiming to strengthen its regulatory efforts. The company plans to have over 1,000 compliance professionals, with 645 full-time staff members, to enhance its ability to meet global regulatory standards. This move comes after Binance increased its spending on compliance by 36% …
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has exceeded 240 million users globally, according to a Nov. 22 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This number means that the crypto trading platform has added 70 million new users this year, considering it finished 2023 with 170 million users. So, if Binance were a nation, its population would rank […]
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Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, says it expects to have 645 full-time compliance employees on staff by the end of the year — a 34% increase from last November — as it continues to rapidly build out its compliance department.
On-chain data shows the XRP Binance Netflow has spiked to positive levels recently. Here’s what this could mean for the asset’s price. XRP Investors Have Been Depositing To Binance Recently As explained by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, a large amount of XRP deposit transactions have headed to Binance recently. The on-chain metric of relevance here is the “Exchange Netflow,” which keeps track of the net transfers going in or out of a given centralized exchange. The traditional form of this metric measures the difference between the inflow and outflow volume for the platform, but in the context of the current topic, a different version of the indicator is of interest: one that counts the net number of deposit/withdrawal transactions. When the value of the metric is positive, it means there are more inflow transfers happening for the exchange than outflow ones. As one of the main reasons why investors deposit to these platforms is for selling-related purposes, this kind of trend can be bearish for XRP. Related Reading: Cardano Outperforms Market With 50% Surge: Here’s Why On the other hand, the indicator being negative implies withdrawals are dominant on the exchange. Such a trend can be a sign that holders are interested in HODLing into the long term, which can naturally have bullish effects on the price. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the 30-day moving average (MA) of the XRP Exchange Netflow for Binance over the last couple of years: As is visible in the above graph, the XRP Exchange Netflow for Binance has mostly stayed inside the positive territory during the last two years, which suggests investors have constantly been making withdrawal transactions. Recently, however, the metric appears to have diverged from the norm, as its value has registered a sharp positive spike. The asset has seen a sharp rally of over 54% in the past week, so it’s possible that the traders making the deposits are looking to sell and realize their profits. Now, the main question is, is this selling a potential threat to XRP’s value? The indicator is sitting at 470 right now, which suggests significantly more inflows than outflows. Considering that this is also just the 30-day MA, the peak value is bound to be even higher. Related Reading: Bitcoin Is About To See A Historically-Profitable Crossover In This Metric While this high number of inflow transactions may look like a danger at first glance, it may actually not be so, since it corresponds to activity that’s mostly from the retail investors. Whales don’t tend to leave behind too many transactions, as they prefer to move large amounts with a single transaction. Thus, whenever this version of the Exchange Netflow spikes, it’s a sign that the small holders are depositing. Naturally, there could still be a few whale transfers among these inflows, which can indeed end up having a negative effect on the XRP price. It only remains to be seen, though, which of the scenarios holds true. XRP Price XRP has pulled ahead of the rest of the market with a sharp rally during the past week, which has taken its price to $1.09. Featured image from Dall-E, CryptoQuant.com, chart from TradingView.com
Binance’s recent listing of SLERF and Secret (SCRT) tokens on Binance Futures has created a buzz in the crypto market. The tokens began trading with 75x leverage starting November 21, igniting a surge in their prices. SCRT saw a 30% price increase, hitting $0.41 before settling at $0.34, signaling renewed investor confidence. The altcoin is …
Binance has introduced BFUSD, a reward-bearing margin asset for futures trading, clarifying it is not a stablecoin and hasn’t launched yet. Speculation arose after its promotional page compared BFUSD’s 19.55% APY to stablecoins, reminiscent of Terra’s Anchor Protocol. Users can hold BFUSD in their UM wallets to earn daily rewards without lockup requirements. Binance phased …
In the latest announcement, Binance has disclosed significant updates to the leverage and margin pairs for several USD-M perpetual contracts. These include SHIB/USDT, ADA/USDT, FLOKI/USDT, and SHIB/USDT pairs. These updates are designed to enhance market stability by adjusting leverage options across various position sizes, impacting both small and large traders. The changes, which apply to …
Bybit, Bitget and OKX combined have 877,000 daily active users in the U.S., data from Sensor Tower shows. It's unclear if they are just checking prices, or trading in violation of the rules.
The social media account of a well-known educational platform was reportedly targeted in a cyberattack, leading to its unauthorized compromise. Related Reading: Crypto Milestone: Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Get CFTC’s Stamp Of Approval Giggle Academy founder Changpeng Zhao told followers of Giggle Academy to be cautious in dealing with their X account, confirming that their […]
Binance in its latest announcement has revealed that it has launched the BFUSD stablecoin, which provides an annual yield of 19.55%, which can also be used as collateral. The benefits included Hassle-Free Earnings with no need for staking or locking up your funds, Extra Trading Power as BFUSD can be used as collateral with 100% …
In a recent video analysis, Crypto Banter has identified key meme coins poised for major exchange listings, including the possibility of debuting on Binance. With meme coins gaining popularity for their community-driven appeal, knowing what drives their selection is crucial for early adopters. So, what memecoins might get listed next on Binance? Meme Coin Listing …
On-chain data shows Bitcoin has continued to flow out of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance even after its latest high above $93,000. Bitcoin Binance Netflow Has Been Seeing Negative Spikes Recently As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the Exchange Netflow for Binance has registered negative values recently. The “Exchange Netflow” here […]
Bitcoin has continued its bullish momentum streak, reaching a new all-time high on November 13 and triggering a wave of activity across the crypto market. In particular, the futures market has been significantly impacted, with a surge in trading volume for the BTC/USDT pair. This increase has highlighted an intense period of market engagement, with leading exchanges, particularly Binance, at the forefront of this trading frenzy. Related Reading: Bitcoin Weekly RSI Entering Power Zone – Last Time BTC Soared 80% Record Trading Volumes And Market Volatility Risks A CryptoQuant analyst known as Crazzyblockk shared insights into the trading frenzy phenomenon, noting that the futures market for Bitcoin has become “exceptionally overheated.” According to the analyst’s recent post on the CryptoQuant QuickTake platform, trading volume has surged across both spot and futures markets on major centralized exchanges. The cumulative trading volume for BTC/USDT across all major platforms has reached an amount of roughly $129 billion, with Binance contributing a substantial $50.2 billion to this figure. The surge in futures trading activity has raised important questions about market stability and the potential for heightened volatility. As Crazzyblockk explained, when Bitcoin’s derivatives market experiences rapid growth, particularly in the futures segment, there is often a tendency for heightened market fluctuations. The CryptoQuant analyst added: While this can briefly boost demand, it often leads to minor pullbacks and sharp fluctuations. The analyst emphasized that the “overheated” state of the market warrants caution from investors and traders. In his words: Given the current climate, it would be wise for investors and traders to exercise caution, refrain from rushed speculation, and await a period of price stability before making further moves. Outlook On Bitcoin Bitcoin is facing a noticeable decline in price, dropping by 6.1% in the past day to a current trading price of $87,977. This ongoing drop in price comes after it recently achieved an all-time high above $93,000, as recorded yesterday. With BTC back to trading below the $88,000 region, the asset has now decreased 5.9% away from its peak. While the reason behind this ongoing correction is not certain, renowned crypto analyst Ali has recently highlighted an interesting BTC trend behind the scenes. Related Reading: Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Move Millions To Binance—Is A Market Correction Imminent? In a post uploaded earlier today on X, the analyst reveals that roughly $5.42 billion of Bitcoin profits has now been realized, pushing the asset’s sell-side risk ratio to 0.524%. Ali warned to “stay alert and proceed with caution.” Meanwhile, another analyst known as Javon Marks has also noted in one of his recent posts that while further upward momentum is still being witnessed with Bitcoin hitting a peak yesterday, “target now continues to be at $116,652 which is visioned to come at even greater speeds and with greater power than the first.” Some of the greatest, most precise, and simplistic analysis that you will probably see on #Bitcoin (BTC) and Crypto ♟️! December 2022 @ ≈$16,782, we noticed bullish signals as well as a price breakout holding which signaled to us the $67,559 target which at the time was over… https://t.co/qrJv2WPwnG pic.twitter.com/7ZkeUV13UY — JAVON⚡️MARKS (@JavonTM1) November 13, 2024 Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Binance Futures is set to launch the DEGENUSDT Perpetual Contract on November 15, 2024, at 11:30 UTC, offering traders the chance to trade with up to 75x leverage. However, Binance has not listed any spot trading pairs for DEGENUSDT yet. The DEGEN token is based on the Base chain and was originally introduced as a …
Many leveraged positions appear to be in jeopardy due to Bitcoin‘s recent price rally, which has formed new liquidation levels along the way. As the crypto asset continues to demonstrate potential for upward movement, investors are advised to proceed cautiously and reassess their positions to avoid substantial losses. A New Liquidation Level Emerges For Bitcoin […]
In the latest announcement, Binance revealed on Thursday that it is expanding offerings for three tokens. The crypto exchange revealed that it is listing new pairs for The AI Prophecy (ACT), Peanut The Squirrel (PNUT), and First NEIRO on Ethereum tokens, sparking investor curiosity. The listed coins soared 3%-32% in reaction to the news, signaling …
During the early Asian trading hours, the Binance Labs has transferred four investment project tokens worth about $2.79 million to the Gate. the intention of this transfer is unknown but is highly anticipated to be for sale purpose. Notably, these tokens include 47.61 million “UNA” tokens worth about $1.27 million, 25 million “PSTAKE” tokens worth …
On-chain data shows the average Bitcoin inflow to Binance has seen rapid growth over 2024, implying whales have been using the exchange more. Bitcoin Mean Exchange Inflow To Binance Has Shot Up Over The Past Year As CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn explained in a new Quicktake post, Binance has seen a shift in its traffic […]
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize approximately $16 million in assets from a Binance account connected to an FTX bribery case, according to a Nov. 12 court filing. The Binance account, created in November 2023, contains various digital assets, including Internet Computer (ICP), Avalanche (AVAX), Ripple (XRP), Cardano […]
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Binance revealed that it has seen billion-dollar inflows following the just-concluded US elections, according to a Nov. 12 report shared with CryptoSlate. Since the Nov. 5 election that former President Donald Trump won, DeFiLlama data reveals that inflows into Binance have surpassed $7 billion. The inflow volume significantly outpaced its nearest competitor, OKX, which recorded […]
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Bitcoin has been on a major upward trajectory, recently hitting an all-time high (ATH) of above $89,000. As this milestone was crossed, a notable trend emerged with short-term holders transferring their holdings to major exchanges, particularly Binance. According to CryptoQuant analyst Joao Wedson, this behavior suggests that investors with shorter time horizons may be positioning themselves to take profits, leading to potential selling pressure in the market. What To Watch Out For Wedson highlighted that the concentration of Bitcoin deposits to a single exchange like Binance is worth close monitoring, as it could impact liquidity and price stability on the platform, potentially reverberating through the broader market. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Now Overheating? Key Metrics Reveal Crucial Insights For Investors The CryptoQuant analyst emphasized three areas for market participants to watch closely. First, tracking the flow of BTC to exchanges, especially Binance, can provide insights into the potential scale of selling intent among short-term holders. As more coins flow to a major exchange, the potential for market impact rises, making it crucial to gauge the extent of any impending sell-off. Second, the impact on price volatility is expected to be significant as concentrated selling or profit-taking on Binance could create sharp movements, providing both challenges and opportunities for traders. The final area of focus, according to Wedson, is anticipating potential price movements based on these inflows and understanding how they may influence the broader market’s behavior. Bitcoin Market Correction Imminent? Meanwhile, further insights were provided by another CryptoQuant analyst known as “caueconomy.” This analyst pointed out that Bitcoin’s breakout of its previous all-time high has initiated a price discovery process. With this milestone, the market has seen heightened open interest levels, with more than $16 billion added to futures positions over the past week. This surge indicates a rise in leveraged positions, which can lead to heightened risk of corrections in the short term. Related Reading: Bitcoin Buying Pressure Rises, But Here’s Why A Pullback Could Be Coming However, the analyst emphasized that the market’s underlying fundamentals appear much more strong this time around, suggesting that any potential short-term corrections could be viewed as natural adjustments. Rather than signalling a broader downturn, these corrections may offer buying opportunities for investors looking to enter or accumulate during periods of market pullback. Bitcoin trades for $86,441, which has increased by 2.3% in the past day. Notably, this current trading price marks a 3.6% decline from BTC’s latest achieved all-time high of $89,864 earlier today. According to renowned crypto analyst known as Ali on X, key support levels for Bitcoin to watch are between $83,250 – $85,800 and $72,880 – $75,520. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Crypto prices continue melting upwards since Donald Trump's election victory as investors reprice digital assets in anticipation of a friendlier government.
As the 5th biggest cryptocurrency in the market, BNB price is currently trading at $650, with a market cap of $93.69 billion. As it enters closer to the $100 billion market cap, the Binance coin has increased by 4.44% in 24 hours. With a new breakout rally in action, will the BNB price reach a …
The estate of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX filed a lawsuit against Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, for alleged fraudulent transfers and starting a campaign to “destroy” its competitor. The $1.8 billion legal action follows another 23 lawsuits filed last Friday to claw back part of the ill-spent funds. Related Reading: Cardano Founder Reveals […]
Data of the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap could hint at which part of the market has been behind the bullish price action over the weekend. Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap Saw Negative Dips During Weekend In a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, an analyst has discussed about the recent trend in the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap. The “Coinbase […]
Crypto community members have raised concerns over Binance’s listings of Solana-based memecoins—The AI Prophecy (ACT) and Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT)—alleging a possible pump-and-dump scheme. On Nov. 11, Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, unexpectedly listed these low-market-cap memecoins, helping to boost their values and market caps rapidly. Following the Binance listing, ACT […]
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