Bitcoin rises after drop, influenced by tensions in the Middle East
Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) rose above $61,500 after 10 PM on Tuesday,
dipped below $61,000 by 09:30 AM on Wednesday, and hit an intraday
high of $62,380 at 12 PM. Priced at $61,720, up 1.48% at the time
of writing, Bitcoin fluctuated amid escalating conflict between
Iran and Israel, with BTC plunging after Iran launched missiles in
response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
Gold (PM:XAUUSD), traditionally seen as a safe haven, rose while
BTC experienced its worst October start, a historically optimistic
month. Geopolitical uncertainty continues to impact the market,
highlighting BTC’s growing maturity compared to gold.
Cryptocurrency liquidations totaled $523 million in 24 hours, while
investor sentiment fell to the “fear” category.
With rising tensions in the Middle East, traders adjusted their
targets below $60,000, potentially reaching $54,000. Analysts like
Roman and Toni Ghinea warn of a possible price “trap,” while others
like Michaël van de Poppe see a potential recovery after touching
$60,000, considering reduced liquidity. A retest of its all-time
high of $73,679 may take time, with analyst Peter Brandt suggesting
that only a close above $71,000 will indicate the resumption of a
solid upward trend.
Bitcoin ETF outflows total $242.6 million, led by Fidelity and Ark
On October 1, Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $242.6
million, reversing the significant inflows from the previous week.
Fidelity’s ETF (AMEX:FBTC) led with $144.7 million in outflows,
followed by Ark’s (AMEX:ARKB) with $84.3 million. Bitwise
(AMEX:BITB) and VanEck (AMEX:HODL) also posted losses, while
BlackRock’s ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT) was the only one to register $40.8
million in inflows.
U.S. spot Ether ETFs recorded $48.6 million in withdrawals on
Tuesday. The Grayscale Ethereum Trust (AMEX:ETHE) led the outflows,
totaling $26.6 million. The Fidelity Ethereum Fund (AMEX:FETH) saw
$25 million in withdrawals, followed by Bitwise’s (AMEX:ETHW) with
a $0.9 million outflow. Other Ethereum ETFs posted modest inflows
or no movement.
Franklin Templeton expands tokenized fund to Aptos, strengthening
blockchain integration
Franklin Templeton, with $1.4 trillion in assets, has added the
Aptos blockchain to its tokenized U.S. government securities fund,
FOBXX. Aptos is the fifth blockchain to integrate with the fund,
following Avalanche, Arbitrum, Stellar, and Polygon. The expansion
is driven by Aptos’ compatibility with the manager’s Benji system.
Although significant for the financial sector, the Aptos token
(COIN:APTUSD) still dropped 2.8% for the week, despite a 4.4%
increase in the last 24 hours, trading at $7.88. FOBXX now manages
over $435 million.
Bitwise moves forward with filing for XRP-linked ETF
Bitwise, an asset manager, has taken a major step by filing for
an exchange-traded fund (ETF) linked to XRP (COIN:XRPUSD). The
company submitted an S-1 form to the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission, necessary for the creation of new securities. While the
S-1 filing is the first step, final approval still requires
additional documents. XRP is the sixth-largest cryptocurrency, with
a market capitalization of $33.1 billion.
POL declines despite Polygon updates
Despite initial optimism surrounding the migration from MATIC to
POL, Polygon’s POL cryptocurrency faced significant declines in
late September. While Bitcoin posted a nearly 8% monthly gain, 95%
of POL holders saw unrealized losses, with the token down 6.6% in
September.
Even with the Ahmedabad hardfork, which brought improvements to
the PoS chain by increasing contract capacity and resolving stuck
transactions, POL remains under pressure. These updates, aimed at
developers, have not yet compensated for the asset’s negative
market performance.
Fernando Pereira, a Bitget analyst, noted that despite POL’s
recent challenges due to competition from other layer-two
solutions, the asset is historically undervalued and may offer a
50% short-term appreciation.
“POL is going through a tough period in its existence, as
several layer-two solutions have emerged in the market with much
more aggressive proposals that have reduced interest in the
network. The asset is in a historically cheap price zone and could
easily return to its fair price region (around $0.50). Seeking
regions above $1.00 is very difficult for POL in the medium term,
but this does not prevent investors who enter the coin today from
seeking a 50% appreciation in the coming months,” Pereira
emphasized.
Kraken ends support for Monero in Europe due to regulations
Kraken has announced that it will stop trading and deposits of
Monero (COIN:XMRUSD) in the European Economic Area (EEA) starting
October 31, 2024, due to new regulatory requirements. The exchange
will allow withdrawals until December 31, converting remaining
tokens into Bitcoin. The decision follows European Union
regulations banning the use of privacy-focused tokens. Other
countries, such as Japan and South Korea, have also banned
anonymity-focused tokens. Monero plunged after the announcement,
accumulating a -17.2% drop over the last seven days.
Ava Protocol and Sony collaborate for Ethereum L2 blockchain
automation
Ava Protocol and Sony Block Solutions Labs are collaborating to
integrate automation into Sony’s public Ethereum L2 blockchain
(NYSE:SONY), aiming to facilitate the use of transactions and smart
contracts. This partnership, part of the Soneium Spark program,
seeks to allow developers and creators to tokenize real assets,
monetize work, and leverage automatic payments. The initiative
could be transformative for the Web3 industry, promoting greater
global adoption of decentralized technologies. Ava Protocol’s
solution lowers entry barriers into Web3 by simplifying processes
and providing accessible tools.
Taurus and Chainlink partner for institutional tokenization
Taurus, a digital asset infrastructure provider, has partnered
with Chainlink Labs (COIN:LINKUSD) to drive the adoption of
tokenized assets in institutional markets. The partnership aims to
enhance data transparency, security, and cross-chain mobility.
Using Chainlink’s data feeds, Taurus will provide information on
market prices and identity, facilitating transactions across
multiple chains. The collaboration faces regulatory challenges but
offers new opportunities for financial institutions in the
tokenized assets sector.
Hut 8 converts $38 million debt into shares, gaining financial
flexibility
Hut 8 (NASDAQ:HUT), a major Bitcoin mining company, announced
that Anchorage Digital converted the remaining $38 million of a
loan into common shares at $16.395 per share, with a 51% premium.
The conversion eliminates the remaining debt, giving Hut 8 more
flexibility to expand into AI and mining infrastructure.
Pavel Durov clarifies Telegram’s privacy policy and data sharing
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov explained that since 2018, the platform
has shared IP addresses and phone numbers of criminals with
authorities. The recent policy update unifies privacy practices
across regions. Durov emphasized that these disclosures are made
upon formal legal requests. The change comes after Durov’s arrest
in France over allegations of failure to moderate content and share
data, sparking criticism over the action.
US voters see pro-crypto policies as important factor in elections
A survey by Consensys and HarrisX reveals that 49% of U.S.
voters consider pro-crypto policies important for upcoming
elections. Among crypto owners, 85% support pro-crypto candidates,
with 92% planning to vote. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris were
mentioned, with Trump receiving 56% support due to his pro-crypto
stance. The survey highlights that voters want clear regulation and
expect the U.S. to lead crypto innovation, with the SEC and
Treasury seen as primary regulators, while 11% believe the sector
is self-regulated.
Christie’s issues blockchain-based digital certificates for
photography collection
Christie’s, in partnership with Kresus, is issuing digital
ownership certificates for 130 lots from Trevor Traina’s
photography collection, auctioned in New York. These certificates
will be minted on Coinbase’s Base blockchain, ensuring transparency
and security for collectors. Christie’s continues to explore
blockchain use in the art market, following its historic auction of
Beeple’s “Everyday” collection in 2021.
Lamborghini launches Web3 platform for digital cars in partnership
with Animoca Brands
Lamborghini announced the Web3 platform “Fast ForWorld,”
allowing its cars to be used in blockchain games. In partnership
with Animoca Brands, the initiative brings the brand’s first
blockchain integration into games like Torque Drift 2 and REVV
Racing. The launch, scheduled for November 7, will include a 3D
wallet for interaction with digital cars, offering a digital
experience for fans and customers, solidifying Lamborghini’s
presence in the Web3 gaming ecosystem.
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