Bitcoin Core has cleared its first-ever third-party security audit, with results confirming that the software securing the world’s largest decentralized network is highly mature. The review, conducted by French security firm Quarkslab and commissioned by OSTIF on behalf of Brink, examined the project’s most sensitive components, particularly the peer-to-peer (P2P) layer and block validation logic,…
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Bitcoin is entering bearish territory as institutional demand dries up and key market indicators point to a downward phase, according to data from analytics platform CryptoQuant. Bitcoin (BTC) market conditions have turned the “most bearish” within the current bull cycle that started in January 2023, CryptoQuant said in its latest crypto weekly report shared with…
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Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest increased its exposure to crypto-related stocks on Wednesday, purchasing Bullish, Circle Internet Group and BitMine Immersion Technologies across multiple exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as crypto stocks slid deeper into the red. According to ARK’s daily trade disclosure, the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) bought 48,011 shares of Bullish, while the ARK Next…
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Bitcoin’s recent price plunge has little to do with the recent US government shutdown or with the so-called AI tech bubble, according to crypto analysts. Many market participants had speculated that Bitcoin (BTC) — which recently fell to its lowest level in almost eight months — was still reeling from widespread macroeconomic uncertainty due to…
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Bitcoin whale activity could experience its highest spike in weekly transactions this year with Bitcoin falling under $90,000, according to the market intelligence platform Santiment. The increase in whale activity has grown in step with the slump in crypto prices, Santiment said in an X post on Wednesday. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $90,000 this week…
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The Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) nearly tripled its exposure to Bitcoin during the third quarter through BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin fund, according to a recent report. Several market participants saw it as a signal that institutional interest in crypto is still gaining momentum in the United Arab Emirates. ADIC, an investment arm of Mubala Investment…
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Key takeaway: BTC derivatives metrics show traders taking precautions, but the data suggests traders are not reaching distressed levels yet. Bitcoin ETF outflows and tech sector weakness keep sentiment subdued, reducing confidence that Bitcoin can hold above $89,000. Bitcoin (BTC) retested the $89,000 level on Wednesday after an unsuccessful attempt to recover $93,500 in the…
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Michael Selig, who serves as chief counsel for the crypto task force at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, faced questions from lawmakers on the Senate Agriculture Committee for his nomination to be the next chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. On Wednesday, Selig appeared before the committee and addressed questions and concerns from…
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Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s Supertrend indicator sent a “sell” signal that has led to a 77% price drop in the past. The crypto sentiment index in “extreme fear” suggests there is more pain ahead for Bitcoin investors. Bitcoin’s (BTC) SuperTrend indicator has sent a “sell” signal on its weekly chart, an occurrence that has historically marked…
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The odds of an interest rate cut at the December Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting have plunged to 33% as “extreme fear” grips the crypto market and the price of Bitcoin (BTC) dips below $89,000. Investors placed the odds of a December rate cut at about 67% during the first week of November, with…
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