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Global payment giant PayPal has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to offer crypto services in the United Kingdom. According to official FCA data, PayPal has been registered to offer “certain crypto asset activities” in the U.K. since Oct. 31, 2023. According to the register, PayPal has requirements or restrictions placed on the

Footwear has long been a critical element of culture and fashion worldwide. For some, shoes exist only to protect one’s feet from the elements; but for others, they are the most critical part of a wardrobe. Sneakers, in particular, have developed a cult following, with some ultra-rare pairs selling for tens of thousands of dollars. 

The crypto wallets linked to now-defunct crypto exchange FTX and its sister trading firm Alameda Research have sent over $13 million in different altcoins to numerous crypto exchanges early on Nov. 1. According to data from on-chain analysis firm Spotonchain, the FTX wallet first transferred $8.12 million worth of altcoins to Coinbase. The assets include

Bitcoin (BTC) has seen its highest monthly close since May 2022 after “Uptober” delivered near 30% BTC price gains. BTC/USD 1-month chart. Source: TradingView Monthly close boosts Bitcoin bull market hopes Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView confirms Bitcoin bulls successfully held on to upside into Nov. 1. After navigating a choppy mid-month trading

The ticker for Invesco and Galaxy’s spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) — BTCO — has appeared on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC) website.  Invesco’s Galaxy spot Bitcoin ETF product is listed on the DTCC’s site. Source: DTCC According to web archiver WayBack Machine, no listing under the ticker BTCO was present on

Bitcoin (BTC) price surged by 26.5% in October and several indicators hit a one-year high, including the BTC futures premium and the Grayscale GBTC discount.  For this reason, it’s challenging to present a bearish thesis for BTC as data reflects the post-FTX-Alameda Research collapse recovery period and is also influenced by the recent increase in

The mega-cap tech stocks, which saw a robust start in 2023, are now grappling with massive trillion-dollar losses, leaving their shareholders concerned. Wall Street’s unease over surging bond yields and higher interest rates has cast a shadow on these companies. Traders are now pondering the potential impact on Bitcoin (BTC) if the S&P 500 downtrend

Bitcoin (BTC), worth over $7.2 billion, is still controlled by the United States government — but its losses are mounting. Data from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode shows that Washington’s seized Bitcoin total 210,429 BTC as of Oct. 31. 195,000 BTC sold, $6.3 billion down The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Bastion, a new cryptocurrency startup created by former Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) executives, has secured two money transmitter licenses (MTL) in the United States. Bastion has acquired MTLs in New Hampshire and Arkansas, the first two licenses obtained by the firm, Bastion announced on Oct. 31. The new licenses, granted by the New Hampshire Banking Department

Warren Buffett may still view cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin (BTC) as “rat poison squared,” but he is generating big profits from his position in a crypto-friendly bank in 2023. Warren Buffett’s “crypto bet” up $130 million in 2023 The “Oracle of Omaha” purchased 107 million shares of Nu Holdings, a Brazil-based fintech company and owner of

In the shadowy corners of the digital world, where the glow of computer screens illuminates faces with eerie light, there exist tales of lost fortunes. These tales act as a terrifying reminder of the unpredictable nature and volatility present in the cryptocurrency markets and the need to adopt stringent security measures.  1. James Howells and

Bitcoin (BTC) has netted another adoption goal. Botev Plovdiv FC, Bulgaria’s oldest football club, has adopted Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments, as well as joining decentralized protocol, Nostr. Plovdiv’s stadium accommodates 18,000 people. Source: Manolov Effective immediately, fans can utilize Bitcoin for peer-to-peer payments at Botev Plovdiv FC’s fan shops and stands during matches in the

Supply and demand dynamics could mitigate concerns of a potential Bitcoin (BTC) market supply shock during the upcoming mining reward halving in 2024, according to Bitvavo CEO Mark Nuvelstijn. The co-founder of the Netherlands-based cryptocurrency exchange weighed in on Bitcoin-related market movements in conversation with Cointelegraph during the European Blockchain Convention held in Barcelona. Related: There

The rising total money supply (M2) could propel crypto into another bull rally and help it outperform the traditional markets, according to Raoul Pal, co-founder and CEO of financial media platform Real Vision. Pal’s X post highlighted the correlation between the rising fiat market supply and the start of the crypto bull run. Pal, in

Bitcoin (BTC) has more wallet addresses in profit than ever before despite BTC price being 50% below all-time highs. The latest data from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode shows a record number of addresses “in the black.” $34,000 BTC price returns over 80% of Bitcoin addresses to profit Bitcoin may be nearing 18-month highs, but its

The recent gains are a rare sight in 2023, even considering Bitcoin’s impressive 108% year-to-date performance. Notably, the last instance of such price action occurred on March 14 when Bitcoin surged from $20,750 to $26,000 in just two days, marking a 25.2% price increase. Deribit BTC options daily volume, in BTC. Source: Deribit It’s worth

The bullish momentum that propelled Bitcoin (BTC) price to a year-to-date high continues into its third week as the price presses toward the $35,000 handle.  Some notable developments that back the current bullish momentum are: The forming a golden cross between the 50-day moving average and 200-day moving average on the daily timeframe. Liquidity maps

Cointelegraph recently traveled to Cape Verde, West Africa, to explore whether Bitcoin (BTC) could be a tool for progress. In the latest on-the-ground video documentary from Cointelegraph, global reporter Joe Hall investigates the remittances market, cash economies, and the challenges and opportunities faced by small island nations worldwide. [embedded content] Cape Verde, officially the Republic

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), a regulated derivatives exchange that lists Bitcoin (BTC) futures, now stands just behind Binance in terms of notional open interest to rank second in the list of BTC futures exchanges. The CME’s open interest hit $3.58 billion on Oct. 30, pushing the regulated derivatives exchange platform to jump two positions

A Bitcoin (BTC) educator based in Tanzania has scaled Africa’s highest peak, Kilimanjaro, financing the entire trip through Bitcoin and Nostr donations. Kweks poses with a Bitcoin and NOSTR flag at the summit of Kilimanjaro. Source: X (formerly Twitter) Kweks (not his real name) crowdfunded over $1,700 in Bitcoin (0.0018 BTC) to cover the costs