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Bitcoin's quadrennial halving event, expected in April 2024, is of particular importance for miners. During this event, block rewards for the industry will be cut in half.

The fixed vs floating swap market and the creation of a forward curve for the ETH staking rate have become significant in the financial industry. This market allows speculators to express their views on network demand, volatility, and macro events by gaining exposure to the future rate. Both OTC dealers and DeFi protocols play a crucial role in creating these marketplaces.

The asset management industry is a significant global sector, with a substantial portion of assets being held in passive strategies such as ETFs and index funds. In Europe alone, the industry manages €28.4 trillion of assets, with 20% allocated to passive vehicles. This includes approximately half in exchange traded products and the other half in index funds.

Lõhmus' plight highlights the danger for crypto users that their assets can be permanently lost should they not be able to remember the details needed to access their wallets.

Decentralized finance (DeFi) has gained significant popularity in recent years, offering individuals the opportunity to access financial services without the need for intermediaries. However, this growing trend towards complexity in DeFi has raised concerns about accessibility and usability.

A popular trader, known as Dave the Wave, who accurately predicted Bitcoin's crash in May 2021, has set a technical target for the top cryptocurrency to achieve in order to position itself for a massive rally in late 2024.

A widely followed crypto analyst has raised concerns about the potential impact of a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut on the Bitcoin market. In a recent video update, Benjamin Cowen, a prominent crypto trader, shared his analysis with his large YouTube following. Cowen points out that historical patterns indicate a downward trend for both the S&P 500 and Bitcoin following a Fed rate cut.

The amount of new token creation dropped during the third quarter to the lowest since at least the start of 2021, according to blockchain smart-contract auditor CertiK. The company created the data set by using the list of tokens added each quarter to the tracking website CoinMarketCap, and then stripping out so-called memecoins that serve no ostensible purpose but to provide yuks and a vessel for speculation.

The GMX platform is introducing trading and grant incentives to reward its users and developers.

A crypto trader who accurately called Bitcoin’s (BTC) 2018 bear market price floor is predicting Solana (SOL) will easily soar beyond $100.

Crypto analysts are predicting a surge in the price of Ethereum (ETH) in the coming months. According to a chart shared by pseudonymous trader Bluntz, ETH is expected to experience a brief correction before jumping to nearly $2,400. Bluntz advises investors to take advantage of any dips in price below $1,720 to accumulate more ETH. Fellow trader Credible Crypto shares a similar outlook, stating that ETH is unlikely to drop below $1,500 again. However, both analysts believe that a pullback may occur before the price continues to rise. They anticipate ETH reaching $1,700 before heading towards the $2,000 region. It is worth noting that if Bitcoin's price continues to rise, the pullback on ETH may be less likely. Investors are advised to do their own research and exercise caution when investing in cryptocurrencies.

Crypto lobbyists and their allies in Congress, primarily Republican lawmakers, are pushing for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to be granted more authority over the crypto spot markets. This would give the CFTC direct regulatory power over the markets where actual crypto assets are exchanged.

It's a cliche that the crypto winter is a time for building, but it's a truism for a reason. This period presents an opportunity for crypto trading platforms to rebuild and attract users in the post-FTX era. By embracing this opportunity, they can learn important lessons and set new precedents.

In post-market action, company shares were lower by 5.8% as the Q3 revenue came in shy of analyst estimates and guidance disappointed as well. This decline comes despite the fact that for the year, the company's shares have risen by about 18%, outperforming the S&P 500's 14% advance.

In November, there was a significant increase in the accumulation of bitcoin. This aggressive accumulation strategy involved a plan to distribute, reduce exposure, and reallocate to altcoins in the future. The goal was to take advantage of the potential growth in the cryptocurrency market. This approach was implemented with the understanding that once the information becomes widely known, the opportunity may diminish. Therefore, it was important to act swiftly and strategically. Overall, November was a successful month for bitcoin accumulation, and it highlighted the importance of staying proactive in the ever-changing world of cryptocurrencies.

The number of large Chainlink (LINK) wallets has reached a new all-time high, according to the latest data from a leading crypto analytics firm. This surge in wallets holding at least 1,000 LINK comes as the price of the project's native asset rallies to a fresh 19-month high.