Bitcoin News
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises Toward $17K Despite Investor Unease
ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that most of Grayscale's digital asset trusts are trading at a deep discount, and that many other digital asset trusts that have significant assets face the same predicament.
Crypto Markets Today: Huobi’s HT Token Climbs After Exchange Discloses Airdrop
The company will send a digital token to users via Huobi Prime, its exclusive token offering platform.
First Mover Asia: Ethereum Isn’t wETH or stETH, but Jokes Still Move Markets
Sam Reynolds writes that irreverent posts about lesser-known altcoins – and more significant tokens – can be destructive, especially if people don’t get the irony. ALSO: Bitcoin drops as BlockFi files for bankruptcy protection.
Crypto Markets Today: BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy Protection, MakerDAO Rejects $500M Proposal to Invest in Bonds and BTC Slides
Crypto prices dropped amid continued market contagion triggered by the FTX collapse earlier this month.
Bitcoin Holding Above $16K Amid BlockFi Bankruptcy
Crypto lender BlockFi filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and crypto funds saw the biggest outflows in 12 weeks, according to CoinShares. TheoTrade co-founder Don Kaufman discusses what this means for bitcoin (BTC) and why he expects larger downside volatility.
Bitcoin Posts Record Exchange Outflows After FTX Collapse
A record outflow of bitcoin (BTC) from centralized trading platforms last week is a sign that investors are losing confidence in those kinds of exchanges after the collapse of FTX, and are taking more direct control of their digital assets. CoinDesk's Lawrence Lewitinn breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Wrapped Bitcoin Trades at Discount Amid Market Contagion
WBTC’s discount dropped to as low as 1.5% as questions swirled over whether the token is fully backed. Custodian BitGo clarified that it is.
Buy the Dip, Sell the Bounce: Crypto Funds Have Biggest Outflows in 12 Weeks
Total asset under management (AUM) in digital-asset funds dropped to a new two-year low of $22.2 billion, according to CoinShares.
Bitcoin and Ether Trade Lower Along With Equity Markets
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding above the support level of $16,000 while ether (ETH) dropped below $1,200 as on-chain researcher Lookonchain warned of selling pressure after a whale moved large amounts of ETH to Binance. Hashdex CEO and co-founder Marcelo Sampaio weighs in on the recent price actions and discusses his outlook on the broader crypto market.
Singapore Banks' Exposure to Bitcoin 'Insignificant' but Subject to Highest Risk Weight
Banks must hold $125 in capital against every $100 worth of bitcoin, a senior minister said.
