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Bitcoin, Binance, Ethereum, Solana, and Ripple: The Biggest Crypto News of the Last Week
2:00 pm ▪ 4 min read ▪ by Luc Jose A.
Between game-changing announcements, technological breakthroughs, and regulatory turmoil, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove itself as both a territory of limitless innovation and a battleground for regulatory and economic developments. Here’s a roundup of the most notable news stories from the past week regarding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.
Trump assassination attempt: Bitcoin soars
Last Saturday, an assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania shook the political and financial landscape. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was neutralized after wounding Trump in the ear. The attack triggered an immediate reaction in the cryptocurrency markets, with the price of Bitcoin rising 5.5% to $62,450. Trump, known for his support of the cryptocurrency industry, stands in stark contrast to his opponent Joe Biden, which has boosted investor confidence in a potential pro-crypto administration. Bitcoin’s surge has been followed by other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Solana, driven by public support from influential figures such as Elon Musk.
XRP Reaches New Milestone Towards Institutional Recognition
Ripple has reached a crucial milestone in integrating XRP into the institutional market with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) announcing the launch of real-time price indices for the cryptocurrency. The initiative, supported by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, marks a significant step forward for XRP and provides institutional investors with reliable and accurate price references. The launch of these indices by CME, in partnership with CF Benchmarks, includes continuous updates based on the activity of major trading platforms such as Coinbase and Kraken. This could pave the way for future developments such as an XRP-based ETF, further strengthening its position in the traditional financial market.
Bitcoin joins French retirement savings plans
Bitcoin does a notable entry into the French Pension Savings Plans (PER) through an innovative partnership between VanEck Europe and Inter Invest. This partnership introduces a Bitcoin ETN, allowing French savers to diversify their portfolios with the leading cryptocurrency. This ETN, backed by real bitcoins and held by a regulated custodian, guarantees safe and controlled exposure to this emerging asset class. Jean-Baptiste de Pascal, Deputy General Manager of Inter Invest, emphasizes that this initiative is part of a strategy to democratize innovative financial assets. Martijn Rozemuller, CEO of VanEck Europe, adds that although Bitcoin is currently volatile, it represents an innovative long-term asset. This integration of Bitcoin into the PER opens up new opportunities for savers, while modernizing the retirement savings sector in France and meeting the expectations of investors seeking diversification.
USDT surpasses Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana in transaction volume
Tether (USDT) recently hit a daily transaction volume of over $55 billionoutperforming Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USD Coin (USDC), and Solana (SOL) combined. This performance highlights the growing role of stablecoins in the crypto ecosystem, particularly during periods of high volatility. The growing demand for more stable assets like USDT, coupled with its increasing use in commercial transactions, explains this trend. The increased liquidity provided by USDT strengthens investor confidence and stabilizes exchanges. The outlook for USDT and stablecoins, in general, is promising, but depends on regulatory developments and market adoption.
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Luc Jose A.
A graduate of Sciences Po Toulouse and holder of a blockchain consultant certification issued by Alyra, I joined the Cointribune adventure in 2019. Convinced of the potential of blockchain to transform many sectors of the economy, I committed myself to raising awareness and informing the general public about this constantly evolving ecosystem. My goal is to enable everyone to better understand blockchain and seize the opportunities it offers. Every day, I strive to provide an objective analysis of the news, decipher market trends, relay the latest technological innovations and put the economic and social issues of this ongoing revolution into perspective.
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Bitcoin (BTC), Stocks Bleed as China’s Surprise Rate Cut Signals Panic, Treasury Yield Curve Steepens
Risk assets fell on Thursday as China’s second rate cut in a week raised concerns of instability in the world’s second-largest economy.
Bitcoin (BTC)the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, is down nearly 2% since midnight UTC to around $64,000 and ether (ETH) fell more than 5%, dragging the broader altcoin market lower. The CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20), a measure of the broader cryptocurrency market, lost 4.6% in 24 hours.
In equity markets, Germany’s DAX, France’s CAC and the euro zone’s Euro Stoxx 50 all fell more than 1.5%, and futures linked to the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 were down slightly after the index’s 3% drop on Wednesday, according to the data source. Investing.com.
On Thursday morning, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) announced a surprise, cut outside the schedule in its one-year medium-term lending rate to 2.3% from 2.5%, injecting 200 billion yuan ($27.5 billion) of liquidity into the market. That is the biggest reduction since 2020.
The movement, together with similar reductions in other lending rates earlier this week shows the urgency among policymakers to sustain growth after their recent third plenary offered little hope of a boost. Data released earlier this month showed China’s economy expanded 4.7% in the second quarter at an annualized pace, much weaker than the 5.1% estimated and slower than the 5.3% in the first quarter.
“Equity futures are flat after yesterday’s bloody session that shook sentiment across asset classes,” Ilan Solot, senior global strategist at Marex Solutions, said in a note shared with CoinDesk. “The PBoC’s decision to cut rates in a surprise move has only added to the sense of panic.” Marex Solutions, a division of global financial platform Marex, specializes in creating and distributing custom derivatives products and issuing structured products tied to cryptocurrencies.
Solot noted the continued “steepening of the US Treasury yield curve” as a threat to risk assets including cryptocurrencies, echoing CoinDesk Reports since the beginning of this month.
The yield curve steepens when the difference between longer-duration and shorter-duration bond yields widens. This month, the spread between 10-year and two-year Treasury yields widened by 20 basis points to -0.12 basis points (bps), mainly due to stickier 10-year yields.
“For me, the biggest concern is the shape of the US yield curve, which continues to steepen. The 2- and 10-year curve is not only -12 bps inverted, compared to -50 bps last month. The recent moves have been led by the rise in back-end [10y] yields and lower-than-expected decline in yields,” Solot said.
That’s a sign that markets expect the Fed to cut rates but see tighter inflation and expansionary fiscal policy as growing risks, Solot said.
Low liquidity, regulatory uncertainty and speculative behavior contribute to inefficiency in crypto markets. But systematic approaches, including momentum indices, can reduce risks for investors, says Gregory Mall, head of investment solutions at AMINA Bank.
Low liquidity, regulatory uncertainty and speculative behavior contribute to inefficiency in crypto markets. But systematic approaches, including momentum indices, can reduce risks for investors, says Gregory Mall, head of investment solutions at AMINA Bank.
Low liquidity, regulatory uncertainty and speculative behavior contribute to inefficiency in crypto markets. But systematic approaches, including momentum indices, can reduce risks for investors, says Gregory Mall, head of investment solutions at AMINA Bank.
July 24, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
Updated July 24, 2024, 5:35 p.m.
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India to Release Crypto Policy Position by September After Consultations with Stakeholders: Report
“The policy position is how one consults with relevant stakeholders, so it’s to go out in public and say here’s a discussion paper, these are the issues and then stakeholders will give their views,” said Seth, who is the Secretary for Economic Affairs. “A cross-ministerial group is currently looking at a broader policy on cryptocurrencies. We hope to release the discussion paper before September.”
Ether, the second-largest token, fueled a slide in digital assets after a stock rout spread unease across global markets.
Ether fell about 6%, the most in three weeks, and was trading at $3,188 as of 6:45 a.m. Thursday in London. Market leader Bitcoin fell about 3% to $64,260.
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