Author: American Coins & Gold

Bitcoin Is Up 100% This Year. It's Not Just Because of Spot BTC ETF Hype
As BTC has gained over 100% this year, most observers tied its recent strength to a looming approval of a spot BTC ETF. But its increasingly constrained supply, underinvested market participants and bitcoin’s rejuvenated shine as a safe haven from spiraling debt levels, banking crises and geopolitical turmoil may also have played a role.

Millions in Ether, Chainlink Linked to FTX and Alameda Moved
These funds seemed to be sent to wallets of crypto exchange Binance as per Nansen data, where they presumably could be sold.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retreats Slightly; FTX Receives Bids for Restart
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 25, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bain Capital, Polychain, Lead M Funding Round For Privacy Protocol Firm Nocturne Labs
Other investors included Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Bankless Ventures and HackVC.

UK Regulator Warns Crypto Firms of 'Hard to Read' Risk Warnings
The Financial Conduct Authority has blocked Binance’s chosen ad approver and added 221 firms to its warnings list since a new crypto marketing regime took effect on Oct.8.

Vodafone, Chainlink Show Blockchain Can Support Global Trade Processes
The proof of concept enabled devices to act autonomously and produce accurate information to support global trade processes, the companies said.

Binance Crypto Withdrawals Temporarily Unavailable Due to Technical Issues
Withdrawals on cryptocurrency exchange Binance are temporarily unavailable due to a “technical issue,” according to a post on the exchange’s X account.

Bitcoin Hovers Over K as BlackRock IBTC Ticker Euphoria Fades Out
Growth among most crypto majors seemed to lull as traders likely took profits on gains since the start of this week.

POL Contracts Go Live on Ethereum Mainnet as Part of Polygon 2.0
POL token will power every blockchain that runs atop the Polygon network.

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Hits Highest Since November 2021
The index, coupled with an overbought reading on the RSI indicator, suggests bitcoin’s bull run might take a breather.