May 2023 - Crypto News And Market Updates

Gary Gensler Says Crypto Rules Already Exist as SEC Pushes Back Against Coinbase

May 16, 2023 Gonzalo

SEC Chair Gary Gensler rebuffs Coinbase’s petition, insisting that crypto laws already exist and that most tokens qualify as securities under existing rules.

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Bitcoin Miners Selling Sparks Downward Pressure, But Analysts Predict Rebound Ahead

May 16, 2023 Gonzalo

Bitcoin miners are offloading coins, driving prices lower, but analysts say the sell pressure may ease soon as BTC approaches a key $24,000 support zone.

Bitcoin Holds at $27K as Debt Ceiling Tensions and Miner Activity Shape Market Outlook

May 15, 2023 Gonzalo

Bitcoin trades near $27,000 amid U.S. debt ceiling fears and miner selloffs, as analysts eye key support and resistance zones for BTC and major altcoins.

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The Ethereumization of Bitcoin: How BRC-20 Tokens Are Transforming the Network

May 15, 2023 Gonzalo

BRC-20 tokens are turning Bitcoin into a more Ethereum-like network, fueling NFT growth, meme coins, high fees, and major debates over scalability.

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Shiba Inu Price Eyes $0.000012 as Long-Term Holders Resist Selling Despite Market Weakness

May 15, 2023 Gonzalo

Shiba Inu’s price rebounded 5% after a week-long decline, with data showing holders resisting selling pressure and analysts targeting $0.000012.

Bitcoin Addresses Holding 1 BTC Hit All-Time High Above One Million

May 15, 2023 Gonzalo

Bitcoin addresses with at least 1 BTC hit an all-time high above one million, showing growing adoption as investors buy the dip during the prolonged bear market.

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SEC Faces Mounting Criticism as Coinbase and U.S. Lawmakers Challenge Its Crypto Policies

May 15, 2023 Gonzalo

Coinbase, lawmakers, and industry groups unite in criticizing the SEC’s crypto stance, accusing it of overreach and creating regulatory uncertainty in the U.S.

Bitcoin Pizza Day Sparks Debate: Was the First Bitcoin Transaction Actually for a JPEG?

May 15, 2023 Gonzalo

With Bitcoin Pizza Day nearing, users revisit a 2010 forum post suggesting Bitcoin’s first real-world transaction may have been for a JPEG desktop wallpaper.

Memecoin Fever Cools as PEPE Loses 60% — Bitcoin Network Fees Ease After Frenzy

May 15, 2023 Gonzalo

Memecoin mania cools as PEPE loses 60% of its value, signaling a market correction while Bitcoin network fees fall after last week’s congestion.

One Million Bitcoin Holders: Wholecoiner Addresses Hit All-Time High

May 15, 2023 Gonzalo

Bitcoin addresses holding at least one BTC have surpassed one million, Glassnode reports — a milestone reached amid price dips and rising long-term confidence.