Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 2024-25 Union Budget keeps the existing cryptocurrency tax regulations unchanged, disappointing local crypto advocates. They argue that reducing the 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) is essential for reviving the struggling crypto industry in India. Industry leaders emphasize the need for ongoing dialogue with regulators to foster a supportive environment […]
ECB Maintains Interest Rates Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns
The European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its interest rates on Thursday, indicating that domestic price pressures and elevated inflation levels will persist into next year. After a recent rate cut, the ECB adopted a cautious stance, suggesting more evidence is needed before making another move. The ECB highlighted that while corporate profits are mitigating some […]
Declining But Dominant: WBTC Maintains Market Lead Over BTCB, RBTC, LBTC, and Other Derivatives
The Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) protocol, initiated by Bitgo in 2019, holds the title of the largest BTC derivative project by market capitalization, and to date, no other project has exceeded its scale. Nonetheless, the past few years have seen a significant decline in the number of wrapped bitcoins in circulation, with more than 32% of […]
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Maintains Stability in Narrow Triangular Formation
Bitcoin’s valuation presently resides at $ 68,402, boasting a market capitalization of $ 1.34 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $ 23.93 billion. Throughout the previous day, BTC’s price has maintained a tightly consolidated triangular pattern. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s (BTC) daily chart reveals a market that has transitioned from a significant rally …
Grayscale Maintains Steady Revenue Despite Massive GBTC Outflows in Q1
Grayscale Investments maintained stable revenue in the first quarter despite substantial outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), its converted spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The firm reported $ 156 million in revenue, little change from the previous quarter, as stated in a shareholder letter from Digital Currency Group (DCG), its parent company. The …