Litecoin spikes 25%: What’s behind the sudden surge?
Litecoin spikes 25%: What’s behind the sudden surge?Litecoin, one of the oldest coins in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, has received a sharp boost in price, though the immediate causes are unclear.
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Litecoin spikes 25%: What’s behind the sudden surge?Litecoin, one of the oldest coins in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, has received a sharp boost in price, though the immediate causes are unclear. Fidelity, VanEck, and more refile spot Bitcoin ETF applications after reports of SEC rejectionsNews of impending rejection from the SEC over language concerning surveillance agreements have led to a wave of updated refilings. Celsius granted court approval to convert altcoins into Bitcoin and EthereumThe Court further ordered that Bitcoin or Ethereum were the only cryptocurrencies that could be used to pay out creditor claims. Latest Insights
More NewsBitcoin’s breakup with gold may be a sign of crypto’s emerging maturityBitcoin's correlation with gold reached its yearly low on June 30, suggesting a decoupling from other assets. Recent spot Bitcoin ETF applications fall short of SEC’s expectations on a technicality, but are not out of the running yetThe SEC's "rejection" of several spot Bitcoin ETFs, first reported by the Wall Street Journal on June 30, has more to do with clarity of language than rejecting the applications on principle. South Korea passes new crypto legislation focusing on investor protectionsThe legislation combines 19 different crypto-related bills that aim to establish a regulatory framework for the industry and define digital assets that are securities. Italian central bank calls for stablecoin regulations in new reportThe Bank of Italy highlighted TerraUSD's collapse and Tether's lesser depeg. Inside the exclusive Bored Ape Yacht Club Party at BlockDown FestivalBored Ape Yacht Club is ready to anchor in Portugal's Algarve coast this summer, promising a night of unforgettable networking, entertainment, and an exclusive peek into the BAYC culture at the prestigious BlockDown Festival.
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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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