What Happens to Bitcoin Price if Spot ETF Isn’t Approved?

Bitcoin’s recent strong performance at least in part is due to optimism regarding the imminent launch of multiple spot ETF products.Source

BitGo and Copper Combine Crypto Custody Settlement Networks

The network effect of BitGo’s cold storage settlement system and Copper’s ClearLoop comprises exchanges like Bybit, OKX, Powertrade, Bitget, Gate.io, Deribit, BIT, Bitfinex, and Bitstamp.Source

Singapore Police Issue Warning Over WhatsApp Phishing Scam

Singapore’s police force have issued a warning in relation to a new variant of a phishing scam that involves hackers taking over a victim’s WhatsApp account and contacts.Source

U.S. October Jobs Up 150K, Missing Forecasts for 180K; Bitcoin Remains Lower at $34.3K

Interest rates have fallen sharply this week across the U.S. yield curve, in part as traders place bets the Fed is finished tightening monetary policy.Source

First Mover Americas: Sam Bankman-Fried Guilty on All 7 Counts

The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 3, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.Source

Bitcoin Recedes to $34.2K Ahead of U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Data

The jobless rate is forecast to hold steady at 3.8%, while the year-on-year growth in average hourly earnings likely slowed to 4% from 4.2%.Source

Bitcoin Is Up 70% a Year After FTX Debacle, but ‘Alameda Gap’ in Liquidity Persists

The ‘Alameda gap’ refers to the worsening of order-book liquidity following the collapse of the FTX group a year ago.Source

Solana’s Rally Marshalled by Buyers From Coinbase, Data Shows

SOL has gained over 50% in two weeks with buyers from Coinbase playing a major role in powering the cryptocurrency higher.Source

SEC Asks Court for Summary Judgement Against Do Kwon, Terraform

The request follows a move by Kwon’s defense team to do the same.Source

Sam Bankman-Fried Prosecutor Promises ‘Handcuffs for All’ Crypto Crooks

Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney for the powerful Southern District of New York, set an ominous warning following the conviction of former crypto kingpin Bankman-Fried.Source