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The much anticipated Hamster Kombat airdrop finally occurred yesterday, September 26. 60 million tokens were distributed in total to the players. However, the airdrop failed to live up to the expectations, which resulted in many of them selling the token soon after its launch.

Price Continues To Fall
The HMSTR token launched on several exchanges at 12:00 UTC. It eventually started trading at $0.014. Despite being listed on major exchanges, the price has been falling due to several factors like Post-Listing Sell-Offs, Airdrop Distribution Issues, and a mandatory Lock-Up Period for 11% of the tokens, which was not communicated earlier, fueling uncertainty among the participants.

Contrarily, the broader market saw notable price increases. Currently, the Hamster Kombat price is trading around $0.006773, representing over a 20% decrease in the last 24 hours.

Volume Hits $1B As Price Plunges
As the price plunged, the volume on the other side surpassed $1 billion. Volume is an indicator of interest in a cryptocurrency. When it increases, there is a lot of buying and selling. The rising volume paired with its decreasing price is a bearish sign, which reveals strength to the downward pressure on the token. The price might continue to go down if this continues.

Notably, the token also underwent a surge in derivatives volume, which indicates significant speculative activity around HMSTR. Regardless, the rising derivatives interest alongside the falling price is also a bearish signal for the token.

Will HMSTR Rebound?
Many players voiced their dissatisfaction with the HMSTR airdrop, which offered an average of $8. However, this outcome wasn’t surprising either. Despite Hamster Kombat banning 2.3 million players from eligibility before the airdrop, the sheer number of participants remained large, which diluted the rewards significantly.

HMSTR’s price might see a rebound if the selling pressure eases. Should buying pressure appear during this period, the value could jump toward $0.0080. Also, Hamster Kombat has not yet responded to the users’ discontent as of this writing.

Hamster Kombat’s current market cap is $435 million, which is far below the amount that market speculation valued it at before listing. HMSTR may continue to drop unless market conditions change. There are questions regarding its future price movements and market stability.
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Recapping the Week in DeFi
As the DeFi and crypto space continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it's essential to stay informed

about the latest developments and trends. Our weekly recap provides you with a concise yet comprehensive overview of the most significant news and trends in the DeFi and crypto space, helping you stay informed and up-to-date with the latest happenings.

Consensys Faces Setback as Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against SEC

A Texas court dismissed Consensys’ lawsuit against the SEC on September 19, 2024. The case challenged the SEC’s classification of Ethereum as a security. Consensys filed the suit in April after receiving a Wells notice regarding potential enforcement actions tied to its Ethereum wallet, MetaMask. The company argued that the SEC's scrutiny of Ethereum was regulatory overreach and that Ether should not be classified as a security.

Background of the Lawsuit
Consensys filed its lawsuit in April after receiving a Wells notice from the SEC. This notice indicated the SEC’s intention to recommend enforcement action against the company concerning its popular Ethereum wallet, MetaMask.

The firm contended that the SEC's actions constituted regulatory overreach and sought to defend the Ethereum ecosystem from what it perceived as unwarranted scrutiny. In its filing, Consensys argued that Ether, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network, should not be classified as a security.

The lawsuit reportedly aimed to mitigate risk and address potential legal consequences stemming from the SEC’s inquiry into MetaMask's Swaps and Staking features.

Court Ruling
Judge Reed O’Connor of the Northern District of Texas dismissed the case on procedural grounds. He stated that the court could not consider the claim because the SEC had not yet taken definitive action that warranted judicial review.

O’Connor noted:

"Because Plaintiff has not identified final agency action that would render the claim fit for judicial review... the claim lacks a ripe case or controversy."

A spokesperson for Consensys expressed disappointment that the court did not examine the merits of the claims against the SEC, according to Decrypt.

Impact on the Crypto Industry
Following the lawsuit, the SEC dropped its investigation into Ethereum 2.0, a development viewed as a victory for Consensys and the Ethereum ecosystem.

Consensys highlighted that its legal battle brought to light concerns regarding the SEC’s investigations into blockchain development.

The firm stated: "Our suit against the SEC laid bare the overzealous investigation of Ethereum," calling for the need for more balanced regulatory approaches.

The SEC has filed its own lawsuit against the company, targeting MetaMask’s Swaps feature and alleging that it involves unregistered securities. Meanwhile, Consensys has announced plans to file a motion to dismiss the SEC's lawsuit, signaling that it intends to vigorously contest the allegations.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of BSCNews. The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. BSCNews assumes no responsibility for any investment decisions made based on the information provided in this article.
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QCP Capital has indicated that the cryptocurrency market holds significant potential for further growth in the coming days, raising investor expectations. According to the company’s daily market report, improvements have been observed in the funding rates across major cryptocurrency exchanges. Additionally, the cryptocurrency-friendly policies of U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris have positively impacted the sector. As a result of these developments, $60 million worth of short positions were liquidated last week.
Harris’s Support for Cryptocurrency
During a recent fundraising event, Kamala Harris pledged her support for the cryptocurrency sector. This statement reflects her increasingly positive stance towards cryptocurrencies.

Previously, Anthony Scaramucci and other cryptocurrency advocates had established crypto policies for Harris’s campaign. This strategy aims to attract votes from cryptocurrency users and is considered a significant development for the sector. Consequently, this shift has encouraged investors to view the market more favorably, contributing to rising buying demand throughout the week.

Improvement in Market Data
QCP Capital noted that Bitcoin has surged approximately 13.8%, starting from levels around $57,500. Since last Monday, Bitcoin has demonstrated a 12% rebound and still possesses strong potential for further gains. The selling pressure observed over the past month is gradually normalizing. Increased market activity from buyers at higher prices and sellers at lower prices over the weekend has supported this normalization.

Notably, improvements in funding rates on major exchanges and the attractiveness of yield rates due to declining interest rates have been significant developments. This situation is interpreted as a positive signal for the overall outlook of the cryptocurrency market.

In light of these developments, QCP Capital analysts expect the cryptocurrency market to continue its upward movement in the coming days. They also urged investors to closely monitor market trends and carefully evaluate their positions.
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The interplay between interest rates and the stock market is complex and often misunderstood. Generally, these two forces move in opposite directions, with rising interest rates typically causing downward pressure on stock prices, while falling rates tend to boost the market. This relationship, however, is not that simple, as we'll show below.

Events in the past decade have highlighted the significant impact of interest rate changes on market behavior. During the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to near zero in an emergency move to support the economy. As the economy recovered and inflation surged, the Fed aggressively raised rates in 2022, pushing them to multi-decade highs to combat rising prices. Then, in a pivotal shift in September 2024, the Federal Reserve cut its influential federal funds rate by 50 basis points, bringing it to a range of 4.75% to 5%.

This marked the first rate cut in over four years and signaled a change aimed at bolstering economic growth and preventing a rise in unemployment. The stock market's reactions to these dramatic shifts underscored the sensitive relationship between interest rates and equity valuations.

This article will explore how interest rates affect the stock market, examine historical examples, and discuss strategies for navigating different interest rate environments.

Interest Rates: An Overview
While it usually takes at least 12 months for a change in the interest rate to have a widespread economic impact, the stock market's response to a change is often more immediate. Markets will often attempt to price in future expectations of rate hikes by the FOMC.

Besides the federal funds rate, the Federal Reserve also sets a discount rate. The discount rate is the interest rate the Fed charges banks that borrow from it directly. This rate tends to be higher than the target federal funds rate (in part, to encourage banks to borrow from other banks at the lower federal funds rate).

It's important to note that while the federal funds rate is a key driver, other factors such as inflation expectations, economic growth projections, and geopolitical events can also influence how the stock market reacts to interest rate changes.

The Federal Funds Rate
The interest rate that impacts the stock market is the federal funds rate. The federal funds rate is the interest rate that depository institutions—banks, savings and loans, and credit unions—charge each other for overnight loans (whereas the discount rate is the interest rate that Federal Reserve Banks charge when they make collateralized loans—usually overnight—to depository institutions).

The Federal Reserve influences the federal funds rate to control inflation. By increasing the federal funds rate, the Federal Reserve is effectively attempting to shrink the supply of money available for making purchases. This, in turn, makes money more expensive to obtain. Conversely, when the Federal Reserve decreases the federal funds rate, it increases the money supply. This encourages spending by making it cheaper to borrow. The central banks of other countries follow similar patterns, though their specific mandates and tools may differ.

Federal Funds Effective Rate, 2000–2023

The federal funds rate is significant because the prime interest rate—the interest rate commercial banks charge their most creditworthy customers—is largely based on the federal funds rate. It also forms the basis for mortgage loan rates, credit card annual percentage rates (APRs), and a host of other consumer and business loan rates.

What Happens When Interest Rates Rise?
When the Federal Reserve acts to increase the discount rate, it immediately elevates short-term borrowing costs for financial institutions. This has a ripple effect on virtually all other borrowing costs for companies and consumers in an economy.

Because it costs financial institutions more to borrow money, these same financial institutions often increase the rates they charge their customers to borrow money. So individual consumers are impacted by increases in their credit card and mortgage interest rates, especially if these loans carry a variable interest rate. When the interest rate for credit cards and mortgages increases, the amount of money that consumers can spend decreases.

Consumers still have to pay their bills. When those bills become more expensive, households are left with less disposable income. When consumers have less discretionary spending money, businesses' revenues and profits decrease.

So, as rates rise, businesses are not only impacted by higher borrowing costs but they are also exposed to the adverse effects of flagging consumer demand. Both of these factors can weigh on earnings and stock prices.

However, the impact of rising rates can vary across different sectors. For example, financial institutions may benefit from higher interest rates as they can increase their profit margins on loans.

What Happens When Interest Rates Fall?
When the economy is slowing, the Federal Reserve cuts the federal funds rate to stimulate financial activity. A decrease in interest rates by the Federal Reserve has the opposite effect of a rate hike. Investors and economists alike view lower interest rates as catalysts for growth—a benefit to personal and corporate borrowing. This, in turn, leads to greater profits and a robust economy.

Consumers will spend more, with the lower interest rates making them feel that, perhaps, they can finally afford to buy that new house or send their kids to a private school. Businesses will enjoy the ability to finance operations, acquisitions, and expansions at a cheaper rate, thereby increasing their future earnings potential. This, in turn, leads to higher stock prices.

Particular winners of lower federal funds rates are dividend-paying sectors, such as utilities and real estate investment trusts. In addition, large companies with stable cash flows and strong balance sheets benefit from cheaper debt financing.

Interest Rates and the Stock Market
If a company is seen as cutting back on its growth or is less profitable—either through higher debt expenses or less revenue—the estimated amount of future cash flows will drop. All else being equal, this will lower the price of the company's stock.

If enough companies experience declines in their stock prices, the whole market, or the key indexes many people equate with the market—the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, etc.—will go down. With a lowered expectation in the growth and future cash flows of a company, investors will not get as much growth from stock price appreciation. This can make stock ownership less desirable. Furthermore, investing in equities can be viewed as too risky when compared to other investments.

However, some sectors stand to benefit from interest rate hikes. One sector that tends to benefit the most is the financial industry. Banks, brokerages, mortgage companies, and insurance companies' earnings often increase—as interest rates move higher—because they can charge more for lending.

Investors should also be aware of the concept of real interest rates, which account for inflation. Even if nominal rates are rising, if inflation is rising faster, real rates could be negative, potentially supporting higher asset valuations.

Interest Rates and the Bond Market
Interest rates also impact bond prices and the return on certificates of deposit (CDs), Treasury bonds, and Treasury bills. There is an inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates: as interest rates rise, bond prices fall (and vice versa). The longer the maturity of the bond, the more it fluctuates following changes in the interest rate.

When the Federal Reserve raises the federal funds rate, newly offered government securities—such as Treasury bills and bonds—are often viewed as the safest investments. They will usually experience a corresponding increase in interest rates. In other words, the risk-free rate of return goes up, making these investments more desirable.

As the risk-free rate goes up, the total return required for investing in stocks also increases. Therefore, if the required risk premium decreases while the potential return remains the same (or dips lower), investors may feel stocks have become too risky and will put their money elsewhere.

One way governments and businesses raise money is through the sale of bonds. As interest rates rise, the cost of borrowing becomes more expensive for them, resulting in higher-yielding debt issuances. Simultaneously, market demand for existing, lower-coupon bonds will fall (causing their prices to drop and yields to rise).

Conversely, as interest rates fall, it becomes easier for entities to borrow money, resulting in lower-yielding debt issuances. Simultaneously, market demand for existing, higher-coupon bonds will increase (causing their prices to rise and yields to fall). Incidentally, in this type of environment, issuers of callable bonds may choose to refinance them and lock in the prevailing lower rates.

For income-oriented investors, a reduction in the federal funds rate means a decreased opportunity to make money from interest. Newly-issued treasuries and annuities won't pay as much. A decrease in interest rates will prompt investors to move money from the bond market to the equity market. The influx of new capital causes the equity market to rise.

Impact of Expectations
Nothing has to actually happen to consumers or companies for the stock market to react to interest-rate changes. Rising or falling interest rates can also impact the psychology of investors. When the Federal Reserve announces a hike, both businesses and consumers will cut back on spending. This will cause earnings to fall and stock prices to drop, and the market may tumble in anticipation.

Meanwhile, when the Federal Reserve announces a cut, the assumption is consumers and businesses will increase spending and investment. This can cause stock prices to rise.

If expectations differ significantly from the Federal Reserve's actions, these generalized, conventional reactions may not apply. For example, suppose that the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 50 basis points at its next meeting, but they instead announce a drop of only 25 basis points. The news may actually cause stocks to decline because the assumption of a cut of 50 basis points had already been priced into the market. In September 2024, when the Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis point cut when many had expected only 25 basis points, the stock market greeted the news by going up in the standard indexes.

The FOMC increased the fed funds rate over time from 0.20% in March 2022 to a range of 5.25% to 5.50% in July 2023 to combat high inflation.
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In September 2024, the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 50 basis points, bringing it to a range of 4.75% to 5%.

The business cycle, and where the economy is in it, can also affect the market's reaction. At the onset of a weakening economy, a modest boost provided by lower interest rates is not enough to offset the loss of economic activity; stocks may continue to decline. Conversely, toward the end of a boom cycle, when the Federal Reserve is moving in to raise rates—a nod to improved corporate profits—certain sectors often continue to do well, such as technology stocks, growth stocks, and entertainment and recreational company stocks.

What Stocks Go Up When Interest Rates Go Up?
When interest rates go up, the Federal Reserve is attempting to cool an overheating economy. By making credit more expensive and harder to come by, certain industries such as consumer goods, lifestyle essentials, and industrial goods sectors that do not rely on economic growth may be poised for future success. In addition, any company that is not reliant on growth through low-cost debt can go up along with interest rates as it does not require external costly financing for expansion.

What Happens to Growth Stocks When Interest Rates Rise?
Growth stocks are heavily reliant on capital for future business expansion. During periods of low interest rates, it's the golden age for growth stocks as capital can be obtained cheaply and growth easier to come by. Therefore, as interest rates rise, many investors believe growth stocks are less favorable because their long-term discounted cash flow is reduced and their ability to secure low-cost debt financing is more difficult.

What Is the Best Investment When Interest Rates Are Rising?
All macroeconomic situations are different, so there is no single best investment suitable for all investment conditions. With that said, some investment classes do tend to perform better when interest rates are rising. There is more risk of locking into long-term rates, so shorter-term bonds are often preferable. If rising rates are in response to inflation, you may consider inflation-specific government bonds. Lastly, if you believe interest rates will have a detrimental impact on equities, you may consider shorting the stock market. For direct investment guidance, please consult your financial advisor.

How Do Negative Interest Rates Affect the Stock Market?
Negative interest rates, while rare, can have significant impacts on the stock market. They typically encourage investors to seek higher returns in riskier assets like stocks, potentially driving up equity valuations. However, they also signal serious economic concerns, which can create volatility and uncertainty in the market.

The Bottom Line
Although the relationship between interest rates and the stock market is fairly indirect, the two tend to move in opposite directions. As a general rule of thumb, when the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, it causes the stock market to go up; when it raises interest rates, it causes the stock market to go down. However, there is no guarantee of how the market will react to any given interest rate change.

Thus, while interest rates are a crucial factor, they are just one of many elements that influence stock market performance. A diversified investment strategy that takes into account various economic indicators and personal financial goals is often the most robust approach to navigating different interest rate environments.
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Catizen (CATI) has recently been listed on the Binance platform, where the company has stated that the token is available for users to purchase through such services as Binance Simple Earn, “Buy Crypto”, Binance Convert, Binance Margin, as well as auto-invest.

CATI will be launched across the mentioned platforms on specific days to provide Binance users with several opportunities to interact with the new token.

Catizen (CATI) on Binance Simple Earn and Auto-Invest
Catizen (CATI) will list on Binance Simple Earn Flexible Products from September 20, 2024, at 10:00 (UTC). These will be subscription-based products and the users will be rewarded for using this product.

Also from September 23rd, 2024 at 10:00 (UTC), CATI will be freely tradeable. It will be possible to purchase CATI through Binance Auto Invest. Users can schedule recurring investments with any of the supported payment methods.

The Auto-Invest feature will allow users to set up their CATI purchases regularly. Thus guaranteeing their continuous investments in the token. It will provide Binance users with additional ways to invest in CATI including options such as weekly contributions.

Now accessible for ‘Buy Crypto’ and Binance Convert
Following the initial listing of CATI on Binance Spot, users can purchase CATI through the ‘Buy Crypto’ interface. Consumers will be able to pay for CATI with VISA, MasterCard, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or a balance on their wallet.

Also, Binance users will be able to swap CATI for Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), and all other digits on Binance Convert for free. This in turn enables traders to change CATI for other large cryptocurrencies without added costs. The inclusion into Binance Convert expands the range of available trades for CATI. This in turn would offer better liquidity and trading avenues to its customers.

CATI Now Part of the Binance Margin Trading offering
Cross Margin and Isolated Margin of Binance Margin will include CATI as the allowed borrowing asset from September 20, 2024, at 12:00 (UTC). This integration allows the users to trade CATI with leverage, which boosts the possibility of either gaining or losing more once engaged in trading the CATI token.

Cross Margin and Isolated Margin will be available for both the CATI/USDT and CATI/FDUSD trading pairs making further integration of the token in trading on the Binance platform. Users are advised to check Binance’s margin trading statistics for any particular limits, collateral, and rates before trading in those categories.

Partnership between Bitget Wallet and Catizen
Similarly, Catizen has collaborated with Bitget Wallet, a premier Web3 wallet, in its token generation event (TGE) and airdrop initiative. During the partnership, Bitget Wallet covers 100% of the gas fees. So clients can claim CATI tokens on the blockchain smoothly, without paying gas fees.

The airdrop was initiated on September 19. However, players who stake more than 20 tokens will be provided with an opportunity to join the list of the 50,000 CATI token prizes.

This cooperation positively impacts Catizen’s and Bitget Wallet’s positions in the TON ecosystem. Because it increases user engagement and offers further rewards. The strategic collaboration will also have Bitget Wallet providing operational backing to Catizen’s Game Center. Thus integrating Catizen into the Web3 gaming environment.

Catizen and Its Position in DeFi and Web3
Catizen is one of the games created in the TON&Mantle environment as a game with elements of cryptocurrency, where the game rewards are presented in the form of airdrops.

In addition, the game is synchronized with Telegram’s mini-app platform, enabling it to access a vast pool of clients. Catizen is designed to create a Web3 traffic platform on an entirely different level. It is positioning itself as a significant participant in the emerging DeFi environment.

Binance users should consider going through the various Catizen (CATI) services and using the prospects availed by the integrations.

$CATI is currently trading in green at $0.9425 in the last 24 hours. There is a price increase of 13.29% as recorded by Coinmarketcap.
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Cryptocurrency has become extremely popular over the past few years, but many consumers and investors may be wondering what all the commotion is about. Why would anyone choose cryptocurrency when their local currency works just fine for most things? Why would someone invest in a cryptocurrency?

In fact, there are a lot of advantages to using and investing in cryptocurrency. Here are the top eight benefits to consider.

8 benefits of cryptocurrency
Transaction speedTransaction costsAccessibilitySecurityPrivacyTransparencyDiversificationInflation protection
1. Transaction speed
If you want to send someone money in the United States, there are few ways to move money or assets from one account to another faster than you can with cryptocurrency. Most transactions at U.S. financial institutions settle in three to five days. A wire transfer usually takes at least 24 hours. Stock trades settle in three days.

But one of the advantages of cryptocurrency transactions is that they can be completed in a matter of minutes. Once the block with your transaction in it is confirmed by the network, it's fully settled and the funds are available to use.

2. Transaction costs
The cost of transacting in cryptocurrency is relatively low compared to other financial services. For example, it's not uncommon for a domestic wire transfer to cost $25 or $30. Sending money internationally can be even more expensive.

Cryptocurrency transactions are usually less expensive. However, you should note that demand on the blockchain can increase transaction costs. Even so, median transaction fees remain lower than wire transfer fees even on the most congested blockchains.

3. Accessibility
Anyone can use cryptocurrency. All you need is a computer or smartphone and an internet connection. The process of setting up a cryptocurrency wallet is extremely fast compared to opening an account at a traditional financial institution. There's no ID verification. There's no background or credit check.

Cryptocurrency offers a way for the unbanked to access financial services without having to go through a centralized authority. There are many reasons a person may be unable or unwilling to get a traditional bank account. Using cryptocurrency can allow people who don't use traditional banking services to easily make online transactions or send money to loved ones.

4. Security
Unless someone gains access to the private key for your crypto wallet, they cannot sign transactions or access your funds. However, if you lose your private key, there's also no way to recover your funds.

Furthermore, transactions are secured by the nature of the blockchain system and the distributed network of computers verifying transactions. As more computing power is added to the network, it becomes even more secure.

Any attack on the network and attempt to modify the blockchain would require enough computing power to confirm multiple blocks before the rest of the network can verify the ledger's accuracy. For popular blockchains such as Bitcoin (BTC -0.59%) or Ethereum (ETH 0.26%), that kind of attack is prohibitively expensive.

Instances of hacked cryptocurrency accounts are usually tied to poor security at a centralized exchange. If you keep your crypto assets in your own wallet, it's far more secure.

5. Privacy
Since you don't have to register for an account at a financial institution to transact with cryptocurrency, you can maintain a level of privacy. Transactions are pseudonymous, which means you have an identifier on the blockchain -- your wallet address -- but it doesn't include any specific information about you.

This level of privacy can be desirable in many cases (both innocent and illicit). That said, if someone connects a wallet address with an identity, all of the transaction data is public. There are several ways to further mask transactions, as well as several coins that are privacy-focused to enhance the private nature of cryptocurrency.

6. Transparency
All cryptocurrency transactions take place on the publicly distributed blockchain ledger. There are tools that allow anyone to look up transaction data, including where, when, and how much of a cryptocurrency someone sent from a wallet address. Anyone can also see how much crypto is stored in a wallet.

This level of transparency can reduce fraudulent transactions. Someone can prove they sent money and that it was received or they can prove they have the funds available for a transaction.

7. Diversification
Cryptocurrency can offer investors diversification from traditional financial assets such as stocks and bonds. While there's limited history on the price action of the crypto markets relative to stocks or bonds, so far the prices appear uncorrelated with other markets. That can make them a good source of portfolio diversification.

By combining assets with minimal price correlation, you can generate more steady returns. If your stock portfolio goes down, your crypto asset may go up and vice versa. Still, crypto is generally very volatile and could end up increasing the volatility of your overall portfolio if your asset allocation is too heavy on crypto.

8. Inflation protection
Many see Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as offering protection against inflation. Bitcoin has a hard cap on the total number of coins that will ever be minted. So, as the growth of the money supply outpaces the growth in the Bitcoin supply, the price of Bitcoin ought to increase. There are numerous other cryptocurrencies that use mechanisms to cap supply and can act as a hedge against inflation.

The value of cryptocurrency
With all the benefits cryptocurrency has over fiat currency and other asset classes, it's hard to argue there's no value in using or investing in crypto. The utility provided by many cryptocurrencies is of great value to many people who value fast and secure transactions. And, it's only going to grow more accessible over time with fewer technical hurdles. Combined with the benefits of diversification and the potential to hedge against inflation, the benefits of adding crypto or crypto stocks to your portfolio start to add up.
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Cryptocurrency investors are rarely bored. The leading crypto names often crash or skyrocket due to economic pressures or crypto-specific news. In 2024, for example, investors finally got their hands on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Bitcoin (BTC 0.45%) and Ethereum (ETH 4.94%) prices, and the fourth Bitcoin halving fell in April 2024.

By then, the positive crypto-market momentum of 2021 was already old news, as were the bearish trends of 2022. Across these volatile years, cryptocurrencies largely continued to follow broader market trends, but amplifying the gains and drops of the S&P 500 index in each swing.

In the next year, we may get answers to some important questions that have remained unanswered so far, setting the course for cryptocurrencies and their investors for the long run. Here's what to expect from the evolving cryptocurrency sector.

Short-term crypto market predictions
It's impossible to say exactly what will happen to the cryptocurrency market in the next few years. There are still more questions than answers. But by keeping an eye on a few overarching crypto themes, you will be able to make better investing decisions as the market evolves.

You should pay particularly close attention to a handful of crucial details:

Crypto regulation in the U.S. and abroad
Mass-market adoption of cryptocurrency payments and decentralized finance
Market adoption of cryptocurrency ETFs based on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and perhaps other digital currencies
Countries adopting Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies as legal tender
As these issues develop and are resolved, the long-term future of the cryptocurrency sector will take shape. The picture may start to crystallize fairly soon as governments and blockchain developers hammer away at their long-term crypto plans. Even so, a series of regulatory and technical baby steps that started with Bitcoin's creation in 2009 will likely continue for many more years.

Why cryptocurrency could be the future of money
In one best-case scenario for the long haul, regulators worldwide might come together on a global framework for crypto regulation. However, that looks unlikely today since international views of crypto range from "Bitcoin is an official currency" in El Salvador to "Crypto transactions are illegal" in China. Global unity on the issue seems unlikely in the short term.

Crypto regulations are moving forward on a federal level, though. The U.S. government assembled a highly qualified team to steer the cryptocurrency regulation process, managed by experienced financial leaders with crypto experience.

Moreover, the introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs and similar Ethereum funds invited both institutional investors and crypto-skeptic individuals to the blockchain market.

And don't forget that Ripple Labs won a hallmark courtroom victory over the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the summer of 2024. As expected, that ruling added some precedent-setting context to the crypto sector, making these digital assets more akin to classical currencies than stocks or bonds.

Legal and regulatory clarity is accumulating in the crypto space, but this process still has a long way to go. With highly knowledgeable people setting the tone for future regulations, there's hope that a workable system can be developed for investors, consumers, cryptocurrency businesses, and traditional banks.

Informed regulators will understand crucial and meaningful issues, such as the differences between a value storage system like Bitcoin and a sophisticated ledger with smart contracts like Ethereum.

Congress introduced a few crypto regulation bills in 2022 and another handful over the next couple of years. The Ripple verdict also helped. However, the wheels of bureaucracy move slowly, and this issue deserves some deep thinking and careful analysis.

As government entities work out a legal framework and taxation system, cryptocurrencies could find their way into the digital wallets of U.S. consumers on a large scale. Although Bitcoin became legal tender in El Salvador in 2021, the U.S. isn't likely to follow suit anytime soon.

However, many retailers are likely to start accepting payments in cash-like digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, Litecoin (LTC 0.11%), or the clone of a clone of Bitcoin known as Dogecoin (DOGE 0.1%). Ripple is already a successful platform for international payments, and its use may rise over time.

Increased use of crypto should spur regulatory agencies and politicians to take faster action. Blockchain systems should also benefit from widespread usage.

The processes will percolate through the crypto market over the next few years. Investors can't stand uncertainty, so even an overly strict regulatory framework will likely be an improvement over today's ramshackle oversight.

Why cryptocurrency may not be the future of money
A brighter future could be delayed in several ways:

Policymakers may drag their feet and fail to reach a sensible regulatory framework anytime soon.
They could decide that currencies such as Bitcoin and Litecoin only serve illegal activities and bad actors and that none of that activity belongs on U.S. soil.
Retailers might balk at the unpredictable value of digital currencies and insist on traditional cash or credit card transactions instead.
A sudden rash of security breaches, failing technology platforms, and other threats to the security of blockchain-based payment systems could undermine public trust in digital currencies. For example, algorithmic stablecoins got a bad rap after the collapse of TerraUSD (USDT -0.02%) in 2022.
Quantum computing threatens to undermine the cryptographic security of blockchain networks and cryptocurrencies. Crypto developers need to find quantum-safe encryption alternatives before the development of effective quantum computing systems goes too far.
Under any combination of these circumstances, the digital currency revolution could be delayed by several years. Assuming it finally does arrive, it might look very different from the Bitcoin-led sea change in 2021.

In the very long run, it seems unlikely that any government or group of nations will stop the cryptocurrency idea entirely, but they can slow down the movement and steer the final product in various directions.

These risks might sound hypothetical, but they are very real. In the end, the cryptocurrency community must get along with regulators worldwide. Failing to do so could throw massive roadblocks in front of the digital currency sector's progress.

That's why you shouldn't bet the farm on Bitcoin, Ethereum, or crypto in general. This market tends to move in mysterious and unpredictable ways, skyrocketing one year and crashing down in the next. Informed investors want to build a diversified portfolio for the long run that can withstand dramatic setbacks in any particular sector.
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Spot and margin trading are two popular ways to launch a crypto exchange platform. However, choosing the suitable business model depends on many factors, including your market demand and corporate objectives.

Offering margin trading can be profitable because traders are lured to the possibility of multiplying their gains, and when their chances decrease, your revenues increase. 
However, some risks associated with this strategy include financial exposure if you cannot cover the leveraged accounts or assets mismanaged due to market volatility in traders’ preferences and leverage control. While this might be profitable for classic financial markets, crypto traders are different.
Crypto users are increasingly interested in real ownership and transferring the underlying asset or token to their safe wallets. Therefore, offering a spot brokerage exchange platform suits their needs. Here, they can plug in their wallets, buy or sell the desired coin(s), and safeguard their crypto holdings from the broker’s reach.

Exploring Crypto Exchange Turnkey Solutions
Investing in a turnkey solution is a faster way to own a spot brokerage platform without indulging in lengthy development stages. This approach saves you time and money, as you only pay a fraction of the cost to start a crypto exchange from scratch.

White-label crypto brokerage solutions enable you to rely on the provider’s technical expertise to overcome any difficulties you or your users may face. This technology powers many startups to exist, intensifying the competition and creating more chances for businesses and users.

Conclusion
Operating a crypto business comes with plenty of opportunities to make money, especially during market booms when the prices of most coins surge and the demand for trading increases.

However, deciding on the best business model is usually the challenge that many startups face. Choosing spot trading vs margin software relies on your target market.

In fact, customers are becoming more aware of the best security practices, which motivates them to demand full ownership of their crypto assets that spot exchanges offer.
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The cryptocurrency landscape has evolved dramatically since Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) launched 15 years ago. From the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi) and meme coins to blockchain-based gaming and prediction markets, the transformation has been nothing short of revolutionary.

The next 15 years are poised for even greater changes, with three cryptocurrencies -- Render (CRYPTO: RENDER), Maker (CRYPTO: MKR), and Stacks (CRYPTO: STX) -- emerging as potential front-runners in shaping the future of digital finance. While it would be wise for investors to maintain the bulk of exposure to established cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), these three projects offer compelling reasons to consider adding potentially small allocations to portfolios.

Render: Democratizing GPU access for creators
One of the hottest trends in crypto for 2024 has been the convergence of blockchain and artificial intelligence, and Render is at the forefront of this movement. Render is a decentralized platform that harnesses the power of unused graphics processing units (GPUs).

Whether it's creating graphics for video games, virtual reality experiences, TV shows, or other digital content, Render provides a peer-to-peer network that connects those in need of GPU power with those who can supply it. Transactions within this ecosystem are facilitated using Render's native token, RENDR, which rewards users for contributing their GPU resources, fostering a decentralized system for rendering graphics.

As industries like gaming, virtual reality, and the metaverse continue to expand, the demand for advanced 3D rendering capabilities is set to soar. Render addresses this burgeoning need by democratizing access to GPU resources, making high-quality rendering more accessible for creators and businesses.

This innovative approach not only optimizes the utilization of existing GPU power but also positions Render as a critical infrastructure component for the next generation of digital products and services. As the digital economy evolves, Render's ability to provide scalable and reliable rendering solutions makes it a strong contender for becoming one of the leading cryptocurrencies of the future.
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