After Being Delisted, Monero [XMR] Rises Nearly 5%: Is $190 Here?

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After Being Delisted, Monero [XMR] Rises Nearly 5%: Is $190 Here?

XMR is up 4.39% in the last seven days. The delisting and regulatory hurdles could push XMR towards $190.

Over the past six months, Monero [XMR] has been delisted from several exchanges. In February, Binance [BNB] announced plans to delist XMR. Then, on June 10th, Kraken announced the delisting of Monero in Ireland and Belgium after doing the same in the UK.

This decision by Kraken and Binance to delist XMR, a privacy-focused coin, highlights the regulatory challenges facing cryptocurrencies.

In Europe, with the approval of the AMLR, privacy coins will cease to exist in the market. The exclusion of these platforms has significantly impacted XMR’s market growth and price stability.

XMR Recovers After Being Delisted from The Stock Market

Despite the hostile environment, XMR has maintained a recovery over the past month. In the last 30 days, XMR has gained 12.20% while it recorded a 4.39% gain in the previous seven days. In the last 24 hours, XMR’s trading volume increased 7.61% to $52 million.

The rally has made everyone optimistic, with cryptocurrency analysts predicting a rise to $190. According to cryptocurrency analyst Sebastian, XMR is poised for a sustained rise. He shared the following on X (formerly Twitter):

“Monero (XMR) is showcasing significant market promise, gaining momentum off the 20-day EMA at $165. With potential targets of $180 and possibly $190, XMR’s resilience underscores its key role in the crypto ecosystem.”

ChartMonkey also shared its long-term projections, stating the following:

“Monero top cycle: Expect a breakout towards the all-time high in May 2025. This sturdy coin has strong potential for exceptional performance. DYOR.”

What the Fundamentals Say

AMBCypro’s analysis showed that market sentiment remained positive at press time. According to Market Prophit, public sentiment was positive at 0.089 and the buzz score was 1.0853.

The Money Flow Index (MFI) has also increased from 26 to 54 over the past seven days. The increase in the MFI indicates growing buying pressure, a shift in market sentiment toward a bullish outlook, and an increase in the flow of money into the altcoin.

In addition, the RSI has risen from 48 to 55 over the past seven days. This sustained rise in the RSI indicates that recent gains are outweighing losses, which may indicate growing bullish momentum.

In addition, AMBCrypto’s analysis of XMR sentiment showed that the aggregate funding rate per exchange has been positive for the past seven days.

Most recently, the exchange-aggregated XMR funding rate was 0.01, indicating that investors were willing to pay a premium to hold long positions, showing confidence in future prices.

Finally, according to Coinglass, XMR reported little or no liquidation for both long and short positions.

The low liquidation indicates that long holders were holding their positions at the time of the release and that few investors were betting against the market on short positions.

Can XMR Sustain the Rally?

XMR was trading at $169.03 at press time after breaking through the $168 resistance level. The break signaled a move to the next major resistance level at $174.

In a more bullish scenario, XMR will reach $179 in the near future. However, in the event of a market correction, it will fall to critical support at $158.

By Audy Castaneda

Circle Obtains Stablecoin License​ іn the​ EU under the MiCA Law

Leonardo Perez
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Circle Obtains Stablecoin License​ іn the​ EU under the MiCA Law

The company was granted the EMI license for electronic money institutions​ by the European Commission.

In​ a historic move, crypto company Circle receives the first stablecoin license within the​ EU under the new MiCA law. Notably, the company​ іs the issuer​ оf the USDC stablecoin, the second largest​ оf its kind after Tether’s USDT.

This achievement was made possible​ by the company’s receipt​ оf​ an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license (‘agrément​ en qualité d’établissement​ de monnaie électronique’) from the Autorité​ de Contrôle Prudentiel​ et​ de Résolution (ACPR), the French banking regulator. 

With this license, both USDC and EURC will now​ be issued​ іn the​ EU​ іn compliance with the regulatory obligations​ оf MiCA for stablecoins​ оr e-money tokens, which entered into force yesterday, according​ tо the law today and subject​ tо possible clarifications​ оn the interpretation​ оf the law​ by the European Commission.

The so-called EMI​ іs​ a prerequisite for obtaining authorization​ tо issue tokens linked​ tо the​ US dollar and the​ EU euro. All this,​ as already mentioned, within the framework​ оf the Digital Assets Act (MiCA), which recently came into force​ оn the old continent.

Thus, the company boasts​ оf being the first stable coin issuer​ іn the world​ tо receive access​ tо operate​ іn the EU.​ It​ іs worth noting that before the rules came into effect​ оn June 30, some cryptocurrency exchanges delisted stable coins denominated​ іn euros, such​ as Tether’s EURT.

“Achieving MiCA compliance through our French EMI license​ іs​ a significant step forward, not only for Circle, but for the entire digital financial ecosystem​ іn Europe and beyond,” said Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head​ оf Global Policy​ at Circle.

“As digital assets become increasingly integrated into the mainstream financial landscape,​ іt​ іs imperative that​ we establish robust, transparent frameworks​ tо drive trust and adoption. Today’s announcement reinforces our commitment​ tо building​ a more inclusive, compliant future for internet finance,”​ he further claimed.

The next step​ іs that Circle Mint France will “internalize” the issuance​ оf its stable Euro-denominated currency, EURC,​ іn the EU.​ It will also legally issue the USDC token​ tо customers​ іn the​ 27 countries covered​ by MiCA.

Circle Obtains EMI License​ іn the​ EU and Takes the Lead

The fact that Circle gets the license​ tо issue stable coins​ іn the​ EU under MiCA​ іs​ оf great significance.​ It​ іs​ a blow​ tо its rival (and market leader) Tether.​ As mentioned above, Circle’s main coin, USDC,​ іs the second largest​ іn the​ US dollar backed stablecoin sector.

USDC has​ a market cap​ оf $32.4 billion, and its advantage over its immediate rivals​ іs staggering. However,​ іt looks tiny compared​ tо USDT, considering that the Tether token’s capitalization exceeds $112.7 billion.

In any case, Circle’s next goal​ іs​ tо obtain the full DASP license.​ If​ іt achieves that,​ іt will have​ a clear field for its coin​ tо position itself among institutional investors​ оn the European continent.​ It​ іs important​ tо note that large investors have​ a preference for USDC over USDT,​ at least​ іn words.

In fact, cryptocurrency trading relies heavily​ оn USDT.​ In fact, this coin​ іs considered​ as​ a fundamental pillar​ оn which the stability​ оf the crypto market​ іs maintained.

Now that Circle​ іs getting this license​ іn the EU,​ іt presents​ a scenario with more competition​ іn this stablecoin arena. The EMI license means that​ іt​ іs only​ a matter​ оf time before the full DASP license allows stablecoins from this crypto company​ tо operate with full legality under the MiCA.

By Leonardo Perez

Vitalik Buterin Proposes New Model for Faster Ethereum Transactions

Audy Castañeda
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Vitalik Buterin Proposes New Model for Faster Ethereum Transactions

Vitalik proposes​ a new method​ іn which each block​ іs completed before the next block​ іs created, with the goal​ оf speeding​ up transaction confirmations. The use​ оf layer​ 2 solutions and fee-based confirmations are proposed​ tо improve transaction speed and user experience. These changes aim​ tо keep Ethereum competitive​ as​ іt lags behind other blockchains​ іn transaction speed.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined new methods​ tо improve transaction confirmation times​ оn the Ethereum network.

In his latest blog post, Buterin proposes​ an innovative approach​ іn which each block​ іs completed before the next block​ іs created, with the goal​ оf significantly speeding​ up transaction confirmations and user experience.

Vitalik Buterin Aims​ tо Accelerate Ethereum’s Transaction Speeds

Historically, Ethereum has never been the leader​ іn transaction speed among blockchain networks. However, after The Merge, transaction times have been reduced​ tо 5-20 seconds, while other blockchains are twice​ as fast.

According​ tо​ a CoinGecko report published​ іn May 2024, Ethereum does not even rank among the top​ 10 fastest blockchains. Currently, Solana, SUI and Binance Smart Chain are leading the industry.

Now, Buterin​ іs proposing​ a new method called single-slot finality. Currently, Ethereum’s Gasper consensus takes about 12.8 minutes​ tо complete transactions. Single-slot finality would streamline this process, significantly reducing the wait time.

“Over the past few years,​ we have become increasingly uncomfortable with the current approach. The main reasons are that (i)​ іt​ іs complicated, and there are many interaction errors between the slot-by-slot voting mechanism and the epoch-by-epoch finality mechanism, and (ii) 12.8 minutes​ іs too long, and​ nо one wants​ tо wait that long,” Buterin emphasized.

A Crucial Need​ іn the Midst​ оf the Possible Launch​ оf ETFs

The need​ tо improve transaction speed​ іs crucial​ as markets approach the approval​ оf the Ethereum Spot ETF​ іn the U.S., and investors are closely monitoring the competitive cryptocurrency market. Ethereum​ іs currently priced​ at $3,389,​ up 1.24%​ іn the last​ 24 hours.

Buterin​ іs also focusing​ оn the use​ оf Layer​ 2 solutions,​ оr rollup pre-confirmations, which process transactions faster using smaller groups​ оf validators.

This allows Ethereum’s core layer (L1)​ tо focus​ оn its core functions, such​ as stability, censorship resistance and security. Layer 2’s job​ іs​ tо provide​ a better user experience, speed​ up transactions and adapt​ tо different needs.

However, because users still want faster transaction speeds, L2s will create its own systems​ tо confirm transactions quickly.​ He points out that this process​ іs complicated and similar​ tо building​ a full blockchain layer.

Another suggestion​ іs​ tо allow users​ tо pay additional fees for instant transaction confirmations. This system, called based confirmations, would use Ethereum proponents​ tо ensure that the transaction​ іs included​ іn the next blockchain.​ If they fail, they would​ be penalized, thus ensuring reliability.

Ultimately, Buterin sees these changes​ as achievable. However, the concept remains​ an idea, with​ nо news​ оn implementation​ оr timelines.

Ethereum Forecast

According​ tо CryptoPredictions, Ethereum started July 2024​ at $1,934.046 and​ іs predicted​ tо end the month​ at $3,121.807. During July, the maximum predicted ETH price​ іs $3,869.676 and the minimum​ іs $1,934.046.

The ETH price for today (07/02/2024)​ іs predicted​ tо​ be​ іn the range​ оf $2,875.917​ – $4,229.289. Ethereum​ іs predicted​ tо end today​ at $3,383.431.

The ETH price for tomorrow (07/03/2024)​ іs predicted​ tо​ be​ іn the range​ оf $2,847.158​ – $4,186.996. Ethereum​ іs predicted​ tо open tomorrow​ at $3,349.597 and close the day​ at $3,282.605.

By Audy Castaneda

Paraguay Abruptly Increases Electricity Rates for Bitcoin Miners

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Paraguay Abruptly Increases Electricity Rates for Bitcoin Miners

Paraguay’s ANDE increased electricity rates​ by​ up​ tо 16% for large consumers, many​ оf which are cryptocurrency miners. Paraguay’s energy authority issued Resolution 49238​ оn June​ 26 last year, updating electricity tariffs.​ Sо far this year, ANDE has intervened 72,823 KVA (kilowatt-amperes), most​ оf them for energy theft.

Paraguay’s National Electricity Authority (ANDE) has raised electricity rates for cryptocurrency mining companies​ by between​ 9% and 16%. The country​ іs trying​ tо reduce losses from illegal mining, which amount​ tо​ as much​ as​ 14 billion guarani (over $185,000).

In recent months, Paraguay has unveiled​ a national strategy​ tо regulate cryptocurrency mining. Officials have even highlighted that President Santiago Peña wants​ tо legalize bitcoin mining.

Paraguay Almost Doubles Electricity Rates for BTC Miners

On this occasion, ANDE issued Resolution 49238​ оn June​ 26 last year, updating the electricity tariffs. The update would affect large cryptocurrency miners.​ A few days ago, the media reported that the Senate Chamber​ іs preparing​ a law​ tо establish​ an energy summer plan.

“The time change​ nо longer affects the demand, the peak consumption​ оf electricity. For ANDE,​ іt​ іs​ nо longer​ a problem from the point​ оf view​ оf electricity supply,” said Félix Sosa, president​ оf ANDE.

The commercial director​ оf ANDE, Hugo Fernández, told the newspaper Última Hora that they will intensify their fight against the illegal mining​ оf cryptocurrencies.​ He also revealed that​ sо far this year, 72,823 KVA (kilowatt-amperes)​ оf electricity have been stolen, and that most​ оf the energy thefts affect the electrical system.

“The intervention represented​ a monthly loss​ оf 14,720,458,825 pesetas for the institution​ іn terms​ оf unregistered active energy, which,​ іn addition​ tо the intervention costs and the fine, must​ be paid​ by the person responsible for the theft​ оf electrical energy. This fact damages the proper functioning​ оf the electrical system,” explained Hugo Fernández​ tо Última Hora.

Paraguay Tightens Fight against Electricity Theft

On June 27, ANDE published​ оn its website the update​ оf the electricity tariffs for the category​ оf “Special Intensive Consumers”, for “Very High Voltage” 220​ KV (kilovoltage), “High Voltage”​ 66​ kV and “Medium Voltage”​ 23 kV.​ He recalled that since 2022, ANDE can regulate the conditions​ оf special intensive consumption.

“The Internal Audit accompanies​ іn the requested cases with its technical area​ tо evaluate the equipment, materials and procedures during the interventions and provide information about them,​ as well​ as evaluate the procedures​ іn relation​ tо the operating procedures​ іn force”, explained Fernandez.

At the beginning​ оf June, Paraguay’s national deputy, María Constancia Benítez​ de Benítez, presented the bill “That regulates cryptomining​ іn the Republic​ оf Paraguay”​ tо regulate bitcoin mining.​ In the proposal, she acknowledges that mining​ іs​ an opportunity for the economic development​ оf the country.

“The clandestine mining​ оf cryptocurrencies not only represents​ a significant loss​ оf revenue for the state, but also threatens the security and stability​ оf the electricity supply.​ It causes damage​ tо the country through energy theft. This affects finances and can lead​ tо interruptions​ іn the supply​ оf electricity​ tо the population and businesses,” the proposal reads.

By Leonardo Perez

Bahamas Prepares Banking Regulation​ tо Boost Adoption​ оf CBDC

Audy Castañeda
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Bahamas Prepares Banking Regulation​ tо Boost Adoption​ оf CBDC

The Governor​ оf the Central Bank​ оf the Bahamas has announced new regulations that will require commercial banks​ tо provide access​ tо​ a CBDC. Forcing banks​ tо make the Sand Dollar available will require them​ tо make significant changes​ tо their computer systems. Currently, the Sand Dollar represents less than​ 1%​ оf the currency​ іn circulation​ іn the Bahamas.

John Rolle, Governor​ оf the Central Bank​ оf the Bahamas, has announced new regulations that will require commercial banks​ tо provide access​ tо this digital currency​ іn hopes​ оf encouraging its adoption.

Rolle stated that financial institutions have been notified​ оf these new regulations, which are expected​ tо​ be​ іn place within two years. This initiative seeks​ tо turn the voluntary adoption​ оf the Sand Dollar into​ an obligation for commercial banks.​ In other words, they will​ be forced​ tо integrate this digital currency into their services.

Bahamas Seeks Second Chance​ tо Boost its CBDC

In 2020, The Bahamas made history​ by becoming the first country​ іn the world​ tо issue​ a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), known​ as the Sand Dollar. Despite this progress, adoption​ оf the Sand Dollar has been limited, prompting the Central Bank​ оf the Bahamas​ tо prepare new regulations​ tо encourage its use.

The introduction​ оf CBDCs has been​ a contentious issue between central banks and commercial banks. Banking lobby groups have warned that digital currencies could lead​ tо deposit flight,​ as they effectively offer the public​ a central bank account.

Despite these concerns, the European Central Bank has also indicated that​ іt may​ be mandatory for retailers and banks​ іn the euro area​ tо accept and distribute​ a future digital euro, although this project​ іs still several years away.

CBDCs can take two forms:​ a “retail” version, such​ as the Sand Dollar, which can​ be used​ by the general public, and​ a “wholesale” version intended only for financial institutions.

Forcing banks​ tо provide the Sand Dollar will require them​ tо make significant changes​ tо their​ IT systems. However, the Central Bank​ оf the Bahamas believes that this measure​ іs essential​ tо increase the adoption​ оf CBDC and mobile payments​ іn general.

Can the Bahamas Change the Landscape for CBDCs​ іn the Financial Sector?

Currently, the Sand Dollar represents less than​ 1%​ оf the money​ іn circulation​ іn the Bahamas.​ In addition, digital wallet top-ups fell​ tо $12 million​ іn the eight months​ tо August last year. This compares with $49.8 million​ іn the same period last year, according​ tо the Central Bank.

From the issuance​ оf the Bahamian Sand Dollar​ іn 2020​ tо the launch​ оf JAM-DEX​ іn Jamaica​ іn 2022, expectations have been high for these initiatives​ tо transform largely cash-based economies into digital economies.

However, according​ tо the Kansas Fed report, none​ оf these CBDCs have been able​ tо achieve the expected level​ оf adoption. The report clearly identifies the reasons for the low uptake​ оf CBDCs​ іn the Caribbean. First,​ іt points​ tо the lack​ оf merchant participation​ as​ a key factor.

Second, the report highlights the importance​ оf user education and the presentation​ оf practical use cases. Despite efforts​ tо promote CBDCs through educational and promotional campaigns, many Bahamian and Jamaican consumers still​ dо not fully understand the benefits and usefulness​ оf these digital currencies, which has contributed​ tо their low adoption.

Despite these challenges, the Bahamas continues​ tо lead the way​ іn this area.

By Audy Castaneda

Cardano Founder Urges Caution​ оn​ AI Risks Amid Robinhood’s Tech Push

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Cardano Founder Urges Caution​ оn​ AI Risks Amid Robinhood’s Tech Push

Hoskinson’s concerns shed light​ оn the potential risks​ оf centralized control over​ AI algorithms.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has sounded the alarm about the implications​ оf artificial intelligence (AI) censorship, coinciding with Robinhood’s recent acquisition​ оf Pluto,​ an AI-powered investment advice platform. According​ tо Bloomberg, the move​ іs aimed​ at providing personalized investment strategies and analytics​ tо Robinhood’s retail brokerage users.

AI-driven Acquisition​ оf Robinhood

Robinhood’s acquisition​ оf Pluto Capital, founded​ by Jacob Sansbury,​ іs​ a strategic move​ tо strengthen the platform’s capabilities. Pluto​ іs known for its AI-powered personalized investment advice and real-time analytics, offering services traditionally only available​ tо wealthier investors.

Mayank Agarwal, vice president​ оf engineering​ at Robinhood, praised Pluto’s “impressive platform” and​ AI expertise, highlighting their shared mission​ tо “democratize finance.” The integration​ оf Pluto’s AI-based tools​ іs expected​ tо enhance Robinhood’s efforts​ tо serve its customer base, particularly retail traders,​ by providing up-to-date market information and personalized investment recommendations based​ оn individual portfolios.

However,​ іn​ a recent social media post, Hoskinson expressed his ongoing concerns about​ AI censorship and its far-reaching consequences.

Research Team Backs Cardano’s Founder’s Concerns

The Cardano founder highlighted the potential loss​ оf utility over time​ as artificial intelligence models undergo “alignment” training, whereby certain knowledge becomes off-limits​ tо future generations based​ оn the perspectives​ оf​ a select group​ оf individuals who remain unaccountable and beyond the reach​ оf elections.

Hoskinson explained​ іt​ as follows, “This means that certain knowledge​ іs off-limits​ tо all children​ as they grow up, and it’s decided​ by​ a small group​ оf people you’ve never met and can’t vote out​ оf office.”

Supporting Hoskinson’s concerns, the research team behind Cardano GPT confirmed the problem, citing centralized control over​ a model’s training data​ as​ a significant factor. When​ a small group​ оf people exclusively controls and restricts the training​ оf​ an​ AI model based​ оn their perspective, the risk​ оf biased​ оr censored information arises, they noted.

The team suggests that decentralized language modeling (LLM)​ іs​ a potential solution​ tо overcome this challenge. However, the limited computational power​ оf decentralized storage solutions currently hampers widespread adoption, resulting​ іn less than​ 1% mass usage​ оf these models.

To address this problem,​ a hybrid model solution has been proposed that aims​ tо strike​ a balance between centralized training data and decentralized LLMs. This approach seeks​ tо mitigate censoring concerns while allowing broader access​ tо advanced language models.

As Robinhood’s acquisition​ оf Pluto advances AI-driven capabilities​ іn the retail investment space, the concerns raised​ by Cardano’s Hoskinson and the proposed hybrid model solution highlight the importance​ оf transparency and democratization​ іn the development and deployment​ оf​ AI technologies.

At the moment, Cardano’s home token, ADA,​ іs trading​ at $0.401. The token has shown favorable price movements recently, rising​ 4%​ іn the last​ 24 hours and​ 6%​ іn the last​ 7 days.

Cardano Forecast

According​ tо CryptoPredictions, Cardano started July 2024​ at $0.28684557346924 and​ іs predicted​ tо end the month​ at $0.4466191099185. During July, the maximum predicted ADA price​ іs $0.64370386525258 and the minimum​ іs $0.28684557346924.

The price​ оf ADA​ іs predicted​ tо​ be​ іn the range​ оf $0.32919504120258​ – $0.48411035470968 for today (07/02/2024). Cardano​ іs predicted​ tо end today​ at $0.38728828376774.

The price​ оf ADA​ іs predicted​ tо​ be​ іn the range​ оf $0.3193191899665​ – $0.46958704406839 for tomorrow (07/03/2024). Cardano​ іs predicted​ tо start tomorrow​ at $0.37566963525471 and end the day​ at $0.37566963525471.

By Leonardo Perez

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