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  Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Price Soared to $325: Is It a Trap?   BCH trading volume exceeded $4.427 billion . As of June 30 the average BCH price is $300 after reaching the mark $325 which means the growth by almost 30% in recent days .   Such a powerful boost has been given by the South Korean exchange Upbit by playing a key role in supporting BCH. In just one day the volume of BCH/KRW which is more than $300 million worth has passed through Upbit. It is interesting that this volume at the moment exceeded the trading on the BTC/KRW cryptopair on the same platform by more than 300%.   South Korea's active participation in the BCH market along with debt repayments and increasing interest from traders has led to a surge in BCH volume and price. This surge highlights not only the growing importance of BCH in the cryptocurrency market but also demonstrates the resilience and potential of digital currencies in general.   Along with it the growth was also triggered by the debu

  BlackRock vs SEC: SEC wins. Fatality   Comments by Lado Okhotnikov : Sources told the Wall Street Journal that the SEC considers the latest applications for bitcoin ETFs to be inadequate. If the information will be officially confirmed, it will also confirm the regulator's policy of taking control of the cryptocurrency market. Investment monsters BlackRock and Fidelity join dozens of other applicants looking to issue ETFs. Also, all assumptions about the joint actions of BlackRock and the SEC will be false. Obviously, the regulator, under the strict auspices of Gary Gensler, doesn’t want to share powers and looks forward to a sole control of the crypto market.   The market, by the way, immediately reacted to the news with a large-scale fall. Immediately after the publication of the article, bitcoin fell below $30K.   Well, the miracle did not happen, now it remains to observe the fight between the SEC and Coinbase and Binance. You can be sure that after fight with the

  The market bets on Coinbase   Comments by Lado Okhotnikov: June have become rich in cryptocurrency market news. The focus is on the SEC's legal attack on the largest cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Binance. Also, BlackRock has been applied to issue a bitcoin ETF, this strongly excited the market.   Binance has already made concessions to the SEC, Coinbase has indicated its intention to fight the regulator in court. The fate of BlackRock's application is unclear, although this time there are strong reasons to believe that the SEC will treat it favorably.   The sympathy of the crypto community is on the side of the rebellious Coinbase. It is predictable. However, investors also demonstrate confidence in the exchange. From June 6, when the SEC filed the lawsuit, to June 29, Coinbase shares rose more than 30%. This is not to say that everyone is confident in the Coinbase judicial victory. Rather, investors do not expect critical losses of the exchange. If BlackRoc

Fidelity Applied for Bitcoin ETF   On Thursday, June 29, the Fidelity investment fund filed an application to the SEC to issue a bitcoin ETF. Fidelity follows a similar application filed by BlackRock. This is Fidelity's second attempt to issue an ETF. The first one has been rejected with the standard wording "risks of fraud and market manipulation".   Lado Okhotnikov, CEO of Meta-Force: "BlackRock's actions have become some trigger for the market. On the one hand, bitcoin has grown up , on the other hand, the example was contagious. Now there is a queue for ETFs at the SEC. The regulator finds itself in a difficult position, its principled policy is known: “no decentralization in securities”. Meanwhile , constant refusals on monotonous pretexts raise suspicions of abuse of authority. It is very likely that the final ruling will lie in the political area . We are waiting."   #SEC #bitcoinETF #ETF #risks #cryptomarket #Lado_Okhotnikov #bitcoin #

  Coinbase vs SEC: Audacity or Careful Judgment? Comments by Lado Okhotnikov: "Coinbase has officially responded to the SEC's charges for operating as an unregistered securities exchange.   If Binance, which also have been charged, has offered certain concessions and entered into an agreement with the regulator, then Coinbase's response was uncompromising. The exchange stated that all assets placed on the site do not meet the Howie criterion and, accordingly, cannot be considered as securities. If some tokens still have signs of securities, then this was entirely due to the malicious violation of the service rules by users. It seems that Coinbase is not going to seek a compromise and intends to fight to the end. I must say, this is a quite bold decision, given the SEC's maniacal desire to take control of the cryptocurrency market .   So, the parties came together in a clinch. The cryptocurrency community will be watching the fight with interest, and Its res

SEC: Our Rules Are Simple – There Are No Rules at All   Lawsuits, litigation, and public accusations – all this has recently become familiar to the crypto community. Day in and day out the news is: “Binance is accused of financial fraud”, “Coinbase unregistered activities”, “Bittrex illegal trading”. But what if the true goals are not to fit crypto exchanges under general regulation? What if Gary Gensler has a cunning plan that promises to rewrite the rules of the game? Lado Okhotnikov: Skirmish Between SEC and Crypto Exchanges Is a Deceptive Maneuver While crypto fans are watching how the skirmish between CZ and SEC will end, much more significant things are happening.For example, under the guise of a regulator Bitcoin-ETF is being launched, an innovative tool in the securities market that will open up investment opportunities for large trillion-dollar funds.It is believed that newly formed exchanges or existing ones will use Bitcoin as an underlying asset buying the first cryptocurre

  Restart: FTX 2.0   FTX CEO John Ray provides a new perspective for traders looking to support the company's revival as FTX is on the brink of a possible restart and rebranding.   According to The Wall Street Journal published on June 28 John Ray announced that the company is looking for interested parties to revive FTX.com.   According to sources the exchange is looking for investors to fund a possible reboot and Blockchain Figure is among the interested parties.   According to the FTX restructuring department the potential investors must submit letters of intent before the end of the week, where the terms of participation in the project will be set out.   It is interesting to note that the existing FTX lenders could be offered stakes in the reorganized crypto exchange as compensation. The company's new name is planned to be different from the original "FTX" and "FTX 2.0" and it will adopt a new name associated with a different namesake.   T

  Revolutionary Step: The US Treasury Is Ready to Take Bitcoin Under Its Wing!   An amount of 50,000 US dollars is allocated to conduct a study on the bitcoin acquisition. Particular attention will be paid to the potential creation of a state depository for cryptocurrency. This depository will allow North Carolina to act as a custodian of its digital assets, ensuring the safety and security of bitcoin ownership.   The North Carolina State Department is going to explore the possibilities of the bitcoin government ownership according to a new bill passed by the House of Representatives on June 28. This ambitious move is aimed at exploring the potential of cryptocurrency as a long-term asset that can bolster the state's financial stability.   The primary goal of the study will be to determine how the use of bitcoin and gold in the government portfolio can help the state reduce inflation, reduce systemic credit risk and increase investment returns.   This bill opens a new

  Large Investors Enter the Market: The “Whales” That Manage $ 27 Trillion Assets Are Switching to Cryptocurrency Meltem Demirros, director of CoinShares, stressed that at least eight major financial institutions including JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, BNY Mellon, Invesco and Bank of America have already taken the first steps towards digital currencies. Some of them have already registered bitcoin ETFs.   Large investors have already shown interest in investing in bitcoin-related funds. A ccording to Cointelegraph, ETF ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) has shown a considerable weekly inflow , adding roughly $1 billion in assets under management .   These events are the evidence that financial institutions are seriously considering cryptocurrency as an important investment asset. The registration of bitcoin ETFs and the growing interest in cryptocurrency-related investment funds speak about the growing popularity of this new class of assets.   The switchin

  AI Forecast: Bitcoin Worth $34,000 by the End of July?   The recent positive trend in the market had a positive impact on Bitcoin (BTC) which temporarily exceeded the $31,000 mark. This event has caught the attention of both investors and traders who are eagerly waiting to see if the coin maintains its bullish power in July.   A rise above $31,000 is significant for Bitcoin, suggesting a possible continuation of the uptrend. However, the sustainability of this growth is questionable and is the subject of discussion . PricePredictions using advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze market conditions predicts that Bitcoin will be worth $30,720 in early July 2023. This forecast is based on the following indicators: moving average convergence-divergence (MACD), relative strength index (RSI), moving average (MA) and Bollinger bands (BB).   Traders and investors are closely watching for support at the level of $29,587 as a potential buying entry point. The resistance

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  Mastercard Expands Engage Program Ahead of Bull Market   Mastercard announced a significant expansion of the Engage program as part of its Web 3.0 integration. This will enable others to use their resources when accessing the global network. As practice shows it is a good sign on the threshold of a bull run. Exactly during the protracted flat the “whales” wake up to “wake up” the market.   This new direction under the Web 3.0 development program will simplify the cooperation process with the partners issuing the credit cards and speed up the time to market for innovative products thanks to access to a global network and a rich workforce experience.   Mastercard Engage is a key tool for partners seeking to develop and implement revolutionary technologies in the field of cryptocurrency and blockchain. The program provides convenient and efficient solutions that allow friendly companies to use the Mastercard infrastructure and gain access to a wide audience of customers aro

  Exactly one year ago Meta Force was launched - For me it's like the beginning of a new era, a new reality. The height that I took on presented me with a challenge: either I retrain anew in absolutely everything, rebuilding all my habits and approaches to work or my business will not be able to survive.   And here are the results of the first year: over 1.25 million participantsand 1.35 billion turnover. And this is in conditions of total pressure on all fronts, when there was a large-scale campaign against us. And besides we went along unbeaten paths. We launched exactly in the middle between bitcoin halvings, when the interest in cryptocurrencies was minimum. During such periods it is impossible to launch cryptocurrency projects that have no value, because they have no chance. But the Community sees value in us. We are building a business for many years and generations. Congratulations to everyone involved in our birthday! We are with you, Force! (или Force, we are

  Hong Kong Gives a Green Light – Is It Really the Start of a Bull Market?   Hong Kong, June 26, 2023 — The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) CEO Julia Leung Fung-yee highlighted the importance of cryptocurrency trading in the development of the virtual asset ecosystem. In her speech she also expressed her support for the use of related technologies in financial services and discussed the importance of regulation after the FTX exchange collapse.   Leung Fung-yee has supported the use of related technologies in financial services including bond tokenization and investment funds. She noted that these innovations contribute to the development of financial markets and create new opportunities for investors.   The SFC CEO spoke about the introduction of a new licensing system for virtual asset providers that aims at providing security and addressing the risks associated with financial institutions. She emphasized that it is necessary to innovate and increase confi

  BlackRock-n-Roll on Crypto Comments by Lado Okhotnikov Well, it finally happened. The BlackRock investment fund with assets of $9 trillion has applied to the SEC for issuance of bitcoin ETF. Until now, all same applicants got rejected, thus the SEC protects traditional exchanges against cryptocurrency threat. The regulator's arguments sounded monotonous, officers talk about investor protection and risks of market manipulation. However, there are strong reasons to believe that this time the application will be accepted. Almost simultaneously with the BlackRock initiative, the SEC filed lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase.   On the one hand, the US regulator demonstrates its intention to take administrative control of cryptocurrency platforms, which has felt the taste of freedom. On the other hand, a mega-investment fund is able to consolidate a significant part of bitcoins and thus to control the bitcoin market.   The synchronicity of the SEC and BlackRock actions may

  Toyota Worth 1000 Bitcoins   Tosoni, seeking to diversify his investments, decided to use cryptocurrency as collateral for a loan to purchase real estate. But he ran into a problem - traditional banks did not show proper interest in the owners of the crypt, giving preference to clients with a constant income.   Michael Tosoni is the same poor fellow who bought a Toyota Prius for 1,000 bitcoins in 2013. Now he is trying to get a loan secured by crypto. And according to him, despite the difficulties, he found several creditors. Having analyzing the situation he realized that the interest on a loan secured by bitcoins would be lower. But there are several nuances here.   Compared to traditional mortgages which require only 10-20% down payment the crypto-secured loans are much more expensive. In most cases such loans are provided at 100% of the cost of borrowed funds.   “Using crypto as collateral will give me the opportunity to keep my bitcoins when buying a property. H

  Н1 Gary Gensler: Crypto Is not a Security   A video of Gary Gensler's speech at a Bloomberg conference sparked a wave of discussion on social media. In a 2018 entry the current SEC chairman firmly stated that “Bitcoin ($BTC), Ethereum ($ETH), Litecoin ($LTC), Bitcoin Cash ($BCH) are not securities.” The video was released long before Gensler's appointment as chairman of the SEC. However, in his new role Gary argued that all crypto except bitcoin should be considered a security. The crypto community accuses Gensler of hypocrisy recalling his previous statements and differing views on cryptocurrency. Critics point to contradictions in his position and believe that his new beliefs will have negative consequences for the development and regulation of the cryptocurrency market. Perhaps Gensler has become an example of how the views of even experienced experts evolve when they get power. However, his past statements continue to raise doubts and serve as an occasion fo

  Decision Made: Coinbase Defeats SEC Coinbase wins case against the Securities and Exchange Commission in the US Supreme Court. The decision is made; claims that were previously filed in federal court are being suspended now until the defendant files an appeal and sends the case to arbitration. This means that disputes will be resolved not through a long and difficult litigation but through arbitration where a third neutral party will make the final decision.   Earlier the SEC suspected Coinbase that since 2019 the exchange has illegally earned “billions” on asset purchases and sales. In addition, the Commission accuses the company of ignoring the mandatory disclosure requirement, thereby depriving investors of the necessary protection that prevents fraud and manipulation.   The main accusation is that Coinbase failed to register in accordance with the requirements of the SEC which deprived investors of access to important protective procedures. The company did not pass the

  “To Regulate Impossible To Cancel”: The New Head of Blockchain Australia Is Trying to Put a Full Sto The new head of Blockchain Australia, Simon Callaghan, said that the United States uses “regulation through law” regarding blockchain and cryptocurrencies and this makes it difficult for the industry to develop.  Callaghan has called for a dedicated cryptocurrency environment to develop a regulatory approach that will encourage innovation. He stressed that the blockchain has shown its effectiveness and it still has the potential to transform the financial system.  “The crypto community is in dire need of a signal and then people will be able to run their businesses and create jobs,” — Callaghan also mentioned in his statement the successful experience of Switzerland and Malta which have developed favorable conditions for the development of the blockchain industry and the cryptocurrency sector.  Callaghan also announced plans to hold meetings with banks “in the near future” to understa

  The fall of Prime Trust: Regulator Confirms the Crisis Situation No party lasts forever – the food has entered the crypto market. According to the regulator, starting from June 21, Prime Trust no longer fulfills requests for the withdrawal of customer funds, while CoinMetro is held hostage by the situation.  Prime Trust’s decision to temporarily stop processing withdrawal requests set off a chain reaction that affected CoinMetro as well. The exchange found itself in a difficult situation, because the lack of free funds on the platform also led to limitation of withdrawals for users.   According to the order, Prime Trust has a month to decide whether to file for bankruptcy or apply to an administrative court. If the platform ignores the Department’s request, then the decision will be final. In such a case, the company will be subject to reorganization, sale or liquidation under the supervision of federal authorities, similar to the Signature case.   This is a critical point for Prime

  META FORCE Q&A SESSION June 22nd was a Zoom call with a huge international team. It was a very powerful experience, which helped to highlight our main goals and define ways of ecosystem development.  Our founder, Lado Okhotnikov, has answered questions that users asked. The limit of Zoom conference is 1000 people, and at our meeting, all places were taken. That’s why a part of the Meta Force team was not able to partake in a session. However, we still want to share with you the results of the Q&A meeting and keep things clear. For that reason, we made a brief squeeze for you!   Read it now using the link.  Don’t forget to ask your questions in the comments!

  It can be stopped The market in the state operates according to its own laws, which are called the laws of the market. These are the law of value, the law of supply and demand, and the law of competition. However, the state believes that this is not enough. And it adds its own artificial restrictions to this set of rules. And most importantly, it establishes bodies, the essence of which is precisely to ensure the implementation of these same restrictions. The Securities Commission has recently been associated with high-profile scandals. Instead of conducting direct activities and protecting investors, the regulator is doing the wrong thing, to put it mildly. Even minor actions by the SEC cause panic in the market. As if all this is done in order to cause price spikes and instability. Gave his expert commentary for the  analytical article "If a thing looks like a duck, it's a security"

A beginner tries to find information on how a smart contract or a blockchain works. The crypto investor also wants to understand how this technology works. In fact, there is no single educational concept that would provide a simple and intelligible explanation of the blockchain principle for the man in the street. You won’t find a simple human explanation of the technical process for its chain operation anywhere.  What is the essence of the blockchain and why it is a guarantee of an honest settlement system, this article explains:  Is the blockchain a tool to control corruption?

  My team and I are creating the first global Metaverse in the Meta Force project. Just imagine, it will penetrate into all spheres of our life! It will be a fantastic fusion of reality and the virtual world, which will certainly open a new page in digital history. This project simply radiates positive energy, which is currently lacking, and its successful development requires gigantic scale tokenomics in order to gradually and organically increase huge capitalization. After all, this will be the impetus for the further development of the Metaverse. Read more here...   #cryptocurrency #metaverse #forcecoin #LadoOkhotnikov

  Overcoming Fears: Is Cryptocurrency a Path to the Future or a Repeat of Past Mistakes? Imagine you are able to use cryptocurrencies without having to delve into complex technologies or smart contract details. Just install the wallet on your smartphone or download the browser extension. And for this you do not need to reveal your identity since opening a cryptocurrency account does not require personal data, phone numbers or guarantors. This gives the freedom to make transfers to any holder of a crypto wallet without conditions and the risk of being subject to verification. Obviously this ease of use and anonymity is a strong advantage to freely exchange digital assets without revealing personal information. In addition, thanks to the use of blockchain technology the cryptocurrency provides transparency and security of transactions which strengthens the trust in the system. You can carry out financial transactions without being exposed to intrusive advertising. This freedom allows you

  China's preparations are bearing fruit: an important milestone in e-yuan testing Technology tested   No particular problems found  Ask permission    Anticipating Hong Kong to blow up the crypto market, we have nearly missed a very important point. The “black swan” is about to knock, which is just around the corner.    Bitcoin dominance keeps rising while alt is falling. What does all of this mean? China has completed the second preparation stage to introduce its own digital currency!    Bank of China Limited, HSBC, Hang Seng, and Standard Chartered are now at the final phase of digital currency testing by doing cross-border transfers.    Currently, only a few have access to the digital yuan (eCNY), but soon it will be available to everyone in retail networks. What does this mean? We will see an answer to this question very soon. One can only assume that complete control over our finances will no longer seem a fairy tale. Why can't you buy a new phone or spend your money going