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El Salvador has been purchasing one bitcoin per day over the past year. According to CoinDesk, as of November 14, the country's holdings would amount to 2,744 bitcoin.

In the world of Web3, decentralization is considered a core value. According to Thomas Hay, the lead product manager for Infura, there are advantages to using a centralized service, such as ease of use and quick setup. However, embracing decentralization opens up a whole new realm of possibilities.

A well-known crypto trader, Bluntz, is predicting that Solana (SOL) will resume its upward movement after a recent retracement. Bluntz, who utilizes the Elliott Wave theory in his technical analysis, believes that SOL could soar by more than 22% from its current value.

In November 2022, SOL prices experienced a significant decline following a CoinDesk report that highlighted potential vulnerabilities in Bankman-Fried's empire. However, sentiment has since improved as the once-crypto titan was imprisoned and found guilty on seven charges.

The OP Stack is a set of software tools developed by OP Labs that enables companies to quickly create their own customized layer-2 networks. Derived from Optimism, the second-largest layer-2 network on Ethereum, OP Stack has been utilized by prominent companies like Coinbase to build their own layer-2 blockchain, Base.

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are digital versions of sovereign currencies issued by central banks. They leverage technologies similar to cryptocurrencies to provide a secure and efficient means of digital payments.

The Pacquiao Foundation, led by Executive Director Jon Sisson, is committed to providing urgent assistance to those in need around the world. With a track record of helping over a million people, the foundation is dedicated to making a positive impact on a global scale.

Over the past 30 days, the price of DYDX token has more than doubled as speculators eagerly await its migration from Ethereum to the dYdX chain. However, there is a potential dampening effect on market sentiment due to a large token unlock scheduled in just over two weeks.

Optimism is an ecosystem of layer-2 chains that offer faster and cheaper transactions compared to the main Ethereum blockchain. It includes the original OP Mainnet, which is currently the world's second-largest layer-2 network in terms of value deposited.

Billionaire venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya believes that the markets are poised for a strong rally as a significant amount of capital seeks new investment opportunities.

Futures contracts are financial agreements that require a buyer to pay for and a seller to deliver a specific asset at a predetermined future date. These contracts are commonly used in financial markets to speculate on the price movements of various assets.

Large liquidations in the cryptocurrency market can often indicate the local top or bottom of a steep price move. These liquidations occur when a significant number of traders are forced to sell their positions due to margin calls or other factors. As a result, the market experiences a sudden influx of selling pressure, which can lead to a sharp decline in prices.

In a recent interview, Widmann, an industry expert, discussed the increasing prominence of derivatives in spot settlement. This development has been driven by the need to establish standards in the marketplace as more firms, particularly institutional players, enter the scene.

An analyst who has been making timely Bitcoin (BTC) calls recently believes that the crypto king is still poised for a big surge despite yesterday's drop.

Last year, Bloomberg reported that Blockchain.com, a leading cryptocurrency wallet provider, was in talks to raise another round of funding. The company was seeking a valuation of $3 billion to $4 billion for its Series E funding round. However, the exact valuation for the round was not confirmed.

India's position on cryptocurrency has been a topic of discussion and scrutiny in recent years. In September 2023, during its presidency of the G20, India urged the acceptance of global guidelines for cryptocurrency, despite not having its own legislation in place. This move raised questions about India's stance on crypto and its commitment to regulating the industry.