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JPMorgan's flagship cryptocurrency is now handling a staggering one billion dollars worth of transactions every day, according to the bank's global head of payments, Takis Georgakopoulos. In a recent Bloomberg interview, Georgakopoulos highlighted three major problems in the payments sector that JPMorgan aims to address.

A Dogecoin (DOGE) address that has been dormant for 9.8 years has suddenly resurfaced, sparking a new wave of interest and speculation. This dormant address, which belongs to a whale, contains a total of 5,392,984 DOGE worth approximately $372,461 at the time of writing.

The Solana coin has experienced significant growth in recent months, with its price surging from $17.41 to $31.99—an 84% increase since mid-September. However, the current bullish momentum is facing resistance at the $34 level due to increased selling pressure in the broader crypto market. This resistance is particularly evident as Bitcoin struggles to break past the $35,000 mark.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has expressed his frustration with former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, accusing him of hypocrisy in discussions surrounding corporate litigation and the role of the agency. Garlinghouse recalls that the lawsuit Ripple faced for nearly three years was initiated by Clayton himself.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has strongly criticized former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton's comments regarding the agency's corporate regulatory stance. The SEC had been taking action against crypto exchanges and companies since the first quarter of 2023.

A crypto analyst believes that Bitcoin (BTC) still has room to grow, even after its impressive rallies this month. The analyst, known as Kaleo, points to Bitcoin's relative performance against the S&P 500 Index (SPX) as evidence that BTC has decoupled from the stock market. This suggests that BTC has the potential for further upward movement.

In the past two weeks, the Ethereum price has experienced a significant surge, reclaiming crucial resistance levels at $1,600 and $1,700. However, the asset is now facing headwinds as Bitcoin struggles to break past the $35,000 mark, leading to increased selling pressure across the crypto market. This has caused the ETH recovery to stall around the $1,800 level, raising concerns about a potential correction.

Galaxy Digital, the crypto investment firm led by Mike Novogratz, has recently made several bullish statements on the future of cryptocurrencies. The firm is confident that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) this year. In addition, Galaxy Digital is actively investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum on decentralized lending platforms Aave and Compound.

Leading crypto exchange Coinbase has revealed that a significant number of Americans born between 1981 and 2012 are likely to support candidates in the upcoming US election who are in favor of digital assets.

The RUNE coin price is currently following a rising channel pattern on its daily chart, indicating potential for further growth. This pattern, combined with a bullish market sentiment, has fueled a significant rally over the past nine days. However, there are concerns about whether this bullish momentum can withstand the emerging market-wide selling pressure.

Bitcoin bulls are maintaining a strong position above the $34,000 mark despite various pressures in the market. Traders are closely watching the market direction as they assess whether the ongoing bullish rally will continue or start to fade.

Crypto analyst Justin Bennett is issuing a warning on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship crypto asset has been experiencing double-digit gains over the past week.

Solana, a competitor to Ethereum in the Layer-1 space, has been experiencing a significant rally in its price. Earlier this week, the price of SOL surged above $32, catching the attention of analysts and investors.

As the developments around spot Bitcoin ETF approval catch steam, more and more players are willing to join the bandwagon. Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, has revealed that Roundhill, a SEC-registered financial player, has filed for a Bitcoin-covered call ETF.

Recent data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system reveals a significant decline in deposits in US commercial banks. Over a three-week period, deposits decreased by $100 billion, raising concerns about the state of the financial sector.

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), former CEO of FTX, testified on October 27 regarding political donations originating from the crypto exchange. Bankman-Fried clarified that he never held discussions with Nishad Singh or Ryan Salame concerning donations to U.S. politicians. He emphasized that the contributions made in his name resulted from 'loans from Alameda Research' in an attempt to potentially influence the U.S. government's stance on cryptocurrency regulations.