Here are some of the latest cryptocurrency news and updates:
Market Updates
- *Bitcoin Price*: Bitcoin rose above $117,000, with traders bracing for Jerome Powell's post-FOMC speech that could lead to volatile swings.
- *BNB Price*: BNB reached a new all-time high of $950 with a $3.35 billion trading volume and $132 billion market cap, coinciding with CZ's activity.
- *Cryptocurrency Market Sentiment*: The Fear & Greed Index sits at 53, signaling a neutral sentiment, with traders and investors showing caution.
Regulatory News
- *India's Crypto Cyber Security Audits*: India has made crypto cyber security audits mandatory for all cryptocurrency exchanges to prevent hacks and frauds.
- *UK-US Crypto Collaboration*: The UK and US are planning closer cooperation on cryptocurrency rules, focusing on stablecoins, consumer protection, and market safety.
- *UK FCA's Crypto Regulations*: The UK's Financial Conduct Authority seeks comments on whether Consumer Duty should apply to crypto companies ¹.
Other News
- *Bitcoin Whale Awakens*: A dormant Bitcoin whale moved $116 million of the cryptocurrency ahead of the Fed's key interest rate decision.
- *Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Strategy*: Metaplanet launched subsidiaries in Miami and Tokyo to grow Bitcoin income and expand domestic crypto media operations.
- *PayPal Expands P2P Payments*: PayPal has expanded its P2P payments to include crypto transfers in the US ² ³.
