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Price August 27th: BTC, ETH, ADA, BNB & XRP

Bitcoin and other altcoins saw a strong rebound off their respective support levels, this is a sign that traders are still buying at the dips. Asset managers and companies currently hold over 6% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply, according to Buy Bitcoin Worldwide.

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Bitcoin and other altcoins saw a strong rebound off their respective support levels, this is a sign that traders are still buying at the dips. Asset managers and companies currently hold over 6% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply, according to Buy Bitcoin Worldwide.

BTC

Strong resistance near the $50,000 mark may have attracted profit-booking from the short-term traders. This pulled Bitcoin below the support line of the rising wedge pattern but the bears have not been able to capitalize on this move and sink the price below the moving averages. If the rebound endures, the BTC/USDT pair could progressively move toward the overhead resistance zone of $50,000 to $50,500.

ETH

Ether has been in a tight range between $3,000 and $3,335 for the past few days. The 20-day exponential moving average ($3.097) is flattening out and the RSI is just above the midpoint, indicating a balance between supply and demand. The price has rebounded off the 20-day EMA today and the bulls will now attempt to push the price above $3,335.

ADA/USDT

The price dropped from an all-time high at $2.97 to the breakout level at $2.47 on 26th.The ADA/USDT pair has rebounded off the $2.47 today, indicating that the sentiment remains positive and traders are buying on every minor dip. The bulls will make one more attempt to push the price above the overhead resistance at $2.97.

BNB/USDT

Binance Coin’s intraday high on May 19 was $516.50 and that level is likely to act as a stiff resistance. The bulls pushed the price above this resistance but could not sustain the altcoin above it. If buyers do not give up much ground from the current levels, it will suggest strength.

XRP/USDT

XRP has once again dropped to the breakout level at $1.07. This is an important level for the bulls to defend because if it cracks, the altcoin could witness long liquidation and drop to the next support at the 200-day SMA ($0.86). The flattening 20-day EMA ($1.08) and the RSI just above the midpoint suggest that bulls may be losing their grip.

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Binance tightens South African compliance rules for crypto transfers

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Binance is tightening compliance measures for crypto transactions in South Africa, announcing it will fully implement the country’s Travel Rule requirements beginning January 2025. The move aligns with regulations set by South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and reflects the exchange’s broader efforts to meet global anti-money laundering standards.

Under the new rules, Binance will require South African users to include verified personal information—such as names, addresses, and account details—when sending or receiving crypto between platforms. These changes are designed to increase transparency and traceability of digital asset transfers, making it harder for illicit actors to exploit decentralized networks.

Binance emphasized that users must complete know-your-customer (KYC) verification before transferring crypto to or from external wallets. Transfers to non-compliant platforms may be restricted or flagged, while internal transfers within Binance or to Travel Rule-compliant entities will remain unaffected.

The announcement follows South Africa’s decision in 2023 to designate crypto as a financial product, placing digital asset providers under the supervision of the FIC. The country has since taken steps to integrate crypto into its formal regulatory structure, including licensing requirements and mandatory reporting obligations.

With enforcement beginning in 2025, Binance urged users to familiarize themselves with the new procedures to avoid disruptions. The exchange also plans to provide additional guidance and tools to help users remain compliant as the deadline approaches.

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Ethereum bounces back as market dominance recovers from all-time low

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Ethereum has staged a notable recovery after recently experiencing its lowest market dominance since its early days. The turnaround comes as ETH surged nearly 4% in the past 24 hours, climbing back above the $3,100 mark and narrowing its underperformance gap relative to Bitcoin.

For much of 2024, Ethereum has trailed behind Bitcoin and a growing wave of altcoins, with its market share dropping below 15% — levels not seen since 2015. The slump was driven by investor focus on Bitcoin ETF momentum, lackluster institutional interest in ETH, and rising competition from layer-1 and layer-2 networks offering faster and cheaper alternatives.

Despite these challenges, Ethereum’s fundamentals remain strong. Data shows a healthy uptick in active addresses, transaction volumes, and total value locked in DeFi protocols built on Ethereum. Additionally, hopes remain high for the approval of a spot Ethereum ETF in the U.S., with analysts suggesting a potential turnaround in institutional flows if approved.

Traders are now watching whether this rebound signals a sustained trend reversal or just a temporary relief rally. With key upgrades and ecosystem developments still in the pipeline, Ethereum’s ability to regain dominance may hinge on reigniting both investor confidence and broader developer activity.

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SEC says it won’t re-file fraud case against Hex’s Richard Heart

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed it will not pursue a retrial in its fraud case against HEX founder Richard Heart, effectively bringing an end to one of the agency’s high-profile crypto enforcement actions.

The decision follows a recent court ruling that dismissed several key allegations against Heart, including claims that he misled investors and violated securities laws through the promotion and sale of HEX, PulseChain, and PulseX tokens. While the SEC initially signaled it would consider further legal options, it has now opted to forgo additional litigation.

Heart, a controversial figure in the crypto world, had long denied the SEC’s accusations, framing the lawsuit as an overreach by regulators. The agency had alleged that Heart raised over $1 billion from investors while misrepresenting how funds would be used and failing to register the offerings.

With the SEC stepping back, the dismissal marks a rare instance in which the regulator has chosen not to continue a crypto-related fraud case, potentially signaling a reassessment of its approach amid growing legal pushback and mounting scrutiny over its enforcement tactics.

Although the case is now closed, legal analysts suggest the outcome could influence future regulatory efforts and may embolden other crypto founders facing similar challenges. Heart, meanwhile, has positioned the development as a vindication, reaffirming his stance that HEX and related projects were never in violation of U.S. securities laws.

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