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Crypto Daily Alpha - September 18, 2024: FOMC Meeting Sparks Market Volatility

Doc

Sep 18, 2024 — 11 min read

Welcome to today’s special edition of Crypto Daily Alpha. I’m Doc, here to keep you ahead of the curve with the latest in crypto updates, market insights, and project developments. In this special edition, we focus on the impact of the Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting and its potential to bring volatility to the crypto markets. With Bitcoin and Ethereum poised for significant price swings, today’s edition will help you navigate these uncertain times. Let's dive into the updates, including some key insights from TOKEN2049 in Singapore and other major developments.

Special Sections

FOMC Meeting and Crypto Market Volatility – What to Expect Today
TOKEN2049 Singapore – World’s Largest Web3 Event Kicks Off

Project Updates

Bitcoin Holds Above $60K Despite Rate Cut Warnings
Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Considered for Split
Infinex NFT Collection Achieves $40M in Sales
Bitget’s African Expansion Fueled by Memecoins and P2P Trading
BitGo’s USDS Stablecoin Rewards Program Launch
Vitalik Buterin Highlights Ethereum’s Push for Lower Fees at TOKEN2049
Boyaa Interactive Acquires Stake in MTT Esports
Wormhole Partners with Google Cloud for ZK Research

Crypto Market Dynamics

Arthur Hayes Warns of Potential Crypto Market Crash from Rate Cuts
South Korea’s Crypto Market Grows Amid Regulatory Changes

News

Regulation Updates
- Reserve Bank of Australia Launches CBDC Program
- SEC Tightens Scrutiny on Binance Token Listings

Political and Crypto Convergence

- SEC Charges Companies for Crypto Scam ‘Pig Butchering’

Security and Scams

- DeltaPrime Loses $6M in Private Key Leak

Airdrop Opportunities and Community Engagement

BitGo Stablecoin Rewards Program Launch
BNX Token Trading on FourMeme Launchpad
Hamster Kombat eBixyz DEX Partnership for Airdrop Claims

Token Unlocks

- Aurora, Manta Network, Fusionist, Worldcoin, and More

Bitcoin and Crypto Market Update

Bitcoin Liquidity Grab Pattern and Long-Term Holder Supply Insights
Pi Cycle Top Indicator Update
U.S. Bitcoin ETF Holdings
Bitcoin Moving Averages and Mayer Multiple Insights
Sector Movers: GameFi, AI, and Layer 2 Lead Growth
Realised Price Update: Short-Term Holders Under Pressure
Bitcoin’s Drawdown from All-Time High

Market Sentiment

- Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index

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