Should you diversify into MKR now that MakerDAO is demonstrating healthy activity and growth? Here's what our findings reveal.

The crypto market is expecting Bitcoin price to break the $100k mark imminently, with analysts saying the altcoin season is next. Meanwhile, Solana, XRP and Cardano have soared to new highs after the SEC Chair announced he will be leaving the agency on January 20.

Stacks (STX), a unique blockchain network designed to bring smart contract functionality to Bitcoin, has garnered significant attention within the cryptocurrency space. Unlike most blockchain platforms, which use traditional proof-of-work (PoW) or proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanisms, Stacks employs a Proof-of-Transfer (PoX) model.

The Maker (MKR) token has seen a notable surge in whale activity, with large transactions jumping by a staggering 1,400%. Despite this increase in large-scale transactions, technical indicators and on-chain metrics are sending mixed signals about the future direction of MKR's price.

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe is leaning bullish on one top-50 altcoin by market cap while offering his insight on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

Immutable has announced a strategic partnership with Altura, a web3 infrastructure platform focused on the gaming industry.

STX is showing strong breakout potential, with key resistance levels in focus for future gains.

For Maker to confirm a bullish breakout, it needs to flip the resistance at $1,550.

Sky co-founder Rune Christensen told Decrypt that Solana support "marks the beginning of a new multi-chain era for USDS."

Stacks' price action has closely mirrored Bitcoin's performance in recent months, boasting an impressive correlation coefficient of 0.86. This makes Stacks a high-beta play on Bitcoin, meaning that when Bitcoin moves, STX tends to move in a similar direction, albeit with more volatility and often at a greater magnitude.

Bitcoin (BTC) soared past $90,000, setting a new all-time high as the crypto market resumed its rally, with major cryptocurrencies surging. BTC surged to a new all-time high of $93,409 late on Wednesday, and the Bitcoin Dominance Index, which measures its share of the crypto market, reached 61%, a level not seen since 2021

Stacks strong correlation with Bitcoin suggested a possible rally.

Maker's exchange reserve and exchange supply ratio hits a yearly high signaling potential correction.

Immutable (IMX) showcases its impact in Web3 gaming as a Gold Sponsor at the GAM3 Awards 2024, with multiple nominations highlighting its technological advancements.

With a jump of 2.86% in the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has successfully crossed the $2.8 Trillion mark. With this, the STX price has maintained its bullish action by recording a positive candle for the 3rd consecutive day.

Immutable has launched Pre-Approved Transactions, enabling seamless in-game blockchain interactions for over 400 games, eliminating the need for external wallet approvals and enhancing the immersive experience of Web3 gaming. The post Immutable Introduces In-Game Signing for Web3 Games appeared first on Cryptonews.

The feature is limited to game-issued assets, but Immutable plans to expand it to IMX, USDC and ETH.

Immutable (IMX) introduces Pre-Approved Transactions to enhance Web3 gaming by integrating blockchain approvals directly within games, eliminating disruptions and creating seamless experiences for players and developers.

The sBTC token is designed as a trustless way to use bitcoin in decentralized finance applications, in contrast to centralized wrapped bitcoin tokens.

Maker (MKR), the governance token of the MakerDAO ecosystem, has been showing impressive upward momentum, recently breaking out of a long-standing bearish pattern. Despite its 11.20% surge in the past 24 hours, reaching $1,416.32, the cryptocurrency faces some resistance and market dynamics that could limit its progress in the short term.

Stacks seeks to usher in a wave of adoption and innovation following its Nakamoto upgrade.

The DeFi project Sky has retained its new brand identity rather than revert to MakerDAO following a community vote. Polling data revealed that 79.3% of votes supported maintaining the Sky brand as the core protocol name.

The launch of Bitcoin L2 Labs is expected to catalyze growth in decentralized applications, making Stacks an even stronger player in Bitcoin-based technology.

Trader bids are fueling the uptrend, with a 13.67% rise in Open Interest to $120.30 million.

Sky's USDS is now the third-largest stablecoin, replacing the original DAI which held that position for years on the charts.

The Maker price has jumped ~10% over the past day, resulting in this altcoin successfully recording a bullish reversal. Moreover, with the technical sentiments and on-chain data favoring the project, the MKR coin hints at a promising bullish month.

STX has experienced fluctuations since reaching an all-time high of $3.61 in November 2021. As the cryptocurrency market evolves, investors are curious whether STX can recover and surge again in the coming years.

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant pullback this week due to the rising uncertainty concerning the possible outcome of the upcoming U.S. election in 2024. Following this, the Stacks price has recorded a major price correction, highlighting increased bearish sentiment.

Early polling indicates MKR holders want to keep the SKY brand, though participation in the poll is still low.

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Former SEC official Marc Fagel has voiced concerns over the Securities and Exchange Commission's recent issuance of a Wells Notice to Immutable, an Ethereum-based Web3 gaming company. Immutable claims that the Wells Notice arrived with limited prior communication or explanation, marking a sharp departure from what is typically a more extensive investigative process.

Stacks (STX), a prominent layer-2 solution for Bitcoin, is gaining attention following the recent Nakamoto upgrade on October 29, 2024. This upgrade aims to enhance transaction speeds and scalability, positioning Stacks for substantial long-term growth in the cryptocurrency landscape.

Immutable, an Ethereum Web3 gaming firm, has received a Wells Notice from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a statement released on Friday. A Wells Notice is an indication that the SEC is considering filing a lawsuit against a company.

Bitcoin's rally slows down near the weekend, top altcoins record double digit gains.

Web3 gaming company Immutable faces a potential lawsuit from the SEC over its IMX token sale. Regulation by Enforcement Web3 gaming company Immutable announced on Nov. 1 that it had been issued a Wells notice by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a Wells Notice to Immutable over its sales of IMX tokens. The SEC's contention is related to a 2021 blog post on the pre-launch investment made in the IMX tokens priced at $0.10 or a $10 pre-100:1 split.

After centralized exchanges, DeFi projects, and NFT projects, the agency is now looking to expand its net to crypto gaming.

TL;DR The IMX token from Immutable drops 12.88% following a possible SEC enforcement action over alleged unregistered securities sales. The firm received a Wells Notice warning of a potential lawsuit related to an IMX token sale in 2021.

Historically, the fourth quarter often brings notable gains for cryptocurrencies, and with November underway, crypto whales are strategically positioning themselves for potential profits.

Immutable's IMX token is down by 14% on the day, and has cooled by 68% since hitting its 2024 peak in March.

Blockchain gaming platform Immutable has received a Wells Notice from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shortly after the company's first meeting with the regulator.

Immutable (IMX) has seen a sharp 14% price decline over the past 24 hours following a Wells Notice issued by the SEC.

The SEC issued a Wells Notice to web3 gaming firm Immutable regarding its 2021 IMX token sales, prompting a 13% token price drop and strong pushback from the company, which joins a growing list of crypto firms challenging the regulator's enforcement approach.

Immutable received the Wells Notice without prior discussions and "contained limited meaningful detail about the nature of the investigation."

This week, we examine Ripple, Binance Coin, Solana, Dogecoin, and Maker in greater detail. Ripple (XRP) The week started well for XRP, but the price action turned bearish on Wednesday, closing the week with a 3% loss.

Immutable, a leading platform in the Web3 gaming space, recently received a Wells notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicating potential enforcement action. The notice, issued shortly after Immutable's first interaction with the SEC, hints at allegations of securities law violations concerning Immutable's IMX token, which launched in 2021.

A Wells notice signals that the SEC is thinking about bringing legal action against a company, often causing a major headache for those on the receiving end. For Immutable, this message from the SEC came out of the blue, just hours after their first-ever conversation with the agency.

Immutable (IMX) responds to the SEC's Wells notice, addressing allegations of securities law violations, while advocating for clearer crypto regulations to support digital ownership in gaming.