Petra crypto wallet is integrating Coinbase Pay

  • Petra will add Coinbase Pay to its mobile and desktop applications.
  • It expects the collaboration to help make crypto transactions more seamless.
  • Petra has integrated into more than 160 decentralised applications to date.

Petra – a crypto wallet by Aptos Labs – has decided to integrate Coinbase Pay into its mobile and desktop applications.

What does it mean for the web3 users?

The collaboration, it is convinced, will help make crypto transactions more seamless for the web3 users. According to Mo Shaikh – the Chief Executive of Aptos Labs told TechCrunch today:

In order to grow the web3 ecosystem, everyday activities like financial transactions have to be easier. Consumer adoption does not happen without it. Full stop.

Petra has already integrated into PancakeSwap, LayerZero, Pyth and about 160 other decentralised applications to date. Aptos had previously partnered with Sushi as well to secure access for users to non-EVM chains.

Shares of Coinbase Global Inc ended roughly 4.0% down on Tuesday.

Aptos has recently teamed up with Microsoft as well

Petra adding Coinbase Pay to its applications signals a multichain future, as per Will Robinson – the Vice President of Engineering at Coinbase.

The crypto market news arrives only days after the crypto exchange announced plans of integrating the Lightning Network that aims at setting up Bitcoin as a faster and cheaper mode of global payments (find out more).

In August, Aptos Labs also teamed with Microsoft on artificial intelligence and web3 integration. Working with such big names, it believes, improves user experience, increases appeal, and helps onboard more users.

The startup based out of Palo Alto awarded a grant worth $50,000 to blockchain lab at Cornell University this year.

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Dogelon Mars (ELON) sees spike in network growth- can price follow?

  • Dogelon Mars (ELON) price is up 5% in the past week.
  • The meme token has seen a spike in network activity as increased discussion adds to address growth.

Dogelon Mars (ELON) is one of the many meme coins that have recently seen significant declines, most notably as the broader market struggled with downside pressure earlier this month. This week’s spike in the price of flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin to above $27k has however coincided with an uptick for most altcoins.

ELON price is one of the gainers in the past 24 hours, rising more than 5% as bulls caught a respite following a multi-week lull.

Dogelon Mars tops in crypto discussion

On-chain data shows interest in the meme coin has spiked amid growing discussions and network growth. The fresh outlook for the doge-inspired token suggests a potential push higher for the BTC and the mega cap altcoins could ignite more hype for ELON.

“Dogelon Mars is the fastest rising asset in #crypto, in terms of discussion rate percentage increase. The token has also been seeing recent spikes in network growth, indicating new addresses are being generated at an increased rate,” Santiment analysts posted on X.

Here’s a chart the market intelligence platform shared showing the spike in discussion and addresses.

What’s the price outlook for ELON?

Data from CoinGecko shows that Dogelon Mars’s daily trading volume is up nearly 40% in the past 24 hours. 

The meme token is however seeing some pressure and is down 1.3% in the past 24 hours as of writing.  This picture is largely similar to the top crypto assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin and Shiba Inu.

Although what happens next could depend on broader market conditions, the latest flip in crowd behaviour for ELON suggests a strong breakout is possible. If buyers retake the initiative above $0.00000013, a retest of the recent supply zone at $0.00000015 could encourage bulls. A flip lower could be catastrophic for ELON.

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OKX partners with Solana Mobile to expand Web3 access via Saga

  • OKX app launches in Solana Saga dApp store
  • Access to the OKX app via Solana Saga expands Web3 to more users.
  • Solana Saga is a crypto-ready smartphone launched in April.

Crypto exchange OKX has partnered with Solana Mobile in a collaboration that sees the OKX app added to the dApp store of Solana’s Web3 smartphone Saga.

OKX app added to Saga Web3 phone

OKX said in an announcement on Tuesday that the partnership makes it one of the first exchanges to have their app available to users via the Solana Web3 smartphone. This will help unlock the Web3 for Saga users tapping into OKX products, the exchange added.

“This partnership exemplifies the boundless potential of Web3. By uniting OKX’s suite of next-gen products with the Solana Saga, we are dramatically expanding everyday access to the open, decentralized future that Web3 enables,” Jason Lau, OKX Chief Innovation Officer, said in a comment.

Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of Solana Labs, unveiled its crypto-ready, Android-based mobile phone in April 2023, before a public sale opened on May 8.

The smartphone offers users self-custody for crypto assets, and comes with a Seed Vault that helps protect a user’s private keys via secure hardware and AES encryption. Saga users can access Web3 native dApps.

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Stellar announces testnet for Protocol 20 upgrade

  • Stellar (XLM) will activate the testnet for Protocol 20, its latest network upgrade, on September 20 at 15:00 UTC.
  • The upgrade will introduce the Soroban smart contracts on mainnet.
  • XLM price was largely muted around $0.11.

Stellar is preparing for its biggest network upgrade – the upcoming Protocol 20 upgrade – which will introduce Soroban smart contracts to the mainnet. The upgrade will benefit developers and businesses building on Stellar, according to an announcement published on Monday.

Introducing Soroban smart contracts

Soroban is a developer-friendly, Rust-based smart contracts platform designed to integrate with the Stellar blockchain.

“It’s by far the biggest, most complex protocol upgrade to date, and so while the basic instructions to prepare are the same as ever — install up-to-date versions of any Stellar-related software you use! — the process will take a few extra steps and play out a bit slower than usual,” Justin Rice, VP of Ecosystem at the Stellar Development Foundation said in a blog post

Per the Stellar exec, the testnet will roll out on Wednesday, September 20 at 15:00 UTC. Testnet nodes will have to install the latest versions of the Stellar Core and Horizon.

Once the stable release is out, Stellar expects mainnet validators to schedule an upgrade vote determining the potential date for the public network upgrade. The vote date will be for six weeks after the stable releases.

“Because the Protocol 20 upgrade introduces new network settings that validators control, it is also likely that the initial upgrade vote will be followed by a series of additional votes to adjust those settings,” Rice added.

XLM price outlook

The price of XLM, native Stellar token, was hovering at $0.11 – just in the green in the past 24 hours.

However, XLM/USD was down 7.5% in the past week and was struggling for upside momentum following recent declines from highs of $0.13.  The upswing and subsequent losses followed Stellar’s teasing of a major development that turned to be a “buy the rumour, sell the news,” scenario.

This means XLM is poised near the key support level of $0.10, below which sellers could target $0.09 and then $0.07. On the upside, resistance is likely at year-to-date highs around $0.16.

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Shiba Memu, Hifi finance, and Bitcoin price prediction

  • $26,500 level holds the potential to serve as a pivotal point for Bitcoin price.
  • According to market analysts, Hifi Finance could hit the highest price of $1.0.
  • At press time, one Shiba Memu (SHMU) coin was going for 0.028225 USDT.

The crypto market is once again on a bull cycle after a brief bear market that saw Bitcoin briefly drop below $25,000. As the crypto market rallies a number of cryptocurrencies among them Hifi Finance, Bitcoin, and Shiba Memu are trending.

Shiba Memu, a new cryptocurrency project is riding the meme coins and artificial intelligence wave. Alhough its first target is to contend the top position among meme coins, the coin will most likely be among the top cryptocurrencies by the end of 2023 going by the way investors are trooping to the project.

Shiba Memu is currently in the presale phase and it has already raised $2,931,352.80. Besides using AI to market itself, the price of Shiba Memu (SHMU) beeps adjusting upwards every few hours, which could be a great proposition for investors.

Bitcoin price prediction

Upon conducting a thorough technical analysis of Bitcoin’s current position, it reveals a prudent inclination towards a bearish trend. At present, Bitcoin finds itself positioned slightly above the $26,500 support level, which was once a formidable resistance. It maintains a relatively stable position just above the $26,800 resistance, indicative of a potential formation of a double-top pattern.

Bitcoin price chart

An important feature to note is the presence of a descending trend line at approximately $26,750, which could act as a restraining factor for Bitcoin’s upward trajectory. Should Bitcoin manage to breach this trend line, it may set its sights on the $27,000 level. Beyond this threshold, the $27,600 level looms as a significant resistance, and surpassing it could potentially open the path towards the coveted $28,000 milestone.

Conversely, if Bitcoin fails to overcome the $26,750 trend line, it might retrace its steps towards $26,600 or, in a more bearish scenario, revisit the $26,000 support level. Such a retracement could trigger heightened selling pressure, potentially leading to a decline in price to around $25,250.

Importantly, various technical indicators, including the 50-day exponential moving average and the relative strength index, signal the possibility of a forthcoming bullish momentum. Investors should maintain a vigilant watch on the $26,500 level, as it holds the potential to serve as a pivotal point. Prices surpassing this level could indicate favorable buying signals, while prices below it might suggest a tendency towards sell signals.

Looking ahead to the upcoming week, several pivotal economic events are poised to exert influence on Bitcoin’s price dynamics, given the cryptocurrency’s correlation with macroeconomic factors. On Wednesday, September 20th, all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve as it releases its Federal Funds Rate, which is presently set at 5.50%. Simultaneously, market observers will eagerly anticipate the FOMC Economic Projections, FOMC Statement, and the ensuing FOMC Press Conference scheduled for 18:30. The stance adopted by the Federal Reserve, whether dovish or hawkish, can potentially trigger significant volatility in traditional markets, a phenomenon that often cascades into the cryptocurrency market.

Moving to Thursday, September 21st, this day will bring forth Unemployment Claims data, with analysts predicting a slight increase to 222,000 from the previous figure of 220,000.

Concluding the week on Friday, September 22nd, we will witness the release of the Flash Manufacturing PMI and Flash Services PMI, projected to be at 47.9 and 50.8, respectively. These indices offer valuable insights into the overall economic health and, if they deviate significantly from expectations, they can indirectly influence Bitcoin’s price by affecting market sentiment.

Hifi finance price prediction

Hifi Finance (HIFI) experienced a sharp decline in price following an impressive seven-day rally that had long been anticipated by token holders, ending a period of extended consolidation. This surge and subsequent drop occurred while Bitcoin (BTC) prices remained relatively stable, leaving the broader market yearning for a catalyst. In the midst of this, analysts suggest that the current environment is conducive for investing in alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins).

Hifi Finance’s price exhibited substantial volatility during this period. Over the past week, Hifi Finance (HIFI) witnessed an astounding 362% surge against the Tether (USDT) stablecoin on the Binance Exchange, concluding the trading session on September 16 at $2.320. This surge followed its breach of the psychologically significant $2.5000 level, reaching an intraday peak of $2.635.

The sudden rise in Hifi Finance’s price was closely linked to a significant surge in trading volume on the Korean exchange Upbit. Upbit Korea accounted for approximately 65% of the total trading volume for the asset on that Saturday, with Wu Blockchain reporting a remarkable 208% increase in trading volume. It was noted that Upbit led the way in spot trading, accumulating up to $717 million in trading volume over the previous 24 hours. However, the price experienced a substantial decline of around 40% within the last day, triggered by Binance’s introduction of the HIFI perpetual contract.

Notably, there was a noteworthy discrepancy between the prices of HIFI in the futures market and the spot market. HIFI futures were trading at a -40% premium compared to spot prices, a rare and perplexing phenomenon that raises concerns about the dynamics of Hifi Finance’s price.

A perpetual contract, similar to a futures contract, is a derivative instrument but lacks an expiration date. It represents an agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price without a specified expiry date. This allows traders to speculate on the asset’s value using leverage without the need to worry about their contracts expiring. While perpetual contracts offer the potential for amplified profits, they also carry the risk of rapid liquidation of traders’ positions if the asset’s price experiences a significant drop.

The decline in HIFI’s price on Binance following the introduction of the perpetual contract can be attributed to several factors. Perpetual contracts provide increased liquidity, tighter spreads, and resistance to market manipulation, making them an attractive choice. It’s worth noting that Korean traders have been associated with pump-and-dump practices in the past. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju pointed out that this behavior may be influenced by the region’s strict capital controls, which limit arbitrage opportunities between global exchanges.

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