Crypto Prices Rebound; Binance Founder Gets Prison Sentence & EigenLayer Airdrop Uproar

08/05/2024 24 min
Crypto Prices Rebound; Binance Founder Gets Prison Sentence & EigenLayer Airdrop Uproar

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Join Matt and Nick as they discuss the price volatility in the crypto market; the U.S. central bank’s latest rate decision; the prison sentencing of Binance’s co-founder; weakening demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs; EigenLayer controversy; altcoin updates; and more.Key Takeaways The crypto market slid further, with BTC declining to as low as $56,500 for the first time since late January. Standard correction as far as crypto bull markets go.The U.S. central bank’s policy update was largely in line with market expectations. The likelihood of a rate cut by September increased on the back of weaker-than-expected jobs data on Friday.Binance’s co-founder and former CEO was sentenced to four months in prison. Risks associated with Binance have decreased significantly in the past year.Demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. continued to weaken. Accessibility to these ETFs should only increase in the months ahead.Among the altcoin updates covered: EigenLayer airdrop controversy; Telegram Open Network (TON) momentum; and Aave V4 plans.