{"id":536807,"date":"2023-06-07T09:34:07","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T09:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ktsl888.com\/?p=536807"},"modified":"2023-06-07T09:34:07","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T09:34:07","slug":"polygon-matic-large-transactions-explode-742-amid-latest-sec-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktsl888.com\/news\/polygon-matic-large-transactions-explode-742-amid-latest-sec-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Polygon (MATIC) Large Transactions Explode 742% Amid Latest SEC Attack"},"content":{"rendered":"
Polygon (MATIC) recently experienced a sudden surge in large transactions. These sizable movements of funds on the network have caught the attention of market observers, prompting speculation about the motives and actions of cryptocurrency whales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The catalyst behind this flurry of activity appears to be the recent lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Binance and Coinbase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As regulatory uncertainties loom over the industry, the surge in large transactions on Polygon has become a key indicator of the strategies employed by these investors.<\/span><\/p>\n Large transactions within the cryptocurrency market are often viewed as indicative of whales’ actions, serving as a glimpse into the strategies they are formulating.<\/span><\/p>\n According to <\/span>IntoTheBlock<\/span><\/a>, an on-chain analytics firm, large transactions are defined as those exceeding $100,000. The firm reports a notable surge in the volume of large transactions on the Polygon network, reaching $64.44 million, which represents a staggering 742% increase within the last 24 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n The surge in large transactions on Polygon occurs against the backdrop of a broader cryptocurrency market downturn. Following the <\/span>SEC’s actions<\/span><\/a> against the major crypto exchanges, most cryptocurrencies have experienced declines.<\/span><\/p>\n As regulatory uncertainties loom over the industry, market sentiment has been dampened, leading to widespread selling pressure and a decline in prices across various digital assets.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As of the time of writing, Polygon’s native token, MATIC, is trading at $0.804240, based on <\/span>CoinGecko<\/span><\/a> data. Over the past 24 hours, MATIC has witnessed a 2.8% decline, while the past seven days have seen a notable slump of 9.6%. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n These downward price movements align with the broader market trend, further emphasizing the challenges faced by cryptocurrency investors amidst the regulatory landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n In a sequence of regulatory actions, the SEC has filed a lawsuit against Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in San Francisco. The legal action comes just a day after the regulator sued Binance, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, for alleged securities violations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to the <\/span>SEC’s statement<\/span><\/a> released on Tuesday, the regulatory body accuses Coinbase of unlawfully facilitating the buying and selling of crypto asset securities, generating billions of dollars in revenue since at least 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n Coinbase\u2019s alleged failures deprive investors of critical protections, including rulebooks that prevent fraud and manipulation, proper disclosure, safeguards against conflicts of interest, and routine inspection by the SEC. https:\/\/t.co\/FwpdmENvoL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Gary Gensler (@GaryGensler) June 6, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nSurge In Large Transactions On Polygon Network Raises Speculation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
MATIC market cap currently at $7.4 billion. Chart: TradingView.com<\/a><\/pre>\n
Source: Coingecko<\/pre>\n
SEC Targets Coinbase Following Binance Lawsuit<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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