BTC whales price manipulation, smart contracts security flaw, Bitcoin futures interest spike

Bitcoin has seen a lot of green days lately, but is the latest upward trend a “choreographed” move by whales? Whatever the case, Bitcoin futures open interest on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange has soared alongside BTC’s price, and experts are suggesting it isn’t merely the result of ETF and halving hype. All this and much more to get you caught up on in crypto today!Further reading:Was the latest BTC price spike choreographed by whales?Thirdweb finds major security flaw in common smart contractsIBM unveils new complex cold storage to address common vulnerabilitiesNew Coinbase feature allows crypto transfers by links sent on WhatsApp and social mediaBitcoin futures open interest on CME approaches its October 2021 all-time highReferences:Bitcoin whale threadThirdweb announcementGrab yourself a coffee and let's get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.