Immutable, a prominent player in the layer-2 blockchain arena, has announced a transition for its Immutable zkEVM Testnet. Starting November 20, the testnet will undergo a regenesis, transitioning to a Geth-based client from its current Polygon Edge framework. Immutable zkEVM Testnet Embarks on Major Regenesis On November 15, Immutable announced that its layer-2 blockchain, the...Read More
Commerzbank AG – the fourth largest bank in Germany – has received its Crypto Custody License after unveiling plans to break into digital asset safekeeping almost two years ago. This makes Commerzbank the first full-service bank in Germany to receive the license. Commerzbank Enters Crypto Custody Per a press release on Wednesday, the bank’s new...Read More
Quantoz Payments, a subsidiary of Dutch blockchain firm Quantoz, has secured a license as an electronic money institution (EMI) under the oversight of the Dutch Central Bank. The authorization empowers Quantoz Payments to issue its inaugural regulated and programmable euro legal tender, EURD, on the Algorand network. Launching EURD on the Algorand Blockchain Anticipated by...Read More
On Nov. 15, Scott Melker, aka “The Wolf of All Streets,” said that one of his followers was hacked in the latest scam targeting Ledger users. While checking his Nano S hardware wallet, the user reported seeing a 503 HTTP API error when it attempted to synchronize, “which in and of itself terrified me.” The...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – NEW YORK, United States, November 15th, 2023] Nocturne, a protocol enabling on-chain private accounts, today announced the successful deployment of Nocturne v1 to Ethereum mainnet. This marks a significant milestone in the journey towards a more private and accessible Ethereum. For the first time, users will have a compatible and easy-to-use product...Read More
In a strategic move aimed at accelerating the institutional adoption of digital assets, cryptocurrency exchange OKX has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with custody provider Komainu and asset manager CoinShares. This alliance paves the way for round-the-clock trading of segregated assets while ensuring robust security measures and mitigating counterparty risks. OKX, Komainu, and CoinShares Partner...Read More
TLDR Solana (SOL) experienced an impressive 30% surge, reaching a new 2023 high of $58.25 in its best weekly performance since January. Factors contributing to this included a crypto market uptrend driven by Bitcoin ETF enthusiasm and a growing risk appetite. XRP Ledger (XRPL) is set for updates requiring users with rippled v1.11.0 or below...Read More
Poloniex is gearing up to resume deposit and withdrawal services on its platform less than a week after a massive security breach. In the latest update, Poloniex stated that the majority of the restoration work has been finished, and the cryptocurrency exchange is currently functioning without issues. The platform disclosed its collaboration with a leading security...Read More
California-based Bitcoin services platform Swan Bitcoin issued a warning that individuals on its platform engaging with BTC mixing services might face the termination of their accounts due to heightened scrutiny from banks and custodians. Some of its banking and custodial partners have been freezing or terminating accounts involved in mixing Bitcoin, according to the statement,...Read More
Infura, a web3 application programming interface (API) provider developed by blockchain software company Consensys, has partnered with 18 other internet infrastructure entities, including Microsoft, to build a Decentralized Infrastructure Network (DIN) for developers. According to a press release seen by CryptoPotato, the DIN will act as a decentralized Remote Procedure Call (RPC)-as-a-service offering that will...Read More
Even crypto cynics are expecting big returns from Bitcoin (BTC) while markets await an SEC approval for a spot ETF product. It could happen any day now. One major Wall Street bank expects the SEC to move by January 10th. Tradfi Chief Riding Bitcoin Momentum Short Hills Capital’s Steve Weiss, a frequent CNBC contributor, recently...Read More
The positive sentiment around Ripple ($XRP) has continued to build as the SEC lawsuit nears settlement. But, can it reach $3? The bullish sentiment has cut across the crypto market, with Cronos (CRO) and Meme Moguls (MGLS) displaying promising signs. Let’s see how high these altcoins can go. Can Ripple (XRP) Hit $3 As Analysts...Read More
Ethereum (ETH) has encountered difficulties breaking past this year’s high of approximately $2,150, prompting concerns about a potential double-top pattern that could lead to a price reversal. The latest market data reveals that Ethereum is trading around $1,985 during the early Asian and London markets on Wednesday, marking a 3.6 percent decrease over the past...Read More
Chainlink’s LINK token has surged by approximately 95% over the past month, making it one of the top-performing altcoins. Backing the bullish momentum are some of the key on-chain metrics that appear to be in its favor. As per the Holder Profit Analysis conducted by Intotheblock, a significant majority of LINK holders are now sitting...Read More
Boyaa Interactive, a board and card game company based in China and listed on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, has announced plans to acquire approximately $100 million worth of cryptocurrency assets, primarily BTC and ETH. This strategic business decision comes when institutional crypto investment rises, with Bitcoin and Ethereum emerging as major beneficiaries....Read More
In partnership with our partner, ProfitView, the BitMEX team hosted a webinar for users looking to take their crypto trading to the next level. Led by trading experts from both companies, the session “How to Create Your First Trading Bot in 30 Minutes” was designed to upskill attendees on how to get started with automated...Read More
The popular pro-XRP lawyer, John E Deaton, recently quoted an interview with Kevin O’Leary, a.k.a. Mr. Wonderful, in which the millionaire took another jab at Binance, CZ, and FTX, asking why he continues to be so obsessed, especially with Changpeng Zhao. Recall that O’Leary was paid approximately $15 million in various forms to promote FTX...Read More
A new listing – 100SATSUSD – featuring SATS (Ordinals) – the smallest unit of Bitcoin – will be available to trade on BitMEX, and with up to 10x leverage from tomorrow. For the lowdown on the latest listing, read on. Please note that while SATS is the coin, as it has such a small denomination,...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – San Francisco, USA, November 15th, 2023] Onboarding new users into the world of blockchain and AI can be a daunting task filled with complexity. From wrapped tokens to private keys, the learning curve is steep. This creates barriers to adoption for regular internet users who want to explore the possibilities of decentralized...Read More
PYTH, the native token of Pyth Network, one of the largest oracles for financial data, is now live on BitMEX, via our new, pre-IEO, linear futures listing – PYTHUSDTZ23. It’s Tether-margined and offers up to 2x leverage. For a deeper look at our new Pyth Network listing, and more on the PYTH Token, read on.If...Read More
A new listing – STRAXUSDT – featuring STRAX – the native token of the STRATIS blockchain, is now trade on BitMEX, and with up to 10x leverage. For the lowdown on the latest listing, read on. If you haven’t signed up for a BitMEX account yet, we’re currently offering up to $5,000 in BMEX Tokens...Read More
