On April 30, Ripple announced a partnership with HashKey Group, furthering its collaboration with financial services giant SBI Group. The joint venture with HashKey DX, a Tokyo-based specialized consulting company of the HashKey Group, aims to introduce XRP Ledger (XRPL) enterprise solutions to the Japanese market. HashKey DX will deploy supply chain finance solutions to...Read More
A griefing attack on the Bitcoin testnet recently caused a surge in network activity, resulting in the generation of over 165,000 blocks, equivalent to three years’ worth of blocks in just one week. The attacker, Jameson Lopp, co-founder and Chief Security Officer of Casa, publicly took credit for the incident, facing backlash from other Bitcoin...Read More
In the ever-volatile world of cryptocurrency, navigating through market fluctuations can be challenging, especially when facing losses from established assets like Solana (SOL) and Shiba Inu (SHIB), both down by 5%. However, amidst the uncertainty, investors seek opportunities to recover and potentially surpass their previous losses. Furrever Token (FURR) emerges as a promising contender, offering...Read More
While Bitcoin has been recognized as a commodity, the same cannot be said for Ethereum’s status, which has been more ambiguous due to its initial coin offering (ICO) in 2014. However, a new report suggests that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman, Gary Gensler, seem to have believed that Ethereum is an...Read More
According to Glassnode data, Runes transactions generated $117 million in cumulative Bitcoin network fee revenue post-halving, with $62.4 million amassed on the day of the halving itself. However, this rise proved to be short-lived, recent data reveals that on April 28, Runes transactions only contributed $1.03 million in fees. Runes Dominates Bitcoin Network Post-Halving On...Read More
Tether (USDT) has long reigned as the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, with its widespread adoption and liquidity making it a staple for traders and investors. However, recent reports suggest that its dominance is facing challenges. Despite holding onto the top spot, Tether is gradually losing its market share, largely due to intense competition....Read More
dWallet Network – the infrastructure for programmable native Bitcoin – announced adding support for EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, Monad The latest integration unveiled on April 30th aims to solidify Monad’s position as the leading ecosystem for EVM builders, utilizing dWallet technology to introduce native multi-chain capabilities. Multi-Chain DeFi Integration According to the official press release...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Palo Alto, California, April 30th, 2024] Collaboration focuses on tackling key Web3 challenges through data-driven insights, AI-powered development tools and zero-knowledge proofs Sui, the Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform created and launched by the core research team responsible for building Facebook’s Libra and Diem projects, is collaborating with Google Cloud...Read More
Analysts at crypto exchange Bitfinex say several on-chain metrics are flashing the buy signal for bitcoin (BTC), indicating a potentially attractive entry point for market participants. According to the latest Bitfinex Alpha report, the Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) measure and the open interest (OI) weighted funding rate, which shows the cost of holding...Read More
As Bitcoin experiences another intraday spike in supply, so do the altcoins and the close cousins of Bitcoin. Amidst such conditions, the ORDI price trend shows a likelihood of a bullish turnaround after days of correction. With a shift in the underlying sentiments, the altcoin stands at a pivotal stage with a great risk-to-reward entry...Read More
A new Pre-Launch futures contract for EIGEN (EigenLayer) – EIGENUSDTK24 – is now available to trade on BitMEX. The new listing is margined in Tether (USDT) and offers up to 2x leverage so you can long or short EIGEN before it’s listed on spot exchanges. Trading for EIGENUSDTK24 started here at 09:00 UTC on 30...Read More
Business intelligence company MicroStrategy continues to increase its bitcoin stash, with a recent purchase of 122 BTC for nearly $8 million. In 2024 alone, the NASDAQ-listed giant has bought over 25,000 BTC. The company, which continues to remain the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, also reported a net loss and a decline in revenue...Read More
Hong Kong is open for business as its bourse now includes spot Bitcoin and the world’s first spot Ethereum ETFs, which went live at 09.30 local time. According to the HKEX website, Asia’s first spot crypto asset ETFs are “trading now” with 14 new funds listed. Three ETF issuers have listed products – China Asset...Read More
Outflows in digital asset investment products continued for the third week in a row. The latest weekly outflow of $435 million marked the highest outflow since March. According to the latest report by CoinShares, the trading volumes in Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) dropped to $11.8 billion last week from $18 billion the previous week, with Bitcoin...Read More
