Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to hit new all-time highs by the end of 2024, according to Standard Chartered. In the view of the bank’s global head of digital assets, Geoff Kendrick, who is quoted in a recent CoinDesk report, Bitcoin could climb to $125,000 if former U.S. President Donald Trump wins the upcoming election...Read More
After six months of sideways chop, multiple on-chain indicators say Bitcoin may finally be prepared for an epic price breakout, analysts say. These predictions would line up with separate forecasts of an upcoming bull market based on seasonal factors, with Bitcoin soon to transition from one of its worst-to-best months on record. Bitcoin’s Bottom Signals...Read More
The number of addresses holding Tron’s native token TRX for the long term has skyrocketed over the past 12 months, according to data from the blockchain intelligence firm IntoTheBlock. A tweet from the market analytics platform revealed that the Tron network currently has nearly 90 million long-term holder addresses, representing a 237% increase in the...Read More
The recently launched Tron-based SUNDOG (SUNDOG) has started attracting big whales, resulting in a significant price rally. Following the opening bell of the U.S. stock market a crypto whale withdrew a significant 13.07 million TRX tokens, worth $2 million from Binance and purchased a massive 3.52 million SUNDOGE meme coin in a single transaction, as...Read More
A wallet associated with the defunct crypto exchange FTX and its sister company Alameda Research has redeemed 177,693 Solana (SOL) tokens, valued at approximately $23.75 million, from the Solana Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network. The movement, highlighted by PeckShield in a September 12 post on X, has reignited speculation within the crypto community about a potential selloff...Read More
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has announced a shift in his endorsement strategy for Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions. Beginning in 2025, he will only publicly support L2 projects that have reached at least Stage 1 in their development, with a possible short grace period for new and genuinely interesting projects. Buterin Shifts Focus to Layer...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – New York, New York, September 12th, 2024] Leading web3 accelerator program Beacon has announced the launch of its fourth and largest cohort to date. Beacon, which finances projects from pre-seed to Series A, has selected 17 promising companies for its latest three-month program, marking a significant expansion from previous cohorts. The latest...Read More
XRP price is poised for a significant rally, despite gaining 6% upside momentum in the past four hours. It’s all thanks to the asset management giant Grayscale. On September 12, 2024, the firm announced its latest single-asset crypto investment product, Grayscale XRP trust. Grayscale’s XRP Trust Takes the Spotlight This announcement on X (previously Twitter)...Read More
Within the next six months, the United States arm of the financial services company, eToro, would cease trading almost all crypto assets on its platform due to a new order from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to a press release from the SEC, eToro has violated federal securities laws since at least 2020....Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, September 12th, 2024] Web3 user security platform GoPlus has announced that it has partnered with EVM-compatible sidechain Neo X to provide node security. Neo X has become the first blockchain to integrate GoPlus’ Security Module at the node level, providing foundational security for all users on its new sidechain. The...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Kuopio, Finland, September 12th, 2024] Kampela, an innovative hardware startup, has successfully secured funding through a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) on the Polkadot network, marking a significant milestone as the first hardware project to be fully backed by a DAO in the Polkadot ecosystem. This achievement demonstrates the power of decentralized governance...Read More
The largest US-based crypto trading platform announced that its Wrapped Bitcoin product (cbBTC) has gone live on two blockchains – Base and Ethereum. This comes months after the company integrated the Lightning Network for BTC transfers. The announcement by the exchange informed that the Wrapped Bitcoin (cbBTC) will be “backed 1:1 by Bitcoin (BTC) held...Read More
September has turned out to be a highly volatile month for bitcoin so far, as the asset has gone through several ups and downs, including yesterday’s impressive surge to over $58,000. However, BTC could be on the verge of yet another rally, given the substantial outflows from exchanges, which recently hit a multi-month high. $750M...Read More
After Bitcoin (BTC) dipped to $55,500 and Ethereum (ETH) dropped to $2,200 earlier this week, many expected further struggles across the crypto market. However, contrary to the expected downturn, altcoins have experienced a surprising rally. This renewed momentum in the sector highlights the resilience of smaller projects despite widespread fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) among...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Santa Clara, CA, September 12th, 2024] CARV is launching a $50 million accelerator to incubate projects capable of driving the mass adoption of its eponymous data protocol. With backing from top blockchain VC funds, including HashKey Capital and Consensys, the modular data layer for gaming and AI has pledged to support innovators,...Read More
On Sept. 11, the UK government introduced the “Property (Digital Assets) Bill,” which means that digital holdings, including cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) such as digital art, and carbon credits, can be considered personal property under the law. “Tech-savvy owners of Bitcoin and other digital assets will benefit from greater legal protection thanks to an important clarification to...Read More
In the past two weeks, bitcoin has experienced a market correction of around 11% and even more evident volatile rides. Although the leading crypto asset recently briefly rebounded to $58,000, its price still has a long way to go before it regains its all-time high levels. On-chain data from the blockchain market intelligence firm Santiment...Read More
Fintech bank Nubank has announced the suspension of trading for its cryptocurrency, Nucoin. This comes against a backdrop of scrutiny over the bank’s financial stability. Nubank’s Policy Change In a September 10 blog post, Nubank disclosed that effective immediately, Nucoin can no longer be bought or sold within its app. The cryptocurrency was launched in late...Read More
In the current bearish market sentiment, Solana-based Dogwifhat (WIF) is poised for a potential price correction in the coming days. On September 11, 2024, WIF experienced a price drop of over 8% and is now there at a crucial level. However, the on-chain metrics such as WIF’s long/short ratio, WIF OI-weighted funding rates, and future...Read More
Bitcoin’s price may not look exciting this month, but the network’s total hash rate has returned to logging regular new all-time highs. The divergence between security and price is a sign that Bitcoin mining firms are happy to continue installing new computer hardware, even amid uncertain business/ market conditions. Bitcoin’s Unrelenting Hash Rate According to...Read More
According to a late Tuesday filing from her lawyers, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, should be sentenced to time served and supervised release. The request comes ahead of her scheduled sentencing on September 24, 2024, for her involvement in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Extraordinary Cooperation In the Tuesday filing,...Read More
Ripple Labs’ Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has slammed U.S. regulators for unfairly targeting the cryptocurrency industry in money laundering investigations while allowing traditional banks to slip under the radar. In a recent X post, Alderoty pointed to the New York Federal Reserve’s reported role in enabling large-scale illicit transfers, including those tied to terrorist...Read More
The current market condition has raised speculation among market participants about the short-term price trajectory of the asset class. Slowing crypto adoption and a tough macro environment have caused traders to wonder if this is the start of a bear market or just a quiet phase in this bull cycle. IntoTheBlock said analysts noted that...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Boston, Mass, September 11th, 2024] New Integration Expands Dune’s Coverage Across the Entire Polkadot Ecosystem, Delivering Unmatched Onchain Analytics Zurg, Switzerland, September 11th, 2024 – Dune, the leading platform for onchain analytics, announces the integration of 50+ parachains from the Polkadot ecosystem. With this expansion, Dune solidifies its position as the most...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Boston, Massachusetts, September 11th, 2024] Hyperbridge sets a new benchmark for secure, scalable, and verifiable cross-chain communication, launching with the highest economic security in the market. The Web3 Foundation, in partnership with Scytale Digital, has led the seed funding round for Hyperbridge, a groundbreaking protocol poised to transform blockchain interoperability. This investment...Read More
India has again ranked as the leading country with local investors adopting crypto. The latest metric comes despite the government’s continuous efforts to discourage digital asset adoption. According to Chainalysis’ latest research, seen by CryptoPotato, India also led last year’s Crypto Adoption Index. India Leads Crypto Adoption The study ranked global countries based on their...Read More
With a market cap of $525 million, the DOGS token is trading at a decline of 5.34% in the past 24 hours. Currently, it is trading at $0.001017 with a 24-hour trading volume of $292 million. Built on the TON blockchain, DOGS leverages Telegram’s massive user community. With the broader market recovery, the DOGS gaming...Read More
Indodax, Indonesia’s largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange, has reportedly suffered an exploit resulting in a total loss of $18.2 million. Following the incident, the team acknowledged the security breach and temporarily suspended operations for maintenance, reassuring users that their funds remained safe. $18.2 Million Exploit On September 11, Cyvers Alerts took to X to notify the...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Tokyo, Japan, September 11th, 2024] BrilliantCrypto, Inc. announces that the BRIL token is now officially listed on Bit2Me, one of Europe’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This significant step not only enhances BRIL’s accessibility across Europe but also expands its reach into Spanish-speaking markets in Latin America. This milestone opens up new opportunities for...Read More
The Donald Trump-themed meme coin MAGA (TRUMP) has tanked 15% over the past 12 hours following a less than convincing performance in the presidential debate held on Sept. 10. TRUMP hit an intraday high of $3.42 before his showdown with Democrat rival Kamala Harris. However, it dumped to $2.89 as the debate went on, and...Read More
