Can an altcoin actually multiply your wealth? Let us take an example: if you had invested USD 50 in ETH during its ICO in 2014, you could potentially have had 161 ETH tokens, and its pricing would have amounted to nearly USD 530,000 at the moment, which is… a lot! If you are already fretting...Read More
There has been increased speculation over a Bitcoin miner capitulation as hash rate increases slow down, operational costs increase, and the asset price continues to fall. Analyst James Check assessed miner-side sell pressure to determine the severity of the miner selloff in a video on June 21. Miners selling after a halving event and the...Read More
Leading digital asset technology firm Marathon Digital has found a way of utilizing the heat from its Bitcoin mining activities. Marathon’s latest announcement revealed that it has launched a pilot project to warm a Finland community of roughly 11,000 residents with recycled heat from its Bitcoin mining operations. Marathon Uses Mining to Warm Districts The...Read More
With the top cryptocurrencies continuing to display a consolidated price action, the low-cap and mid-cap memecoins have displayed increased price action by adding significant valuations to their respective portfolios. Moreover, this highlights an increase in the buying pressure for memecoins in the cryptocurrency market. With the rising dominance of memecoins in the crypto space, are...Read More
According to Token Terminal data, the monthly stablecoin transfer volume surged to over $1.68 trillion in April, marking a significant increase from the $100 billion recorded in October 2020. This 16-fold rise highlights the potential of stablecoins in enhancing financial processes and facilitating cross-border transfers. Record-Breaking Stablecoin Volumes In a recent post on X, Token...Read More
Two individuals were detained and questioned by the UK Metropolitan Police and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for allegedly running an illegal cryptocurrency operation exceeding 1 billion British pounds ($1.2 billion) in the region. The FCA emphasized key registration requirements for crypto businesses and issued consumer warnings. Suspects Arrested and Questioned According to the Financial...Read More
[HANGZHOU, 中国, June 22nd, 2024] In a groundbreaking analysis, leading cryptocurrency research firm Messari has published a comprehensive overview of the Nervos Network (CKB), spotlighting its pivotal role in enhancing Bitcoin’s technological framework. The report details how Nervos leverages its innovative Layer-1 blockchain and RGB++ protocol to address critical scalability and programmability challenges within the...Read More
The world’s number one and two leading cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, daily transaction volume, and crypto exchange volume have almost perfectly tied for ROI from Jan. 1 through the middle of June. For comparison, the S&P 500 Index notched up nearly 15% over that same period. But that’s more than the broad stock market benchmark...Read More
The AVAX native token for the layer-1 blockchain Avalanche is in severe pain this weekend, slumping more than 10% at one point in a fall to its lowest level since December 2023. Over the past 24 hours, the token has crashed from $27.87 to an intraday and six-month low of $24.92, according to CoinGecko. Moreover,...Read More
The ongoing legal disputes that Ripple is having with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission have been at the forefront of the cryptocurrency industry for quite a while. The case is currently in its last stage, but it’s not the only one that the company has to face. Ripple’s Legal Woes in California In...Read More
Santiago R Santos, a well-known figure in the crypto world, recently shared his market outlook for the rest of 2024. Here’s a concise breakdown of his key predictions: My theses for the rest of 2024: 1. We end the year at ATHs for majors (BTC, ETH, SOL) 2. Tokens with big unlocks continue to underperform....Read More
The 24-hour trading volume of Tether (USDT) reached $53 billion on the TRON network, surpassing payment giant Visa’s average daily trading volume of $42 billion for Q1, 2024. This comparison is particularly important given Visa’s stature as one of the world’s largest payment processors, managing billions of transactions across more than 200 countries and regions....Read More
Canadian asset manager 3iQ announced that it has filed a prospectus with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to launch an exchange-traded product (ETP) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). If approved, the fund will be the first publicly traded Solana ETP in North America. 3iQ Files Prospectus for Solana Fund (QSOL) In a June 20...Read More
The world’s fourth-largest asset manager has promised to seed its upcoming Ethereum ETF with $4.7 million ahead of launch, according to a regulatory filing. “Total proceeds to the Trust from the sale of the Seed Baskets were $4,749,975.00,” read Fidelity’s S-1 registration form for its “Fidelity Ethereum Fund” filed on Friday. Fidelity Buys Its First...Read More
On-chain experts have warned that political-themed meme coins will remain volatile for the next seven days or more as the United States presidential debate approaches. Bitfinex analysts said PolitiFi tokens have become speculative assets for the outcome of the upcoming elections; hence, they could witness dramatic rises and falls before, during, and after the debate...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Monaco City, Monaco, June 21st, 2024] Memereum Achieves Significant Milestone Memereum (MEME) sold over 1 million tokens within hours of its presale, reaching a total of over 24 million tokens sold in it’s current presale phase. The team views this rapid progress as an indication of strong market demand and confidence in...Read More
British multinational bank Standard Chartered is all set to roll out a trading desk for Bitcoin and Ether. The latest development makes it one of the first global banks to engage in spot cryptocurrency trading. Standard Chartered has been engaging with players in the digital asset space for quite some time and has also partnered...Read More
Historically, Bitcoin has played a crucial role in driving market trends. Due to this substantial influence over other cryptocurrencies, BTC has, time and again, served as a primary indicator. While long-term holders of Bitcoin started liquidating their positions in January, their Ethereum counterparts have been steadily accumulating. Divergence Among Ethereum Holders The behavior of long-term...Read More
Standard Chartered is all set to establish spot crypto trading for buying and selling Bitcoin and Ether. It will be one of the first global banks to enter spot crypto trading, while crypto derivatives trading has existed for several years. The new trading desk operating from London will be part of the Bank’s FX trading...Read More
A US federal court judge has allowed a civil securities lawsuit against Ripple Labs to proceed. This decision came after Judge Phyllis Hamilton of the California District Court denied Ripple’s request for summary judgment in a case involving allegations that its CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, violated California securities laws. “Misleading Statements” on XRP The allegations focus...Read More
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the co-founders of Gemini, have announced their donations of $1 million each in Bitcoin to former President Donald Trump’s campaign. Both have publicly declared their support for Trump in the upcoming November election, criticizing the Biden administration for weaponizing multiple government agencies to bully and sue the cryptocurrency industry. Biden Administration...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, June 21st, 2024] W3GG is excited to announce the launch of an exclusive private sale of its W3GG tokens, starting on July 1, 2024. This sale offers community members a unique opportunity to purchase tokens at an initial price of $0.05 each. The private sale is structured to be inclusive,...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Los Angeles, USA, June 20th, 2024] Cardano (ADA), a leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is experiencing substantial growth in adoption. Cardano’s team suggests that this increasing popularity could significantly impact the broader crypto market. Renowned for its innovative approach to blockchain technology, Cardano has advanced across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and...Read More
One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan wants to acquire the local arm of the bankrupt crypto trading platform FTX. According to a report from local media Nikkei, BitFlyer Holdings, the parent company of the crypto exchange BitFlyer, is in the process of acquiring FTX Japan. The deal, which has remained undisclosed until now,...Read More
With spot Ethereum ETFs on the horizon in the United States, should existing Bitcoin ETF holders split their crypto holdings into ETH? In a Twitter thread on Thursday, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan offered three reasons for why this might be a good idea. Why Bitcoin Holders Should Buy Ethereum The first, Hougan wrote, is for...Read More
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has stated that stablecoins could account for 10% of “global economic money” within the next decade or so. Allaire shared his vision in a June 19 X post, revealing the biggest reasons he’s “more optimistic” about crypto and stablecoins than ever before. Stablecoins Could Revolutionize Global Economy Allaire noted that stablecoins,...Read More
Crypto exchange Kraken says it got its money back from the “security researchers” that took $3 million from the platform this year. “Update: We can now confirm the funds have been returned (minus a small amount lost to fees),” tweeted Nick Percoco, Chief Security Officer for Kraken, on Thursday. Kraken Gets Its Money Back Though...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Zug, Switzerland, June 20th, 2024] Aleph Zero announces significant ecosystem advancements: the first EVM-compatible ZK-Privacy Layer capable of generating zero-knowledge proofs in under one second on consumer-grade devices and zkOS, a product suite for seamless integration of on-chain privacy into various Web3 applications. The Aleph Zero Foundation is excited to announce the...Read More
The decentralized layer-1 blockchain, The Open Network (TON), has grown into one of the most popular chains and is seeing high activity as users flock to the ecosystem. A CryptoQuant Quicktake by an analyst revealed that the network’s on-chain metrics are skyrocketing, with its daily transfer volume reaching 10% of Bitcoin’s figures. These parabolic metrics...Read More
The market may have lacked luster, but investors are comfortably sitting on substantial piles of profit. Data suggest that profits are heavily focused on large-cap tokens and meme coins, while altcoins have taken a backseat. The latest findings by IntoTheBlock revealed that Bitcoin (BTC) leads the pack with 89.11% of its holders currently sitting in...Read More
