On June 17, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced aUSDT, a new synthetic dollar over-collateralized by XAUt, Tether’s gold-backed digital asset. In a post on X on June 18, industry analyst and stock-to-flow creator Willy Woo said it was “A genius business idea by Tether.” Tether’s USDT is currently earning on U.S. Treasury Bills, but now...Read More
Bitcoin has become significantly less volatile in recent times. This is evidenced by the absence of any extreme spikes in price movements in either direction since the completion of the fourth halving. Such a trend of dwindling volatility signals maturity, according to experts. Bitcoin Sees Signs of Maturity Over the past week, bitcoin saw a...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – San Francisco, California, June 18th, 2024] Developers on SKALE Can Now Leverage Unity’s World-Class Services for Premier Web3 Game Development Today, SKALE Labs, the gas-less EVM-compatible blockchain designed for secure Ethereum scaling, has announced they have joined Unity’s publisher support program. Unity is the world’s leading platform of tools for creators to...Read More
Decentralized blockchain network Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has launched a new solution that will enable the sharing of personal data while maintaining privacy and control in the web3 space. According to a press release sent to CryptoPotato, Verified Credentials (VCs) are designed to prevent public discourse manipulation on social media by eliminating bots and fake...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Monaco City, Monaco, June 18th, 2024] Memereum (MEME), a new altcoin, has demonstrated notable performance during its initial coin offering (ICO) presale, selling over 23 million tokens and nearing the 24 million mark. The project has attracted more than 8,000 users to its platform. While the Ethereum challenger, Solana, remains under the...Read More
Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent pullback to $66,000 has resulted in a staggering $250 million liquidation, sending shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market. As traders grapple with this sudden downturn, many are shifting their focus to Algotech (ALGT) for potential recovery gains. Can this new crypto outpace its more established counterpart? Join us as we seek answers. BTC...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 18th, 2024] Nosana, an open-source cloud computing marketplace dedicated to AI inference, today announced a new partnership with AlphaNeural, a company building a groundbreaking decentralized marketplace for AI models and datasets. This partnership aims to create a more inclusive and collaborative AI ecosystem by combining AlphaNeural’s innovative platform with...Read More
Around $75 billion has exited crypto markets over the past 12 hours with total capitalization falling to a monthly low of $2.48 trillion. However, meme coins are suffering the greatest losses, with many of them dumping by double digits. In a post on X on June 18, Bitcoin pioneer Kyle Chassé said it has “never...Read More
Last week marked a notable shift in the dynamics of the crypto market. Bitcoin (BTC) lost over 6% of its value, and U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) broke their 20-day inflow streak with outflows running into hundreds of millions of dollars. According to the latest Bitfinex Alpha report, bitcoin’s plunge was mainly caused by...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 17th, 2024] BlocksScan is excited to announce the official launch of XDC Network Explorer Version 2, a comprehensive and incredibly user-friendly blockchain explorer crafted by BlocksScan. This tool is designed to empower users of all levels and make it a breeze to navigate the XDC Network. Mastering...Read More
American investment management firm VanEck is set to launch the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Australia’s securities trading platform this week. According to an official announcement from the asset management company, the spot Bitcoin ETF will go live on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Thursday, June 20. VanEck Unveils Australian Bitcoin ETF...Read More
Venezuelan political critics and activists have warned that President Nicolás Maduro and his government are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency transactions as a method to evade international sanctions. This follows the U.S. reinstating gold and oil sanctions recently, following Maduro’s failure to honor an agreement to ensure fair elections scheduled for July. Critics Urge for Stricter...Read More
BlackRock’s chief investment officer for index investments, Samara Cohen, recently implied that amidst the recent success of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, financial investors still exercise some degree of caution when investing. The volatility and infancy of Bitcoin and related exchange-traded funds are the primary drivers behind this investment class’s slow adoption. Financial Advisors Are Cautious...Read More
A hawkish-than-expected FOMC meeting drove investors to scale back their exposure to fixed-supply assets, which in turn resulted in digital assets investment products seeing outflows of $600 million. This represented the largest outflows since March 22, 2024. Moreover, the recent price declines further exacerbated the bearish sentiment, as evidenced in the decrease in total assets...Read More
As Bitcoin’s price declines from its recent peak of $70K to the low of $65K level, the once-lucrative meme coin market is feeling the pressure. The sector had previously offered robust returns exceeding 500% among the top tokens by market capitalization. Now, traders are cautiously eyeing potential gains in meme coins amid the downturn. However,...Read More
The Open Network (TON) blockchain’s total value locked (TVL) has surged since early March, surpassing $600 million. Within just three weeks, it has doubled to reach a record high, showcasing rapid growth and investor confidence in TON’s decentralized finance ecosystem. TON’s TVL Hits $600 Million According to DefiLlama data, TON’s TVL surged to over $605...Read More
South Korea’s cryptocurrency market is in for a big change as the country’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) gets ready to implement strict rules under the new Virtual Asset User Protection Act. These regulations could lead to the delisting of approximately 600 altcoins from crypto exchanges if they fail to meet the FSC’s standards. New Law...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Dover, USA, June 17th, 2024] ScroogeToken has reached a notable milestone, surpassing $500,000 in funding. This achievement reflects market confidence in ScroogeToken’s approach to decentralized finance. The platform offers seamless access to the Web3.0 ecosystem and promotes a vibrant community. Key Features: User-Friendly Interface: ScroogeToken simplifies the Web3.0 experience for both new...Read More
The price front remains quiet, but Ethereum scaling solutions appear to be thriving. The latest data suggests a surge driven by not just Layer 2 networks but lesser-known Layer 3 entities as well. According to L2beat, these scaling networks built on top of Ethereum have collectively reached over 246 TPS on June 16, representing a...Read More
Bitcoin has declined over the past several days as bears remained vigilant near $70,000. As a result, the premier cryptocurrency has shed more than 4% over the past week and was trading near $66,000 at the time of writing. Interestingly, wallets with 10 or more BTCs have collectively reached their highest holding level in two...Read More
Crypto markets have remained sideways over the weekend with very little movement for the majors and total capitalization staying around $2.54 trillion where it has been for the past week. There is a holiday on Wednesday in the US so stock markets will be closed and crypto markets are likely to be muted. Nevertheless, retail...Read More
While bitcoin remains in consolidation, around 10% away from its all-time high, the altcoins are crashing and wiping out most of the gains made in the March crypto market rally. Calls for altseason have diminished, and the overall crypto market and social sentiment are low. There are a few factors that contribute to this altcoin...Read More
Bitwise, a U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF issuer, predicted that the combined forces of the cryptocurrency industry and artificial intelligence (AI) could inject $20 trillion into the global GDP by 2030. The forecast was made at an annual Consensus conference in Austin, where industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of blockchain, regulation, and the vast...Read More
In a report released earlier this week, Coinbase expressed concerns over the declining crypto talent in the US amidst the ongoing increase in general corporate interest. The largest US exchange highlighted the need for regulatory clarity around the crypto realm to keep the talent within the country. Declining Developer Talent in the US Coinbase notes...Read More
Events in the saga between Nigeria and Binance continue to unfold. This time, the country dropped tax charges against the exchange’s executives. According to a tweet by Nigerian journalist Alexander Onukwue, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria has withdrawn the tax evasion charges against Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, and...Read More
Bitcoin fell to a monthly low of $65,000 on June 14 and is currently down around 5% since the same time last week. However, zooming out to view the bigger picture shows that the asset is still consolidating where it has been since early March. “Bitcoin very rarely goes this quiet,” commented analyst James Check...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Saint Vincent, the Grenadines, June 16th, 2024] ApeX Protocol, the leading permissionless and non-custodial decentralized exchange (DEX), proudly unveils its brand new product — ApeX Omni. Built on a modular, intent-centric architecture, Omni is set to redefine the decentralized trading experience with an aggregated multichain liquidity trading framework, and enhance your DEX...Read More
The volatility in the cryptocurrency market is on a constant rise, highlighting increased price action. However, top tokens have failed to gain momentum, resulting in them recording significant corrections in their respective portfolios. With the current market situation, investors have expressed increased concerns about the upcoming bull rally, and questions like “Is cryptocurrency market going...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen 4.5% in the past seven days, going to a monthly low of $65,000. This plunge in the digital asset’s value could be linked to increased selling from mining entities. In the latest CryptoQuant weekly report, analysts revealed that the number of BTC sent from Bitcoin mining entities to exchanges has reached...Read More
The crypto market continues to record significant price volatility, highlighting increased price action in the crypto space. However, top tokens display a negative influence, indicating a rising disinterest of investors in it. Moreover, elite cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple fail to hold their respective price above their important support levels. This escalated the...Read More
