The Avalanche Foundation has launched its most significant network upgrade to date, Avalanche9000, introducing the Etna upgrade to its mainnet. It marks a fundamental shift in the Avalanche ecosystem by simplifying the process of launching Layer 1 blockchains, removing the complexities of the previous Subnet model. AVAX’s price remained largely unfazed despite the major overhaul....Read More
Lido, the prominent liquid staking protocol, has announced the discontinuation of its liquid staking protocol on Polygon, marking the end of its operations over the coming months. Following extensive discussions on the DAO forum and a community vote, LDO token holders officially approved the decision to phase out Lido on Polygon. The process is set...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – USA, USA, December 17th, 2024] Saga, the Layer 1 blockchain protocol to launch Layer 1s, today announced its Mainnet 2.0, setting the stage for a fundamental transformation in how the blockchain industry approaches liquidity. The growing number of independent blockchains has created unprecedented challenges for liquidity management and cross-chain operations. This major...Read More
Bitcoin L2 Labs, the development firm behind Bitcoin layer-2 Stacks, has announced the mainnet release of sBTC, Stacks’ programmable 1:1 BTC-backed asset. sBTC allows the decentralized movement of BTC in and out of Bitcoin layers. With sBTC, investors can access decentralized finance (DeFi) applications while maintaining Bitcoin’s core security principles. Its mainnet release follows the...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, December 17th, 2024] Xterio aims to redefine AI-human interaction with emotionally adaptive companions that evolve with users. In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, Xterio is taking a bold step forward by partnering with Reka, a leading AI startup, to develop emotionally intelligent AI agents that promise to...Read More
Bitcoin is currently trading above $107,000, but analysts at the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex say the asset is still far from “euphoric peaks.” Historical data cited by the analysts suggest the crypto market is in the middle of the bull phase and could peak in Q3 or Q4 2025, roughly 450 days after the April 2024...Read More
A person who bought Bitcoin at the start of this year may have seen a growth of at least 152.1% in its value. It’s impressive, isn’t it? Recently, Bitcoin achieved a crucial milestone of $100K. Currently, the market shows an extremely bullish outlook. Reports indicate that long-term investors are highly enthusiastic about the achievements the...Read More
Bitcoin’s price barreled upward Monday on increasing crypto exchange volume, with a +3% daily green candle and a +10% weekly jump. BTC whale wallets surged in accumulation as president-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed on CNBC that his administration plans to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. “We’re gonna do something great with crypto because we don’t want...Read More
Prominent exchange listings often ignite massive price surges for lesser-known tokens, especially during a bull market. South Korean crypto exchange giant Upbit’s announcement to list MOCA Network (MOCA), for one, has had a dramatic effect on its market performance. Whale Moves Millions in MOCA After Upbit announced the listing of MOCA, its price surge prompted...Read More
The Federal Court of Australia has imposed an $8 million fine on Bit Trade, the operator of the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken in the country, for offering an unapproved margin lending product to local customers. The penalty follows allegations by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) that the firm violated financial regulations by failing to...Read More
The crypto market has been on a bullish streak in the last quarter of this year, thanks to Donald Trump’s recent victory in the United States presidential election. American investment management firm VanEck has shared ten predictions that could raise the crypto market’s valuation in the coming year. Bullish Crypto Predictions From VanEck VanEck’s first...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, December 16th, 2024] ECM Coin leverages blockchain to advance transparency, security, and smooth cross-border transactions in e-commerce. Its integration with Androverse adds innovative features like virtual real estate and secure, transparent payment systems for a more decentralized world. The eCommerce Coin (ECM) incorporates blockchain technology into the...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Georgetown, Cayman Islands, December 16th, 2024 During the testnet phase, over 1.3m users contributed more than 6.5m data points to train user-owned AI models. On mainnet, DataDAOs will leverage the $VANA token to enable users to collectively own, monetize and govern their personal data for a stake in the booming AI economy....Read More
The stablecoin market has experienced remarkable growth in 2024, driven by rising cryptocurrency adoption and a surge in institutional participation. All eyes are now on Ripple’s newly approved stablecoin, Ripple USD, a.k.a. RLUSD. But Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, addressed concerns over potential price anomalies for the asset as it prepares to launch. Speculative...Read More
Whales are making huge profits amidst another market-wide rally, with a recent PEPE transaction demonstrating the staggering potential of meme coin investments. Lookonchain revealed that the PEPE whale fetched an extraordinary return on investment. After being dormant for 600 days, the entity transferred all 2.1 trillion PEPE tokens, which are worth around $52 million, to...Read More
Ethereum extended its streak of inflows to seven consecutive weeks, accumulating $3.7 billion during this period, with $1 billion recorded last week alone. This highlights improving investor sentiment toward the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. The Market: Zooming Out According to the latest edition of CoinShares’ Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, overall, digital asset investment products...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Palo Alto, California, December 16th, 2024] This partnership establishes the first AI x Web3 Lab at Stanford University’s Future of Digital Currency Initiative. Stanford University’s Future of Digital Currency Initiative (FDCI) and Eliza Labs, creators of the open-source Eliza agent framework, today announced a groundbreaking research partnership to explore how autonomous AI...Read More
After the recent rise in the price of Bitcoin, the markets had gained some momentum that had offered a good start for the week. Meanwhile, the bullish trend failed to sustain for long as the buyers fell weak. Amid the growing concerns of a rejection, altcoins like Chainlink (LINK) & AAVE (AAVE) prices have begun...Read More
Mark Longo, popularly known as Squirrel Dad, has taken legal action against Binance for what he describes as unauthorized use of his intellectual property, including images and trademarks tied to Peanut the Squirrel. The animal in question, stylized as “P’Nut,” was a male eastern grey squirrel rescued by Longo in 2017. It became an internet...Read More
Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of $106.5K, marking a historic moment in its 16-year trajectory. As the world’s leading cryptocurrency gained almost 200% this year, there was a key contributing factor to this price surge. The latest data suggest a notable increase in whale wallet activity that has pushed it to a new...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – London, United Kingdom, December 15th, 2024] Pepeto is currently in its presale phase, with tokens priced at $0.000000098 per token. Pepeto distinguishes itself with advanced features, including a zero-fee cross-chain bridge, an exchange tailored for the next generation of memecoins, and a staking platform aimed at rewarding participants for sustained engagement. The...Read More
This year is gradually coming to an end, and while the crypto industry witnessed significant growth this year, particularly after the United States presidential election, 2025 is expected to be an even better year. The on-chain analytics platform Nansen has shared with CryptoPotato key insights into important institutional trends that will gain momentum in the...Read More
According to the second annual Global Survey on Crypto and Web3 by Consensys, emerging markets are spearheading global cryptocurrency adoption. The report reveals that countries like Nigeria, South Africa, and the Philippines are driving significant growth in awareness, ownership, and participation in crypto-related activities. Emerging Markets at The Forefront The survey shows that 93% of...Read More
XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, is gaining significant attention from crypto experts and community members worldwide. Over the past few days, XRP has been consolidating in a range, with whales and institutions showing strong interest and confidence in the token, as revealed by the on-chain analytics firm Coinglass. $300M XRP Outflows Signal Accumulation...Read More
Leading Ethereum’s re-staking protocol, EigenLayer has unveiled its second EigenLayer Improvement Proposal (ELIP-002). The latest move is expected to be a significant step towards accountability and operational efficiency in its ecosystem. EigenLayer Releases ELIP-002 According to the official post, the proposal introduces a penalty mechanism, known as slashing, alongside two innovative concepts: Unique Stake and...Read More
Ronin, the Layer 1 blockchain developed by Sky Mavis, experienced a significant 149% year-over-year increase in DeFi TVL, reaching $147 million in Q3 2024. There are several factors influencing this growth. One of the major catalysts was, however, the price surge of the RON token. Ronin’s DeFi, NFT Demand Grows According to Messari’s latest report,...Read More
The crypto space is heating up, with many cryptos like Ethereum (ETH) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) seeing big price gains recently. But now, a new name is making headlines—DTX Exchange (DTX). Many experts believe that this phase six presale star, which has already given early buyers a 500% return, could see the same growth potential...Read More
US investors continued to pour money into the spot Bitcoin ETFs after Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential elections, and the streak extended into the past five trading days. The Ethereum counterparts have also enjoyed the momentum by attracting almost a billion dollars within the past week. BTC ETFs Keep the Momentum Going The initial...Read More
Chinese fabless integrated circuit design company Nano Labs has announced the successful closing of a $36.25 million private placement. The transaction, which was first disclosed in November, involved the issuance of 5,611,459 Class A ordinary shares at a purchase price of $6.46 per share. The shares were priced at $6.46 each, and the transaction was...Read More
The cryptocurrency arm of the American financial services company Robinhood has released its end-of-the-year report for 2024, outlining its growth and expansion to new markets over the past 11 months. Alongside the report release, Robinhood Crypto is celebrating the first anniversary of launching a digital asset trading division in Europe. Robinhood Releases End of Year...Read More
