In January of 2023, YouTuber CoffeeZilla posted a three-part series on Logan Paul’s CryptoZoo project. To participate in the upcoming game of the same name, customers had to purchase egg NFTs, which would then hatch, allowing the purchaser to play with and breed the animal. Rumors of a Rugpull However, the social media accounts associated...Read More
Several crypto exchanges have joined the Bitcoin Ordinals solutions provider, UniSat Wallet, to support the upcoming BRC-20 Ordinals Jubilee upgrade amid growing friction within the BTC community. According to an official announcement, KuCoin will be among those. The exchange’s decision comes within 24 hours after OKX informed the crypto community about its support as well....Read More
Bitcoin saw the largest surge in transactions exceeding $100,000 in almost two years. According to prominent crypto analyst Ali Martinez, the 16,900 large transactions on January 4th can be used as an indicator of whale activity in the Bitcoin market, providing valuable perspectives on the potential positions of these influential participants in the crypto market....Read More
Prominent blockchain security firm CertiK’s X account (previously Twitter) was hacked on January 5th. The compromised account, with a follower count of 342,900, stole crypto from users’ wallets through carefully disguised phishing links. One of the links posted falsely asserted that a vulnerability had been identified in Uniswap’s router contract. The misleading tweet urged users...Read More
Bitcoin bounced back from the flash crash earlier this week after reports on the potential rejection of a widely anticipated spot ETF approval in the US. While investors have maintained a positive outlook, BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes has offered a cautious perspective on the future of the asset. In fact, the prominent commentator is gearing...Read More
The crypto community is abuzz with speculation over the imminent approval of multiple spot Bitcoin ETFs by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as soon as Friday. Tweets and hints from key figures in the industry, including one from TechCrunch reporter Jacquelyn Melinek, have fueled this speculation. Crypto Community Buzzing with Speculation of Approval...Read More
Ethereum’s recent lackluster price movement had many calling it an ‘ETH death’ as rivals Solana and Avalanche skyrocketed. However, the fourth quarter layer-1 rotation was similar to that in 2021, observed crypto analyst ‘Metaquant’ on Jan. 5. Moreover, Solana and Avalanche are slowing down after weeks of upward price action, so where is the capital...Read More
According to FOX Business, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is close to approving several spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In a series of pivotal meetings held with major stock exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq, and Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), the SEC is reportedly finalizing the review of applications...Read More
Binance co-founder Yi He held at least a 10% share in Binance’s Cayman Islands holding company, according to a new report by WSJ. A former talk-show host, Yi He, reportedly holds significant influence over the marketing and investment sectors of the company. She also assumes the role of the largest shareholder within the firm in...Read More
Rich Dad, Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has once again urged his followers to consider Bitcoin (BTC) – and not because of anticipation of a spot ETF approval. In a post to X on Wednesday, the real estate investor told followers to “pay attention to [the] Bitcoin halving” over the next three months before its...Read More
Simeon Hyman, a global investment strategist at ProShares, has highlighted the deficiencies in the spot Bitcoin market, citing discrepancies in prices across exchanges and risks associated with various platforms. Notably, expectations among cryptocurrency stakeholders have been centered on the potential approval of a series of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...Read More
Gamma Strategies – a DeFi protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain – fell victim to an exploit, resulting in a loss of approximately $3.4 million. In response to the attack, the protocol swiftly implemented measures to prevent further losses, temporarily disabling deposits to all public DeFi vaults while keeping withdrawals active for users in need...Read More
A group of former Citigroup Inc. executives, along with Franklin Templeton, BTIG, and Broadhaven Ventures, are set to offer securities backed by Bitcoin that they claim do not require approval from U.S. regulators. As the debate and anticipation surrounding the approval or denial of spot Bitcoin ETFs intensify, the executives’ efforts look at an alternative...Read More
MANA – the native token on the leading virtual reality platform powered by the Ethereum blockchain Decentraland – witnessed a sharp correction as it entered a new year, thereby wiping off all the monthly gains. It fell below a crucial support zone and was currently trading at $0.46. Despite this, MANA maintained growth of approximately...Read More
The options market shows significant interest in Bitcoin’s (BTC) bullish price movement. Investors expect the price of the leading digital asset to move upwards as the January expiration date approaches. Data from crypto options and futures exchange Deribit shows that the majority of contracts are calls with a strike price of $50,000. This indicates that...Read More
On January 3, a significant development led to an impressive 80% surge in the value of the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) token. This sudden increase, which marked an eight-month high, can be attributed to the public recognition and praise given by Ethereum’s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, highlighting the importance and value of this service. Vitalik Buterin’s...Read More
Around $100 billion has left the crypto market over the past 24 hours as Bitcoin crashed in late trading on Jan. 3. BTC slumped as much as 8% to bottom out at around $42,000 before recovering to reclaim $43,000 again on Jan. 4. Many have cited reports and rumors that the highly anticipated pack of...Read More
In a recent post on social media platform X, cryptocurrency analyst Bit Paine presented a compelling forecast for the value of Bitcoin (BTC) reaching $1 million by January 3, 2025. Paine provides an in-depth analysis, highlighting key factors that could drive this significant value increase. Analyst Predicts Potential Supply Shock in Bitcoin Market Paine’s analysis...Read More
Cross-chain lending protocol Radiant Capital has suffered a hack resulting in the loss of 1,900 ETH, equivalent to approximately $4.5 million, according to blockchain security and analytics firm PeckShield Inc. Radiant Capital operates as a decentralized borrowing and lending protocol featuring cross-chain functionality built using LayerZero technology. As of the latest data from DefiLlama, the...Read More
Tether’s total assets are not far away from $100 billion following a monumental rise over the past six years. The current figure for the firm’s total assets is $95.2 billion, according to its transparency report. Of that amount, $92 billion is in the dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDT. Tether Keeps Growing On Jan. 3, Tether and VanEck...Read More
Global macro investor Lyn Alden hopes to see Bitcoin (BTC) reach $200,000 per coin in the next two years, believing $100,000 would be a “disappointing” outcome. In a Monday episode of What Bitcoin Did, Alden assessed Bitcoin’s role within the current macroeconomic environment, and why its potential price destination may be hard to forecast between...Read More
Following an impressive resurgence, Solana has emerged as one of the hottest cryptocurrencies in recent weeks. The digital asset has witnessed a remarkable surge, soaring by over 775% in the last year, attracting investors eager to leverage its impressive rally, which in turn has pumped several tokens based on the Solana blockchain. BORK Mania on...Read More
Matrixport, a crypto-financial service platform, has been notably optimistic about the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF this month. However, the firm’s recent report suggests a shift in sentiment, speculating that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may reject any proposals in January. January Blues for Crypto? The growing anticipation within the crypto community...Read More
Michael Saylor, the founder and former CEO of enterprise software firm MicroStrategy, is selling $216 million worth of MSTR stock from his personal holdings. In contrast, the Bitcoin supporter has not informed that he will be disposing of any of his BTC stash. Stock Value Nearly Quadrupled YoY Microstrategy has famously bought Bitcoin whenever possible,...Read More
Mickey Mouse, the iconic mascot of the Walt Disney Company, has broken free from the shackles of copyright and made a splash in the world of NFTs. The earlier version of Mickey – featured in the 1928 short film “Steamboat Willie” – recently entered the public domain, marking a historic moment in the realm of...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) miners have suddenly begun offloading their BTC holdings to crypto exchanges, signaling a potential reversal of months of upward price momentum. Per a Sunday post from SignalQuant – an author for Bitcoin analytics firm CryptoQuant – paying attention to short-term miner behavior may be necessary for “wise investment.” The Meaning Of Miner Deposits...Read More
Chinese official media has highlighted the growing concern over corrupt officials utilizing advanced methods to conceal and transfer illicit gains. This trend, marked by the use of cryptocurrencies and other digital mediums, was a central topic at the 2023 annual meeting of the China Integrity and Legal Research Association. China Faces New Wave of Crypto-Related...Read More
Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett believes the sentiment surrounding a spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF approval in early January is low. It’s worth noting, however, that despite Terrett’s perspective, a considerable number of analysts expect the approval of such products during the same period. SEC is Reviewing Changes to S-1 Filings In a post on X,...Read More
A wave of anticipated Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETF approvals appear days away from launch – yet one of the race’s largest players may be behind on its regulatory procedures. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted on Tuesday that the firm’s latest S-3 filing for its Bitcoin ETF is still absent critical information that rival fund...Read More
Bill Lou, the CEO and co-founder of Nest Wallet, has shared on X that he had fallen victim to a crypto phishing attack, resulting in the loss of 52 stETH, equivalent to $125,000. The security-focused crypto wallet app co-founder asked for help with the attack from ZackXBT, a crypto sleuth, and others who could help....Read More
