The crypto market sentiment has turned to greed, signaling a bullish stance among investors. According to crypto data source Alternative.me, the Fear and Greed Index is currently at 71/100, representing a period of greed among Bitcoin (BTC) investors. This comes as the leading digital asset surges past the $45,000 resistance level as anticipation around potential...Read More
Bitcoin reached its highest point in almost 21 months, surpassing $45,800, as the ongoing crypto rally extends into 2024. A new report suggests that the flagship asset is set for more gains in the coming weeks, with several catalysts in play. Matrixport’s latest analysis suggests the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, which could...Read More
Barely 24 hours into the new year, the decentralized cross-chain protocol Orbit Bridge has been hacked for millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies. According to an official tweet, attackers gained unauthorized access to the Orbit Bridge at 08:52 pm UTC on December 31. The protocol is engaging with international law enforcement agencies and conducting an analysis...Read More
Bitcoin has gained 7.2% over the past 24 hours to reach an intraday high of $45,498 during the Tuesday morning Asian trading session. Prices remained flat over the holiday weekend but have started to move as the first working week of the new year begins. The big move has pushed the world’s largest digital asset...Read More
Hashed – South Korea’s leading crypto venture – has defied the challenges of the crypto winter, investing a massive $28.44 million (36.8 billion won) in blockchain projects this year. The long crypto winter has failed to deter Hashed which has not only weathered the storm but has expanded its footprint in blockchain infrastructure and gaming...Read More
Cryptocurrency hedge funds have generated an average return of 44% this year through December 20, marking a rebound from a 52% loss in 2022, ranking as the best among 29 strategies monitored. They have weathered a challenging 2022 and are experiencing a recovery, and many are anticipating a prosperous 2024. Crypto Hedge Funds Recover Pantera...Read More
Despite India’s controversial crypto policy and lack of clarity in several aspects, the country emerges as the top market. According to a new report by crypto exchange CoinDCX, 28 Indian entities became ‘FIU-Registered Reporting Entity.’ India emerged as a global crypto adoption leader, reflecting sustained interest and robust demand for digital assets. India Defies Crypto...Read More
According to an analysis from CoinGecko, the period from 2020 to 2023 has witnessed a surge in crypto airdrops. Led by giants like Uniswap, Apecoin, and dYdX, the top 50 airdrops have distributed $26.6 billion in tokens in that period. Uniswap’s Historic $6.43 Billion Airdrop Uniswap (UNI) led the pack, which made headlines with its...Read More
An illuminating conversation unfolded on X this week about XRP Ledger’s smart contract features. A Ripple expert corrected some misconceptions that Ripple is not as feature-rich as its competitors. Are Ripple Use Cases Limited? If you ask Google Bard or any AI chatbot why XRP price hasn’t shown the kind of gains Bitcoin (BTC) and...Read More
The infrastructure for Web3 game development is experiencing rapid expansion, according to Delphi Digital’s recently published report titled “The Year Ahead for Gaming 2024.” The collective market capitalization of 183 gaming projects has demonstrated relative stability, fluctuating between $4 billion and $7 billion throughout the year. This range is notably 86% lower than the peak...Read More
The widely anticipated approval of over a dozen spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States could be a sell-the-news event that would cause the price of BTC to move in the opposite direction. According to the latest weekly report from market analytics platform CryptoQuant, the prediction is substantiated by market participants sitting on...Read More
In 2023, there was a notable transformation in cryptocurrency investments as crypto venture capital (VC) funding experienced a significant decline of 68%, dropping from the $33.3 billion invested in 2022 to $10.7 billion. Despite this decrease, 2023 remains the third-highest year in total crypto investments, surpassing the figures during the previous bear markets of 2019...Read More
As altcoins surge in various directions, it’s noteworthy that the market has not undergone a 25% drawdown in the past 12 months for 234 consecutive days, marking the lengthiest streak since 2011. Even as altcoins continued to fly across the board, Bitcoin has emerged as a winner and one of the top-performing crypto assets so...Read More
On Dec. 25, BitMEX Research published a complete list of cryptocurrency-related exchange-traded products (ETPs) It reported that there were 150 crypto-related ETPs across the world with $50.3 billion in assets under management. The firm noted that it could be useful in “determining the extent to which the spot Bitcoin ETF cannibalizes existing ETPs or attracts...Read More
A blockchain developer, Murat Çeliktepe, has shared a distressing incident recounting a holiday experience that resulted in the loss of $500 from his MetaMask Wallet to an individual posing as a ‘recruiter.’ Notably, Çeliktepe was initially contacted on LinkedIn under the pretense of a genuine web development job opportunity. Developer Falls Prey to Coding Job...Read More
The amendments for spot Bitcoin ETF applications continue, with BlackRock naming Jane Street Capital and JPMorgan Securities as the authorized participants for its own exchange-traded fund, should it receive the green light from the US SEC. What’s particularly interesting is the involvement of JPM, whose CEO just recently urged the US government to close down...Read More
The infamous crypto-hacking group Pink Drainer has been implicated in a highly sophisticated phishing scam that led to a loss of $4.4 million worth of Chainlink (LINK) tokens. This recent cyber heist targeted a single victim who fell prey to a deceptive tactic that led to the signing of a transaction linked to the ‘Increase...Read More
Catalyx, a crypto trading platform based in Canada, suffered a security breach that resulted in the loss of customer funds in its custody. While the exact value of the loss is not mentioned, the platform has halted crypto and fiat withdrawals amid ongoing investigations. Catalyx Suspends Trading and Withdrawals CatalX CTS, the operator of Catalyx,...Read More
Earlier this year, the SEC’s crusade against cryptocurrencies seemed to be coming to a head after Judge Analisa Torres sided mostly in favor of Ripple, who ruled that XRP is, broadly speaking, not a security and that its purchase could only be considered an investment contract in certain circumstances. The two parties, however, are still...Read More
Uniswap’s native token – UNI – has demonstrated a noteworthy surge of 28% over the past week alongside the rest of the crypto market. It is currently trading above $7.71 with a market capitalization of $4.61 billion. The latest data indicated that UNI may be poised for more growth. Industry expert Ali Martinez said that...Read More
Bitcoin miners are experiencing significant gains, thanks to a surge in transaction fees that have reached their highest levels since April 2021, primarily driven by the increasing demand for Ordinals inscriptions. The positive momentum in the market throughout this year has served as a valuable recovery for miners, compensating for the challenges faced in the...Read More
FTX, the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, has come under fire following its recent court filing on December 27. The document reveals a contentious repayment plan that has sparked a significant backlash from the crypto community and FTX customers. FTX’s Controversial Estimation Motion On December 27, the bankrupt former behemoth disclosed a repayment plan, assigning a lower-than-market...Read More
The Avalanche Foundation, a nonprofit overseeing the development of the Avalanche Network, has revealed plans to venture into the meme coin market. This move involves allocating a significant portion of its $100 million NFT incubator fund to purchase meme coins based on the Avalanche blockchain. Embracing the Meme Coin Culture According to a December 29...Read More
Centralized crypto exchanges just witnessed a major single-day outflow of bitcoins (BTC), the largest seen in more than a year. According to data from blockchain intelligence platform Glassnode, over 28,000 BTC worth around $1.19 billion left centralized trading platforms on December 27. The Largest Single-Day Inflow in a Year The number of bitcoins that exited...Read More
The Dec. 28 blog post reiterated the core values of Ethereum, harking back to its early days when it was more “cypherpunk.” The early vision of Bitcoin and Ethereum was deeply idealistic, aiming to build a more open, decentralized, and censorship-resistant internet and economy. However, Buterin lamented that over time, this vision faded as transaction...Read More
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato has halted withdrawals in preparation for upcoming court proceedings related to the confiscation of its user assets in France. According to a message sent to users via Telegram, the withdrawal and technical support suspension will be temporary as the team is optimistic about the court case. Bitzlato Temporarily Suspends Withdrawals...Read More
Manta Network’s Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain Manta Pacific has seen its total value locked (TVL) skyrocket to nearly $370 million within two weeks. The project’s surge in TVL could be attributed to an airdrop event scheduled to happen in January 2024. Manta Pacific Becomes 7th Biggest L2 on Ethereum Manta Pacific recently introduced an airdrop...Read More
After temporarily scaling back in India, Worldcoin has launched its services in Singapore. According to the latest announcement, individuals in Singapore will be able to verify their “unique humanness” at an Orb. The move follows the release of World ID 2.0 and the open-sourcing of the Worldcoin iris recognition pipeline in mid-December. Worldcoin’s Worldwide Expansion...Read More
According to on-chain firm Arkham Intelligence, a wallet linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump has moved over $2.4 million worth of ether (ETH) to the crypto exchange Coinbase in the past few weeks. Arkham Intelligence had initially identified digital assets believed to belong to Trump in August, basing its findings on financial disclosures filed...Read More
ARK Invest – the institutional asset management firm led by Cathie Wood – made a significant move by liquidating all of its remaining holdings in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), totaling $200 million. In the previous month, GBTC stood as the largest holding in ARK’s Next Generation Internet ETF. However, the asset management firm has...Read More
