New findings from crypto analytics firm Santiment provide interesting insights into the development activities of leading crypto assets. The data focuses on the top 10 crypto assets with significant GitHub commits in the last 30 days, with notable progress seen in Cardano, Polkadot, and Kusama. While Cardano reclaimed the top position, Avalanche has secured the...Read More
There’s no stopping MicroStrategy as it continues its accumulation of Bitcoin. In the latest development, the Michael Saylor-founded software developer is concluding 2023 with a strategic move, acquiring 14,620 Bitcoins for approximately $615.7 million at an average price of $42,110 per Bitcoin. As of December 26, 2023, MicroStrategy – which has established itself as the...Read More
Grayscale has submitted a modified S-3 filing for the conversion of its GBTC into a spot Bitcoin ETF on the same day of its surprising leadership shuffle. The asset manager reportedly reached a compromise by agreeing to adhere to the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) stipulation for cash-only creation and redemption. Grayscale’s Compromise Stirs...Read More
On Dec. 26, crypto YouTuber Lark Davis said, “Ethereum is going to make a lot of new millionaires in 2024.” However, he added that those with a lot of ETH, purchased at much lower prices and staked, will do well in the next bull market. But those getting into the market now, with the asset...Read More
Uniswap has seen substantial growth over the last week following the implementation of various features on the platform, such as Rootstock, an Android mobile wallet app, and extended capabilities to other blockchains. Uniswap’s native cryptocurrency, UNI, has also experienced a notable surge during the recent crypto bull market, witnessing a 22% increase over the past...Read More
CryptoQuant’s recent analysis points to an interesting trend in the crypto market, specifically the overheating of the Korean premium. The high values of the Korean premium are interpreted by the on-chain intelligence firm as a potential indicator of strong buying pressure from Korean retail investors. While a high Korean premium might be interpreted as a...Read More
Worldcoin’s native token – WLD – surged by approximately 130% over the past year. The upward momentum proved short-lived, leading to profit-taking, and the rally appears to have come to a halt, with WLD witnessing a decline of around 20% from its peak of $4.68 within less than 10 days. Despite this downturn, data indicates...Read More
The crypto remittance mobile application Telcoin has suffered an exploit that led to the loss of approximately $1.3 million in digital assets. According to an X update from the Telcoin team, the security attack affected wallets that have never initiated transactions on the platform. Telcoin Loses $1.3M in Security Exploit The Telcoin team announced they...Read More
In a surprising turn of events, Barry Silbert, the founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group (DCG) – the parent company of Grayscale – has resigned from the asset manager’s board of directors. Silbert, a key figure in the cryptocurrency industry, has played a crucial role in shaping the growth of Grayscale Investments. His departure...Read More
Bitcoin’s hash rate reached a record-breaking 544 exahashes per second (EH/s) on December 25, marking a remarkable 130% increase since January, when it stood at 253 EH/s. The surge in hash rate coincides with Bitcoin’s price skyrocketing by over 150% in 2023. While this may seem like a positive development, it brings added challenges for...Read More
The creditors of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox have reportedly begun to receive payments of their claims ten years after the platform collapsed due to insolvency. According to several posts and comments on Reddit, creditors who chose PayPal as their preferred mode of payment have started receiving their Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH)...Read More
The world’s original and most deeply capitalized cryptocurrency has grown up fast. Bitcoin recently made it to the top 15 largest currencies in the world in December, according to Bitcoin credit card company Bold. It is the only crypto among sovereign central bank currencies comprising the top 20 currencies in the world. #Bitcoin is the...Read More
zkSync Era developers took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the blockchain was encountering network issues, promising users that teams are working to resolve problems “as swiftly as possible.” Later on, they posted an update, saying the issues were resolved and the network was fully operational. The zkSync Era network is now fully operational. At...Read More
In 2023, digital assets experienced an exceptional year, witnessing a remarkable surge in Bitcoin prices by over 172%, with a correction of less than 20%. In addition to Bitcoin and Ether, capital inflows in stablecoins also remained positive. The market surpassed crucial technical and on-chain pricing models, and October emerged as a pivotal moment for...Read More
Digital asset investment products resumed inflows after breaking the 11-week streak of positive cash flows. According to the findings by CoinShares’ Head of Research, James Butterfill, the net inflows totaled $103 million over the last week. Bitcoin investment products, as usual, attracted the highest capital inflow. The digital asset manager revealed a net inflow of...Read More
SAND, the native token of metaverse platform ‘The Sandbox,’ has gained over 40% in the past month, driven by a broader market resurgence that pushed its price to $0.61, a level last seen in April this year. SAND is one of the popular GameFi tokens that initially gained prominence in 2020-2021 amid the pandemic, providing...Read More
The amount of Ethereum owned by long-term hodlers reached a record of over 70% in December, according to data from blockchain analytics firm IntoTheBlock. These committed holders have refrained from selling their Ethereum stash, contributing to the altcoin’s new benchmark. The latest ITB data also reveals that Ethereum has surpassed Bitcoin in terms of the...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) miners in 2023 have collected a daily average of $2 million in transaction fee revenue, according to data from Coinmetrics. The value reportedly showcases a 400% increase compared to last year’s averages. Bitcoin Miners Revenue Increases Year Over Year According to a Dec. 23 post on X (formerly Twitter) made by Jameson Lopp,...Read More
Arthur Hayes, the founder of the BitMEX crypto exchange, believes the success of the much anticipated Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will “completely destroy” the leading digital network. In a recent blog post titled “Expression,” Hayes opined that Bitcoin could die if all the BTC in circulation end up in the hands of traditional finance asset...Read More
The crypto market is expected to grow significantly next year as the bull run sets in. This is evident in a rise in the total market cap and the number of users who own digital assets globally. According to the latest edition of the Bitfinex Alpha report, the total crypto market cap is anticipated to...Read More
According to research by Sixdegree, stablecoins have not seen a significant increase in value during the recent bull market. Their current total value is $129.5 billion, slightly lower than the $139 billion recorded in December 2022. Ethereum vs. Tron in 2023 This trend can be attributed to the contrasting developments on two major blockchain platforms:...Read More
The New York-based stablecoin issuer – Paxos – announced a strategic expansion of its stablecoin issuance to the Solana blockchain platform, which was previously exclusive to Ethereum. Paxos said it plans to make USDP available to the public on Solana starting January 17, 2024. This move marks a significant milestone for Paxos in the competitive...Read More
The EthereumPoW (ETHW) announced its decision to dissolve the organization after in-depth discussions and based on a consensus among the majority, thereby fulfilling the commitments made during the initial fork. According to the official blog post, the entity said the decision aligns with its plans to transition to complete decentralization. EthereumPoW Embraces Autonomy The “unanimous”...Read More
On the 30th of July, four Curve Finance pools were exploited due to a re-entrancy bug made possible by the Vyper programming language. The hackers attacked four mining pools and made off with a total of $73.5 million. Almost immediately, the community sprang into action – Curve itself extended the standard olive branch, offering to...Read More
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted a ban preventing banks from operating accounts for cryptocurrency service providers in the country. According to a December 22 circular sent to banks, the affected financial institutions can now open accounts for Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs) registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in line with...Read More
A U.S. circuit court in Washington D.C. has ordered the Securities and Exchange Commission to revisit its rejection of a Bitcoin ETF application by crypto hedge fund Grayscale. But that doesn’t mean the SEC won’t find new reasons to reject it or any of the dozen other applications. SEC Rejection or Delay Could Tank Bitcoin...Read More
Mikhail Klyukin, a Russian banker sanctioned by the White House in March 2022, sold more than £15m in shares of UK-based cryptocurrency firm Copper Technologies. The firm, chaired by former Chancellor Philip Hammond, appears to have played a significant role in the decision, raising questions about the transparency of cryptocurrency transactions and potential evasion of...Read More
In the face of declining prices in the crypto market and rising global interest rates, investors turned their attention to artificial intelligence (AI) this year. Bitcoin will remain the primary focus in the future; experts also suggest that AI will take center stage. According to Nansen’s latest projection, AI agents will dominate the blockchain in...Read More
Messari’s latest newsletter posits that the industry is witnessing crypto’s adolescence, emphasizing that smart contract blockspace is becoming a commodity. CEO Ryan Selkis acknowledged 2023 as Ethereum’s best year yet, citing its status as the strongest network in terms of community size and revenue generation through fees. However, he suggested that the crypto industry is...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader crypto market could have a positive year in 2024 due to the effects of several on-chain metrics. According to a weekly report from market analytics platform CryptoQuant, metrics that could influence bitcoin’s positive trajectory next year include the upcoming halving, growing stablecoin liquidity, the widely anticipated spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund...Read More
