Arthur Hayes, the founder of the renowned crypto exchange BitMEX, has sold off his holdings in Solana (SOL) and redirected his investment towards Ethereum (ETH). According to Hayes, this strategic shift stemmed from an enlightening meditation session that prompted him to reassess his portfolio, favoring Ethereum over Solana. Arthur Hayes Predicts Ethereum to Reach $5,000...Read More
A recent development has seen a substantial increase in transaction activities on major Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains. According to Etherscan, a widely used blockchain analytics platform, 95% of these transactions can be attributed to inscriptions. The Ordinals Inscriptions Wave Ordinals inscriptions, which involve embedding unique data in transaction call data to create non-fungible tokens...Read More
Sentiment over Ethereum has waned in recent weeks as Bitcoin took the limelight with a push to a new 2023 high. Moreover, rival blockchains such as Solana and Avalanche are gaining traction, with token price gains outpacing ETH. On Dec. 21, Glassnode analyst “Checkmatey” opined that the decline in the market cap ratio between ETH...Read More
Stablecoin issuer – Tether – has placed six wallets on a blacklist, comprising five on the Ethereum network and one on Tron. The latest move reflects Tether’s increased proactive approach to blocking addresses. According to ChainArgos, a blockchain intelligence firm, there are a few questionable transactions associated with the Ethereum addresses, potentially related to the...Read More
Digital assets investment products ended their 11-week streak of positive cash flows with withdrawals amounting to $16 million. However, trading activity remained significantly higher than the yearly average, reaching $3.6 billion for the week, in contrast to the year-to-date average of $1.6 billion. Bitcoin was the worst hit, witnessing outflows of $33 million last week,...Read More
Bitcoin is signaling the start of a new bullish trend, rebounding to $42.6k following a recent sell-off primarily driven by short-term holders (STHs), who constitute the more speculative segment of the Bitcoin investor base. Ether also experienced an upswing, crossing the $2,270 mark alongside the world’s largest crypto. On the backdrop, substantial capital inflows into...Read More
The latest report from Coinbase indicates that despite the emergence of competing networks like Solana, Ethereum remains the leading smart contract platform in the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency. Ethereum presently accounts for around 57% of the total value locked in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with its market capitalization being second only to that of Bitcoin....Read More
Analysts for the world’s largest bank expect Ethereum (ETH) to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) next year amid a critical network upgrade for the former, and a wildly disappointing ETF launch for the latter. In a report published Wednesday, JPMorgan argued that Ethereum’s upcoming “Protodanksharding” (EIP-4844) upgrade will help bolster network activity after a lull period during...Read More
Coinbase Global Inc. is expanding its services by introducing spot crypto trading on its international exchange as part of a global expansion strategy to cater to users with reservations about U.S.-based platforms. Although Coinbase’s stock has experienced substantial growth this year, currently valued at approximately $140 per share, it is still a long way from...Read More
Web3 digital infrastructure provider COTI announced plans to launch a layer-2 chain on the Ethereum network that will be focused on adding a privacy layer to its products and services. According to a statement seen by CryptoPotato, the new protocol, COTI V2, will use a cryptographic technology called Garbled Circuits to enhance privacy while ensuring...Read More
Investment products related to digital assets experienced inflows amounting to $43 million last seven-day period, marking the 11th consecutive week of such positive movements. However, this figure represents a noticeable decrease compared to previous weeks. According to CoinShare’s latest report, the recent rise in prices has prompted a significant influx into short positions, as some...Read More
Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to experience price drops in recent hours, marking a bearish start to the week. While this could be a standard correction ahead of a bull run, similar to patterns observed in past bull markets, there is growing worry about whale investors selling for profit, potentially postponing the anticipated bull phase. Ethereum,...Read More
Tether, the organization behind the widely-used stablecoin USDT, has taken a proactive stance in compliance with United States sanctions. The company recently announced the freezing of 161 Ethereum wallets, a move that aligns with the U.S. Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) list of sanctioned individuals. Tether Takes Proactive Stance in Compliance with US Sanctions...Read More
According to research by Bybit, institutional traders have expressed a significant bullish sentiment towards Bitcoin, mixed sentiments regarding Ether, and a general air of skepticism towards altcoins. From December 2022 to September 2023, the study provides an insightful look into trading behaviors and asset allocation amidst significant market fluctuations. Institutional Traders Favor BTC, Moving Away...Read More
“Tradfi” may be beginning to rotate into the ETH ETF trade after two months. As per a new report by Reflexivity Research, the annualized basis on CME has consistently increased, reaching over 18%. Bitcoin’s open interest in CME has also experienced continuous growth, surpassing $4.5 billion since the trend began two months ago. Notably, an...Read More
Investment management firm VanEck has unveiled its 2024 predictions, forecasting not only record-breaking highs for Bitcoin but also an anticipated peak in the NFT market, signaling a significant transformation in the industry. The introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs is expected to align with the prolonged anticipation of a U.S. recession, while the forthcoming halving event...Read More
Ethereum, alongside the rest of the crypto market, experienced a notable resurgence in the past several weeks, with its price jumping to a 19-month peak at $2,400. This comes amid growing anticipation regarding the approval of a spot ETH ETF in the States. However, the second-largest blockchain network has not seen its user count increase,...Read More
In the past week, investments in digital asset products surged by $176 million, marking the 10th consecutive week of continuous inflows. The total inflow over this period reached $1.76 billion, constituting 4% of the assets under management (AuM). This streak of inflows is the largest since October 2021, when the US witnessed the launch of...Read More
In the past several hours, Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced a downturn following their recent highs at approximately $42,000 and $2,300. Analysis of on-chain data indicates that short-term investors are taking this chance to sell their holdings and exit the market with gains. Despite this, strengthening support levels suggest that Ethereum’s price is poised for a...Read More
Itau Unibanco, Brazil’s largest bank, has officially entered the cryptocurrency exchange market, launching a trading service for its investment platform clients. The service debuted on Monday and enables users to trade Bitcoin and Ether, the two most popular cryptocurrencies. Itau Expands Crypto Trading with Diverse Portfolio According to a Reuters report, Guto Antunes, the head...Read More
The global media giant Forbes announced the launch of its esteemed Under 30 list on the Ethereum blockchain. This initiative represents a milestone, combining conventional media’s reputation with blockchain technology’s transformative power. Ethereum-Based Under 30 List Fuses Media with Web3 Tech The Under 30 list, famous for highlighting the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs, innovators,...Read More
While the recent headlines may have captured Binance and CZ’s legal troubles and the increased regulatory scrutiny on centralized exchanges, there has been a notable shift in the Ethereum staking pool dynamics. With the increase in the number of validators exiting the pool, ETH issuance has seen a slowdown in its growth rate. This has...Read More
The increased bullish sentiment has led to an approximately 15% increase in the price of Ether within a 30-day period. The fact that Ethereum is now trading above $2,000 suggests a growing focus on the asset, and this renewed optimism has propelled the year-to-date gain in ETH price to almost 70%. New data suggest a...Read More
The market is experiencing a buying demand, reaching a total value of $1.45 trillion. The sentiment of greed is a dominant factor in this rise. Recently, Bitcoin attempted to break through the $38,000 mark but was unsuccessful. Despite this, there’s a noticeable trend of continuous growth efforts and a reduction in significant pullbacks from recent...Read More
While layer 2 networks have become immensely popular in recent months, scammers are targeting newly launched ones and deceiving investors through creative phishing schemes to misappropriate funds. Blast – the recently launched Ethereum layer 2 network – has caught the attention of these malicious entities, with a victim losing more than $130,000. Blast Phishing Scam...Read More
The global division of Spanish financial institution Banco Santander – Santander Private Banking International – has reportedly introduced a new feature that enables customers with Swiss accounts to engage in the investment and trading of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Given Banco Santander’s extensive history of more than 160 years and its broad customer base...Read More
Digital asset investment products experienced a cumulative inflow of $176 million in the past week, marking the eighth consecutive week of positive weekly inflows. The share of total cryptocurrency volumes held by Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) is on the rise, averaging 11%, significantly surpassing the long-term historical average of 3.4%. The latest data suggest that this...Read More
The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a sustained influx of investments, with major assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), and Ripple’s XRP experiencing significant inflows for the eighth week in a row. A new report highlights this trend, noting a remarkable $176 million inflow into crypto asset investment products. Exploring the Inflows...Read More
BlackRock’s competition has heightened as Fidelity – a renowned financial giant with $4.5 trillion in assets under management – has filed for a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). Fidelity Goes for Ethereum ETF In a filing submitted to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 17, Fidelity outlined its plans to list and...Read More
In a strategic move, Fidelity, a renowned American financial services corporation, has officially filed for its Spot Ether ETF. This comes on the heels of its recent refiling for a spot Bitcoin ETF. Addressing any potential concerns, the filing clarifies in Item 6 that it has not granted consent to the Securities and Exchange Commission...Read More
