Bitcoin Closes 2023 With 27 Dynamic Difficulty Adjustments, Netting a 74% Rise in Mining Challenges
27.12.2023
Three days ago, on Dec. 23, 2023, Bitcoin marked its 27th and final difficulty adjustment for the year. This year witnessed 27 shifts in epochs, with the most substantial one on Jan. 15 at block 772,128, seeing a surge in network difficulty by 10.26%. Bitcoin’s Year: 20 Ups, 7 Downs Total...
2023 Crypto Wealth Surge — Satoshi Nakamoto Tops With $26B Increase, Industry Titans Follow
26.12.2023
A recent analysis indicates that Changpeng Zhao, Binance’s former chief, experienced a near $25 billion surge in his estimated wealth in 2023, while Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong enjoyed a $5.8 billion increase. Yet, topping the list was the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto, whose purported...
Metis (METIS) Token Surges 50% Following Announced Grant, Attracting Investor Interest
26.12.2023
Source: iStock METIS, the native cryptocurrency of the layer 2 network Metis, experienced a surge of up to 50% in the past 24 hours, driven by the buzz surrounding a recently revealed grant that is making rounds in the crypto community. In mid-December, the MetisDAO Foundation, responsible for...
Is Celestia Going to Zero? TIA Price Drops 6.8% as Latest Meme Coin Surges Past $4.5 Million Milestone
26.12.2023
Amidst the turbulent waves of the cryptocurrency market, a recent downturn has sparked concerns over the future of Celestia (TIA), with its price dipping by 6.8%. This decline stands in stark contrast to the coin’s recent performance; as of December 26, Celestia had marked a substantial rise...
Top Crypto Gainers Today on Uniswap – 1CAT, METIS, UNI
26.12.2023
The 1CAT, METIS, and UNI prices are surging today, making them the top crypto gainers on Uniswap. Image by: vladim_ka, Adobe Stock. The 1CAT price is surging currently, positioning the token as one of the top crypto gainers today on Uniswap. 1CAT in particular is seeing an uptick in trading...
New EU Crypto Regulation Allow Governments to Freeze and Seize ‘Unexplained Wealth’ Believed Tied to Crime
26.12.2023
EU has passed expanded powers allowing governments to freeze and confiscate crypto tied to a crime. Image by Vitalii Vodolazskyi, Adobe Stock. European Union officials reached an agreement on December 12 on new crypto regulations that will grant member states expanded powers to freeze...
NEAR Price Prediction: Near Protocol Pushes Past $4 Barrier – Is It Too Late to Buy?
26.12.2023
As the cryptocurrency landscape continues to shift and evolve, NEAR Protocol has made a remarkable entrance, solidifying its position as a noteworthy player. Recently, NEAR Protocol has successfully breached the $4 mark, with its current price hovering at $4.23. This notable achievement comes...
Barry Silbert Resigns as Chairman of Grayscale Investments
26.12.2023
Digital Currency Group (DCG) founder Barry Silbert has resigned from his position as the chairman of Grayscale Investments. Current DCG chief financial officer Mark Shifke succeeds Silbert and is joined by Edward McGee and Matthew Kummell as members of the new look board. Preparing...
As KEX Shoots Up 167% to a New ATH, This Other Coin Just Hit $6 Million
26.12.2023
KIRA, an emerging force in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, has seen its native coin, KEX, soar to unprecedented heights, achieving a remarkable 45.67% surge in just 24 hours. From an initial value of $0.02634, KEX has risen to an impressive $0.1370, setting a new all-time high (ATH)...
ORDI’s Record Rally — Leading the Charge in Bitcoin’s BRC20 Token Boom
26.12.2023
On Dec. 26, 2023, the Bitcoin-based BRC20 token, ORDI, soared to a record $81.34 per coin before declining over 14% from its peak. BRC20s have emerged as significant players in the crypto asset arena, with several tokens mirroring ORDI’s trajectory. Bitcoin’s BRC20 Token ORDI Peaks...
Fake Rabby Wallet Discovered on Apple App Store
26.12.2023
Source: Pixabay A fraudulent version of open source crypto wallet Rabby Wallet has appeared on the Apple App Store. According to an X post from the official Rabby Wallet account, it’s not the first time scammers have tried to impersonate its wallet. “A FAKE mobile app has surfaced again. We want...
Tether Mints $1 Billion USDT for “Inventory Replenish” on Ethereum Network
26.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Tether has minted $1 billion USDT for an “inventory replenish,” according to CEO Paolo Ardoino. In an X post on Monday, blockchain tracking platform Whale Alert reported that the Tether Treasury had minted $1 billion of its eponymous stablecoin, USDT. Tether CEO Ardoino responded...