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El Dorado CEO: Venezuela Highlights Stablecoins’ Use Case as a ‘Tool for Resilience’
24.10.2024
Guillermo Goncalvez, founder and CEO of El Dorado, a Latam-focused P2P exchange, has reflected on the rise of stablecoins from a niche product to a widely used tool in Venezuela. Goncalvez states that, as Venezuelans shift to using the dollar due to devaluation, stablecoin remittances have soared...
Mercy Corps CIO explains how NGOs can integrate blockchain to amplify their efforts
16.10.2024
Rapid and efficient humanitarian aid distribution is enhanced through the use of blockchain technology. Mercy Corps CIO Scott Onder explains how
Putin Reveals Over 85% of CIS Trade Now in National Currencies
9.10.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that more than 85% of trade within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is now conducted in national currencies, highlighting a move toward greater financial independence. This development is part of broader efforts by CIS countries to reduce...
Bitcoin Hashrate Inches Closer to Record as Difficulty Rise Looms
7.10.2024
Bitcoin’s hashrate has been climbing steadily, closing in on its peak of 693 exahash per second (EH/s) recorded on Sept. 8. At present, it’s cruising just shy of that record, clocking in at 680 EH/s. Block times have been quicker than the typical ten-minute average, and as we approach Oct. 9,...
Bitcoin Bounces Back Above Key Averages, Glassnode Sees New Investor Resilience
25.9.2024
Bitcoin has recaptured its Short-Term Holder (STH) cost basis of $61,900 following the Federal Reserve’s recent 0.5% interest rate cut, according to Glassnode’s recent analysis. Despite the market’s ongoing consolidation, the report suggests new investors have demonstrated...
Bitcoin's Trading Range Extends Beyond 125 Days as September Shows Resilience
24.9.2024
Defying typical September trends, bitcoin's resilience hints at a potential breakout from its prolonged downtrend
Altcoin market resilience signals ‘potential regime change’ — Analysts
11.9.2024
Crypto investors might be shifting their mindset and may not always turn to Bitcoin as a haven during market uncertainty, Bitfinex analysts suggest
Solayer Secures $12 Million to Enhance Solana’s Restaking Capabilities
29.8.2024
Solayer has raised $12 million in a funding round led by Polychain Capital to advance its integrated restaking network on the Solana blockchain. The initiative aims to address Solana’s scalability and transaction inclusion challenges by leveraging a novel approach to staking and network bandwidth...
Market Panic: Bitwise CIO Reflects on Bitcoin’s Resilience Amid Market Turmoil
6.8.2024
The chief investment officer at asset management firm Bitwise has addressed the current market downturn, drawing parallels with the market crash on March 12, 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic caused global panic. “People smash the sell button for liquid assets during broad-based panics....
Auradine Ships 3nm Teraflux Bitcoin Mining Platform
25.7.2024
Auradine has begun shipping its new Teraflux 2800 series bitcoin mining platforms. The company claims these systems, built with 3-nanometer (nm) silicon application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) technology, set new standards in performance, efficiency, and resilience. New Auradine Teraflux...
Research Shows Institutional Custodians and ETFs Drive Significant Bitcoin Market Movements
18.7.2024
The bitcoin market recently saw a significant sell-off, absorbing over 48,000 BTC from the German government. Amidst this and upcoming Mt Gox distributions, a report from Glassnode researchers explores how these sell-side forces and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) impact bitcoin’s price action....
From 50,000 to 4,925 BTC: Germany’s Bitcoin Sell-off Continues
11.7.2024
Germany now holds fewer than 5,000 bitcoin following its recent divestment on Thursday. Since 9 a.m. EDT that day, wallets operated by the German government transferred 5,000 BTC, reducing its holdings to 4,925 BTC. Germany’s Bitcoin Reserves Drop Below 5,000 As of 1 p.m. EDT on Thursday...
German Government Sheds Over 3,100 BTC, Now Holds Less Than 10,000 Bitcoins
11.7.2024
At 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, the German government held 13,110 BTC. By 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, the stash had decreased to 9,925 BTC, with the wallets now holding below 10,000 bitcoins. Germany’s Bitcoin Wallets Overpay Network Fees as Holdings Drop to 9,925 BTC Overnight and into the morning...
Glassnode Report Says Bitcoin Market Structure Remains Strong Amid Steep Decline
10.7.2024
Bitcoin has experienced its steepest decline in the current cycle, trading over 26% below its all-time high (ATH), according to onchain analysis firm Glassnode. This contraction has significantly affected short-term holders, with over 2.8 million BTC now below their acquisition price. Bitcoin...
German Government Offloads 9,736 BTC in 20 Hours; Reserves Could Deplete by Tomorrow
10.7.2024
Over the course of nearly 20 hours, the German government has sold 9,736 BTC valued at $564.3 million. The government’s BTC wallet currently holds 13,110 BTC worth $767 million. German Government’s Swift Bitcoin Sales Could Soon Lead to Total Reserve Depletion At 1:16 p.m. EDT on July...
German Government Sells $220.7M in Bitcoin, Retains $1.3B Reserve
9.7.2024
According to the latest tally, onchain data collected at 12 p.m. EDT on July 9 indicates that the German government has sold 3,840 BTC valued at $220.7 million since 4:30 p.m. EDT on July 8. Bitcoin Holds Strong Amidst Germany’s Selling Pressure The German government’s wallet...
Solana has impacted Africa’s crypto market maturity - Exchange exec
7.7.2024
Adopting any technology is based on the strength of its community and Solana has proven that with its African community
Solana has impacted Africa’s crypto market maturity — Exchange exec
7.7.2024
Adopting any technology is based on the strength of its community, and Solana has proven that with its African community
Past vs. Present — Examining Bitcoin’s History of Bull Market Corrections
6.7.2024
As of now, the price of bitcoin has decreased by 23.4% from its peak of $73,737, reached on March 14, 2024, about four months ago. Metrics indicate that this is the longest period in bitcoin’s history without a 25% decline during a bull market. In contrast, both the 2017 and 2021 bull...
AFSIC x Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity
28.6.2024
AFSIC – Investing in Africa is wholly focused on accelerating Africa’s economic emergence by matching investment opportunities in Africa transforming Africa’s business, trade and investment environment sustainably growing Africa’s economy and increasing African incomes in all business sectors at...