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As the Blockchain Industry Loses Billions Annually to MEV, the Solution Is Staring Us in the Face — Neo Founder Da Hongfei
13.2.2024
Imagine the scene: You’re sitting at the card table, and every hand you’re dealt is terrible. But the cards never get better; the dealer has full sight of the deck and sets the order of the cards before they’re played. The dealer always wins. The following opinion editorial was written by...
Bitso Reveals Latam Is Bitcoin Territory With a Stablecoin Frenzy in Argentina
13.2.2024
Bitso, a Mexico-based cryptocurrency exchange with a presence in several countries of Latin America, has revealed the trends that its user base followed during 2023. Bitso Argentina CEO Julian Colombo disclosed that while Bitcoin was still the most popular cryptocurrency in the region, Argentines...
Report: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Lead Crypto Investment Surge With Record Inflows
13.2.2024
In a recent turn of events, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) emerged as the market leaders in the realm of cryptocurrency investment products last week. According to a recent report by Coinshares, these funds attracted $1.1 billion in inflows, marking the highest assets under management...
Bank of Russia Detected Over 5,700 Pyramid Schemes in 2023
13.2.2024
The Bank of Russia reported that the number of pyramid schemes and illegal lending providers in Russia rose to over 5,700 in 2023, an increase of 15.5% over the number detected in 2022. Specifically, the number of pyramid schemes detected increased by 46%, relying on the Internet and cryptocurrency...
Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin on Tackling Deepfake AI Risks: ‘Ask Security Questions’
12.2.2024
Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of the cryptocurrency project Ethereum, has raised an alert on using deepfakes, videos created using artificial intelligence (AI) to try to impersonate human beings, to persuade others about making financial transactions. For Buterin, the issue is not only...
Bitcoin Halving 2024 — Grayscale Study Reveals Unprecedented Market Evolution
12.2.2024
According to the latest data, the countdown to the Bitcoin network’s halving event shows fewer than 10,000 blocks from becoming a reality. Further analysis suggests that the halving is anticipated to take place between April 19 and April 21, 2024, reducing the block rewards from the existing...
Bitcoin Soars Past $49K, Eyes $50K Milestone Amid Global Trading Frenzy
12.2.2024
Bitcoin’s spot market value leaped over the $49K threshold on Monday, breaking free from its initial trading confines of the day. The leading digital currency by market cap swiftly reached $50,000, marking a 3.7% increase over the past day and a notable 15.6% rise throughout the week....
Ethereum Technical Analysis: Sideways Movement as ETH Eyes Break Above $2,500
12.2.2024
With its price positioned at $2,485, ethereum’s daily fluctuations have ranged from $2,309 to $2,541, highlighting a market that is both dynamic and erratic. The current market capitalization of ether is approximately $299.25 billion, and in the last 24 hours, ethereum has seen a global...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Bulls Retreat From Near $49K Peak
12.2.2024
As of Feb. 12, 2024, bitcoin displays a robust upward momentum across several charts, underscored by its sharp ascent from $47,593 to $48,814 on Sunday. On the subsequent Monday, bitcoin’s market value reached $939 billion, with a trading volume of $21.57 billion for the day. Currently,...
Raging Inferno: Over 3% of All Ether Supply Has Been Burned Since Implementing EIP-1559
12.2.2024
Ethereum has shed a significant part of its supply since the London upgrade, applied in August 2021. According to ultrasound.money, a portal that records several statistics associated with the ETH burn, over 4 million ether (3.2%) have been removed from the network since the adoption of EIP-1559...
9 Bitcoin ETFs Accumulate 208,878 BTC Worth $10 Billion, Overshadowing Grayscale’s Sell-Off
12.2.2024
Since the conclusion of the spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading sessions on Feb. 9, 2024, the nine freshly launched ETFs have amassed 6,009.49 bitcoin, valued at approximately $288 million. Concurrently, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which evolved into a publicly-traded...
Playdapp Breach: Hacker Mints Tokens Worth $31 Million, Gaming Platform Offers Reward for Silence
12.2.2024
Playdapp, a Web3 gaming platform, recently confirmed that it was a victim of a hacking incident which saw criminals mint tokens worth approximately $31 million. Playdapp said it has offered to reward the hackers if they agree to return the stolen assets and contracts. Crypto Exchanges Urged...
FA Hayek’s Foresight: Imagining Bitcoin’s Unstoppable Rise Through a ‘Sly, Roundabout Way’
11.2.2024
In recent years, discussions have flourished around the visionary predictions of famed architect and systems theorist Buckminster Fuller, who is said to have anticipated a concept akin to Bitcoin. Similarly, industrial magnate Henry Ford is credited with imagining a novel energy currency with...
Report: Crypto Ads Sideline in Super Bowl LVIII Despite Recent Bitcoin ETF Launches
11.2.2024
Following a wave of cryptocurrency ads securing airtime for promotions during the 2022 Super Bowl, the subsequent year witnessed an absence of crypto entities airing commercials in the event. The trend is set to continue into 2024, as highlighted by a recent analysis on the subject. Although...
Bitcoin’s Price Soars Past $48K, Nears $1 Trillion Market Cap Amidst Bullish Momentum
11.2.2024
On Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, bitcoin’s price soared beyond the $48K mark, reaching heights unseen since prior to Dec. 28, 2021. On Sunday, the leading digital currency maintained its robust momentum, consistently staying above the newly established price level. Over the last 24 hours,...
Bitcoin to $240K, Monero Plummets, El Salvador Supports Bitcoin, and More — Week in Review
11.2.2024
The “Wolf Of All Streets,” predicts that the upcoming Bitcoin halving could escalate its price. Monero faced a 32% market decline after Binance announced its delisting due to non-compliance issues. El Salvador reaffirmed its dedication to bitcoin amidst the International Monetary...
Traditional Banking Sector Helped to Fuel Misconceptions About Regulators’ Stance on Crypto, Says Karim Chaib
11.2.2024
Although many global regulators are commonly perceived to be against offering regulation that is supportive of crypto, Karim Chaib, the CEO of the digital assets platform Web3intelligence, asserts that their stance is, in fact, intended “to ensure a safe and secure environment for both...
Dydx Foundation Receives $30M From Community Treasury to Propel Strategic Initiatives
11.2.2024
This week, the Dydx Foundation revealed it has secured a $30 million allocation from the Dydx Chain Community Treasury. This financial infusion is designated to extend the foundation’s operational capacity by an additional three years, facilitating the execution of the project’s strategic...
Glassnode Study Signals High-Risk Bitcoin Regime, Hints at Early Bull Market Stage
10.2.2024
In the wake of the market’s recovery from the FTX collapse, a notable shift has occurred, pushing bitcoin into a high-risk regime, as indicated by the onchain analysis firm, Glassnode. The firm’s latest report notes that this regime typically signals a pivotal phase often preceding...
NFT Sales Surge 16.8% This Week, Ethereum Dominates With Top Volumes
10.2.2024
This week, sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) surged by 16.8% over last week, as per the most recent statistics on digital collectibles. The Ethereum blockchain led the charge among 21 blockchains, capturing the top spot with sales totaling $148.49 million, marking a substantial increase...