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Blockchain Association Addresses Sen. Warren’s Criticism of Crypto Hires
9.1.2024
Source: Pixabay The Blockchain Association has published a public response to Senator Elizabeth Warren’s criticism of the crypto industry’s hiring of former government officials. In an open letter published on January 9th, Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith addressed Sen. Warren’s previous...
Honduran City of Prospera Adopts Bitcoin as Unit of Account
9.1.2024
The city of Prospera in Honduras has recently adopted bitcoin as a unit of account, allowing companies to pay taxes and determine obligations in bitcoin. The measure could incentivize the development of a circular economy, given that bitcoin has been legal tender in the city since 2022. Prospera...
Solana Ecosystem Boasts Over 2,500 Monthly Active Developers, Reports Solana Foundation
9.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / Aleksandra Sova The Solana (SOL) ecosystem now boasts more than 2,500 monthly active developers, according to the Solana Foundation. In a comprehensive report released on January 9, the foundation highlighted that the network has maintained a consistent range of 2,500 to 3,000...
Notable Absence of Hashdex in Latest Round of S-1 Bitcoin ETF Amendments
9.1.2024
Source: Adobe / Backcountry Media In the recent wave of amended S-1 filings by multiple asset managers on January 8, the notable absence of digital asset management firm Hashdex has caught the attention of industry observers. The firm, which already offers a Bitcoin futures-based exchange-traded...
Elastos Introduces Elacity DRM, Web3’s First Digital Rights Management Tool
9.1.2024
Source: Elastos Elastos has announced the launch of Elacity DRM, a new digital rights management (DRM) tool designed specifically for Web3, focusing on video content creators. Elacity DRM introduces an Access Economy Protocol (AEP) that combines non-fungible token (NFT) technology with...
Cleanspark Bolsters Bitcoin Mining Might With 60,000 S21 Rig Acquisition From Bitmain
9.1.2024
The bitcoin mining firm Cleanspark, listed on Nasdaq, recently revealed the acquisition of 60,000 S21 miners produced by Bitmain. Scheduled for delivery in the next quarter, this purchase represents approximately 12 exahash per second (EH/s) of hashing power. Moreover, Cleanspark has secured...
Bonk Price Prediction as BONK Skyrockets 30% in 24 Hours – Can it Overtake Shiba?
9.1.2024
The Bonk price has surged by 30% in the past 24 hours, rocketing to $0.00001327 as the wider market prepares for the SEC to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs tomorrow. BONK is now down by 10% in the past week and by 27% in the past fortnight, yet today’s ascent also means it has gained...
XRP Price Prediction as Rumors Emerge of XRP ETF in April 2024 – Rally Imminent?
9.1.2024
The XRP price has risen by 2% in the past 24 hours, hitting $0.5669 on a day when the wider cryptocurrency market has gained by 5%. Despite this rise, XRP remains down by 11% in the past week and by 13% in the last 30 days, although the altcoin has gained by 61% in the […]
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BINK Token Skyrockets 30,000% and This Other Meme Coin Could Explode Next
9.1.2024
In the latest memecoin pump, BONK token spin-off BINK token has exploded +30,000%, and now traders are speculating this other meme coin could explode next after BINK crypto skyrocket. This comes as recent months have seen a huge trend in explosive DEX-traded token moves, with countless moon-shots...
Thai Government’s Digital Wallet Stimulus Plan Under Scrutiny
9.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / kikujungboy Has the Thai government’s plan to deposit money in citizens’ digital wallets received approval from the legal adviser? Depends on whom you’re asking. The confusion began on Sunday. According to The Nation, the Council of State has given its opinion...
Singapore’s MAS Adds Crypto Wallet imToken to its Investor Alert List
9.1.2024
Source: iStock The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has recently added the non-custodial crypto wallet imToken to its Investor Alert List. The list provides a record of unregulated persons who “may have been wrongly perceived as being licensed or regulated by MAS.” The inclusion of imToken...
VanEck, Bitwise Surge Ahead in Bitcoin ETF Race with $200 Million Commitment
9.1.2024
Source: Pixabay VanEck has committed $72.5 million in seed capital for its ETF. Bitwise has allocated $500,000. These figures come from S-1 documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Per the filings, Bitwise is offering a $200 million investment opportunity, with...
High Flying Retik Finance (RETIK) Presale Stage 4 Sold Out, Total Raise Now Crosses $6.5 Million
9.1.2024
Retik Finance (RETIK) has not only captured the attention of the cryptocurrency community but has now etched its success in the annals of fundraising history. The highly anticipated Presale Stage 4 of Retik Finance has not only sold out but has propelled the project’s total funds raised...
Report: Japan’s E-Commerce Giant Mercari to Accept BTC Payments
9.1.2024
Starting in June, users of Mercari, one of Japan’s biggest e-commerce platforms, will be able to pay for products using bitcoin. Users of the platform will also be able to use proceeds from sales to buy and sell bitcoin. Mercari Set to Continue Displaying Yen Prices One of Japan’s...
Less Than A Week Before eTukTuk (TUK) Presale Enters The Next Stage, Investors Piling In
9.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. eTukTuk (TUK) stands out as a prime example of effective blockchain utilization, fostering the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) and supporting local economies within its ecosystem. The project...
Bitcoin ETF Applicants to File Updated S1 Form After SEC’s Comments – A Delay Signal?
9.1.2024
Source: CNBC As the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers filed applications for their revisions to reveal previously undisclosed fee structures, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has returned comments. The SEC’s critiques came swiftly on the heels of the updated...
Spot Bitcoin ETF Issuers in Fee War Ahead of Possible SEC Approval
9.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) fee war has commenced before the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has even approved the product. Spot Bitcoin ETF fees are as follows: Ark is charging: 0.25%, Bitwise fees: 0.24%, BlackRock iShares is keeping its fees high...
Bitcoin Open Interest Tops $20 Billion Amid Spot ETF Approval Anticipation
9.1.2024
Source: Adobe Stock The open interest in Bitcoin futures contracts across the entire network has surged to 435,700 BTC, approximately valued at $20.443 billion. The opened positions of Bitcoin’s futures contracts witnessed an 11% increase in the past 24 hours, reflecting heightened investor...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Surge to $47K Amid SEC ETF Speculation, $200K Forecast by 2025
9.1.2024
Bitcoin’s price has soared to $47,000, marking its highest level since April 2022, driven by fervent speculation about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) possibly approving Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This surge in value is not just a stand-alone event but...
Bitcoin Decouples from Nasdaq, 40-Day Correlation Now Stands at Zero
9.1.2024
Source: Adobe/vinnstock Bitcoin (BTC) has broken free from its historical correlation with Nasdaq (NDX), with the 40-day correlation dropping to zero. For most of the past four years, BTC had been moving in sync with the tech-heavy equity index on Wall Street. However, according to data analyzed...