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Ethereum’s Hashrate Taps an All-Time High as Miners Race to Mint ETH Before The Merge
9.4.2022
While the Ethereum community is getting prepared for The Merge and the protocol’s transition to a full proof-of-stake (PoS) system, the network’s hashrate reached an all-time high (ATH) on April 7, 2022. On Thursday, Ethereum’s hashrate reached a high of 1.131 petahash...
Treasury Secretary Yellen Says Crypto Regulation Should Support Responsible Innovation, Manage Risks
8.4.2022
Treasury Secretary Yellen says the regulatory frameworks for crypto assets in the U.S. should “support responsible innovation while managing risks.” She emphasized, “Regulation should be based on risks and activities, not specific technologies.” Treasury Secretary Yellen...
Luna Foundation to Add $100 Million in AVAX to the UST Decentralized Forex Reserve
8.4.2022
Following the Luna Foundation Guard’s (LFG) purchase of 5,040 bitcoin on Wednesday, the following day the Singapore-based non-profit announced it will be acquiring $100 million avalanche (AVAX) tokens. LFG detailed on Thursday that the purchase is meant to strategically align the Terra...
Bolt Acquires Wyre for $1.5 Billion, Firm Aims to ‘Decentralize Commerce’
8.4.2022
On Thursday, the payments and checkout and shopper network, Bolt has announced the firm plans to acquire the digital currency provider Wyre in a $1.5 billion deal. Bolt has explained the acquisition is aimed at bolstering cryptocurrency services and “the opportunity of Web3.” Payments...
Biggest Movers: ETC Biggest Gainer in Top 30 on Thursday, ZEC Also Rises
7.4.2022
Ethereum classic was easily the biggest gainer in the top 30 on Thursday, as the global crypto market was trading 0.9% lower as of writing. ZEC was also higher on the day, in what was a choppy session, as volatility remained higher, following a recent decline in prices. Ethereum Classic (ETC)...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH, BTC Both Near 2-Week Lows Following Recent Declines
7.4.2022
BTC and ETH were once again lower during today’s trading session, as both were trading close to two-week lows. Bitcoin dropped below $43,000 for the first time since March 24, while ETH hit a bottom near $3,100 on Thursday. Bitcoin Bitcoin continued trading lower on Thursday, as...
Crypto Rules Should Match Traditional Financial System, Yellen to Say Thursday
7.4.2022
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will deliver her first speech focusing on cryptocurrencies and the digital assets industry on Thursday. Excerpts of Yellen's remarks reveal her views on how to oversee the industry according to guidelines set forth in a recent executive order from President Joe Biden
Biggest Movers: SOL Slips Over 10%, as RUNE, WAVES Down Nearly 20%
6.4.2022
Global crypto markets were trading nearly 6% lower as of writing this, with SOL one of the biggest crypto’s to fall during the session. While falling by over 12% on the day, RUNE and WAVES fell by as much as 20% on Thursday. WAVES WAVES was easily one of the biggest gainers in March,...
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Binance for Allegedly Selling Unregistered Crypto Securities
4.4.2022
A lawsuit against Binance accusing the cryptocurrency exchange of selling unregistered crypto securities has been dismissed. The plaintiffs listed nine cryptocurrencies in the lawsuit. Binance’s Lawsuit Dismissed U.S. District Judge Andrew Carter dismissed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency...
Vaneck Report Calculates Bitcoin Price Could Tap $4.8M if BTC Becomes the Global Reserve Currency
2.4.2022
On Thursday, the investment firm Vaneck published a blog post that calculates how much gold or bitcoin would be worth if the two assets became global reserve assets. Vaneck’s report explained that the investment team “attempted to quantify the emergence of new gold or bitcoin-backed...
Biggest Movers: ZIL Rallies to 11-Month High, as SOL and WAVES Extend Recent Gains
31.3.2022
Solana extended recent gains, as it continued to cement its place as the world’s sixth-largest cryptocurrency. ZIL also rose on Thursday, following yesterday’s 50% increase in its value. All of this came as WAVES jumped by as much as 15% during the session. Zilliqa (ZIL) Although...
EU's MiCA Bill to Enter Next Phase of Negotiations on Thursday
30.3.2022
The landmark Markets in Crypto Assets legislative framework will now be discussed between the European Parliament, Council and Commission
Nevada Man Pleads Guilty in $722 Million Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Scheme
26.3.2022
A Nevada man has admitted his role in laundering funds solicited for the Bitclub Network, a $722 million fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. He also pleaded guilty to tax offenses. Bitclub Network Investor Pleads Guilty The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that Gordon Brad...
Defi Protocol Anchor to Implement ‘Semi-Dynamic Earn Rate’ Following Governance Vote
25.3.2022
On Thursday, the team behind the lending protocol Anchor announced that a proposal has passed and the decentralized money market will “implement a more sustainable semi-dynamic earn rate.” Following the announcement, the value of the protocol’s native token ANC slipped roughly...
Bank of England Says Crypto Assets ‘Present Financial Stability Risks,’ Bank Begins Sketching Regulatory Framework
24.3.2022
The Bank of England has revealed that it is working on sketching a regulatory framework for crypto assets, according to statements stemming from the central bank’s Financial Policy Committee on Thursday. BOE Stresses Crypto Assets Need Effective Public Policy Frameworks On Thursday, the Bank...
Biggest Movers: DOGE, ADA Nearly 10% Higher, as AXS Leads Today’s Gainers
24.3.2022
DOGE was higher during today’s session, as it was reported that a Bitcoin ATM operator added the token to its Kiosks. This comes as cardano also added to recent gains, after it was revealed that Coinbase is now offering cardano staking. Despite this, it was axie infinity (AXS) that...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Recaptures Fresh 1-Month High
24.3.2022
Ethereum rebounded during Thursday’s session to recapture the $3,000 level, climbing to a fresh one-month high in the process. This comes as BTC rose back above $43,000, hitting a 20-day high as a result. Bitcoin On Thursday, BTC rose to its highest level since March 3, as prices of...
India’s Proposed Crypto Tax Rules Likely to Become Law Thursday
23.3.2022
Any easing of the government's stance on crypto taxation will be contained in amendments to the bill
Bitcoin Miners Catch a Second Break With Another Downward Difficulty Adjustment
18.3.2022
Five days ago, Bitcoin’s hashrate had shown improvement as it increased 15% over the course of ten days and today, the computational power remains above the 200 exahash per second (EH/s) region. Meanwhile, bitcoin miners caught another break on Thursday, as the network’s mining...
Biggest Movers: AVAX, RUNE up Over 10%, as CAKE Surges 20% on Thursday
17.3.2022
AVAX was once again higher on Thursday, rising for its fourth consecutive session, as it further cements itself in the crypto top ten. Although RUNE was also trading by as much as 15% higher, it was CAKE that led Thursday’s gainers. Pancakeswap (CAKE) Pancakeswap (CAKE) rose to its highest...