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Uptober Begins: Bitcoin’s Rally Sparks $40K Hopes; Yet $20K Threat Lingers
3.10.2023
The price of bitcoin (BTC) has risen 6% over the previous 30 days, pushed higher by factors such as its finite availability and growing investor confidence, according to this week’s Bitfinex Alpha report. Moreover, on October 1, a popular cryptocurrency trader suggested that $40,000 could...
Bitcoin Miners Brace for Increased Challenge as Network Difficulty Hits New High of 57.32 Trillion
3.10.2023
On October 3, 2023, at block height 810,432, the Bitcoin network experienced its second consecutive difficulty increase since September 19. The challenge of uncovering block rewards escalated as the difficulty reached a new pinnacle, rising by 0.35% to 57.32 trillion on Tuesday. Bitcoin Network...
From Half a Million to 27K: Bitcoin’s Transaction Backlog Set to Clear for First Time in Four Months
3.10.2023
It’s been a captivating four months since Bitcoin’s mempool last emptied, and with the recent downturn in Ordinal inscriptions this month, the backlog now holds a mere 27,210 unconfirmed transactions. Bitcoin’s Transaction Backlog Nears End as Ordinal Inscriptions Wane A little...
Biggest Movers: DOGE, SHIB Down 3%, Falling for Second Straight Session
3.10.2023
Dogecoin was a notable mover on Tuesday, as the meme coin extended recent declines after a failed move beyond a key resistance level. The drops came as the wider crypto market cap also slipped. It is trading 2.87% lower as of writing. Shiba inu also edged lower in today’s session. Dogecoin (DOGE)...
Lido, Coinbase, and Rocket Pool Corner 89% of Ethereum’s Booming $20 Billion Liquid Staking Market
3.10.2023
Since 2020, applications for liquid staking on the Ethereum blockchain have seen steady growth, and as of the first week of October 2023, a total of 23 liquid staking derivatives (LSD) platforms hold 12.4 million ether, valued at over $20 billion. Currently, the top three LSD protocols hold sway...
Kenya seeks the closure of Worldcoin
3.10.2023
The Kenyan parliamentary committee wants Worldcoin completely shut down. Sam Altman, the chief executive officer of OpenAI, conceived of this biometric cryptocurrency program. The committee was formed in August 2023 to examine Worldcoin’s Kenyan operations in detail. The order was issued...
Binance assists Thai Police in dismantling criminal networks
3.10.2023
Binance has announced how it helped the Thai Police to crack down on a network of criminals. Binance worked in association with the US Homeland Security Investigation, sharing all the crucial information and expertise from their side. It has now been revealed that scammers would entice novice...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Plunge, as Profit Takers Swoop In
3.10.2023
Bitcoin retreated from a multi-week high on Tuesday, after cryptocurrencies entered overbought territories. Traders have seemingly opted to capture recent profits, ahead of key data points later this week. Ethereum slipped below $1,700. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) edged below the $28,000 level during...
Report showcasing digital asset fund flow goes live
3.10.2023
A report has been published showcasing weekly crypto asset flows. Investment in digital assets has gone up to $21 million. This inflow has come for the first time in the last 6 weeks. Solana is shining with its 27th week of inflows. The previous week’s entry was around $5 million. It has, so...
Exclusive: Hackers selling discounted tokens linked to CoinEx, Stake hacks
3.10.2023
Blockchain analytics firm Match Systems has made contact with an individual who is believed to be selling tokens linked to the recent CoinEx and Stake hacks at discounted prices
Worldcoin Kenya Controversy: Cabinet Secretary Blasted for Inconsistent Statements About Project’s License Status
3.10.2023
A Kenyan parliamentary committee tasked with investigating Worldcoin’s activities in the African country has reportedly censured a government official over his inconsistent statements about Worldcoin’s license status. The committee also said it found that Worldcoin’s...
Grayscale and NYSE Arca apply to convert Ethereum trust into ETF
3.10.2023
Grayscale is furthering its commitment to bringing a transparent ecosystem to the community. It is doing so by partnering with NYSE Arca. Both have submitted an application to the SEC, that is, the US Securities and Exchange Commission, requesting a conversion of Grayscale Ethereum Trust (OTCQX:...
Avalanche and Optimism under pressure, while this 100x Bitcoin fork attracts investors
3.10.2023
With Avalanche (AVAX) and Optimism (OP) seemingly struggling, on-chain data suggests the Bitcoin fork predicted to 100x, Bitcoin Spark (BTCS), is attracting more investors. Avalanche Avalanche (AVAX) has recently found itself in a challenging position after encountering a formidable rejection...
Coinbase Singapore secures MPI license from the Monetary Authority
3.10.2023
Coinbase Singapore is thrilled to announce that they have obtained a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. According to the company’s team members, this demonstrates their commitment to the Singaporean market and paves the way for expanding their...
Bank of Russia Digital Ruble Pilot Update: ‘Everything Going as Planned’
3.10.2023
The Bank of Russia offered an update about the state of the digital ruble, the Russian central bank digital currency (CBDC), which is currently in a nationwide pilot. Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Bank of Russia, stated that the pilot was “going as planned” and that more...
Will BCH reach $1000?
3.10.2023
The crypto industry has been suffering for a while now, barring some exceptional coins. BCH or Bitcoin Cash is one such digital asset. Introduced back in August 2017 through a Bitcoin hard fork, Bitcoin Cash has established a distinct entity now. Based on the market cap, BCH is currently ranked...
Report: Victims of South African BTC Scam Set to Receive Portion of Invested Funds
3.10.2023
Some investors who invested in the South African bitcoin pyramid scheme MTI are set to receive part of their money back once a court rules on how liquidators are supposed to handle claims. Liquidators expect to make more than one payout to affected investors while the process itself is expected...
Is Filecoin Trading in the Right Direction?
3.10.2023
The crypto market has been steady for the better half of 2023. The industry is seeing several major assets showing resilience even better than traditional assets. Filecoin, or FIL, is one such crypto asset that has been trading around the $3 mark for a while now. A major reason behind this growth...
Investment insights: Is Cardano underperforming in 2023?
3.10.2023
As we assess the potential of investments for 2023, we must examine whether Cardano (ADA) has achieved the expectations of its patrons and the wider crypto markets. To gauge if ADA has been successful, we shall analyze recent developments, partnerships, and the most influential factors driving...
Coinbase Obtains License From Singapore’s Central Bank — Crypto Exchange Sees Singapore as ‘a Vital Market’
3.10.2023
The Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has obtained a license from Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), to provide services to both individuals and institutions. “We’ve identified Singapore as a vital market for Coinbase,” the crypto exchange emphasized....