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Frenzy for 1,000x Gains Drives Surge in New Tokens on Solana
31.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Aleksandra Sova The Solana blockchain network has experienced an unprecedented influx of new tokens this month, surpassing any previous records by a significant margin. According to data from Solscan, over the last two weeks alone, a staggering 72,202 new tokens have been...
Report: EU Represents Just 6% of Bitcoin Mining Hashrate, US Significantly Leads China
31.12.2023
The countries in the European Union collectively account for 6% of the Bitcoin network’s hashrate while the U.S. has emerged as the world’s number one bitcoin miner, a new report has said. The economic bloc’s bitcoin mining prospects are however being hamstrung by geopolitical tensions...
Meme Coin Rollercoaster Ride — BONK’s Value Plummets Amidst Market Turbulence and Rising Contenders
30.12.2023
While the meme coin phenomenon bonk (BONK) captivated users on the Solana network, the cryptocurrency recently witnessed a 41% decline over the preceding fortnight, accompanied by a 20.8% descent in the past week. Following its mid-December peak to an all-time high (ATH), BONK has plummeted...
Unlimited Innovations vs. 2,500 Swimming Pools — AI Faces Similar Environmental Backlash as Bitcoin Mining
29.12.2023
In recent years, attention has centered on bitcoin mining, particularly its energy usage in securing the network and validating transactions through proof-of-work (PoW). As generative artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a major force in technology, it’s encountering similar environmental...
Avalanche Foundation Dives into Memecoin Market with $100 Million NFT Initiative
29.12.2023
Source: Avalanche The Avalanche Foundation, the nonprofit organization overseeing the development of the Avalanche Network, aims to allocate its $100 million non-fungible token (NFT) incubator fund to purchase memecoins. The move is part of the foundation’s “Culture Catalyst”...
South Korean Police Shut Down ‘Gangsters’ $32m Crypto Scam Ring’
29.12.2023
Source: Robert/Adobe South Korean police say they have swooped on a $32 million chat app-based crypto scam ring that they say was being run by a network of “gangsters.” Per Chosun Ilbo, Busan Metropolitan Police, the group comprised nine groups of “violent gangsters” who operated bogus “crypto...
Privacy Advocate Exposes Ledger Live’s Tracking of User Data and Network Activity
28.12.2023
Source: Pixabay A privacy advocate has alleged that the Ledger Live wallet software monitors its users and gathers information about them. In an X post published on Wednesday, privacy advocate and app developer REKTBuilder reported that Ledger Live conducts a “genuine device check” whenever users...
US Bankruptcy Court Approves $225M ‘MiningCo Transaction’ for Celsius, Prevents Securities Ruling in Chapter 11 Proceedings
28.12.2023
Source: Adobe/Canva Bankrupt cryptocurrency lending company Celsius Network has achieved a significant milestone in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has granted approval for Celsius Network’s proposed...
Ethereum Price Prediction as Dencun Upgrade Approaches in January – Can ETH Reach $4,000?
28.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The price of Ether (ETH), the cryptocurrency that powers the smart-contract-enabled layer-1 Ethereum blockchain protocol, has been pushing higher amid a favorable macro backdrop and as investors start looking ahead to the major upcoming “Dencun” upgrade that will add new data...
QuickSwap ties up with Manta Network’s New Paradigm campaign
28.12.2023
QuickSwap becomes an ecosystem associate of Manta Network’s New Paradigm scheme. This is active on the Manta Pacific chain in the form of a live Ethereum L2 with a conventional yield for ETH and stablecoins. For a limited time, users can earn penta yield and a future MANTA airdrop with their...
Is It Too Late to Buy Sei? SEI Price Blasts Up 25% as Sponge V2 Prepares to Launch on Exchanges
27.12.2023
The SEI price hits a new high then pulls back while the Sponge v2 token presale offers an alternative speculative bet. Image by Fareed Mindalano, DALL-E 3. Sei Network’s native token, SEI, has experienced a huge price surge over the past few weeks, spiking 25% over the past week alone, rising...
Solana and Avalanche Take the 2023 Throne with 620% and 290% Price Growth + More News
27.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Vector Archive Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: 2023 Winners: Solana and Avalanche Take the Throne with 620% and 290% YTD Price Growth Waterfall Network...
How Rejuve is Using AI and Blockchain to Improve Health and Longevity
27.12.2023
Source: rejuve.ai The company called Rejuve is using artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency to improve individuals’ health and longevity. According to the website, Rejuve is “harnessing the prowess of sophisticated AI” to create intricate, dynamic models of human bodily...
ZKFair Community & Manta Network reach major TVL milestones
27.12.2023
Polygon Labs recently praised ZKFair Community and Manta Network for reaching impressive TVL (Total Value Locked) milestones. The network released a string of tweets to make the announcement. The original tweet by Polygon Labs read that ZKFair Community and Manta Network are establishing new market...
Bitcoin Closes 2023 With 27 Dynamic Difficulty Adjustments, Netting a 74% Rise in Mining Challenges
27.12.2023
Three days ago, on Dec. 23, 2023, Bitcoin marked its 27th and final difficulty adjustment for the year. This year witnessed 27 shifts in epochs, with the most substantial one on Jan. 15 at block 772,128, seeing a surge in network difficulty by 10.26%. Bitcoin’s Year: 20 Ups, 7 Downs Total...
Metis (METIS) Token Surges 50% Following Announced Grant, Attracting Investor Interest
26.12.2023
Source: iStock METIS, the native cryptocurrency of the layer 2 network Metis, experienced a surge of up to 50% in the past 24 hours, driven by the buzz surrounding a recently revealed grant that is making rounds in the crypto community. In mid-December, the MetisDAO Foundation, responsible for...
Tether Mints $1 Billion USDT for “Inventory Replenish” on Ethereum Network
26.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Tether has minted $1 billion USDT for an “inventory replenish,” according to CEO Paolo Ardoino. In an X post on Monday, blockchain tracking platform Whale Alert reported that the Tether Treasury had minted $1 billion of its eponymous stablecoin, USDT. Tether CEO Ardoino responded...
TOPGOAL announces partnership with Polyhedra Network
26.12.2023
TOPGOAL has announced entering into a partnership with Polyhedra Network. The objective is to elevate the gaming experience in Footballcraft, crafted by TOPGOAL, with interconnected, secure, seamless, and trustless gameplay. Polyhedra has been chosen because it is currently the leader in...
Bitcoin Hashrate Hits New All-Time High, Exacerbating Profitability Challenges for Miners
26.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Photocreo Bednarek The hashrate of the Bitcoin (BTC) network has reached a new all-time high, putting additional pressure on miners who are already grappling with a slump in profitability. According to data from Blockchain.com and Bitinfocharts, Bitcoin’s hashrate soared...
zkSync Era Resolves Network Glitch Triggered by Automated Safety Check
26.12.2023
Source: zkSync The zkSync development team recently addressed and resolved a network glitch in the zkSync Era platform with “no funds at risk,” according to a post by zkSync Development. The network glitch in the zkSync Era platform occurred on Dec. 25 at 05:50 UTC, as reported by the development...