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Ethereum Gas Fees Surge to 8-Month High As ERC-404 Tokens Take Off
12.2.2024
Gas fees on the Ethereum network have soared to levels not seen since March 2023, driven by the growing interest in a new experimental token standard known as ERC-404. Ethereum Gas Fees Reach Peak Levels On February 9, Ethereum gas prices soared to an average peak of 70 gwei, equivalent to $60...
Ethereum Validator Queue Reaches Highest Level Since October Amid Renewed Interest in Staking
12.2.2024
The Ethereum network is experiencing a surge in the number of validators seeking to stake their Ethereum (ETH). According to data source ValidatorQueue, the validator entry queue currently stands at 7,045, representing over 225,000 Ether (equivalent to $562 million), its highest level since October...
Bitcoin Represents 53% of Clients’ Portfolio Holdings in LatAm: Bitso
12.2.2024
Bitcoin (BTC) makes up 53% of user portfolios in Latin America, reveals crypto exchange platform Bitso’s latest Crypto Landscape report. “By the end of 2023, Bitcoin represented 53% of clients’ portfolios in Latin America,” the platform noted. Source: Bitso In the face of economic turbulence...
Ethereum NFT Trading Surges to Highest Weekly Volume Since February 2023
12.2.2024
Ethereum’s non-fungible token (NFT) market is experiencing a surge in trading activity, with the weekly volume hitting its highest level since February 2023. According to data from CryptoSlam, NFT sales on the Ethereum (ETH) network has surged by around 100% over the past week, reaching...
Russian Central Bank Says ‘Almost All Financial Scams Are Now Crypto-themed’
12.2.2024
The Russian Central Bank claimed “almost all” the financial scams it found last year had crypto-related elements. In an official release, the bank wrote that there had been a year-on-year rise of almost 16% in financial scams in 2023. In “almost” every case, the bank said it had detected a crypto...
DeFi Market Forecast: A $18.28 Billion Explosion by 2027
9.2.2024
Key Findings: In 2024, the DeFi sector is projected to record a 47.5% revenue increase to $26.15 billion. Between 2023 and 2027, DeFi market revenue is projected to rise to $18.28 billion, representing a 103% increase. The DeFi user base in the USA will increase by 95%, from 8,673,000 in 2023 to...
While Dogecoin (DOGE) Enjoys Mainstream Appeal, Traders Highlight NuggetRush’s Growing Potential
9.2.2024
TLDR Dogecoin (DOGE) records a significant decline from its late 2023 highs. Analysts say its growing network activity could slow DOGE’s decline. NuggetRush (NUGX) creates a mega buzz within the gaming market after an incredible presale growth. Dogecoin has nosedived significantly, falling from...
Is It Too Late to Buy Celestia? TIA Airdrop Keeps Rising as Green Crypto Goes Viral
8.2.2024
As Celestia (TIA) pumps to fresh record highs above $20 with ongoing demand for the token from airdrop farmers, some investors are asking if it’s too late to buy Celestia. At current levels above $20.30, TIA is up nearly 10x from its November 2023 lows around $2.20. Celestia, a recently...
AI Coins Start to Lose Steam – Algotech Primed to Grab Attention
8.2.2024
TLDR Leading institutional holder Kenetic Capital sells off over 2.5 million RNDR in 2 months, resulting in a major impact on token price. UK-based Fetch.ai (FET) struggles to manage operations resulting from regulatory challenges. Algotech (ALGT) and Bittensor (TAO) emerge as standout options...
Why Europe’s MiCA Raises the Barrier to Entry for Stablecoin Issuers
8.2.2024
The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), due to take effect this year, is the European Union’s comprehensive crypto law. The legislation promises legal certainty, compliance challenges and global implications. MiCA’s primary goal will be to establish a unified rulebook for regulating...
Ransomware Payments Hit Record $1 Billion in 2023: Chainalysis
7.2.2024
Criminals made off with a staggering $1 billion in cryptocurrency ransomware payments in 2023, per the latest insights from Chainalysis’ 2024 “Crypto Crime Report.” The report highlights a surge in sophisticated attacks targeting high-profile institutions and critical...
Ripple Requests One Week Extension for Documents in SEC Suit
7.2.2024
Ripple has filed a motion requesting an extension of one week to gather and submit documents in its ongoing courtroom battle against the SEC. The documents under examination largely comprise financial statements covering the period from 2022-2023. In addition, the SEC seeks “post-complaint...
Aave Stablecoin GHO Hits $1 Peg After Six Months – Here’s More
7.2.2024
Aave’s GHO stablecoin has hit the $1 mark after trading below the peg for over six months since its launch in July 2023. The asset’s price hit $1 on Feb 6 following efforts from the wider community, which included integrations with the Aave decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol....
Canada Market Favors Crypto and Blockchain Investments Over Others in 2023
7.2.2024
Although investments in Canadian fintechs slowed down in 2023, crypto and blockchain-related investments dominated the scene. KPMG’s global Pulse of Fintech report published Tuesday found that VC-backed investments comprised over three-quarters of all deals, totaling 83 transactions valued...
The crypto under $1 that could beat Solana’s 2023 profit success
7.2.2024
After spending most of the last year without major changes, SOL’s value suddenly increased five times just before the end of 2023, marking a 308.41% price increase in a one-year period! Its success continued this year when the Solana blockchain experienced an unprecedented surge in user adoption...
Jack Dorsey’s Decentralized Social Media Bluesky Removes Invite-Only Restrictions
7.2.2024
Jack Dorsey-backed decentralized social media project Bluesky on Tuesday removed invite-only limitations and granted access to all users. Since its launch in Feb. 2023, the platform used invite codes while experimenting with features such as moderation tools and personalized feeds. Bluesky...
MicroStrategy Bolsters Crypto Holdings with 31,755 Bitcoin Purchase in Q4 2023
7.2.2024
MicroStrategy has announced the purchase of 31,755 Bitcoin at a cost of $1.25 billion in Q4 2023, increasing the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 190,000 units. MicroStrategy’s Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results report detailed the extensive acquisition and demonstrated...
FTX-linked Farmington State Bank Cleared from Federal Reserve Enforcement Action
6.2.2024
The Federal Reserve terminated an enforcement action with Farmington State Bank on February 6, announcing that the FTX-affiliated bank had “completed its wind-down plan and no longer functions as a bank.” “The Board’s enforcement action, which has been in effect since July 2023, ensured the bank’s...
Web3 Game Developer Wemade Reports Widening Losses in Q4 2023
6.2.2024
South Korean Web3 game developer Wemade has disclosed a significant increase in operating and net losses in the fourth quarter of last year, as per its latest earnings report. According to the report released on Tuesday, the Kosdaq-listed company’s net loss surged to 189.5 billion won ($142.6...
Ripple Must Reveal Financial Statements in SEC Case, District Court Rules
5.2.2024
Ripple will have to reveal its financial statements from 2022-2023 in its case against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a Monday court filing revealed. “At this stage, the Court sees no basis to short-circuit that inquiry by denying access to readily available information...