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Ethereum Inflation Rises as Onchain Activity Declines; $35.31M Added in 17 Days
11.10.2023
Ethereum’s shift from a deflationary to an inflationary model has witnessed a 0.178% uptick in the last 17 days. During this period, the network added 22,502 ether, valued at $35.31 million, to its total supply. Ethereum’s Growing Inflation Fueled by Onchain Downturn Previously...
Stablecoins: Roman Coins or Spanish Doubloons for the Modern Era
11.10.2023
Borderless by design, these modern digital tokens can make cross-border commerce much cheaper and easier
The Blockchain-Based Solution Poised to Improve Our Financial Lives
11.10.2023
Tokenization grabs headlines, but digital wallets hold tremendous promise, too
Biggest Movers: DOGE Higher on Wednesday, After Falling to Recent 7-Week Low
11.10.2023
Dogecoin was marginally higher on Wednesday, after moving back above a recent support point during today’s session. The meme coin fell to a seven-week low on Monday, however bulls have moved to buy the dip. Toncoin was another token to rise, reentering the $2.00 region in the process. Dogecoin...
CoinMarketCap Launches ChatGPT Plugin to Simplify Crypto Analysis
11.10.2023
CoinMarketCap, the well-known cryptocurrency data platform, introduced a ChatGPT plugin on Tuesday, offering users a streamlined way to access complex crypto market analysis.
The new feature leverages the capabilities of ChatGPT to offer real-time data and insights, adding a new tool to...
Standard Chartered’s Research Predicts Ethereum to Hit $8K by 2026 and Eyes $35K Long-Term
11.10.2023
Ethereum might soar to $8,000 by 2026, suggests a fresh investors memo penned by Standard Chartered’s lead on forex and crypto research. Geoffrey Kendrick, alongside his analytical squad at the bank, pinpointed Ethereum’s stronghold in smart contracts, gaming, and tokenization as...
Crypto Prime Broker Membrane Labs Raises $20M From Brevan Howard, Point72 and Jane Street
11.10.2023
Membrane Labs, a cryptocurrency-focused trading and lending platform, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round, with participation from big names like Brevan Howard Digital and Point72 Ventures. The capital will be used to help build the type of grown-up trading infrastructure the crypto...
E-naira Not A Threat - Nigeria’s Central Bank Replies to Critics, Highlights Use Cases
11.10.2023
The e-naira continues to generate controversy on its adoption rate, use cases, and more recently, claims by some observers on the threat it poses to the economy.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has publicly backed its digital currency the e-naira which it released to rival the growing popularity...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Hits 10-Day Low, Caroline Ellison Confirms Fraud on Behalf of SBF
11.10.2023
Bitcoin slipped to a ten-day low in today’s session, as the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) continues. Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, alleged that she committed fraud at the behest of SBF. Markets also declined ahead of the upcoming U.S. Producer Price Index, which...
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Advances e-HKD Tests, Mbridge Project
11.10.2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has recently completed a series of tests regarding the programmability of the e-HKD, the proposed Hong Kong central bank digital currency (CBDC). While still in its initial phases, the e-HKD presents “interesting” use cases, HKMA CEO Eddie...
Bitcoin Is Fundamentally Different From Other Cryptocurrencies: Fidelity Digital Assets
11.10.2023
The crypto’s technological breakthrough was not as a superior payment method but as a superior form of money, the report said
Bitmain Halts Employee Salaries Amid Financial Woes, Report
11.10.2023
Mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain has temporarily suspended salary payments to its employees, a media report has revealed. News of the move comes along with information suggesting that the crypto giant is experiencing financial difficulties with poor results from its operations. Antminer Maker...
"I Didn't Feel Good About It" – Caroline Ellison Continues Compelling Testimony in SBF Trial
11.10.2023
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison continued her powerful testimony against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in Manhattan Federal Court Tuesday.
During her time on the witness stand, Ellison painted Bankman-Fried as a “very ambitious” risktaker willing to endanger customer funds for...
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Shares Thoughts on Bitcoin Halving
11.10.2023
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, founder and CEO of Binance, has shared his thoughts on the upcoming Bitcoin halving. Using Binance Feed, the X-like social feed of the exchange, Zhao explained that Bitcoin prices won’t double immediately after the halving and that new all-time high (ATH)...
Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Halts BTC Sales, Remain Bullish on Price Ahead of Halving
11.10.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) miner Hut 8 produced 111 BTC in September without any sales to fund its operations as it prepares for the next halving.
The firm released its mining and production update for September with its capacity, growth, added investment, and partnerships.
Per the release, the miner holds...
Indian Government Collects Over $12 Million From Crypto Taxes
11.10.2023
India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has collected more than 100 crore INR ($12 million) from one percent TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) on crypto transactions in this financial year.
The Indian government had implemented one percent direct tax on all crypto transactions from July...
Nigerian Central Bank Refutes Media Reports Suggesting Its CBDC Poses a Threat to Financial Stability
11.10.2023
The Nigerian central bank has disputed media reports suggesting its Sept. 11, 2023 document implies that its e-naira currency poses a threat to financial stability. The central bank said it felt compelled “to clarify the reports to ensure that misunderstandings are not fostered.” Book...
Crypto Aid Israel Fundraiser to Help Victims of Hamas Assault
11.10.2023
Members of Israel’s Web3 community have launched Crypto Aid Israel, a fundraiser in support of those affected by the conflict with Hamas. The goal is to attract cryptocurrency donations to relieve the humanitarian situation of thousands of Israelis displaced by the surprise attack...
British MPs urge action on NFT copyright infringement, crypto fan tokens
11.10.2023
A U.K. parliamentary committee called for a crack down on sports fan tokens and recommended the government issue a code of conduct for NFT platforms
Iris Energy Boosts Mining Capacity With $19.6M Acquisition of Bitmain’s S21 Antminers
11.10.2023
The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin mining company Iris Energy has announced its acquisition of 1.4 exahash per second (EH/s) of Bitmain’s latest S21 Antminers. This acquisition will increase the company’s self-mining capacity by 25%, from 5.6 EH/s to 7 EH/s. Nasdaq-Listed Iris Energy Bolsters...