Binance disclosed in its 16th proof-of-reserves (PoR) snapshot that its assets exceeded $100 billion as of March 18. The exchange views this milestone not merely as an “arbitrary number” but as evidence of continued trust in Binance and a strong indication of the crypto markets’ solid performance. Binance’s User Asset Holdings Surge In a blog...Read More
Following his departure from the crypto exchange Binance last November, the company’s founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao, also known as “CZ,” is looking to establish a non-revenue, free education project. The new venture targets underprivileged kids who have no access to education in developing countries. A Free, Online Education Platform for Children In an...Read More
Analysts at the Bitfinex crypto exchange say that alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) have remained resilient amid Bitcoin’s (BTC) approximately 12.5% correction in the past week. According to the latest Bitfinex Alpha report, the altcoin market’s resilience is demonstrated in the Total3 index, which reached a new cycle-high market capitalization of $788 billion on March 14. Although...Read More
Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnhenshein has promised to lower the management fee of the company’s spot Bitcoin ETF, whose above-average cost has led to overwhelming outflows in recent months. In an interview with CNBC on Monday, the executive promised that the fee will drop over time as the crypto ETF market matures. “I’ll happily confirm that,...Read More
Amid a strong bullish momentum, XRP has been facing its fair share of challenges. Despite the broader market’s upward trajectory, XRP’s price has struggled to recapture its peak value from January 2018. In stark contrast to Bitcoin and Ether, which have posted substantial gains, XRP’s performance in 2024 has been tepid, with returns sitting at...Read More
Ethereum staking could present challenges for crypto asset manager Grayscale if the SEC greenlights fund conversion for ETHE as it did for GBTC. These are the findings of BitMEX research, which added that if the SEC does not allow staking, then there will be large outflows from the firm’s ETHE fund, larger than those from...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Zug, Switzerland, March 19th, 2024] Streamr has announced the launch of the Streamr Network 1.0 mainnet, a landmark milestone that signifies the completion of the original 2017 roadmap. 1.0 introduces the full deployment of the $DATA token incentive layer, transforming the network into a feature-complete, fully decentralized protocol run and operated by...Read More
Crypto exchanges HTX (formerly Huobi), Bitget, and BingX have pledged to donate trading fees to support the Slerf community after the anonymous meme coin developer accidentally burned $10 million in presale funds. Despite this setback, market speculators aggressively pumped the token, increasing its value by over 5,000% and sending its price above the $1 mark....Read More
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), managing a staggering $1.5 trillion, has initiated inquiries into diversifying its portfolio, eyeing assets like Bitcoin in addition to gold, forests, and farmland. The latest move is a call for information and doesn’t signify an immediate expansion of investment targets, including Bitcoin. World’s Largest Pension Fund Explores Bitcoin Founded...Read More
The incident involving the Solana-based Slerf (SLERF) meme coin’s $10-million bungle has sparked intense speculation. While the team said that the action was a mindless misclick, others speculate that it might have been a daring marketing stunt. Regardless of the true nature of the event, it has undeniably garnered significant attention across social media platforms...Read More
Bitcoin ETF fever appears to be waning as the amount of BTC being scooped up by funds and institutional investors slows down. Moreover, the world’s largest crypto asset manager, Grayscale, saw a record outflow of $643 million on March 18. It beats the previous daily outflow record from GBTC of $640 million on Jan. 22....Read More
Late Monday, Bitcoin (BTC) witnessed a sudden and significant plunge on BitMEX, plummeting to as low as $8,900 within a matter of minutes. Since the flash crash, BitMEX has announced via social media that it is currently investigating the substantial sell orders. Bitcoin’s Flash Crash on BitMEX According to data from the charting platform TradingView,...Read More
The crypto industry continues to display a negative trend for the second consecutive day, indicating a significant correction in the market. Further, top altcoins continue to bleed, displaying increased selling-over-buying pressure in the crypto space. On the other hand, Ethereum price has lost over 17% within the past seven days, but the token has added...Read More
NodeMonkes, Bitcoin’s premier NFT collection, has surged by over 50% in the past 24 hours, surpassing Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) in market capitalization. According to data from CoinGecko, NodeMonkes witnessed a 53.3% surge in its floor price, making it the second-largest NFT collection in terms of market cap. NodeMonkes and Runestone’s Floor Price Surge...Read More
Binance has cleared its personnel from the allegations surrounding Book of Meme (BOME), a meme coin built on the Solana blockchain. The move follows widespread discussions and allegations of possible insider trading associated with the “BOME rat warehouse” incident, prompting Binance to take swift action to address the matter. Binance Responds to Allegations In an...Read More
Investments in digital asset products clocked in a massive surge in weekly inflows, reaching a total of $2.9 billion. According to the latest data compiled by CoinShares, the inflows surpassed the previous week’s record of $2.7 billion, propelling year-to-date investments to $13.2 billion, significantly exceeding the total inflows for the entire year of 2021, which...Read More
Over the past weekend, the crypto market experienced a tumultuous blend of emotions, characterized by fear and greed, as Bitcoin plunged to lows of 64,500. However, it swiftly rebounded, with the leading asset surging back above the 67,000 mark. While Bitcoin has exhibited significant resilience, the same cannot be said for Ethereum. Ethereum’s Rocky Road...Read More
Solana (SOL) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) may be experiencing minor setbacks for a while, but the spotlight is firmly on Furrever Token (FURR) as it charges ahead with unprecedented momentum in its fourth stage of presale. While SOL and SHIB navigate temporary declines, FURR is rewriting the rules of engagement, captivating investors with its innovative...Read More
Ether (ETH) has lost more than 11% of its value in the past six days, falling from $4,000 to $3,500, but a vast majority of its holders are still in profit. According to a tweet by crypto market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock, around 89% of ETH holding addresses are currently in the green. 89% of ETH...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – LONDON, ENGLAND, March 18th, 2024] Telos today announces the official launch of Tekika, a rewarding and comprehensive airdrop campaign involving more than a dozen ecosystem partners. By participating in Tekika, whitelisted users will gain access to mint a free NFT collection designed by Peruvian digital artist MUTE that is dynamic and evolves...Read More
British multinational bank Standard Chartered has increased its prediction for Bitcoin’s price by 50%, forecasting that the leading digital asset will be worth $150,000 by the end of 2024. According to a CoinDesk report, the bank expects BTC to hit a record high of $250,000 by 2025 before rounding off the bull cycle around $200,000....Read More
Cardano’s development and utility have been subject to significant scrutiny within the community, with recent discontent focused on the Hydra project. This layer 2 scalability solution aims to expedite transactions, reduce costs, and optimize Cardano’s functionality. However, Charles Hoskinson has moved to quash rumors of the project’s demise. Charles Hoskinson Sets the Record Straight Cardano...Read More
Charlotte Fang, the founder of Milady and Remilia, acknowledged a security breach after millions of dollars worth of Ether and Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were moved to a wallet engaged in asset liquidation. The incident highlights the escalating issue of hacks and security vulnerabilities within the crypto sector, especially affecting decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. Remilia Treasury...Read More
Solana’s market capitalization has topped $90 billion following a 10% gain on the day for SOL. This has driven token prices to just below $205, the highest level since December 2021. Furthermore, SOL has gained a whopping 45% over the past seven days as altcoins start to move in the wake of Bitcoin’s retreat from...Read More
Meme coins are back at it with significant gains throughout the past 24 hours. The market is recovering, in general, but some meme coins are undoubtedly performing better than the rest. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is up a whopping 13% over the past 24 hours, trading at slightly below $0.0003. The cryptocurrency remains down some 10%...Read More
“It’s officially Fed week, the week we’ve all been waiting for,” exclaimed macroeconomics outlet The Kobeissi Letter on March 17. The US Central Bank will make its highly anticipated announcement on March 20, which will set the tone for the US’s economic outlook going forward. Key Events This Week: 1. Housing Starts data – Tuesday...Read More
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged 17 individuals for allegedly perpetrating a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of Latino investors in the country for approximately $300 million. According to an official release from the regulator, the alleged fraudsters operated under a company named CryptoFX LLC, which is based in Houston,...Read More
Amidst a brief pause in the ongoing bull rally across the cryptocurrency market, Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Furrever Token (FURR) emerge as notable contenders, each navigating unique trajectories. As market dynamics temporarily ease, Ethereum faces a minor dip in its price trajectory, while Solana teeters on the brink of surpassing the significant $200 milestone....Read More
Bitcoin mining firm Core Scientific announced that total revenue for fiscal year 2023 amounted to $502.4 million, reflecting a decrease of $137.9 million or 22% from the $640.3 million recorded in the previous year. Core Scientific said that it had successfully mined 19,274 BTC (valued at approximately $1.4 billion) during 2023 despite undergoing bankruptcy. Core...Read More
Following his arrest nearly three years ago, a Jury in a US federal district court found Roman Sterlingov, operator of the crypto mixer Bitcoin Fog, guilty of a four-count charge regarding money laundering. The founder of Bitcoin Fog faces up to a maximum of 50 years in prison for all his charges. Sterlingov Convicted According...Read More
