Leading altcoins Shiba Inu and Litecoin are off to an encouraging start, with Shiba Inu’s metrics particularly generating excitement among analysts, who anticipate a forthcoming price rally. Meanwhile, the proof-of-work cryptocurrency, Litecoin, is also showing signs of recovery. Yet, it’s Scorpion Casino (SCORP) that’s currently dominating headlines, drawing attention with its daily USDT rewards, enticing...Read More
On Feb. 12, Mechanism Capital partner Andrew Kang predicted that long-term Bitcoin demand flows this year would be between $40 billion and $130 billion. There is a huge amount of global wealth and income that could potentially flow into crypto, he said, stating that the global aggregate income is around $52 trillion. Current crypto ownership...Read More
In January, the crypto venture capital landscape saw a significant uptick in investment projects. According to Wu Blockchain’s report leveraging RootData’s statistics, there were 113 publicly disclosed investment projects, marking a notable increase of 10.8% compared to December 2023 and a steady year-on-year rise of 1.8% from January 2023. $650 Million Raised Among the diverse...Read More
Bitcoin has jumped by 10% and is close to marking a fifth consecutive bullish day this week. With such a bull run in the biggest cryptocurrency in age and market cap, the overall market trend is improving. Under market recovery, the meme coins are prepping for massive gains in the coming season of high bullishness. ...Read More
The South Korean government is taking extra steps to ensure the protection of crypto investors from unfair market activities and criminals by imposing higher fines and punishments for violations of certain provisions. According to a press release, crypto criminals face jail terms of more than a year or a fine equal to three to five...Read More
CleanSpark Inc., a prominent participant in the Bitcoin mining industry, has unveiled plans to increase its operating hash rate. The company aims to double its hash rate in preparation for the upcoming Bitcoin halving event. In light of this, the firm has revealed strategic acquisitions and expansion initiatives to enhance its mining capabilities and geographic...Read More
On Feb. 9, Ark Invest reported that its ARKB ETF had crossed $1 billion in Bitcoin holdings. “This isn’t just a number – it’s a testament to the growing trust and interest in digital assets,” it stated. The milestone was also commented on by Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, who said it suggests that Ark...Read More
On Tuesday, the Solana network experienced five hours of unusability. Validators, crucial components of Solana’s infrastructure responsible for processing and validating blockchain transactions, restarted the network before 10 am Eastern Time. Solana Labs attributed the recent five-hour blockchain downtime on February 6 to a bug that made transactions enter an infinite loop. The Post-Mortem According...Read More
Bitcoin’s price is poised for an upcoming rally this year, and the best scenario can take the asset to above $100,000 for the first time ever, said the CEO of CryptoQuant – Ki Young Ju. To do so, though, certain developments have to transpire, which are mostly related to the recently approved spot Bitcoin ETFs...Read More
According to Scam Sniffer, scammers stole $55 million worth of cryptocurrency in January alone and set up more than 11,000 phishing websites. Notably, most of these thefts occurred on the Ethereum mainnet, with Arbitrum, BNB, Optimism, and Polygon closely behind. Crypto Phishing Attacks Surged in January In a recent Feb. 9 thread on X, Scam...Read More
Shiba Inu (SHIB), a cryptocurrency investor who amassed $2.3 million from the meme coin’s rapid growth, is now focusing on the presale of Option2Trade (O2T), an emerging AI trading giant. This move signifies a significant confidence vote in Option2Trade’s (O2T) potential to redefine the trading landscape and use advanced technology to create new opportunities for...Read More
Altcoin analyst Altcoin Gordon told over 400,000 X followers Friday that his year-end target for Ethereum is $11,250. That would be a 3.4X increase compared to current prices. Bitcoin has received plenty of attention from the media since October between the SEC approval of Bitcoin ETFs in January and the upcoming fourth Bitcoin halving in April....Read More
An Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) side chain of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) will reward chain validators with XRP tokens. That brings Ripple into decentralized finance or DeFi’s staking wars. Ripple Partner Peersyst Technology’s CEO recently confirmed in an interview that XRPL EVM side chain will reward validators in XRP tokens. XRPL Ethereum Chain Uses XRP...Read More
Chinese Bitcoin miners have set their sights on Ethiopia in a strategic move driven by the pursuit of cheap energy and favorable climates. Last spring, cargo containers near electricity substations linked to Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), signaled the arrival of Chinese miners. Ethiopia Emerges as Prime Destination for Chinese...Read More
Since plummeting from its peak in 2022, the Shiba Inu price has yet to experience any significant price surges. But with the crypto market now recovering and Bitcoin on the edge of reaching the $50,000 mark, investors are curious if SHIB could undergo a tenfold rally similar to its 2021 surge in the upcoming months...Read More
To crack down on fraudulent activities and safeguard consumer interests, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially prohibited using artificial intelligence-generated voices in unwarranted robocalls across the United States. This move follows an incident where New Hampshire residents received fabricated voice messages mimicking U.S. President Joe Biden, advising against participation in the state’s primary election....Read More
Phishing attacks have wreaked havoc in the crypto industry. In a recent move to combat cyber fraud, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) in the United Kingdom announced the blocking of 43 web domains associated with fraudulent activities. Spearheaded by the City of London Police, this crackdown follows the discovery of a spoof email address...Read More
The U.S. Treasury Department has reported that despite the growing trend of illicit actors turning to cryptocurrencies for money laundering and financing, cold hard cash remains their preferred tool. In its 2024 National Risk Assessments on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing, the Treasury shed light on the various threats, vulnerabilities, and risks associated...Read More
New York Attorney General Letitia James has massively expanded her lawsuit against Digital Currency Group (DCG) for allegedly defrauding hundreds of thousands of investors in its relationship with Genesis and Gemini Earn. In an amended filing with the Supreme Court of New York on Friday, the AG accused both firms – alongside DCG CEO Barry...Read More
Despite the memecoin category recording a successful 2023, top tokens have started the year on a bearish note, indicating a decline in the interest of the investors in it. On the other hand, during the last week of January, low-cap memecoins displayed significant fluctuations in their respective charts. The increase of investments in low-cap memecoin...Read More
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., believes American households could have saved approximately $74 billion in credit card transaction fees in 2022 if they used blockchain technology. In Coinbase’s latest State of Crypto Report, the exchange outlined the frustrations of the current financial system, ranging from high costs to delays and difficult access,...Read More
Crypto analyst Dark Defender has recently conducted an in-depth XRP price analysis and believes the asset could hit an ATH of $18. The trader used several indicators and chart patterns to gauge XRP’s next price target, concluding with three potential ones. One of those patterns is the ABC Correction, which, in trading, can help traders...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 10th, 2024] Today, dragonsworld introduces The Dragons project: the pioneering token talisman crafted by a team of crypto enthusiasts, dedicated to infusing the ancient energy of this revered symbol into the digital realm. As the Chinese New Year of the Dragon is ushered in, users are invited to...Read More
On-chain analysis by market intelligence platform CryptoQuant has found that selling pressure from Bitcoin miners has eased and remained low despite a significant decline in transaction fees. According to the firm’s latest weekly report, Bitcoin sold daily by miners currently sits around 300 BTC, significantly down from the companies’ 800 BTC daily sales in November...Read More
Solana has been the center of attention in the last seven days, spearheading most of the news headlines in the crypto community. First, the Solana network suffered an outage on Tuesday, shutting down for nearly five hours and sparking criticisms left and right. Shortly after, SOL skyrocketed to $105, and its ecosystem recorded $1.85B in...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, February 9th, 2024] First-of-its-kind summit, hosted by Aptos Foundation, featured dedicated sessions with Aptos’ contributors, along with insights from 50+ builders, supporters, and investors from across the Aptos ecosystem The Aptos Ecosystem Summit, a first-of-its-kind event hosted by Aptos Foundation and aimed at uplifting the Aptos ecosystem held...Read More
Ripple’s latest markets report for Q4 2023 reveals significant growth in XRP volume, outpacing other major altcoins like Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), BNB, and SHIB. This surge comes amidst notable legal victories and strides in global compliance efforts. Let’s delve into the details. XRP Volume Soars Amid Legal Wins The Ripple Q4 2023 report highlights...Read More
Pandora has witnessed a remarkable surge of over 30% in the last 24 hours amid a broader market resurgence. This increase can be attributed to recent announcements by crypto wallets from renowned exchanges like Binance and OKX, which emphasized the inclusion of support for the ERC-404 token standard. The ERC-404 Token Standard Based on data...Read More
Bitcoin witnessed significant developments in recent weeks that have helped it extend its rally, surging past $47,000 for the first time in nearly a month. The uptick has brought a sense of relief for its investors, who recently endured a brief plunge to 38,500 and now find themselves comfortably in the profit zone amidst market...Read More
In a recent blog post titled ‘Points Guard,’ former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes made a compelling case for the emergence of “points” as a superior alternative to traditional initial coin offerings (ICOs) and yield farming with regard to crypto fundraising and user engagement. Hayes argued that points combine the best aspects of ICOs and yield...Read More
