Asset management giant Vanguard’s decision to block clients’ access to the just-approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has elicited unpleasant reactions from the crypto community. According to several posts on the social media platform X, community members believe Vanguard’s days are numbered as the asset manager’s clients exit their accounts in droves. Numbered Days Following...Read More
As Bitcoin experiences over a 7% decline to $41,600 since the debut of spot ETFs in the U.S. on Thursday, analysts at 10x Research caution that a classic “sell the fact” price action might be underway. The report, led by Markus Thielen, has issued a cautionary note, suggesting that the sell-off might persist in the...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Vilnius, Lithuania, January 15th, 2024] The single-industry-focused ETFs limit diversification and Dollarino is here to do the exact opposite. Dollarino is the first major reaction that acts as an anti ETF coin, standing on behalf of those who want to generate their own negotiation on ETFs in order to be able to...Read More
The crypto market often presents a mixed picture, with some tokens experiencing downturns while others defy the odds. Solana (SOL) and Polkadot (DOT) have recently seen a downward trend, contrasting sharply with the resilience shown by the emerging hybrid exchange Pullix (PLX). Solana (SOL): Navigating the Crypto Market Solana (SOL), known for its high-speed blockchain...Read More
On Jan. 15, Ripple CTO Paolo Ardoino said that someone attempted to attack Bitfinex using a “Partial Payments Exploit.” However, the attack failed due to the way the exchange handles a data field for the delivered amount, he added. The clarification follows alerts that a huge $15 billion XRP transfer from an unknown wallet to...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, January 15th, 2024] $ZKL token realizes high-performance DeFi through zkLink’s cutting-edge zero-knowledge rollup infrastructure and newly launched Nexus platform zkLink, a trailblazer in the zero-knowledge blockchain sector, today announced the release date for its new token, $ZKL. Following the Community Token Sale on Coinlist, $ZKL will be available to users...Read More
Amidst a challenging backdrop where the crypto spot market witnessed its lowest activity levels in over four years, the downturn created a daunting scenario for centralized exchanges and market makers, exacerbated by the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX in November 2022. This incident had a profound impact on investor trust in centralized entities, casting a...Read More
1inch experienced a substantial surge in volumes and market dominance in the fourth quarter of last year amidst a broader market resurgence, According to Messari’s report, the popular DEX aggregator recorded over $30 billion in executed volume and a commanding 64% share of the Ethereum DEX aggregator market. The nearly doubled volume from external sources...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are currently following a pattern similar to previous years, during which their prices surged by 500% and 1,000%, respectively, according to the latest research report by Coinbase Research and Glassnode. The observation draws parallels between the ongoing crypto market cycle and the period from 2018 to 2022, characterized by substantial...Read More
TLDR Crypto market analysts think XRP could fall to $0.35 before the end of the month. Rebel Satoshi ($RBLZ) has witnessed a 100% growth in $RBLZ’s price, with its upcoming launch on DEXs scheduled for February. As the crypto community gears up for the anticipated bullish year, two top crypto coins – XRP and $RBLZ...Read More
Earlier this week, a long wait for the launch of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States ended after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 11 products for listing and trading on several national exchanges. The journey began ten years ago, and there are industry participants who laid the foundation for...Read More
Solana’s native SOL token was one of the best-performing crypto assets in 2023. The developer ecosystem of the Layer 1 network also showed consistent growth during the same period. In the same timeframe, the Solana ecosystem saw a notable increase in developer retention, jumping from 31% to more than 50% within a three-month timeframe. This...Read More
Option2Trade (O2T) has gained significant momentum in Stage 1 of its presale, surpassing the performance of other cryptocurrencies like Beam (BEAM) and Immutable (IMX). This article explores the factors contributing to Option2Trade’s outpacing in this stage and analyzes the significance of this achievement. The Rise of Option2Trade (O2T) Option2Trade (O2T) is a versatile cryptocurrency token...Read More
Wintermute – the popular market maker and liquidity provider – witnessed continued growth in all business verticals in 2023 despite the market downturn. In a new report, the platform said that its over-the-counter (OTC) volume surged by over 400% throughout the year as volumes moved off-exchanges. During the first half of 2023, Wintermute’s OTC trading...Read More
This week was full of hustle, anticipation, and excitement as many major developments came into existence and one of the major eye-capturing events was the approval of Spot Bitcoin ETF by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This approval news circulated tremendously on social media sites despite this many other major things happened in the crypto...Read More
The dApp industry experienced unprecedented growth, with DappRadar’s 2023 Industry Report revealing a 124% year-over-year increase in Unique Active Wallets (UAW). The report provides an overview of the dynamic landscape, shedding light on key NFTs, DeFi, and blockchain gaming trends. Blockchain Games Dominate Blockchain-powered games took the lead in dApp activity with a dominance of...Read More
A father-son duo, residents of Maryland, have been sentenced for their involvement in a dark web drug trafficking and Bitcoin money laundering scheme. Joseph Farace, aged 72, was sentenced to 19 months in federal prison on January 8 for aiding his son, Ryan Farace, aged 38, in the laundering of Bitcoin proceeds from illicit drug...Read More
More than 30% of blockchain games announced in 2023 have been reported as discontinued or canceled, as per the data provided by the Big Blockchain Game List. As of January 2024, the list encompasses 911 games, with 334 currently live and 577 still in development. Blockchain Games Face High Discontinuation Rate Out of the cumulative...Read More
It is a ritual that we see a lot of price predictions early in the year for how cryptocurrency will behave in the market. Across-board analysts will predict the rise and fall of tokens as much as they can to guide investors and buyers into the right pool. One common thing we are seeing this...Read More
In its recent report, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) underscored a fundamental issue within DeFi systems, pointing to the absence of clear lines of responsibility and accountability intentionally overlooked by certain industry structures. The report emphasized the substantial risks that DeFi systems pose to consumers, investors, financial stability, market integrity, and the fight against...Read More
The US Securities and Exchange Commission finally greenlighted a spot Bitcoin ETF earlier this week, although in a slightly reluctant fashion. Now, speculations are starting to arise on when the agency will do the same in terms of an exchange-traded fund tracking the performance of the second-largest cryptocurrency. When ETH ETF? 2023 will go down...Read More
Digital Currency Group (DCG) subsidiary – Genesis Global Trading – reached a settlement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) on January 12th. Genesis will pay an $8 million penalty after an agency’s investigation found significant failings in anti-money laundering and cybersecurity programs. NYDFS said the compliance failures left the company vulnerable to...Read More
Grayscale Investments, a key player in the cryptocurrency market, is preparing to move into new territory following the latest U.S. approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In an exclusive interview with Wall Street Journal, Grayscale’s Chief Financial Officer, Ed McGee, sheds light on the financial implications and strategic changes the...Read More
Bitcoin plummeted 10% below $42,000 on Friday, triggering $338 million worth of crypto market liquidations. The collapse erased most of the asset’s progress over the past month leading up to the approval of several Bitcoin spot ETFs for public trading in the United States. According to Coinglass, over 101,000 crypto traders have been liquidated in...Read More
Crypto firms faced substantial regulatory action, collectively paying nearly $6 billion in fines primarily due to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) violations and deficiencies in customer checks last year. This marks a significant development, as crypto and fintech groups experienced higher fines for inadequate controls than the entire traditional financial system for the first time. Crypto-Related Fines...Read More
The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has doubled down on his criticisms of Bitcoin (BTC) despite approving a slew of exchange-traded funds for the asset earlier this week. During an interview with CNBC on Friday, the chairman argued that Bitcoin boasts few use cases aside from illicit activity, and has ironically trended...Read More
After a challenging decade of attempts, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. These products enable retail customers and traditional financial institutions to access Bitcoin’s price through standard brokerage apps without relying on crypto exchanges. This excitement is being reflected in the prices of altcoins as data indicates a notable...Read More
Proof-of-stake blockchain network Algorand appears to be in a rough season as on-chain metrics show that more than 80% of users holding its native token, ALGO, are in losses. According to a tweet by pseudonymous X user Slim Daddy, data from blockchain intelligence firm IntoTheBlock shows that Algorand is experiencing stress in its profitability, growth,...Read More
Gary Gensler, the Chair of the US Securities and Exchange (SEC), issued cautionary statements to the crypto sector, raising uncertainty about the possibility of the Ether obtaining approval for an ETF similar to Bitcoin. But this has not stopped Ether from surging, which has reached its highest point since May 2022. Perhaps unexpectedly, the approval...Read More
It’s 2024. You’ve set your goals; now it’s time to live them. As Good Perry, the visionary once known as Burberry Perry, highlighted in his No Jumper interview, Joseon isn’t just a digital nation. It’s a relentless pursuit of innovation, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the digital age. Joseon: The Digital Coliseum Joseon...Read More
