Preliminary data from Farside Investors revealed that four of the new spot Bitcoin ETFs had another day of zero flows on April 16. These were Bitwise (BITB), Invesco Galaxy (BTCO), WisdomTree (BTCW), and Hashdex (DEFI). Additionally, Grayscale’s GBTC and ARK 21Shares’ ARKB had outflows of $79.4 million and $12.9 million respectively. Nevertheless, Bloomberg ETF analyst...Read More
The first quarter of 2024 witnessed over $824 million across 67 hacks as bad actors became more active in targeting high-profile individuals and projects. According to the latest Hacken report shared with CryptoPotato, breaches in access control emerged as the most frequent category of hacks in terms of both frequency and financial impact, with $682...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Bermuda, Hamilton, April 17th, 2024] HashKey Global, the flagship global digital asset exchanges under HashKey Group, is thrilled to unveil the initial listing of Merlin Chain (MERL) Token. In collaboration with the Merlin Chain community, HashKey Global is launching a campaign with a prize pool of 200,000 MERL tokens. Participants have the...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) becomes more scarce after each halving, but the next event that takes place in the next four days will make the digital assets twice as rare as gold, according to analysts at the leading crypto exchange, Bybit. A report on what to expect before and after the Bitcoin halving revealed that BTC will...Read More
Hong Kong regulators recently approved spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund applications, but Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas predicts that the local ETF market may not perform as well as the US due to the current lack of big players and the possibility of high fees. According to Balchunas, the Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether...Read More
Recent movements have stirred considerable volatility and uncertainty in the cryptocurrency markets, which are enduring exceptionally rough times. Notably, Ethereum (ETH) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) have taken a substantial hit, plunging 13% and 22%, respectively, within just one week. This downturn highlights the challenges and unpredictability inherent in the digital asset landscape. However, amidst the...Read More
The Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), formerly a leading Ethereum non-fungible token (NFT) market collection, has witnessed a significant decrease in its floor price. This downturn signifies a reduction exceeding 90% from its historical peak, noted approximately two and a half years ago. BAYC is nearing a sub-10 NFT floor price, a development attributed to...Read More
The neutralization of funding rates in crypto perpetual markets following the drawdown suggested that the correction was healthy and that volatility may eventually decline. With the Bitcoin halving a few days away, the amount of BTC leaving centralized exchanges has risen to levels not seen for more than 15 months. At the same time, the...Read More
Zurich, Switzerland, April 16th, 2024, Chainwire Certo is excited to announce the official launch of its highly anticipated testnet, marking a significant milestone in the development of its groundbreaking p2p lending project. Designed to revolutionize digital transactions by offering unparalleled security, transparency, and stability of funds collateralized by Real-World Assets (RWAs), Certo’s testnet is now...Read More
The upcoming Bitcoin halving event is expected to follow the pattern of “buy-the-rumor, sell-the-news,” according to the Crypto.com CEO. The exec believes that in the long term, however, the halving, which is currently slated for April 20, will positively impact Bitcoin’s price. Bitcoin Halving’s Long-Term Impact Will Be Positive In a recent Bloomberg interview, Kris...Read More
Arkham’s latest data revealed that the top five identified crypto whales with publicly known wallet addresses collectively hold approximately $3.5 billion in digital assets. A few sit on a digital treasure trove but have no way to access it. Locked Out of Crypto Fortune This list features some of the most prominent names in the...Read More
After 2020, Bitcoin is all set to face the 4th halving, wherein the rewards will be halved from 12.5 BTC to 6.25 BTC. While the broader market sentiments are bullish, considering the impact in previous times, they also need to be aware of a notable change in the market dynamics during the current halving. Therefore,...Read More
Decentralized blockchain network Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has successfully implemented threshold-Schnorr signatures to harness the potential of Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi) and web3. According to a release seen by CryptoPotato, the new cryptographic signature scheme will enable ICP smart contracts to etch the Bitcoin token standard, Runes, and trade BRC-20 tokens. Implementing Threshold-Schnorr Signatures Threshold-Schnorr...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, April 16th, 2024] In a significant move towards expanding its reach and capabilities, Saakuru Labs has successfully raised $2.4 million in an oversubscribed private funding round. This infusion of capital is earmarked for accelerating the adoption of the Saakuru Protocol, which has shown remarkable growth and traction in the GameFi...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, UAE, April 16th, 2024] MANTRA is announcing the launch of its new incubation program at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), following an $11 million funding round led by Shorooq Partners. This program is part of MANTRA’s effort to contribute to the Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization sector, with a focus...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – New York, USA, April 16th, 2024] Incorporating leading-edge blockchain technology, Speedy emerges as a pioneering initiative launched by The GOAT Foundation, the first meme-centric foundation on Web3. This development introduces Speedy on the Fantom blockchain, recognized for its cutting-edge capabilities and high transaction speeds. Speedy: A New Benchmark in Blockchain Performance Globally...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Manama, Bahrain, April 16th, 2024] By joining forces with Aleph Zero, stc Bahrain aims to leverage cutting-edge solutions to enhance privacy, security, and decentralization in the digital realm. stc Bahrain, a world-class digital enabler, has announced its partnership with Aleph Zero, a privacy-enhancing Layer 1 blockchain, as part of its Web3 Launchpad program....Read More
The bull market euphoria appears to have come to a screeching halt as the crypto market correction continues and digital assets keep dumping. On April 16, prominent market analyst “Cold Blooded Shiller” told his 269,000 followers on X that Bitcoin is “still the cloud that hangs over crypto.” BTC has retreated 15% from its March...Read More
Investor hesitancy continued as digital asset investment products witnessed a modest sum of $126 million in outflows last week. This reluctance could potentially be due to the stall in positive price trends. While trading volumes increased slightly from $17 billion to $21 billion compared to the previous week, activity in ETP/ETFs decreased relative to the...Read More
Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) – Germany’s largest federal bank – is poised to offer digital asset custody services and has teamed up with the crypto exchange Bitpanda. The main goal is to meet the increasing demand for digital asset management among institutional and corporate clients and it is scheduled for release in the latter half of...Read More
This downturn in the markets caught many people by surprise, as Ethereum (ETH) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) experienced notable declines of 7% and 10%, respectively. However, amidst the broader market turmoil, Furrever Token (FURR) has emerged as a standout performer, defying the trend with a significant surge in value. This unexpected turn of events underscores...Read More
The crypto sleuth ZachXBT has warned about a group of scammers who are attempting to lure more victims by using millions in stolen funds in a new scheme. The investigation found that the same group who stole from projects like Magnate, Kokomo, Lendora, and Solfire is now back with a new project on Blast, Leaper...Read More
Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla is facing extradition from Kenya following his escape from custody in Nigeria. He was spotted after a manhunt was launched from Nigeria that led the authorities to Kenya, where his whereabouts were discovered. Binance Executive Set to Be Extradited According to a local report, the Nigerian government is working on extraditing...Read More
Bitcoin’s price may be due for another correction despite a strong recovery from its weekend dump to $61,000, according to analysts at CryptoQuant. In a community “quicktake” posted on Monday, Bitcoin and Ethereum trader GAAH noted that the prevailing bullish market sentiment may be getting too hot based on information from the perpetual futures market....Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) could be worth $91,000 at the bottom of the bear market and $650,000 at the top of the bull cycle upon the full deployment of the cryptocurrency’s exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the coming years. According to a tweet by Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo, the digital asset can achieve these price targets if investors...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Johannesburg, South Africa, April 15th, 2024] VALR, the Pantera-backed crypto exchange headquartered in Johannesburg, announced that it has been granted both a Category I and Category II license by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP). This milestone makes VALR one of the...Read More
A miner wallet from the early years of the cryptocurrency market has awoken from a long slumber, moving its assets to a centralized exchange. According to a tweet by Lookonchain, the wallet moved 50 BTC worth over $3.28 million to the crypto exchange Coinbase in the early hours of the Asian trading session. Miner Wallet...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Sydney, Australia, April 15th, 2024] Web3’s biggest lifestyle app joins hands with Adidas to bring co-branded digital sneakers to 5 million users. Move-and-earn lifestyle app STEPN today announces the launch of STEPN x adidas Genesis Sneakers – a limited-edition NFT collection developed in collaboration with adidas. [embedded content] The Solana-based generative NFT...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Bankstown, Australia, April 15th, 2024] Xuirin Finance has recently presented its DeFi card, an innovative solution designed to merge the functionalities of traditional debit and credit cards with the decentralized financial services provided by DeFi. The introduction of this card aims to facilitate daily transactions using cryptocurrencies, enhancing their integration into the...Read More
The week started on a strong note, with Bitcoin rising above $66,000, a 3.02% increase over the past day owing to Hong Kong’s ETF development. With spot cryptocurrency ETFs being all the roar, Hong Kong has joined the trend by granting approval for several spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs on Monday. Hong Kong Welcomes Spot...Read More
