Category: Cryptocurrency

Here’s the impact of MiCA regulations on the European crypto market

The following is a guest post from Mike Romanenko, CVO and Co-Founder of Kyrrex.The European…

Bitcoin futures term structure indicates bullish sentiment

On-chain HighlightsDEFINITION: The Futures Term Structure is a graphical representation of the pricing for futures…

‘Memes are the gateway to crypto and blockchain’: SHIB developer Kusama

The pseudonymous lead developers of memecoin Shiba Inu (SHIB), Shytoshi Kusama and Kaal Dhairya, gave…

Restoring trust to BTC in 2024: Let’s start with wrapping

The following is a guest post by Aki Balogh, CEO & Co-founder of DLC.LinkBitcoin (BTC)…

Kraken exec expects Ethereum ETF launch to ‘lift all boats’

Kraken Head of Strategy Thomas Perfumo said spot Ethereum (ETH) ETFs could help the crypto…

6% of Bitcoin nodes running outdated software vulnerable to exploits

Bitcoin Core developers have historically disclosed just 10 vulnerabilities affecting older software versions, as reported…

DWS confirms plans to launch first regulated euro-backed stablecoin in 2025

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Ethereum braces for spot ETF boost as 40% of supply remains locked

Approximately 40% of Ethereum supply is locked as the market anticipates the final approval for…

EIA could attempt to survey crypto miners again before end of year

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) said it could restart its attempts to survey crypto mining…

Core Scientific to add 15 EH/s through Block’s 3nm Bitcoin mining ASICs

Block Inc. and Core Scientific have announced an agreement to supply Core Scientific with Block’s…

Bitwise CCO says Ethereum ETFs ‘close to finish line’, SEC open to other funds

Bitwise CCO Katherine Dowling said spot Ethereum ETFs are “close to the finish line” while…

The Impact of Blockchain Technology in Armed Services

The US House Armed Services Committee’s latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) draft for fiscal…

TRON DAO Announces HackaTRON Season 6 Winners and Season 7 Preview

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Bitcoin OTC desk balances hit over 300,000 BTC

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Zero-knowledge applications in supply chain transparency

The following is a guest post from Ian Kane, Head of Partnerships at Midnight Network.In…

Witness in Nigerian trial against Binance accuses platform of contravening Central Bank rules

Olubukola Akinwumi, the deputy director of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), accused Binance of…

How institutional networks are preparing for Bitcoin integration

The following is a guest post from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief from The Tokenist.Half…

OpenAI did not reveal security breach in 2023 – NYT

OpenAI experienced a security breach in 2023 but did not disclose the incident outside the…

Bitcoin Cash hash rate hits yearly peak as Phoenix dominates 90% of the network

Bitcoin Cash’s hash rate soared to a yearly high this week after an unknown miner…

Foundry USA and Antpool command almost 60% of Bitcoin mining pool market

Quick TakeIn the past 24 hours, the two largest Bitcoin mining pools, Foundry USA and…

Bitcoin miners Marathon, Riot double hash rate YoY

Bitcoin (BTC) miners Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms have doubled their hash rate since June…

Lido sees around 100k increase in staked Ethereum amid SEC scrutiny

Lido has reported a rise in staked Ethereum on its platform despite the US Securities…

Bitcoin spot volume data shows significant buying pressure pre-halving

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Bitcoin mining difficulty is anticipated to drop by 6%, marking one of the most significant declines since the FTX collapse

Quick Take According to Newhedge, Bitcoin mining difficulty is anticipated to adjust negatively by 6%…

Early US ETF investors now recognized as long-term holders

Quick Take Short-term holders (STHs) are investors who have acquired Bitcoin within the last 155…

Vitalik Buterin suggests ways to speed up Ethereum transaction confirmations

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has suggested ways to help the blockchain improve its transaction confirmation…

Discover the power of tracking crypto whales for smarter trading: Margex Research

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How AgriDex leverages NFTs to secure agricultural trade: Interview

In a move that could reshape the global agricultural landscape, AgriDex is setting out to…

Bitcoin experiences heightened volatility in EU trading hours post-April halving

Onchain HighlightsDEFINITION: This metric shows the 30-day change in the regional price set during EU working…

Will Ethereum NFTs Make a Comeback?

Onchain HighlightsDEFINITION: The relative amount (share) of gas consumed by the Ethereum network by transactions…

Coinbase to launch CFTC-regulated futures trading for 5 altcoins

Coinbase Derivatives plans to launch margined futures contracts for Avalanche (AVAX), Chainlink (LINK), Polkadot (DOT),…

Bitcoin Gold ETF: A New Investment Opportunity

Traditional financial institutions are finding new ways to offer investors access to digital assets via…

Bitcoin volatility sees futures slump, while options open interest spikes

The volatility Bitcoin experienced this week had a particularly interesting impact on the derivatives market.…

Legal Battle Over Crypto Regulation

Coinbase has taken a bold step in its ongoing struggle with financial regulators. As Fox…

Chiliz facing lawsuit filed by former employee over $10 million unpaid tokens, wrongful termination

Chiliz, a leading blockchain platform specializing in sports and entertainment fan tokens, is embroiled in…

Overcoming the DDOS Attack on Staked Tokens

The Cardano blockchain successfully defended against a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack aimed at…

CryptoQuant Integrates TRON Data to Empower Users with Enhanced Blockchain Analytics

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Bitcoin DeFi app ALEX Lab links $4 million exploit to Lazarus Group

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Louisiana signs bill to ban CBDCs, protect right to self-custody and mine crypto

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill to prohibit central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and…

Phishing attacks threaten booming TON network amid rising TVL

Fast-rising blockchain platform The Open Network (TON) is under increasing threat from phishing attacks, according…

Crypto’s dirty little secret? It’s safe

The following is a guest post by Ben Mills, Co-Founder at Meso.The U.S. Securities and…

CoinStats suspends app after security breach compromises 1,590 wallets

CoinStats, the crypto portfolio app, has temporarily shut down its application to address a security…

BlackRock, other issuers update S-1 filing for spot Ethereum ETFs, raising expectations for July launch

Seven spot Ethereum ETF applicants amended their registration statements with the SEC on June 21,…

FinCEN says illicit use of crypto by criminals creates new ‘opportunities’ for detection

The US Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a stark warning to…

Bitcoin dominance rebounds to 55% by mid-2024

Onchain HighlightsDEFINITION: Bitcoin Dominance, denotes Bitcoin’s market capitalization as a percentage of the total market…

Winklevoss twins slam Biden for ‘anti-crypto’ policies, endorse Trump as ‘pro-crypto choice’

Gemini co-founders Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss endorsed former US President Donald Trump and said…

Bitcoin difficulty drops marginally amidst signs of approaching mining capitulation end

Quick Take According to Newhedge, Bitcoin’s latest difficulty adjustment is -0.049%, slightly less than the…

Bitcoin addresses holding over 1 BTC drop to just above 1 million

Onchain HighlightsDEFINITION: The number of unique addresses holding at least 1 coin.Bitcoin addresses holding at…

Top performing coins over 30 days

Over the past 30 days, CryptoSlate data shows that Notcoin (NOT), THORChain (RUNE), Ethereum Name…

Long-term Bitcoin holding trends push illiquid supply higher

Onchain HighlightsDEFINITION: Bitcoin Illiquid Supply Change is the monthly (30d) net change of supply held…

Recent Drop in Prices Explained

Bitcoin’s (BTC) price dropped to a one-month low following three consecutive trading days of outflows…

BIS reveals almost every major central bank is interested in wholesale CBDCs

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said its recent survey of central banks revealed that…

NiceHash and Marathon partner to launch new firmware for miners

NiceHash, a leading Bitcoin hashing power marketplace, has partnered with Marathon Digital Holdings to introduce…

Coinbase derides SEC’s $2.6 billion budget request; American Securities Association calls for lower amount

Coinbase objected to the SEC’s $2.6 billion budget request for the 2025 fiscal year.In a…

Bitcoin ETFs rebound with $100.8M in inflows

Valkyrie Asset Management, Bitcoin ETF Company in North America Valkyrie Investments is a specialized alternative…

Paxos cuts 20% of workforce amid strong financials due to ‘de-prioritizing adjacencies’

Stablecoin issuer Paxos downsized its workforce by 20% despite robust finances and optimistic growth projections…

Bitcoin surges above $69k after better-than-expected US CPI

Bitcoin’s price has soared past $69,000 after the latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for…

Elon Musk drops lawsuit against OpenAI

Elon Musk dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI, according to two June 11 court filings.One filing…

Ripple acquires NYDFS-regulated custodian Standard Custody

According to a June 11 statement, Ripple has completed the acquisition of Standard Custody &…

Crypto investments soar with $2 billion inflow amid US macroeconomic shifts

Investor confidence in crypto-related investment products surged last week, buoyed by the US macroeconomic situation.In…

Bitcoin’s corporate takeover: Why non-crypto companies are buying BTC

The post Bitcoin’s corporate takeover: Why non-crypto companies are buying BTC appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Decline in crypto-margined futures signals shift towards stable collateral

Onchain HighlightsDEFINITION: The percentage of futures contracts open interest that is margined in the native…

Bitcoin accumulation addresses surge as market optimism returns

Onchain HighlightsDEFINITION: The number of unique accumulation addresses. Accumulation addresses are defined as addresses that…

Bridging traditional finance and DeFi

The following is a guest article from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlockWhat is BlackRock’s…

Bloomberg analyst calls for FOIA request into SEC’s Ethereum ETF decision

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart called for freedom of information access (FOIA) requests regarding the…

US creates 272,000 new jobs in May as Bitcoin falls below $71,000

Available exclusively viaHow BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF shapes the crypto market Andjela Radmilac · 4 days…

Treasury Secretary Yellen warns of financial stability risks posed by AI

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed significant concerns about the potential dangers artificial intelligence (AI)…

Bitcoin mining difficulty sees second negative adjustment following April halving

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VanEck predicts Ethereum will hit $22,000 per token by 2030

VanEck believes Ethereum (ETH) will be worth roughly $22,000 by 2030, the asset manager said…

Crypto firms on alert after Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino warns of email list breach

Paolo Ardoino, the CEO of stablecoin issuer Tether, warned on June 5 about a potential…

Bitwise CIO says market undervaluing Washington’s shifting attitude toward crypto

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes the market is underestimating the significance of Washington’s evolving attitude…

Web3 must stand against the peril of airdrop hunters

The following is a sponsored guest article from Sergey Shashev, the founder of Broxus.From Community…

Spot Ethereum ETFs will legitimize crypto, lead to ETH supply crunch – Integral

The launch of spot Ethereum ETF will potentially result in a supply crunch upon launch,…

Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange balances hit record lows as spot ETFs drive withdrawals

Bitcoin and Ethereum supplies on centralized exchanges have hit record lows following the introduction of…

What’s behind the nearly $1 billion surge in blockchain gaming investments

The following is a guest post from Yaniv Baruch, COO at Playnance.The first quarter of…

Bitcoin exchange balances decline to five-year low, major outflows from Binance and Coinbase signal long-term holding strategies

Onchain HighlightsDEFINITION: Balances on exchanges are the total amount of coins held on exchange addresses.Bitcoin’s…

Where crypto angel investors should deploy capital after Ethereum ETH approval

The following is a guest post from Tim Haldorsson, CEO of Lunar Strategy.In nine short…

Privacy as a human right in crypto: An uncompromising stand

The following is a guest post by Felix Mohr, Co-founder at MohrWolfe.In an age where…

Biden vetoes resolution to overturn of SEC’s controversial SAB 121

US President Joe Biden vetoed H.J. Res. 109, which aimed to overturn the of the…

Luna Foundation moves $95 million in crypto to new wallet citing enhanced security

The Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) has transferred approximately $95 million in crypto to a new…

NYDFS establishes new guidelines for crypto companies to enhance customer service standards

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued new guidelines on May 30…

Singapore bank DBS in top 40 Ethereum holders with $648 million stash, Nansen finds

Blockchain analytical platform Nansen said Singapore’s largest bank, DBS, is an Ethereum whale after identifying…

Blackrock updates S-1 filing for Ethereum ETF, marking step toward launch

BlackRock amended the S-1 registration statement for its spot Ethereum ETF in a May 29…

Consistent Bitcoin exodus from exchanges highlights investor confidence

Onchain HighlightDEFINITION: Exchange Net Positon Change by Glassnode is the 30-day change in the supply…

BlackRock adds $4.1 million of its IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF to two funds

Asset management giant BlackRock added $4.1 million worth of its spot Bitcoin ETF shares to…

US major predicts Bitcoin recognition as a weapon system as catalyst for $100 million price target

US Space Force Major Jason Lowery has made a bold assertion regarding Bitcoin, describing it…

ETF approvals will boost Ethereum’s long-term growth despite short-term headwinds – Kaiko Research

Kaiko Research said on May 27 that spot Ethereum ETF approvals are a positive sign…

Global Bitcoin ETFs surpass 1 million BTC under management

Global ETFsAccording to Bold.report data, all Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) collectively hold over one million…

Farallon Capital discloses $85 million in GBTC, Cetera discloses $22 million in GBTC

Farallon Capital Management, Cetera Investment Advisers, and BigSur Wealth Management have reported multi-million dollar investments…

Spot ETH ETFs could see 25% of the demand of BTC counterpart – Bloomberg analysts

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart believes that spot Ethereum ETFs could see 20% to 25%…

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs stand alone as SEC unlikely to approve non-CME futures listed digital assets

Quick Take On May 23, the SEC approved the Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETF). In…

Dfinity’s new API boosts Internet Computer smart contracts with cross-chain prowess

Dfinity Foundation has introduced a new API called EVM RPC to enhance cross-chain interoperability for…

NVIDIA’s record-breaking Q1 revenue fuels AI, Bitcoin mining convergence

Quick Take According to the NVIDIA newsroom, NVIDIA achieved a record quarterly revenue of $26…

VanEck intends to be first spot ETH ETF issuer, argues against simultaneous approvals

VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel said on May 22 that the firm…

WisdomTree first to get nod from FCA on spot Bitcoin ETP ahead of multi-product UK launch

WisdomTree has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority to list its physically-backed Bitcoin and…

StanChart reaffirms Ethereum’s potential to hit $8000 following ETF approval

Standard Chartered reaffirmed its projection that Ethereum (ETH) will reach $8,000 by the end of…

Grayscale ETH ETF may not mirror huge outflows like Bitcoin launch

Quick TakeWhile Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust saw immense outflows following its conversion to a spot Bitcoin…

Bloomberg analysts revise ETH ETF approval odds to 75% amid rumors of SEC flip

The SEC has asked spot Ethereum ETF applicants to update their 19-b4 filings, leading to…

Is Bitcoin the next asset to catch up with the rally?

Quick TakeAs economic uncertainty looms, traditional safe-haven assets like gold, silver, and copper are soaring…

Will the complexity of web3 win over web2?

The following is a guest post from Bakhrom Saydulloev, Product Lead at Mercuryo.Statistics works in…

Analyzing the US Government’s Bitcoin holdings: What you need to know

The following is a guest post from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock. According to…

Using Power Laws to predict when the Bitcoin price will hit $1 million

The following is a guest post by Rajagopal Menon, the Vice President of WazirX.Come the…

Coinbase expects 30% to 40% chance of spot ETH ETF approval by month-end

Crypto exchange Coinbase believes the odds of the SEC approving spot Ethereum ETFs by the…

Scaramucci says institutional adoption of Bitcoin set to accelerate

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci believes institutional adoption of Bitcoin has begun in full force…

Infamous crypto scam service Pink Drainer shuts down after netting $85 million

Pink Drainer, a notorious crypto wallet-draining service, is winding down its operations, according to a…

Pump.fun halts trading after suffering flash loan exploit

Solana-based DeFi memecoin platform Pump.fun experienced a significant breach on May 16 when an exploiter…

CME gears up to launch spot Bitcoin trading, challenging Binance’s dominance

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is gearing up to introduce spot Bitcoin trading, responding to…

Subsquid teams up with Google BigQuery to redefine blockchain data handling

Subsquid, a Web3 data access layer, has partnered with Google after raising $17.5 million across…

DeFi protocols Sonne Finance and ALEX Lab lose over $24 million in separate hacks

At least two DeFi projects were targeted by significant exploits in the early hours of…

Polkadot funds $600k project to introduce smart contracts, boosting blockchain capabilities

The Polkadot Governance Community has approved approximately $600,000 for Pop Network’s R0GUE team to develop…

AI-powered social engineering not technical exploits now dominating 90% of cyber attacks

A newly published cyber threat report from Avast has revealed substantial dominance of social engineering…

Uniswap founder says Biden’s indifference toward crypto could cost him elections

Uniswap founder Hayden Adams criticized President Joe Biden’s approach to crypto regulation and said his…

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet outlines Bitcoin plan amid rising economic pressure in Japan

Tokyo stock exchange-listed Metaplanet declared Bitcoin as its strategic reserve asset due to the current…

IMF backs crypto to solve Nigeria’s forex issues despite local crackdown

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that Nigeria embrace the regulated use of digital…

US Congress to potentially vote on new legislation for crypto industry by end of May

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry said new legislation that will give the crypto…

Even if this weekend’s solar storm destroyed civilization, Bitcoin would survive

The sun can produce massive flares of particles and radiation that can have a significant…

Ark Invest, 21Shares drop staking from spot Ethereum ETF proposal

Ark Invest and 21 Shares dropped staking plans in their updated spot Ethereum ETF proposal…

Ethereum transaction fees hit record low as Layer-2 networks siphon activity

The average transaction fee on Ethereum has reached record lows as more activity moves to…

Ordinals sales elevate Magic Eden to top NFT marketplace surpassing Blur by $108 million

Magic Eden has surpassed Blur to become the top NFT marketplace in terms of trading…

US Bancorp, Rothschild firm disclose spot Bitcoin ETF purchases of roughly $20 million in Q1

US Bancorp disclosed spot Bitcoin ETF investments worth over $15 million on May 8.The company…

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong diverge

Quick TakeHong Kong ETFsAccording to Farside data, the digital asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market in…

Nigeria claims Binance’s bribery allegations are ‘blackmail’

The Nigerian government has refuted bribery allegations made by crypto exchange Binance, which were described…

Bitcoin ETFs in the US see $15.7 million in outflows

Quick TakeUS Bitcoin ETFs saw an outflow of $15.7 million on May 7, marking the…

Vitalk Buterin drafts EIP-7702 to enhance externally owned accounts

In a recent proposal, prominent Ethereum developers, including Vitalik Buterin, Sam Wilson, Ansgar Dietrichs, and…

Crypto Super PACs raise $102M to support crypto-friendly US candidates

Crypto Super PACs have amassed $102 million in funds ahead of the US elections to…

GBTC breaks 16-week outflow streak with $63 million inflow on May 3

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced $63.0 million in inflows on May 3, Farside data indicates.The…

Osmosis co-founder Sunny Aggarwal on costumes, Cosmos, and the ‘Bitcoin renaissance’

Even if you’re not an avid ‘Cosmonaut,’ you’re probably familiar with Sunny Aggarwal, the co-founder…

Six Coinbase customers claim the exchange is violating securities laws in new lawsuit

Six Coinbase customers filed a new class-action lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase Global, two subsidiaries…

The rise of Bitcoin ETFs and future market implications

The following is a guest post from Shane Neagle.Regardless of an asset’s fundamentals, its value…

BTC-e crypto exchange operator pleads guilty to money laundering in the U.S.

Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national who operated the crypto exchange BTC-e, pled guilty to charges…

DOJ charges three Cred execs over $783 million in customer fund losses

On May 3, the US DOJ announced charges against former executives of Cred, a bankrupt…

Bitfinex whales bolster Bitcoin holdings by 6% amid recent price surge

Quick TakeOver the past few days, Bitfinex has recorded a substantial 6% increase in Bitcoin…

Saylor predicts SEC will designate Ethereum as a security and deny spot ETF applications this summer

MicroStrategy executive chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor believes the SEC will classify Ethereum as a…

Short-term Bitcoin holders show restraint in recent price drop

Quick TakeAmid Bitcoin’s recent 12% price decline, data suggests that short-term holders — those who have…

Pike Finance admits to error following $1.7 million exploit, denies fault of USDC

On May 1, DeFi protocol Pike Finance corrected its description of a recent exploit and…

Senator Lummis ‘deeply concerned’ by Biden administration’s actions against DeFi, non-custodial wallets

Senator Cynthia Lummis expressed deep concern regarding recent actions by the Biden administration, which she…

Alts signal hits new low, hinting at a potential altcoin rally

One of the many ways to analyze the crypto market is to compare the performance…

Binance founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao sentenced to 4 months in prison

Changpeng Zhao Former CEO & Co-Founder at Binance Changpeng Zhao, popularly known as “CZ,” is…

MicroStrategy continues stacking Bitcoin with $1.65 billion purchase during Q1

MicroStrategy’s first quarter earnings report showed the firm bought roughly 25,250 BTC for $1.65 billion…

Analysts clash over future of Bitcoin ETFs as institutional interest lags

Quick TakeJim Bianco, head of Bianco Research, has been a vocal critic of the Bitcoin…

The Battle Royale — what lies ahead amid regulatory clash and hack mayhem?

The following is a guest post by Nikita Ovchinnik, the Co-founder at Barter DeFi.DeFi may…

Custodia Bank files notice of appeal in Federal Reserve case

Custodia Bank filed a notice of appeal in its ongoing case against the US Federal…

UK law enforcement given new powers to seize, destroy digital assets linked to criminals

The UK government enacted new laws on April 26 that grant the National Crime Agency…

How decentralized payments are a gateway to economic development

The following is a guest post by Alexander Mamasidikov, the CEO of CrossFi.The world of…

Binance’s defense against SEC could be aided by Mango Markets case

Binance could strengthen its defense against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by drawing…

URPD analysis: 7% of Bitcoin’s supply locked in $60,000 to $65,000 price range

Quick TakeThe URPD metric by Glassnode provides insights into the distribution of Bitcoin unspent transaction…

FBI warns US citizens against using ‘unregistered crypto money transmitting services’

The FBI advised US citizens against using unregistered crypto services to transmit assets on April…

Despite market volatility, MicroStrategy’s “BTC per Share” reaches near record levels

Quick TakeMicroStrategy (MSTR) has recently experienced a pullback in its stock price, currently trading around…

High Bitcoin fees push active addresses down to 3-year low

On April 20, the day of the Bitcoin halving, total transaction fees paid to miners…

Bitwise CIO predicts Bitcoin volatility will fall 50% as institutional adoption rises

In a recent investor note, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan provided a comprehensive outlook on Bitcoin’s…

Bitcoin Runes made up 57.7% of transactions on halving day

Launched on the day of the Bitcoin halving, Runes are a form of data embedded…

Tether commits to freezing addresses linked to sanctions as scrutiny over USDT misuse grows

Stablecoin issuer Tether told CryptoSlate that the firm would freeze any addresses linked to sanctioned…

How AI is unveiling the secrets of crypto money laundering

The following is a guest post by Brendan Cochrane, Partner at YK Law LLP.Artificial Intelligence…

Bitcoin’s halving fails to stem $206 million outflows as investors shift to altcoins like Polkadot

Crypto-related investment products saw their second consecutive week of outflows in April, with roughly $206…

Human Rights Foundation launches Finney Freedom Prize to reward contributions to Bitcoin for 110 years

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) unveiled the Finney Freedom Prize on Bitcoin’s fourth halving day…

How MiCA affects your company

The following is a guest post by Mark Gofaizen, Senior Partner at Gofaizen & Sherle.As…

IRS draft tax form for crypto defines unhosted wallets as brokers

The IRS published a draft version of its 1099-DA reporting form and controversially included unhosted…

AI and blockchain: A match made in heaven or hell

The following is a guest post by Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo Blockchain. From AI…

FTX investors agree to drop civil lawsuit against SBF if he snitches on celebrity promoters

FTX investors may drop claims against the company’s co-founder and former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, in…

Real World Data Annotation Hub Empowers AI with Crypto

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SEC claims Justin Sun’s alleged visits to US grant it personal jurisdiction to pursue legal action

The US SEC filed an amended complaint in its case against Justin Sun and other…

Polkadot introduces JAM upgrade and 10 million DOT prize to enhance network capabilities

Gavin Wood, Polkadot’s founder, introduced the Gray Paper outlining the upcoming Join-Accumulate Machine (JAM) upgrade…

New Zealand’s CBDC roadmap enters design consultation stage

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand opened a new consultation period on a central bank…

Bitcoin barely holds on to $60k as bears retest March lows

Bitcoin (BTC) took a downturn below $60,000 on April 17 as US markets began trading,…

Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, and Ocean Protocol’s planned $7.5 billion ASI token to launch in May

The Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI), comprising Fetch.ai (FET), SingluarityNET (AGIX), and Ocean Protocol (OCEAN), said the…

Bitcoin’s weekend dip shakes out short-term holders

Bitcoin saw a significant dip over the weekend, with BTC dropping from $70,090 on April…

Analyst predicts low inflows for Hong Kong’s newly approved Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs

Quick Take Hong Kong ETFs Hong Kong has recently approved Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, following…

A preventative compromise to brash FinCEN proposal

To reveal or not to reveal? That is starting to become the question when it…

Bitcoin is the only way out of feudalism

The following is a guest post by Kadan Stadelmann, the CTO of Komodo Blockchain.The US…

How Asia’s next crypto investment wave will be ignited from Bitcoin ETFs

On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved multiple applications for…

Ethereum Pectra upgrade promises major wallet improvements with EIP 3074 integration

Ethereum developers are currently deliberating the Pectra upgrade, which is poised to enhance various facets…

Worldcoin App hits 10 million users in less than 12 months

World App, the first native Worldcoin (WLD) wallet, has reached the milestone of 10 million…

BlackRock tokenized BUIDL fund now convertible to USDC 24/7 via Circle integration

Circle, the issuer of USDC, announced a new smart contract functionality that allows holders of…

Let’s integrate blockchain into the real economy

How many new Web3 solutions have you encountered recently? What was their value proposition? Most…

How emerging tech cultivates a sustainable revolution in agriculture

In an era where environmental sustainability is no longer a mere aspiration but a global…

Polkadot community selects Conor Daly as brand ambassador for Indy 500

The Polkadot (DOT) community has chosen IndyCar racer Conor Daly as their brand ambassador for…

Only 1% of consumers still think Bitcoin is a passing ‘fad’

Bitcoin and crypto are no longer seen as a fleeting “fad” among consumers — the…

Solana’s growing pains: Why 75% of non-vote transactions failed

Solana recently encountered a significant challenge with an unprecedented number of transaction failures. On Apr.…

FTX discount sale of $1.9 billion locked Solana faces creditor fury

FTX creditors have strongly disapproved of the bankrupt crypto exchange’s decision to sell its Solana…

Jury finds Do Kwon, Terraform Labs liable for multi-billion dollar fraud

Following a nine-day trial, a jury found Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon liable…

The 3 tourist cities in Brazil using Bitcoin as money

Discover the cities of Jericoacoara, Rolante, and São Thomé das Letras, three tourist cities using…

Policymakers must think outside of currently accepted norms to understand crypto

The persistent disconnect between policymakers and technology invariably results in proposed and approved regulations overlooking…

Tornado Cash developer gets help in court from blockchain advocacy groups

Three blockchain advocacy groups have filed amicus curiae briefs on April 5 to defend Tornado…

MicroStrategy thrives on Bitcoin strategy while Tesla left over $1 billion on table as stock slips

Quick Take As the digital assets market continues to evolve, two prominent US-based companies have…

Crypto VC investments increased 38% in first quarter breaking 2 year trend

Crypto venture capital (VC) investments increased in the first quarter of 2024, according to a…

How Grayscale GBTC sell-off has impacted Bitcoin long-term holder metrics

Quick Take The sell-off from Grayscale has had an interesting effect on well-known Bitcoin metrics,…

Google eyes ‘premium’ AI features to revamp business model

Google is reportedly considering the introduction of paid “premium” features powered by generative AI to…

Solana’s stablecoin supply surges past $3 billion, USDC leads the charge

Stablecoin supply on the layer-1 blockchain network Solana has increased steadily since the beginning of…

Grayscale falls behind in ETF outflows first time since launch as ARKB loses $87.5 million

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) recorded lower outflows for the first time since the launch of…

Polygon spin-off Avail partners with dWallet to bring programmable Bitcoin to Web3 rollups

Avail, a modular blockchain focused on unifying Web3 and optimizing data availability for scalable applications,…

Burkett Financial Services buys Bitcoin via ETFs

Burkett Financial Services, a South Carolina-based financial planner, disclosed investments in two Bitcoin exchange-traded funds…

Bitcoin’s bullish swing backed by record high short-term holder realized price

Quick Take Bitcoin on-chain data by Glassnode portrays a bullish sentiment, underscored by robust support…

How Bitcoin options impact the crypto market

The post How Bitcoin options impact the crypto market appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Can investors face euphoric market conditions safely?

The following is a guest post from Evgeny Filichkin, an Investment Advisor at Keytom neobank.When…

Whatever happened to security? Privacy?

The following is a guest post from John deVadoss, Governing Board of the Global Blockchain…

Vitalik believes memecoins should be used for philanthropy and social impact

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently articulated a reflective and forward-looking perspective on the evolution of…

Court rules Custodia Bank not entitled to Federal Reserve master account

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US Senate candidate John Deaton demands SEC Gary Gensler’s resignation over political bias

US Senate candidate John Deaton has called for the resignation of Gary Gensler, the current…