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, and token metrics. Algorand $ALGO faces challenges as data from @IntoTheBlock shows 88% of holders at loss, 14% price fall...
Read More »Major Increase in Shiba Inu (SHIB) Burn Rate Today
TL;DR Shiba Inu’s burn rate has significantly increased, contributing to a reduction in SHIB’s circulating supply. The price of Shiba Inu has shown an uptrend, with a 5% increase on a weekly basis. The development of the layer-2 blockchain solution Shibarium is also worth observing. The Latest Burn The second-largest memecoin by market capitalization – Shiba Inu – witnessed a burn rate spike of approximately 400% in the past 24 hours. This resulted in over 16.5 million...
Read More »Coinbase Pursues Africa Expansion with Yellow Card Partnership
As Coinbase has pointed out, fiat transfer fees can get as high as 3% to 6%. Through this partnership with Yellow Card, users will pay a maximum of 2% for each transaction. One of the benefits of cryptocurrency and blockchain being such barrier-breaking concepts is that people from all over the world can gain access to them. As such, projects and companies in the blockchain space often find themselves serving an international audience with all sorts of needs. Now, Coinbase, one of the...
Read More »SEC Seeks Key Documents from Ripple in Ongoing Legal Battle
The legal battle between the SEC and Ripple stems from the SEC’s allegation that Ripple engaged in unregistered securities sales, specifically through institutional sales of XRP. In a recent filing dated January 11, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested specific documents from Ripple Labs Inc as part of the ongoing legal proceedings between the regulatory body and the blockchain payments company. SEC’s Document Requests and Interrogatory The two main...
Read More »US-Börsenaufsicht lässt Bitcoin-ETFs zu
Seit Jahren hat die Bitcoin Community darauf gewartet, dass die US-Börsenaufsicht den ersten Bitcoin-ETF genehmigt. Jetzt geben die Aufseher endlich grünes Licht. Die Entscheidung wird wahrscheinlich dazu führen, dass der Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, der etwa 29 Milliarden Dollar der Kryptowährung hält, in einen börsengehandelten Fonds umgewandelt wird, und dass konkurrierende Fonds von Mainstream-Emittenten wie iShares von BlackRock und Fidelity...
Read More »On-Chain™ Index Ventures Unveils Revolutionary Blockchain-Native Platform for Digital Asset Management
[PRESS RELEASE – Silicon Valley, California, USA, January 9th, 2024] Today, On-Chain™ Index Ventures, a pioneer in blockchain-native digital asset management, announces the launch of its groundbreaking investment platform. This innovative platform is designed to meet the evolving needs of asset managers, hedge fund managers, and family offices. The company stands out as the only enterprise to offer a platform that utilizes thematic smart contracts offering unparalleled...
Read More »Bizarre Week in Crypto: $66,000 Spent to Inscribe Secret Message on Bitcoin
Peculiar occurrences have unfolded just one week into 2024. In a bizarre turn of events within the crypto industry, an anonymous wallet spent 1.5 BTC to inscribe encrypted data onto the Bitcoin blockchain. Through 332 transactions, the wallet exhausted BTC equivalent to $66,000 at current market prices, embedding nearly 9 megabytes of encrypted data into the blockchain. Is this just a coincidental burst of activity, or is there a deeper motive at play? With the anticipation...
Read More »Interim CEO’s Departure Sends Argo Blockchain Shares Tumbling 8%
Argo Blockchain’s Nasdaq-listed shares (ARBK) experienced an 8.38% decline after the departure of its interim CEO and COO, Seif El-Bakly. According to data from the stock exchange, the drop saw the shares plummet to $3.50, significantly reducing the firm’s market capitalization to $183.7 million. Argo Blockchain Announces El-Bakly’s Departure According to the January 8 Operation Update report, El-Bakly, who had been at the helm of the company since February 2023 after the...
Read More »Mysterious Bitcoin Transaction: Satoshi Nakamoto’s Wallet Resurfaces in a $1.17 Million Move
In the early hours of January 5, an intriguing Bitcoin transaction linked to Satoshi Nakamoto’s wallet stirred conversations in the community. An unknown user sent 26.9 BTC, valued at $1.17 million, to the Genesis wallet, the very first one ever created on the Bitcoin network. This transaction has sparked curiosity and speculation within the crypto space, as the funds are unlikely to be recovered. Mysterious Bitcoin Transaction to Genesis Wallet The sender initiated the...
Read More »Crypto Hacking Losses Dropped by 51% in 2023, Here’s the Total: CertiK
CertiK’s latest report reveals a noteworthy decline in cryptocurrency security incidents in 2023. Total losses came down to $1.84 billion across 751 events, marking a 51% decrease from 2022. Moreover. each incident averaged $2.45 million in losses, with the top ten contributing $1.11 billion. Interestingly, the blockchain security firm found that the median loss per incident was a mere $101,132. November claimed the highest amount lost at $363,367,327 from 45 incidents, while...
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