Blockchain

SOL-PERP and AVAX-PERP markets will be launched on Coinbase International Exchange and Coinbase Advanced starting November 14. Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, revealed its plan to introduce perpetual futures contracts for two major altcoins, Solana (SOL) and Avalanche (AVAX). The exchange will feature SOL-PERP and AVAX-PERP markets on Coinbase International Exchange and Coinbase Advanced starting November 14, pending favorable liquidity conditions. Perpetual futures, a...

The inclusion of Animoca Brands in this ecosystem solidifies Chiliz’s commitment to being the primary blockchain infrastructure for the sports and entertainment sectors. On November 13, 2023, Chiliz revealed that Animoca Brands has become a validator and key participant on the Chiliz Chain, contributing to the decentralization of the platform’s governance. The Chiliz Chain serves as a catalyst for Web3 projects, particularly those focused on enabling sports brands to engage with and...

Bitcoin-Miner haben nach einer längeren Periode gedämpfter On-Chain-Aktivitäten einen deutlichen Aufschwung ihrer Einnahmen erlebt. Im zweiten Quartal des laufenden Jahres haben die Miner beeindruckende 184 Millionen Dollar aus Transaktionsgebühren im Bitcoin-Netzwerk eingenommen, was einen Anstieg von 270 Prozent im Vergleich zum ersten Quartal bedeutet. Während der Anstieg der Gebühren teilweise auf Ordinals und Smart-Contract-Innovationen zurückgeführt werden kann, spielte der Preisanstieg...

In tandem with the IPO preparations, Bithumb has initiated efforts to improve its corporate structure. Bithumb, one of South Korea’s leading crypto exchanges, is reportedly gearing up for a groundbreaking Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the KOSDAQ, South Korea’s equivalent of the Nasdaq Composite (INDEXNASDAQ: .IXIC). Bithumb IPO: An Ambitious Move A recent report from local news outlet Edaily indicates that Bithumb is setting its sights on becoming the first digital asset company to go...

The newly introduced Midas stablecoin, set to integrate with DeFi platforms in the current quarter before a retail launch early next year in 2024. Midas, a stablecoin backed by US Treasuries, plans to join the growing trend of convergence between cryptocurrency and traditional finance. The project plans to introduce its stUSD token to decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms such as MakerDAO, Uniswap, and Aave in the upcoming weeks. The Midas stablecoin initiative aims to acquire Treasuries...

While Peter Schiff thinks Bitcoin price will crash before the ETF launch in the United States, analysts at AllianceBernstein issued a prediction of $150k in 2025 driven by the halving event and institutional inflows. The recent Bitcoin (BTC) breakout has significantly raised investors’ optimism for a continued bullish trend in the coming weeks toward the end of the year. Already, the altcoin market led by Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Chainlink (LINK) has made significant gains in the...

For many crypto firms that are currently exploring layer-2, they have found that it opens up potential new revenue streams.  Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano blockchain may be eyeing a potential partnership with top US crypto exchange Kraken. This follows after Kraken announced that it plans to improve its technological capabilities, admitting that it would need the help of a blockchain developer to do so. Although many notable contenders have also signalled their interest in...

Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard recently noted that the development of the smart contract-enabled ecosystem has been slow due to the high academic approach, which has been considered boring but important. Amidst the ongoing altcoin breakout fueled by the optimism revolving around the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States, Cardano (ADA) has been among the best-performing top-rated altcoins and demonstrated very positive price trends....

Garlinghouse emphasized the need for the SEC to reassess its regulatory approach, moving away from a pattern of enforcement through lawsuits. During the just-concluded Ripple’s Swell conference in Dubai, the company’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared his views regarding the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) role in protecting consumers against bad actors. In an interview with CNBC’s Dan Murphy, Garlinghouse stated that, in his opinion, the SEC has strayed from its...

Binance’s dominance over the centralized crypto exchange market has weakened over the past year, according to a new report from 0xScope. Estimates from the blockchain analytics firm suggest that Binance’s trading volume and other indicators are “around 10% lower overall,” while competition from OKX and other “second-tier exchanges” grows stiffer. Binance’s Second Tier Competitors Per the report, Binance is still the clear leader in terms of global crypto volume, accounting...