Blockchain

Beyond its crypto options offerings, the exchange has set its sights on obtaining a brokerage license in the European Union (EU). Deribit, one of the world’s leading crypto options exchanges, has recently made a significant announcement that it is set to introduce options contracts linked to three prominent alternative cryptocurrencies: XRP, Solana (SOL), and Polygon (MATIC). This expansion initiative comes on the heels of Deribit’s continued efforts to cater to the evolving needs of...

Elliptic analysts had predicted that the amount laundered through DEXs, bridges, and coin swaps would rise to $6.5 billion by the end of 2023 and $10.5 billion by 2025. Blockchain analytics platform Elliptic has found through recent on-chain analysis that criminals, including the notorious North Korean hacking group Lazarus, have laundered approximately $7 billion of illicit cryptocurrencies through decentralized exchanges (DEXs), cross-chain bridges, and coin swap services....

Friend.tech’s Total Value Locked (TVL) has undergone a substantial decline recently, registering its most significant single-day drop of 7.8% in early October, indicating a noteworthy downturn in performance. Additionally, there has been a significant redemption of keys on Friend.tech, with reports of ongoing sim swap attacks casting a shadow over the network. Massive Drop in Friend.tech TVL A data and research analyst, Tom Wan, recently released an X thread exposing the...

The cryptocurrency arena is expectant with optimism as the bull run is imminent around the corner. Ethereum and Bitcoin Spark (BTCS) rank highly as prominent players, sparking enthusiasm and anticipation of high-potential digital assets. ETH excites with its strong market presence, whereas BTCS thrives with its unique features hinting at a promising future. As the crypto sphere evolves, exploring speculations and insights into the potential bull run of Ethereum and Bitcoin...

A Nansen analyst recently published a report diving deep into the Solana ecosystem, exploring the on-chain data, network developments, and other findings. As per the findings, amidst challenges like network halts and the FTX/Alameda saga, the Solana blockchain shows significant resilience and continuous improvements, achieving a 100% uptime year-to-date. Solana’s Performance Till Date The report shared via an X thread by Nansen on Oct. 5 began by highlighting the current TVL...

The cryptocurrency arena is expectant with optimism as the bull run is imminent around the corner. Ethereum and Bitcoin Spark (BTCS) rank highly as prominent players, sparking enthusiasm and anticipation. ETH excites with its strong market presence, whereas BTCS thrives with its unique features hinting at a promising future. As the crypto sphere evolves, exploring predictions and insights into the potential bull run of Ethereum and Bitcoin Spark becomes essential for those...

TL;DR Ripple’s trial against the SEC in April 2024 is pivotal for XRP’s price. Partnerships with banks like HSBC and macroeconomic factors will impact its valuation. XRP is currently more trending than Bitcoin due to recent legal victories. Could XRP Thrive Next Year? The popular AI-powered language model ChatGPT could not directly answer the question of whether the Ripple community will witness a price surge of XRP in 2024. However, it pinpointed several factors that could...

Solana Compass has recently provided insights into the latest Solana (SOL) network activity, specifically during its 512 epoch. According to the website that tracks SOL staking activity, an estimated 19.637 million SOL tokens were unstaked during this period. In the recent Epoch 512, 19.637 million SOL were unstaked, with a net unstake of 16.516 million SOL (about $372 million). Most belonged to a16z and the previous Alameda (now or ftx estate). a16z: BZpEFk…oPPBm7 unstaked...

With the global cryptocurrency market struggling with the bears seemingly in control, stablecoins are also facing a tough time. Over the past 18 months, the stablecoin market capitalization has experienced a consecutive decline in valuation, Binance’s research division revealed. Stablecoin Market Cap Drops to $123.8B Citing on-chain analysis on the blockchain price tracking platform DeFiLlama, Binance Research explained that the past month saw an adverse record, setting the...

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently completed a public consultation on stablecoins regulations. As the city of Hong Kong prepares for mainstream adoption of digital assets through a regulated manner, the officials are grappling with cases of crypto-related scams. In a bid to ensure maximum protection of investors’ funds, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury Christian Hui has noted that trading of retail stablecoins is not yet allowed. With the regulations...