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TL;DR Analysts predict a potential rally for Ripple’s XRP, with forecasts ranging from $1.40 to over $10. Dark Defender suggests the coin is already on a bullish trend, with predictions of reaching up to $22.50 in the coming months. Crossing the $1 Mark This Year? Despite being on a downfall in the past few months, many analysts remain optimistic about the future of Ripple’s XRP. EGRAG CRYPTO – an X (Twitter) user who regularly presents forecasts – recently suggested that...

TL;DR Some important elements indicate a potential upswing for Shiba Inu in the short term. Developments in SHIB’s layer-2 blockchain solution and a resurgence of the meme coin sector could support this rally. Is it Time for a SHIB Rally? Shiba Inu (SHIB), similar to many other cryptocurrencies, has underperformed in the past several days, with its price plunging by 3% on a two-week scale (per CoinGecko’s data). However, some essential metrics and factors hint that the...

According to CC15Capital, which has been trading spot ETF Bitcoin holdings, around 134,000 BTC has been bought by the nine newly launched funds since Jan. 11. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s price is pushing above $42K. This stash is currently valued at around $5.6 billion. However, the figure does not include outflows from Grayscale. GBTC holders have been dumping shares and rebalancing their portfolios to funds that have lower fees and better yields, adding selling pressure to spot...

In the face of a rising tide of scams and exploits, even CertiK, a security firm that specializes in comprehensive security for blockchains, smart contracts, and Web3, is not immune. Scammers are targeting users by fraudulently latching on the company’s brand, which is dedicated to ensuring the security of digital assets and decentralized technologies. In the latest blog post, CertiK revealed that it is facing a myriad of challenges beyond its primary focus on auditing. Among...

Analysts at market intelligence platform CryptoQuant have revealed that BTC’s price bottoming signal can not be triggered until unrealized profit margins for short-term holders reach -10%. According to the CryptoQuant Institutional Insights weekly crypto report, short-term holders’ profit margins have approached zero, and this has caused ease in selling pressure. However, the leading digital asset is yet to call a price bottom. BTC Falls Below $40K Earlier this week, BTC fell...

Apple users have been urged to be vigilant as cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reports a verified macOS exploit targeting the latest operating system version. The exploit is designed to deceive Bitcoin and Exodus wallet users into unwittingly downloading a fraudulent version of the software. Crypto-Stealing Malware Targets macOS Users Kaspersky mentioned that the malware, distributed through pirated applications, is distinctive in its focus on compromising wallet applications....

Polygon, a layer-2 scaling network, nearly matched Ethereum’s user base in 2023, as reported by blockchain analytics firm Flipside. Polygon acquired 15.24 million users that year, coming close to Ethereum’s 15.4 million, with a difference of around 160,000 wallets. Polygon Topped User Acquisition in First Half of 2023 Flipside defines an “acquired” user as someone who engaged in at least two transactions on a specific blockchain, with at least one occurring in 2023. During...

The past week saw somewhat of a rollercoaster in terms of price action as Bitcoin’s decline sent ripples across the entire market. Now, however, the primary cryptocurrency is attempting a recovery, which has also treated altcoins well, many of which chart increases in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin Price Shoots to $42K At the time of this writing, Bitcoin’s price is trading at around $41.5K, charting an increase of 3.4% in the past 24 hours. This came after a sudden upward move...

How anonymous is Bitcoin, really? Not as much as you might think. People buying and selling products have to find a better alternative and there’s such an option. In the realm of digital transactions, Tumbler.io emerges as a force to be reckoned with. It meets not only the demands of sellers but also caters to the discerning needs of buyers in the cryptocurrency sphere. With an unwavering commitment to privacy, security, and efficiency, this Bitcoin mixer reshapes...

Ethereum’s Shapella hard fork was a controversial upgrade that ignited fears of selling pressure. But the latest data tells a different story. In January 2024, Intotheblock’s data revealed the highest Ethereum staking rate, reaching approximately 30 million ETH staked, accompanied by a staking participation rate of over 24%. This milestone suggested a preference for staking over promptly selling off tokens. Ethereum locked-in staking keeps surging, while only 11% of the token...