Despite a challenging market and waning trust in centralized crypto entities, Binance Labs disclosed 25 new investments in 2023. In the latest report, Binance Labs primarily focused on decentralized finance (DeFi), Web3 gaming, tooling, and infrastructure throughout the year. In the DeFi sector, Binance Labs invested an undisclosed amount in the lending and borrowing protocol Radiant Capital. Additionally, it allocated $5 million to support Curve DAO Token (CRV) for its...
Read More »Morgan Stanley Warns ‘Paradigm Shift’ in Crypto Could Impact US Dollar Leadership
In a recent publication, Morgan Stanley’s Head of Digital Assets, Andrew Peel, has cautioned about a potential “paradigm shift” in the perception and use of digital assets, emphasizing its potential impact on the U.S. dollar’s global dominance. Peel highlights that the rising interest surrounding assets such as Bitcoin, the surge in stablecoin volumes, and the emergence of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) pose a significant challenge to the traditional role of the...
Read More »Is BTC About to Break Below $40K or is the Bull Market Going to Conitnue? (Bitcoin Price Analysis)
Despite positive developments such as the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Bitcoin’s price encountered significant rejection, resulting in a notable 17% decline. However, as the cryptocurrency approaches a crucial support region, there is potential for a renewed bullish movement. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart Analyzing the daily chart, Bitcoin’s attempt to overcome the substantial resistance at $48K was met with...
Read More »Over 50% of Tokens Listed on CoinGecko Since 2014 Have ‘Died’
A recent study by CoinGecko reveals that over 50% of all cryptocurrencies listed on the platform since 2014 have met their demise. Of the 24,000+ cryptocurrencies listed on CoinGecko since 2014, 14,039 have been deemed ‘dead’ or ‘failed.’ Most Dead Coins Linked to 2020-2021 Bull Run The study, which analyzed the fate of these digital assets, provides insights into the patterns of cryptocurrency failures over the years. Most of these dead ones originated from projects launched...
Read More »Bitcoin Investor Demand Weakens in the US Post-ETF Approval: CryptoQuant
Roughly a week after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first wave of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), BTC investor demand in the country has slumped. According to a weekly report from market intelligence platform CryptoQuant, the weak BTC demand from U.S. investors is evident in crypto exchange Coinbase’s premium turning negative for the first time in 2024 amid high selling activity from short-term holders. BTC Investor Demand...
Read More »Cardano (ADA) Surpassed Ethereum (ETH) on Multiple Fronts: Details
TL;DR Cardano’s whale transaction volumes and NFT sales have been notable lately. ADA’s price has recently underperformed compared to ETH, but experts anticipate a potential rally influenced by upcoming events and developments in the crypto industry. According to IntoTheBlock data, Cardano whales have settled an average of $13 billion in large daily transactions for the past week. In comparison, Ethereum’s figure stood at $5 billion. Cardano whales have been quite active...
Read More »ChatGPT Analyzes if Cardano (ADA) Price Will Surpass $1 This Year
TL;DR Cardano’s ADA rallied substantially last year, with potential for more growth in 2024 due to multiple factors. Analysts point to further catalysts such as recent developments and the outcome of Coinbase’s lawsuit involving ADA for potential price increases. Considering ‘Various Factors’ Last year has been highly successful for Cardano’s ADA, which rallied over 140%, reaching the $0.60 mark on New Year’s Eve. We decided to ask the popular AI-powered chatbot – ChatGPT –...
Read More »Dogecoin (DOGE) Explodes 8% Daily, Bitcoin (BTC) Continues Trading Sideways (Weekend Watch)
Bitcoin’s untypical lack of volatility continues as the asset has failed to move during the weekend from the $41,500 mark. Most altcoins are also quite sluggish now, with minor gains seen from the likes of ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, and ADA. BTC’s Stagnation Continues The ETF approvals from last week came amid enhanced volatility that saw BTC going up and down by several thousand dollars. The peak came on Thursday when the products reached the US financial markets, and Bitcoin...
Read More »Here’s How Much the Crypto Market Grew in 2023: CoinGecko
Crypto market analysis platform CoinGecko has provided a breakdown of the industry’s growth in 2023 amid optimism and anticipation about several events this year, including the recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the upcoming Bitcoin halving. According to the report, the market witnessed substantial growth in several areas, including decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), centralized exchanges (CEXs), and decentralized exchanges...
Read More »USDC Wallet Growth Soars 59% Despite Headwinds: Circle
Increasing interest rates, regulatory actions, financial insolvencies, and instances of fraud have significantly contributed to shrinking the overall digital asset economy in the past year. The world’s second-largest stablecoin – USDC – wasn’t immune to these forces either. The total circulating supply has declined from approximately $45 billion to about $25 billion by the conclusion of November 2023. The rise in interest rates in conventional markets elevates the opportunity...
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