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Next year looks promising for the crypto industry as major events are set to occur. Among the several benefits of the upcoming events is a stronger interest from institutional investors and wider adoption of crypto assets, a significant milestone for a sector that came into existence just 14 years ago. CryptoPotato has put together this short list as optimism builds around the potential growth of the Bitcoin ecosystem, stemming from the network’s upcoming halving event, the...

It was a controversial year for the crypto indutrsy. Let’s have a closer look at the major crypto-related events that too place in 2023. The year 2023 has been a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency ecosystem, defined by important events that have impacted the industry’s direction. From stablecoin woes to regulatory disputes, institutional acceptance, and the advent of meme coins, the crypto sector has seen a wide range of stories. Here are the top 10 major crypto headlines that have...

TL;DR XRP, Ripple’s native token, has been the focus of various optimistic price predictions by different analysts and traders. These forecasts include significant potential price increases, with some experts envisioning extremely high values for XRP in the future. Discussions about XRP’s future price also involve considerations of broader financial and geopolitical factors, as well as regulatory frameworks like Basel III. Some Wild Ripple (XRP) Targets Ripple’s native token...

Chennai, India: December 26, 2023 — NC Global Media, a Dubai-based blockchain media and marketing agency, is bringing back NC BlockFiesta as India’s premiere Web3 conference of 2024, rekindling the community’s hype. As the buzz unfolds, the organisers now unveil the lineup of esteemed speakers and collaborative partners from this dynamic industry. The event is all set to bring together 300+ attendees, including industry leaders, builders, investors, founders,...

Bitcoin failed at $43,000 yesterday, and the subsequent rejection pushed the asset hard south to a 12-day low of under $41,400. Most larger-cap alts have also retraced on a daily scale, with SOL and AVAX losing the most (around 6% each). BTC Stopped at $43K Ever since last weekend, when BTC failed to decisively overcome $44,000, the asset has struggled to maintain its momentum. It started losing value at the start of the business week, which resulted in a price drop to...

TL;DR Solana’s SOL token has shown impressive performance this year, with significant growth in price and market capitalization, making it one of the top digital currencies in the market. Future growth potential for SOL hinges on factors like technology adoption, overcoming past network issues, regulatory developments, and potential strategic partnerships, which could enhance its market value and utility. Despite its progress, SOL’s market cap is still behind major players...

The amendments for spot Bitcoin ETF applications continue, with BlackRock naming Jane Street Capital and JPMorgan Securities as the authorized participants for its own exchange-traded fund, should it receive the green light from the US SEC. What’s particularly interesting is the involvement of JPM, whose CEO just recently urged the US government to close down Bitcoin. JPM, Jane Street Named as APs Global financial behemoths, such as BlackRock, Fidelity, VanEck, and Valkyrie,...

Catalyx, a crypto trading platform based in Canada, suffered a security breach that resulted in the loss of customer funds in its custody. While the exact value of the loss is not mentioned, the platform has halted crypto and fiat withdrawals amid ongoing investigations. Catalyx Suspends Trading and Withdrawals CatalX CTS, the operator of Catalyx, announced the incident in a press release, stating that the breach likely involved an employee. The company investigating the...

Earlier this year, the SEC’s crusade against cryptocurrencies seemed to be coming to a head after Judge Analisa Torres sided mostly in favor of Ripple, who ruled that XRP is, broadly speaking, not a security and that its purchase could only be considered an investment contract in certain circumstances. The two parties, however, are still duking it out, with a final decision expected in early 2024. Terraform Labs Attempted to Capitalize on Ripple’s Headwinds Given the success...

Uniswap’s native token – UNI – has demonstrated a noteworthy surge of 28% over the past week alongside the rest of the crypto market. It is currently trading above $7.71 with a market capitalization of $4.61 billion. The latest data indicated that UNI may be poised for more growth. Industry expert Ali Martinez said that UNI has successfully turned a key supply wall at $7.23 into a solid support level. This support is distributed across 3,500 addresses, collectively holding...