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Core’s Seed Abstraction offers a seamless cross-chain experience. Users can employ Core-generated seeds across a spectrum of blockchains. In a groundbreaking move for the crypto space, Core Wallet has introduced an innovative approach to wallet creation with its Seed Abstraction feature. According to a press release shared with Coinspeaker, this pioneering technology eliminates the need for cumbersome seed phrases, providing users with a more accessible and user-friendly experience without...

The latest report from Coinbase indicates that despite the emergence of competing networks like Solana, Ethereum remains the leading smart contract platform in the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency. Ethereum presently accounts for around 57% of the total value locked in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with its market capitalization being second only to that of Bitcoin. Ethereum’s Resilient Position Coinbase’s 2024 Crypto Market Outlook reveals that Ethereum is still...

It was another eventful week in the cryptocurrency space, with BTC soaring to a new 19-month peak six days ago before facing retracements and rollercoaster propelled by industry vulnerabilities. It all started just after CryptoPotato’s previous Market Update on Friday. Just hours later, the primary cryptocurrency initiated an impressive leg up that resulted in breaking above $44,000 and hitting $44,700 for the first time in over a year and a half. That was a noteworthy...

At its core, bot copy trading enables users to replicate the precise trading bot settings and strategies of experienced “master” traders. Bybit has recently introduced an innovative automated trading system called bot copy trading. This new offering aims to simplify and enhance portfolio management for its extensive user base of over 20 million individuals. By integrating futures trading bots with copy trading features, Bybit provides advanced yet user-friendly tools for crypto investors...

Ripple is currently working with over 20 central banks from around the world, helping them to develop digital versions of their national currency. Blockchain-based payment solutions provider Ripple has reaffirmed its support for central bank digital currencies (CBDC). In a 23-page white paper released on December 14, the firm explains the basics of CBDCs, their potential benefits, risks, and barriers to mainstream adoption. It also stresses the need for governments and private sector...

After consistently denying approval for a spot Bitcoin ETF for American investors over the years, there are indications that SEC chair Gary Gensler might be reconsidering his position in light of Grayscale’s legal triumph. While he has not explicitly acknowledged any change in stance, he admitted taking a new look at the approval process of a spot Bitcoin ETF following the recent court rulings. Softening Stance? In an interview with CNBC’s “Money Movers,” Gensler said, “I...

In response to the overwhelming demand, Solana Mobile announced that the phone will be restricted to one device per household to ensure broader community participation in the Saga experience. The frenzy surrounding Solana‘s crypto phone has reached a fever pitch after struggling to catch investors’ attention since its debut on May 8, 2023. The move comes as memecoin enthusiasts scramble to capitalize on the meteoric rise of a fast-rising memecoin, Bonk (BONK), which has surged an...

Strating January 1, 2024, Brazil will introduce a flat 15% tax on crypto profits and up to 6,000 Brazilian reais ($1,200), will be exempt from taxation.  In a significant move, President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil has signed into law a measure that imposes taxes on crypto assets held abroad by Brazilian citizens. The law, signed on December 12, was officially published in the Diário Oficial da União (Official Diary of the Union) on the following day. The taxation law shall come...

The filing comes just weeks after it was reported that SafeMoon executives were at the centre of a Department of Justice (DoJ) securities fraud investigation. Crypto firm SafeMoon on Thursday, December 14,  filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, also known as liquidation bankruptcy. The filing was done by attorney Mark Rose in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah. This comes as the company’s executives face criminal charges in the United States for allegedly defrauding...

The 25 billion BONK tokens airdropped to Solana developers last year are now worth over $600,000 after the meme token has rallied in the last few months. During the holidays, it is common for companies to give their employees bonuses, usually in cash or kind. But last year, Solana developers got a potentially life-changing bonus when they were airdropped 25 billion BONK tokens each. Now, a year later, these developers could find themselves making quite a profit after the value of BONK has...