Crypto news

Bitwise Asset Management has joined the list of companies aiming for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) approval in the United States. The firm’s ETF has been officially listed on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) under the ticker BITB, signaling a growing optimism within the sector. Bitwise Optimistic Following Listing Bitwise’s entry into this arena follows the steps of Fidelity, another prominent financial institution that had its spot...

Chainlink has announced that its price feeds are now live on the zero-knowledge (ZK) scaling solution, Polygon zkEVM. The latest development essentially aims to allow developers to build advanced DeFi applications. Chainlink Data Feeds’s functionality allows DeFi developers to tap external price data to develop and launch highly effective liquidity protocols and advanced decentralized exchanges, among other things. Polygon zkEVM Welcomes Chainlink Price Feeds According to the...

Binance surveyed 1,172 of its registered users in jurisdictions where it is allowed to operate and found that 45 percent rely on crypto to earn an extra income. Binance Holdings Ltd, the leading cryptocurrency exchange by daily traded volume and globally registered users, recently surveyed its registered users to understand top use cases for crypto assets. Notably, the cryptocurrency exchange conducted the survey on 1,172 randomly distributed in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and...

Although the price spikes following the Fed announcement cleared recent bearish drawdowns and provided support levels, uncertainty remains over the sustainability of the increases. The prices of major cryptocurrencies, including Cardano (ADA) and Solana (SOL), have seen fluctuations around the latest Federal Reserve announcement on interest rates. On December 13th, 2023, the Fed decided to keep rates within a target range of 5.25–5.50%, leading to an initial boost in the price of Bitcoin...

ESCC will introduce stablecoin-based gas fees and Ethereum compatibility on EOS. EOS Labs and EOS Network Foundation (ENF), the main stewards of the EOS Network have announced a strategic collaboration with EOS Stable Coin Chain (ESCC), an Ethereum-based stablecoin solutions provider. ESCC is a novel smart contract on the EOS Network using a customized implementation of the EOS EVM architecture. According to the partnership details reaching our desks, the three companies aim to integrate...

Cronos has announced a layer 2 network for the Ethereum blockchain in collaboration with Matter Labs, Crypto.com, Fulcrom, VVS, and Veno. Cronos Labs, the name behind the Cronos blockchain, and a partner to Crypto.com, has announced a new layer 2 platform built for the Ethereum network. Cronos Labs has now joined a growing list of services working on improving Ethereum’s scalability by building and launching off-chain networks. The platform is initially available as a public testnet. ?...

Solana, the blockchain network hosting Bonk, has experienced an impressive run in 2023. Earlier this month, SOL saw a remarkable 50% jump in just a few days, indicating a strong bullish trend.   The crypto market is seeing another boom in the altcoin space as Solana-based memecoin, Bonk (BONK), witnessed a 40% surge in the past 24 hours following the announcement of its listing on the prominent exchange, Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN). This development positions BONK as the...

The crypto market responded positively to the FASB announcement, with Bitcoin’s price rising over 4.12% to $42,979 following the guidance release. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the US entity responsible for detailing how companies report assets on their balance sheets, has introduced new standards allowing corporations to measure Bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto assets at fair value. FASB’s Shift Towards Fair Value Measurement This marks a departure from the previous...

Bitwise has published 10 predictions for the crypto industry in 2024, including a fall in Ethereum transaction cost and the approval of Bitcoin ETFs. As we are coming closer to a new year, there are inevitably not only recaps of 2023 but predictions for 2024. The industry is in a very interesting place with top tokens showing signs of recovery and major milestones within view. In light of this, Bitwise has released 10 predictions they have for the crypto industry in 2024. Bitwise’s Crypto...

With yesterday’s historic high, the Dow Jones extends its Q4 rally to more than 10%. On the other hand, the technology sector also makes a fresh all-time high. In a historic surge, the Dow Jones Industrial Average set a new record by closing above 37,000 points for the first time. The Federal Reserve’s indication of multiple rate cuts in the coming year was the major catalyst behind the move. The 30-stock Dow soared by 512.30 points, or 1.40%, finishing at 37,090.24, surpassing its...