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Ethereum Restaking Platform EigenLayer Launches EigenDA to Mainnet

On April 9, the EigenLayer team announced that the platform’s EigenDA, the first Available Validator Service, had launched on the Ethereum mainnet. The team added that over 4.1 million ETH had been restaked on EigenLayer, and over the past few weeks, 70% of all new Ethereum validators restaked to the platform. Moreover, restakers can now delegate their entire stake to an operator that has opted in to run available validator services like EigenDA. Announcing: EigenLayer ♾...

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US Treasury: Russia Turns to Tether (USDT) to Evade Sanctions

Wally Adeyemo, Undersecretary of the U.S. Treasury, released an official statement saying Russia is increasingly resorting to alternative payment methods, such as the stablecoin Tether (USDT), to evade sanctions and sustain its military operations. The hearing, titled “Countering Illicit Finance, Terrorism, and Sanctions Evasion,” marks the committee’s second discussion on the topic within the last six months. Russia Employs Tether to Evade Sanctions In his testimony, Ademayo...

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Another $700 Million in Liquidations as Bitcoin (BTC) Dumps to $61K, Altcoins Bleed Out

The cryptocurrency markets plummeted on Friday evening, and the same violent scenario was repeated once again on Saturday. The entire market has bled out, with another $200 billion leaving the space. The total liquidations have skyrocketed to $700 million after the $900 million last night. BTCUSD. Source: TradingViewIt was all going well for the primary cryptocurrency until Friday evening, as the asset had calmed at around $70,000-$71,000. However, the situation changed...

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50% of Solana’s Recent Token Launches Revealed as Malicious Scams: Report

Despite network outages, Solana has witnessed a flurry of projects launched on top of its blockchain. Such a trend typically depicts a growing demand. But the latest report paints a different picture. These fraudsters were found to be capitalizing on users’ heightened risk appetite, fueled by FOMO amidst a market-wide resurgence. In a report shared with CryptoPotato, blockchain security company Blockaid revealed that 50% of recent pre-sale token launches on Solana have been...

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Here’s How Much Bitcoin and Ethereum the US Govt Holds: Data

Over the past decade or so, countries around the world have resorted to seizing cryptocurrencies. The United States government stands at the forefront, boasting crypto holdings of almost $15.27 billion. This substantial stash includes 212.847k BTC and 45.654k ETH. US Leads with Holdings of $15.27B Silk Road is perhaps the most infamous case where the US government seized approximately 144,336 BTC in 2013. Silk Road was an online black market known for facilitating the sale of...

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We Asked ChatGPT if Bitcoin’s (BTC) Market Cap Can Hit $3 Trillion After the Halving

TL;DR Bitcoin’s market cap may reach $3 trillion post-halving, driven by several important factors. Opinions on BTC’s future value vary, with optimistic projections as high as $100K, alongside broader industry growth expectations led by figures like Ripple’s CEO. The Halving’s Possible Impact Bitcoin’s market capitalization recently reached an all-time high of over $1.43 trillion, with the figure currently standing at around $1.32 trillion. The asset’s price performance has...

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Here’s Why the Effect of Bitcoin Halving is Diminishing, According to CryptoQuant

Crypto market analytics platform CryptoQuant believes the effects of Bitcoin halvings have been diminishing and that the upcoming event will have an even smaller impact on BTC’s value. In the latest edition of the firm’s weekly crypto report, analysts said the effect of the halving has been reducing because the new issuance of BTC keeps getting smaller in relation to the number being sold by long-term holders, signaling that demand will be the key driver of prices...

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Top Recent Shiba Inu Price Predictions: Where is SHIB Headed in 2024?

TL;DR Shiba Inu (SHIB) has recently dropped in value but is predicted to rebound strongly due to favorable technical signals and recent breakout patterns. Positive signs for the meme coin include a decrease in exchange netflows, advances in its Shibarium layer-2 solution, and a significant increase in its burn rate. Where is SHIB Headed? The cryptocurrency market experienced a severe correction on April 12, with the prices of numerous digital assets dropping to multi-week...

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These Crypto Assets Dumped the Most as the Total Market Cap Shed Over $200B (Weekend Watch)

Bitcoin’s price took a massive turn to the worse yesterday with a decline that pushed it south by about five grand in hours. The altcoins’ losses were even more significant, which is evident by the rising BTC dominance. Many meme coins dumped by over 20%. BTC’s Crash The business week was actually going relatively well for the primary cryptocurrency. The asset had a strong start on Monday when it pumped to a four-week peak of over $72,500 amid the growing demand for the spot...

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GeoJam: A Digital Renaissance for Creators in the Age of AI and Blockchain

With 4 months of 2024 behind us and having emerged from a choppy 2023 – the digital landscape continues to adapt and evolve. Like years prior, many projects and ideas come and go, yet there are still a number of ground-breaking apps keeping it fresh! Founded in 2021, GeoJam is considered an OG in Web3 content space and continues to captivate a global online community of over [45,000] with authentic daily experiences, encouraging its users to experience digital...

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