Popular blockchain protocol Polkadot recently announced the allocation of over $20 million in DOT to stimulate the development of its ecosystem and the highly anticipated Web3. Polkadot Allocates $21M For Ecosystem Development In a press release shared with CryptoPotato, Polkadot noted that the bounty proposal, dubbed the Polkadot Pioneers Prize, is a series of challenges that have been carefully created to push technical innovation on its network. The first two challenges...
Read More »Weekend Watch: Axie Infinity (AXS) Explodes 17%, Bitcoin Maintains $41K
After surging above $41,000, bitcoin has maintained its momentum and has remained above that level. The altcoins, which marked significant gains yesterday, have stalled now. Axie Infinity is among the few exceptions after a massive double-digit surge. Bitcoin Maintains $41K It was just a few days ago when the largest cryptocurrency struggled to remain above $37,000 and dipped below that level on a few occasions. The bulls attempted to push it north, which resulted in trading...
Read More »Crypto Markets Add $170 Billion in a Day as Bitcoin Explodes Above $41K (Weekend Watch)
After more than two weeks of trading below $40,000, bitcoin finally made a decisive move to reclaim that coveted level. The entire crypto market followed suit with massive daily price increases from Ethereum, Binance Coin, Cardano, Sollana, Polkadot, and many others. Bitcoin Surged $4K It was on January 20th and 21st when the primary cryptocurrency slumped below $40,000 for the first time in months. In the following few weeks, the asset failed to recover most of the losses...
Read More »Market Watch: LINK and AXS Explode 10%, Bitcoin Maintains $38K
Bitcoin tried to take down $39,000 but was stopped and dropped to its current level of around $38,000. Most altcoins are slightly less fluctuating today, with Ethereum standing at $2,600. Chainlink and Axie Infinity are among the best performers. Bitcoin Stands Still at $38K It was just a few days ago when the primary cryptocurrency dropped two consecutive times to $35,500 after failing to overcome $36,000. However, the bulls stepped up at this point and pushed the asset...
Read More »Weekend Watch: Crypto Recovery – Bitcoin Eyes $38K, SOL Spikes 8%
Bitcoin’s recovery attempts continue with the asset aiming to overcome $38,000. Most alternative coins have produced even more significant gains since yesterday. Ethereum is up by 7%, while Solana has jumped by 8%. Bitcoin Eyes $38K Ever since bitcoin failed to breach $39,000 on Wednesday, as the Federal Reserve said it will increase the interest rates in March, the asset was unable to display any notable gains. In fact, it dropped to $35,500 hours after the Fed meeting and...
Read More »Centrifuge Wins Polkadot’s 9th Parachain Slot
Centrifuge – a decentralized asset financing protocol – just won an auction for a parachain slot on Polkadot. Like other parachains from Polkadot’s second group of parachain auctions, it is expected to launch on March 11th. Centrifuge Meets Polkadot The protocol announced its auction victory in a blog post on Thursday. The team says they are “all systems go” to bring its functionality to Polkadot. Centrifuge is used to bridge non-digitally native, real-world assets into...
Read More »Polkadot Could Become FC Barcelona’s Official Jersey Sponsor
The Spanish soccer club FC Barcelona might team up with the blockchain protocol Polkadot. Assuming the two sides shake hands, the latter will become an official jersey sponsor of the team. Polkadot Eyeing The Soccer World The players of Football Club Barcelona currently wear the Rakuten logo on their jersey as the Japanese e-commerce firm is the official sponsor of the club. However, the partnership between the two entities is due in July this year, and the soccer team is...
Read More »Market Watch: Cryptocurrencies See Double-Digit Drops After Wall Street’s Friday Bloodbath
The bears continue to have complete control over the cryptocurrency market with numerous double-digit price losses from almost all assets. This comes just hours after the US stock market dumped in value again. Bitcoin Dumps $8K in Two Days It’s safe to say that the primary cryptocurrency has seen better days. In fact, they weren’t all that long ago as the asset jumped to $43,500 on Thursday following a $1,500 price hike. However, the situation changed vigorously hours later....
Read More »After Volatile Week BTC Reclaims $43K, Litecoin Spikes 8% (Market Watch)
After yesterday’s drop to sub-$42,000 levels, bitcoin bounced off and spiked to around $43,000. Most altcoins are slightly in the green as well on a daily scale, with BNB nearing $500 and more impressive gains from Litecoin and ATOM. Bitcoin Touches $43K The past several days seemed quite positive for the primary cryptocurrency. The asset had recovered from its dip below $40,000 on Monday and was increasing in value gradually. In just a few days, it added more than $4,000 of...
Read More »$300B Gone From Crypto Markets in 3 Days: Bitcoin Dipped Below $41K (Weekend Watch)
Bitcoin’s situation worsened once more hours ago as the asset dropped to a new three-month low beneath $41,000. Most altcoins are in a similar position today, and the overall losses from the past three days grew to $300 billion. Bitcoin’s Latest 3-Month Low It’s safe to say that the primary cryptocurrency has seen better days. In fact, they weren’t all that long ago as it traded at $47,000 on Thursday and even tried its hand at $48,000 on Wednesday. However, the bears took...
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