Data shows the Bitcoin futures market is starting to overheat again, which could lead to higher asset price volatility. Bitcoin Open Interest Has Been Climbing Recently As an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post explained, the open interest has seen some rise during the past month. The “open interest” is an indicator measuring the total […]

Per a report from Bloomberg, the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, achieved a new milestone in its crypto roadmap. The company has been working on new ways to integrate with blockchain technology and thus has partnered with other financial institutions. Related Reading: SEC’s Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Appeal Window Closes Friday: What Analysts Expect BlackRock Takes […]

In a dramatic turn of events involving the Bitcoin price (BTC) during the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, shocking revelations have emerged from the testimony of his ex-girlfriend and former head of Alameda Research, Caroline Ellison.  The crucial highlight of her statements centers around an alleged conspiracy to manipulate Bitcoin prices by selling […]

Research reports have shown that Bitcoin’s layer 2 scaling solution, the Lightning Network – a layer separate from the main chain but interacting with the Bitcoin network, has experienced a significant growth of 1,212% in the space of two years. Bitcoin Lightning Network Achieves New Height According to the report from Bitcoin’s financial services River […]

Bitcoin has been forced to make a retest of the $27,000 level in the past day as the miners have participated in a large selloff. Bitcoin Miners Have Sold 20,000 BTC In Past Week According to data from the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock, BTC miners have done some significant selling during the last week. The […]

In a revealing AMA session, Cardano founder, Charles Hoskinson, weighed in on the much-debated drafts of William Hinman’s controversial speech on Ethereum. Addressing the burning issue, he stated, “It’s certainly a value getting these Hinman emails and these other things because they can perhaps expose the thought process the SEC has and you can definitely […]

The future of SHIB’s price has been caught in a whirlwind of uncertainty in recent times, even as the updates continue to spring regarding the Shiba Inu community. Crypto exchanges witnessed a recent inflow of SHIB tokens this week, indicating a significant price action could be on the horizon for the popular meme coin.  Shiba […]

In a recent blog post by Placeholder VC, the firm drew a striking analogy between leading layer-1 (L1) blockchain ecosystems Ethereum and Solana, comparing them to Android and iOS respectively. Written by Joel Monegro on October 10, 2023, the post provides insights into the unique attributes and future trajectories of both blockchain platforms. Why Ethereum […]

In a recent development, a crypto analyst has warned of the possibility that the XRP may be manipulated as the discussion around the token’s value and future trajectory continues to heat up, especially in the wake of Ripple’s second victory against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  “Significant Market Manipulation” On The Horizon In […]

Following Switzerland’s announcement at the Sibos 2023 conference in Toronto about live transactions with a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) taking place by the end of the year, the XRP community is currently shrouded in a web of claims, counter-claims, and expert explanations. A community member, known by the handle @Rohitku24694375, delivered a striking assertion […]

Only 7% of users who first interact with Ethereum will continue to do so even after a year, latest Token Terminal data on October 9 shows. This statistic means that roughly 93% of users will stop using the platform to transfer tokens or deploy smart contracts within a year. This suggests that the platform (or its […]

The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of FTX, has entered its second week, with key witnesses closely associated with the bankrupt exchange testifying against him in court.  Today, Caroline Ellison, Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend and former head of Alameda Research, FTX’s trading arm, brought serious allegations in the courtroom.  Trial Reveals FTX-Alameda Connection In Fund […]

Kaiko’s data on October 10 shows that the “Merge” has been a “disaster” for Ethereum’s performance. According to Kaiko, Ethereum has been trailing Bitcoin in price and volume since the critical upgrade was deployed on the first smart contract platform.  The trend will likely continue, looking at the price and volume ratios of Ethereum and Bitcoin […]

Privacy coins remain a bone of contention when it comes to governments trying to regulate crypto transactions but that has not diminished their popularity. As more blockchains become easier to track, crypto investors have moved to privacy coins in a bid to better conceal their financial footprints. So as the popularity of these digital assets […]

In recent events, the loans taken from Alameda Research have been scrutinized, with lawyers representing Sam Bankman-Fried, also known as SBF, seeking clarity from FTX co-founder Gary Wang. SBF Lawyers Into The Loan’s Legalities Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the now-defunct FTX exchange, seems to be in a tangle over the loans given out by […]