The median cryptocurrency investor saw their portfolio grow by $5,482 in 2024, according to a recent report by crypto tax and portfolio tracking platform CoinLedger. The study analyzed data from more than half a million users, highlighting key trends in the digital asset market, including top-performing tokens and the impact of regulatory changes on trading […]
The use of cryptocurrency for payments has seen significant growth, as evidenced by Binance Pay’s expanding user base and transaction volume in 2024. According to data provided by Binance and analyzed by CryptoQuant, the number of Binance Pay users tripled from the previous year, reaching 41.7 million. This rapid adoption highlights the increasing role of […]
On-chain analytics platform Nansen has released a report examining the aftermath of the controversial LIBRA token. Its findings indicate that 86% of traders who bought the cryptocurrency collectively lost about $251 million, while a select group of winners walked away with at least $180 million in profits. A Rapid Rise and Fall LIBRA debuted on […]
Ho Kai Xin, a former payroll processing staff member at WeChain Fintech Singapore, has been sentenced to nine years and 11 months in jail for embezzling over $5.7 million. WeChain Fintech Singapore, which was contracted to manage payroll for Bybit Fintech, employed Ho as a payroll processing staff member. Ho, who was responsible for processing […]
Data from Santiment shows that Kaito (KAITO), Sei (SEI), YAP (YAP), and Grok (GROK) are leading the discussions on platforms such as X, Reddit, Telegram, 4Chan, Farcaster, and Bitcointalk. This heightened enthusiasm coincides with steady growth in overall crypto market capitalization. KAITO, SEI, and GROK’s Popularity According to Santiment’s February 21 report, KAITO, the native […]
The broader crypto market is facing a downturn, but some projects are still recording significant network activity. One such asset is Ondo (ONDO), the native token of the Ondo ecosystem. It is a decentralized finance (DeFi) network that leverages blockchain technology to tokenize real-world assets (RWAs). ONDO Dominates RWAs Space According to a tweet by […]
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has doubled down on his stance against Pi Network, calling it a scam and confirming that his exchange will not list its token. As Pi Network remains embroiled in controversy over its practices, tensions between Zhou and the project continue to intensify. He has repeatedly challenged its legitimacy and has refused […]
Around 16,500 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, Feb. 21, and they have a notional value of roughly $1.6 billion. This week’s expiry event is smaller than last week’s and one of the tiniest of the year, which means there will be virtually no impact on spot markets, which have been range-bound for most […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has willingly withdrawn its appeal of a ruling that blocked its attempt to expand securities laws to cover decentralized finance (DeFi). This development means the DeFi space might no longer be subjected to securities laws. A Complete Victory for DeFi In a February 19 motion filed with the […]
Metaplanet has announced that its total Bitcoin holdings have reached 2,100 BTC, now worth $196 million. The firm revealed it recently bought an additional 68.59 BTC for $6.6 million at an average price of $96,335. 0.01% of Total Bitcoin Supply In a February 20 X post, the company highlighted that its BTC reserves now make […]