Despite the lower spot price overnight, data suggests considerable institutional interest in December 2024 $100,000 calls. This indicates an even stronger confidence in a year-end rally for the world’s largest crypto, particularly as the likelihood of former US President Donald Trump’s victory rises. Sizeable Institutional Interest In its latest update, crypto trading firm, QCP Capital […]
On July 18, Judge Eric Vitaliano sentenced the founder of the Bitzlato cryptocurrency exchange to 18 months, the time he had already served, for running an unlicensed money-transmitting business. Anatoly Legkodymov pleaded guilty last year to running an operation that facilitated the concealment of over $700 million in proceeds from illegal gambling and drug transactions. […]
TL;DR Ripple’s XRP has surged above $0.60, with a market cap of over $34 billion, making it the sixth-largest cryptocurrency. Future growth depends on several elements, one of which is the eventual outcome of the lawsuit against the US SEC. The Necessary Conditions Ripple’s XRP has been among the top-performing cryptocurrencies lately, with its price […]
TL;DR Shiba Inu saw a 450% increase in its burn rate and a significant rise in whale activity with daily transaction volumes nearing $900 million. Despite the recent correction, SHIB’s price is up 125% over the past year, with 52% of holders in profit. The Indicators’ Resurgence Despite experiencing a daily price correction of around […]
DeFi Technologies (DEFTF) – a rising Canadian fintech company – has acquired another large batch of Bitcoin (BTC) after making the asset a core part of its treasury strategy last month. The company announced Thursday that it had purchased another 94.34 BTC for its balance sheet, adding to the 110 BTC it first acquired in […]
Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi announced a significant step in its effort to repay its clients. In an X post on Wednesday, the lender noted that the first interim distribution of funds to clients through Coinbase will begin this month. According to BlockFi, the interim distribution will commence in July and will be processed in batches […]
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has advised against basing political support solely on a candidate’s pro-crypto views. He emphasized the importance of broader values such as individual freedoms and technological advancement, warning that a narrow focus on cryptocurrency could undermine the principles that inspired the industry’s movement. Broader Perspective Buterin highlighted that the current trend of […]
Polygon will undergo a mainnet upgrade on Sept. 4, 2024, following the community’s approval of the proposal. This upgrade marks the transition from the native MATIC token to a new one with the ticker POL and introduces fresh smart contracts. The Migration Process “Following PIP-42, consensus was reached that Polygon PoS validators must stake POL […]
Former U.S. President Donald Trump plans to release a fourth NFT collection after the success of his previous three, which quickly sold out in a day. In a Tuesday’s Bloomberg Businessweek interview, Trump said people are asking for a fourth one, citing their “unbelievable spirit.” Trump Warns China Could Dominate Crypto Market In May, at […]
Leading crypto exchange OKX has announced the discontinuation of its services in Nigeria, citing recent regulatory changes. According to emails sent to OKX’s Nigerian users, customers have until August 30 to withdraw their assets from the exchange, as any remaining balances on the platform will become subject to restrictions afterward. OKX Ends Services in Nigeria […]