The United States witnessed its first banking failure of 2024 with the closure of Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, creating ripples within the cryptocurrency community as Bitcoin, Ether, and various altcoins experienced slight price drops following the announcement. This event has spurred discussions among crypto enthusiasts and investors, with some seeing bank failures as a compelling […]
On Friday, April 26, Acinq announced that its Lightning Network bitcoin wallet, Phoenix, will cease services for U.S. residents from May 3, 2024. This announcement followed closely on the heels of the Samourai Wallet indictment and what is perceived as a targeted U.S. government effort against financial privacy and non-custodial solutions. Lightning Network Platform Phoenix […]
As of April 26, 2024, bitcoin continues to exhibit fluctuating fortunes, with the latest trading session closing at $ 64,095. Amid a wider range between $ 62,923 and $ 65,069 over the last 24 hours, traders are grappling with mixed signals across various technical charts and indicators. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s oscillators are predominantly …
Amid ongoing global tensions, the price of gold remains robust at $ 2,391 per troy ounce, while bitcoin continues to trade at a 12% deficit from its peak value. Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a series of funding bills for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Following the bill’s passage, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman …
At block height 839,856, the Bitcoin blockchain stands a mere 144 blocks short of the forthcoming reward halving at block height 840,000. Historically, bitcoin’s price has seen substantial increases following prior halving events. However, there are speculations that this occurrence might not follow the previous pattern. This week, the creator of the stock-to-flow (S2F) price […]
Eigenlayer launched on Ethereum’s mainnet with over $ 12 billion in total value locked, aiming to create a restaking ecosystem which, while promising lucrative prospects, may introduce unforeseen risks including potential centralization and the threat of slashing cascades impacting Ethereum’s security. The launch was executed with certain safeguards, such as the temporary disabling of …
Roger Stone, a seasoned Republican political strategist, lobbyist, and former adviser to Donald Trump’s campaign, has endorsed the meme coin TRUMP on X, sparking a 17% increase in its value amid a wider downturn in the cryptocurrency market. Meanwhile, the meme token BODEN experienced a 9% uptick against the U.S. dollar over the last 24 […]
Trust Wallet, a crypto wallet provider, has issued a warning for Apple users to disable Imessage, based on “credible intel” about a zero-day exploit available on the dark web for $ 2 million, which could allow hackers to take control of users’ Iphones without any interaction needed. The alert was met with skepticism by …
The past week has not been favorable for the majority of cryptocurrency assets, with only four specific digital currencies recording gains. This week, ONDO appreciated by 13.2%, TON increased by 11.3%, PENDLE grew by 6%, and LEO saw a slight uptick of 0.5%. Market Update: A Tough Week for Crypto With Few Standouts The landscape […]
Data shows that U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced negative outflows on Friday, totaling $ 55.1 million, with Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) seeing another notable decrease. Metrics from Thursday reveal GBTC held 316,193.43 bitcoins, but after a decline of 2,048.23 bitcoins, the fund’s holdings reduced to 314,145.2 bitcoins. Blackrock and Fidelity Absorb Bitcoin …
The fifth-largest stablecoin in the crypto economy by market capitalization, Ethena’s USDE, temporarily detached from its peg on Saturday amid market declines. Data reveals that the token, designed to mirror the U.S. dollar’s value, declined to $ 0.965 each. Similarly, the market witnessed the fourth largest stablecoin, FDUSD, fall to a low of $ …
On April 13, Iran initiated a drone strike on Israel followed by reports that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were intercepted by Israeli, U.S., and other Western allied forces. Concurrently, bitcoin and the broader crypto economy experienced a significant downturn, with many analyzing the fundamentals in the context of a potentially intensifying military conflict. Community Reacts […]
On April 12, bitcoin briefly reached above the $ 71,000 threshold, but its value plunged by more than $ 3,000 after a substantial sell-off at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The price of bitcoin in USD tumbled to an intraday low of $ 65,230. Over the past 24 hours, leveraged crypto positions totaling …
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) garnered $ 123.7 million in positive inflows during Wednesday’s trading. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced a decline in its bitcoin holdings, decreasing from 318,451.70 to 316,193.43 bitcoins. ETF Analyst Notes Historical Inflow Streak in 2 Bitcoin ETFs, Eyeing Record On Wednesday, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs reversed a two-day …
In the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market experienced a modest increase of 2.16% against the U.S. dollar, with bitcoin’s value lingering slightly above the $ 69,000 threshold. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) indicates that the market’s mood remains in an “extreme greed” phase. Market Sentiment Swings Between ‘Greed’ and ‘Extreme Greed’ …