This week, as of March 9, 2024, the cumulative value held in decentralized finance (defi) platforms exceeded $ 100 billion for the first time since the downfall of Terra in May 2022. In the past 30 days, the leading three defi platforms have experienced an increase of at least 50%, fueled by the substantial …
Report: Global Crypto Investments Surge to Record $2.7 Billion in Weekly Inflows
In an unprecedented surge, global crypto investment products experienced a historic influx of $ 2.7 billion last week, signaling strong confidence among investors and propelling assets under management (AUM) back to December 2021 levels. Record $ 2.7 Billion Flows Into Crypto Investments in a Historic Week The record-breaking week saw digital asset investment …
Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Portfolio Value Soars to $13.2 Billion, Marking a 116% Gain
According to the latest figures, Microstrategy’s investment in bitcoin has doubled, showing a 116% increase after the cryptocurrency’s value experienced a significant rise this past week. The company, specializing in business intelligence, has acquired a total of 193,000 bitcoins at an expenditure of $ 6.122 billion, with the current market value of their holdings …
New Bitcoin ETFs and Grayscale Control a Combined 4% of BTC Supply, Valued at $53 Billion
The latest figures reveal that the nine new spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now control 390,525.3 bitcoins, valued at just over $ 26 billion at current market rates. These nine ETFs are rapidly approaching the holdings of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which presently has 405,713.31 bitcoins in its possession. Emerging Bitcoin ETFs Challenge Grayscale’s …
Stablecoin Giant Tether Hits $100 Billion Market Cap Amidst Crypto Market’s Surge
Meme Tokens Skyrocket: Market Cap Hits $61.5 Billion Amidst Crypto Frenzy
As bitcoin edges closer to its peak historical value, the meme token domain is outperforming many within the crypto economy, boasting a more than 38% increase over the last day. Just four days prior, the meme coin market’s valuation stood at $ 34.32 billion, only to soar to $ 61.59 billion today. From …
Binance Claims Ignorance of $10 Billion Fine Imposed by Nigerian Government
Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has denied allegations made by a Nigerian government official that it is facing a $ 10 billion fine. While Binance maintains its commitment to fostering a positive relationship with the Nigerian government, it firmly states that it will not succumb to pressure to pay for the release of its …
Stablecoin Sector Sees $3.26 Billion Growth Spurt; Tether Nears $100B Milestone, USDE Supply Swells by 374%
The stablecoin sector experienced a $ 3.26 billion expansion within the last eight days, climbing from $ 140.82 billion to $ 144.08 billion by Sunday, March 3, 2024. During February, increases in supply were observed in four of the top five stablecoins by market cap, with FDUSD’s supply growth leading amongst the …
Bitcoin Mining Revenue Jumps to $1.39 Billion in February Despite Fee Decline
In February, bitcoin miners discovered a total of 4,446 blocks, amassing earnings of $ 1.39 billion, with $ 71 million of this sum coming from onchain transaction fees. The revenue from bitcoin mining in February rose by $ 40 million compared to January, though the amount collected from fees saw a decrease …
Value Locked in Defi Nears $100 Billion Milestone Amidst Broad Market Uptick and Lido Dominance
Report: Nigerian Government Imposes $10 Billion Fine on Binance
The Nigerian government has reportedly slapped the cryptocurrency exchange Binance with a $ 10 billion fine. According to a Nigerian government official, Binance is being punished for causing the local currency’s recent plunge against major currencies. Binance’s Alleged Influence on the Exchange Rate The Nigerian government is reportedly demanding a $ 10 billion …
Gemini Agrees to Over $1 Billion Restoration in Settlement With New York Regulators
In an agreement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), the Winklevoss-led cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has committed to returning over $ 1 billion to its customers. The settlement, which also includes a $ 37 million fine, comes as a significant development for the exchange amidst several ongoing legal challenges with big-name …
$30 Billion Investment Platform Approves 4 Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Clients
Carson Group, an investment platform with $ 30 billion in assets under management, has reportedly approved four spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on its platform. The approved funds include Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC). “We feel it is important to offer these products as a result of …
4-Day $3.77 Billion Boost in Meme Coin Sector Led by PEPE, WIF, and BONK
In recent times, the meme coin sector has experienced a significant increase, climbing over 13% in the past 24 hours. In the span of the last four days, the meme token economy has expanded by $ 3.77 billion, with tokens such as pepe (PEPE) and corgiai (CORGIAI) achieving gains in the double digits. Meme …
Microstrategy Augments Bitcoin Portfolio by 3,000, Reaching 193,000 BTC Worth $9.88 Billion
On Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, Microstrategy’s Executive Chairman, Michael Saylor, shared that his company has expanded its bitcoin holdings by 3,000, elevating its total to 193,000 bitcoins valued at $ 9.88 billion at the current market rates. **Editor’s Note: Two hours following the publishing of this article bitcoin’s price is above $ 53,400 …