USDT’s anticipated integration into the Lightning Network has been a topic of discussion among crypto enthusiasts for years. Despite the evident advantages Lightning offers—such as instant, low-cost transactions—USDT’s transition to this layer has been over and again stalled. In 2019, Paolo Ardoino, who was then Tether’s CTO (he is now the company’s CEO), had assured […]
Top 3 Meme Crypto Price Predictions for October: Floki, First Neiro on Ethereum, Popcat
Everyone is waiting to see what Floki, First Neiro on Ethereum, and Popcat will do next. These three meme coins have received enormous attention lately, and investors are curious if their prices are about to rally again. In this article, we’ll provide some price predictions for these coins – and see if they’re worth the […]
Ethereum Users Face Higher Fees as Onchain Transaction Costs Rise
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Texas Court Dismisses Consensys’ Lawsuit Against SEC Over Ethereum Investigation
In a recent decision, a Texas court dismissed Consensys’ lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which was filed in April 2024 to protect the Ethereum ecosystem from regulatory overreach. The court’s dismissal was based on procedural grounds, without addressing the merits of Consensys’ claims. Despite this setback, Consensys highlighted a significant win […]
Ethereum Foundation Cashes Out: 300 ETH Sold in Latest Move
The AI-powered sleuth Spot On Chain dropped a bombshell on X today: the Ethereum Foundation just offloaded 300 ETH, pocketing a cool 763,092 DAI. “Overall, since the beginning of September, the Ethereum Foundation has sold 950 ETH ($ 2.27M) at an average price of $ 2,392, with sales occurring every 4-7 days,” Spot …
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Struggles Below Resistance
Bitcoin and Ethereum Fee Drop: The Perfect Time for Cost-Effective Transactions
Although both bitcoin and ethereum have been cruising at lower prices compared to earlier this year, there’s been a silver lining: transaction fees on these leading blockchains have significantly decreased. With costs now sitting at notable lows, it could be the perfect moment to fine-tune transaction expenses for certain activities or even gather unspent transaction […]
Ethereum Faces Challenges as Price Stagnates: Coinbase Report
Ethereum (ETH) has recently struggled in comparison to its peers, according to a report by Coinbase Institutional. The analysis suggests that market dynamics, network activity, and inflationary factors are influencing the cryptocurrency’s current performance. Coinbase Institutional: Ethereum Lags Behind Crypto Peers In its September 2024 outlook, Coinbase researchers pointed out that the cryptocurrency market is […]
Coinbase Launches Wrapped Bitcoin for Ethereum and Base Networks
Coinbase has unveiled Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin (cbBTC), giving users a gateway to decentralized finance (defi) apps on Ethereum and Base, using bitcoin (BTC). The cbBTC token is essentially a wrapped version of bitcoin, fully backed by BTC held in Coinbase’s custody. Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin Opens New Defi Opportunities According to the San Francisco-based crypto exchange, […]
Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Custody in UAE
Standard Chartered has launched a digital asset custody service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The service aims to provide secure storage for digital assets, initially focusing on bitcoin and ethereum. Brevan Howard Digital is the first client, and the bank plans further expansion into additional digital assets. […]
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Faces Pivotal Resistance
On Sept. 9, 2024, ethereum’s price hovers at $ 2,309 as it struggles to break free from a strong downtrend, observed across multiple timeframes. The market reflects uncertainty, with oscillators showing mixed signals and moving averages signaling a bearish outlook. While there are signs of accumulation near current support levels, the broader market environment …
Vitalik Buterin Responds to Rumored Sales, Reaffirms Commitment to Ethereum and Charitable Causes
After some activity was noticed from wallets linked to Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, he took to the social media platform X to clarify the situation. He stated that all his token sales were meant to “support various projects.” Buterin added that any ERC20 tokens gifted to him would go toward “public goods within the […]
September Crypto Crash Wipes Out $170B, Bitcoin and Ethereum Take the Biggest Hit
Between Sept. 1 and Sept. 7, 2024, the crypto market took a notable hit, shedding $ 170 billion in value. Bitcoin and ethereum were the main drivers of this downturn, responsible for 78.82% of the week’s losses. These two heavyweights saw their combined market caps shrink the most, dragging the entire market down with …
Vaneck Reveals Plans to Close Ethereum Futures ETF
On Sept. 6, Vaneck announced its decision to close and liquidate the Vaneck Ethereum Strategy exchange-traded fund (EFUT). The liquidation comes after evaluating key factors, including performance and investor interest. The firm noted that shareholders will have until September 16, 2024, to sell their shares before delisting. Vaneck to Wind Down Ethereum Futures ETF According […]