Bitfinex thwarted a $15 billion XRP attack, preventing a major cryptocurrency theft from its vault.
Bitfinex thwarted a $15 billion XRP attack, preventing a major cryptocurrency theft from its vault.
Week after week, the world of cryptocurrencies continues to captivate and redefine the boundaries of digital finance and blockchain technology. This week was no exception, bringing a host of major developments, innovations, and surprises. In our weekly recap, we delve into the most significant and influential stories that have shaped the crypto ecosystem. From the historic approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs by the SEC, to Standard Chartered's bold prediction on the price of Bitcoin, to the resilience of Binance Pay in the face of regulatory challenges, the outlook for Ethereum and XRP ETFs, and the explosion of development activity on Solana, we will review the highlights from the past week.
The artistic and intellectual production of man must take precedence above all? French publishers are taking a stand.
"The 2024 season of the economic calendar has just begun. What are the events that will shake up the crypto market this year?"
The Bitcoin Halving, scheduled for mid-April, promises to change everything. It is expected to significantly impact the price of BTC, with many analysts associating the block reward halving with a potential bull run. However, major upheavals are also to be expected on the side of Bitcoin miners after the halving. The average cost of mining will be revised upward during this period, putting several companies at risk.
What projection could be made about the price of BNB, the native cryptocurrency of the Binance exchange, considering the particular year that was 2023 for this asset? Despite the legal challenges that Binance faces, the price prospects for BNB in 2024 appear promising. Here's why.
Throughout 2023, Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) have stood out as some of the most relevant memecoins in the crypto market. What could their dynamics be in 2024? Let's explore that in the following lines.
The crypto trader REKT proposes 5 distinct steps of the Bitcoin halving.
Binance, the global leader in crypto exchanges, is facing growing challenges in the Indian market. Will the platform withstand them?
The deployment of Bitcoin ETFs by BlackRock, Fidelity, and Ark Invest was predicted to herald a new era, but the decline persists.
The BRICS do not skimp on the implementation of their strategy to escape the economic domination of the US dollar. The alliance's monetary projects are attracting attention, especially the massive funds they are injecting to acquire significant amounts of gold.
Currently, attention is focused on the possible approval by the SEC of a Bitcoin Spot ETF. If this possibility materializes, the emergence of an Ethereum Spot ETF should mobilize the interest of the crypto community. A perspective that would only be beneficial for the ecosystem around the market's second largest crypto.
Bitcoin (BTC) has left an indelible mark on the crypto industry in 2023. This was achieved through an exceptional dynamic that saw the leading cryptocurrency double its value from the beginning of the year. Will the asset continue on this trajectory in 2024? Let's explore in this article the factors that can influence it in either direction.
After legalizing bitcoin, Prospera grants it another very important status.
Monero (XMR), the most anonymous cryptocurrency in the ecosystem, is threatened with delisting by several exchange platforms. This decision, without questioning the existence of the project, could send a strong signal: anonymous cryptocurrency is undesirable. However, this tool is an important component of transaction privacy and, more broadly, digital freedoms that are currently being attacked from all sides. Its disappearance could mark the end of the original ideas of cypherpunks and bitcoin.
The Chainlink crypto network becomes a DeFi engine in 2023 by revolutionizing financial collaborations and use cases.
"Blockchain is a decentralized technology that allows multiple parties to have a shared and immutable record of transactions."
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The first Bitcoin transaction, a crypto-historic event, took place 15 years ago between Satoshi Nakamoto and Hal Finney.
"Cathie Wood, leader of ARK Invest, predicts a surge in Bitcoin to $1.5 million, supported by the blessing of Bitcoin ETFs."
"Polygon has announced the transition to phase 2 of its zkEVM network, marking an important milestone towards the planned full activation in March 2023."
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Bitcoin, the patriarch of digital currencies, appears to be losing its luster in favor of its younger sibling, Ethereum. This surprising dynamic comes in a context where the SEC's approval of Bitcoin ETFs has shaken the crypto world, but not exactly in the way expected.
On January 11, 2024, the price of bitcoin dropped during the highly anticipated launch of the first ETFs. Possible causes analyzed.
The date of January 10, 2024 is now etched in golden letters in the annals of crypto. Indeed, the anticipation of this deadline for months by the crypto and financial community has not been in vain, as it has sanctioned the approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF. The decision of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was eagerly awaited on this date. And it is favorable. Now, a positive impact is expected on Bitcoin (BTC). But this outlook could also impact the entire crypto industry, including Ethereum. In this context, effects on the Ether (ETH) market, Ethereum's native crypto, are also being considered. That being said, how would ETH react to this new development? Let's see together in this article.
It’s done, the worm is in the fruit. All American and Navarre investment funds will be able to easily invest in bitcoin.
Good news continues to flow in the cryptosphere. While the entire industry celebrates the approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs by the SEC, the latest news reports a remarkable increase in the number of profitable Bitcoin wallets. The recent rise in the valuation of the flagship cryptocurrency has indeed benefited the majority of Bitcoin (BTC) wallets. This breakthrough has catapulted 90% of these wallets into a profitable zone. Good news for those who hold them.
What do BlackRock, Invesco Galaxy, WisdomTree, and Fidelity have in common? Obviously, at first glance, they are all companies in the finance sector, each with its own specificities. But those who have been following the trends in the crypto industry in recent months know that each of these companies has, in one way or another, engaged in this industry. Good news for the latter, which sees its financial influence expanding, confirming somewhat its relevance in terms of investment. However, what seems to be a sustained adoption of crypto by institutions in the finance ecosystem does not hide significant systemic risks. It is these risks that we will be interested in in this article.
In general, the year 2023 has been particularly dynamic for the crypto industry. Specifically, the crypto payments segment is no exception as it has achieved exceptional performance throughout that year. This is at least what a recent study by crypto firm CoinGate indicates.
Amid a staggering 400% increase in OTC cryptocurrency trading by Wintermute in 2023, the crypto sector is abuzz. This unprecedented growth, revealing a rapid transformation of the digital financial landscape, warrants a deep dive analysis. Let’s dive into the heart of this revolution to understand the forces at play and…