Crypto exchange crashes like FTX have always been preceded by massive currency transfers. However, some observers claim that large volumes of Bitcoin have been leaving exchanges such as Binance recently. Is this the beginning of the end for this giant and its peers?
Ed Zitron, CEO of EZPR, believes that the metaverse is dead. However, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney disagrees, stating that nearly 600 million monthly users are happily immersed in the virtual world right now.
Despite the ongoing global economic crisis, the cryptocurrency space continues to grow. Evidence of this can be seen in the number of countries that have already adopted cryptocurrency. However, there are still others who remain skeptical about promoting investment in Bitcoin. Such as Ireland. According to the governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, Bitcoin is a Ponzi scheme.
One of the biggest fears of crypto players is that a blockchain will be attacked. This situation almost always results in significant losses and undermines investor confidence in the crypto industry. However, there have been recent rumors circulating about the possibility of a denial-of-service (DoS) attack on Bitcoin. It should be noted that this type of cyberattack makes transactions very difficult by disrupting the functioning of the affected network. Bitcoin maximalists have decided to react to ease concerns.
In recent weeks, interest in cryptocurrencies has certainly increased among users. This includes Bitcoin (BTC). Memecoins like Shiba Inu are concerned too. However, this interest doesn't seem to be shared by all users.
The Bitcoin network is experiencing intense activity with the speculative frenzy surrounding Ordinal's BRC-20. This influx has led to real network congestion, resulting in a drastic increase in transaction fees. Yesterday, block number 788695 set a historical record by reaching 6.7 bitcoins in fees, exceeding the 6.25 bitcoin block subsidy.
Matt Furie is the creator of Pepe The Frog, a cartoon character representing a “chill frog dude” that recently gained popularity in the world of cryptocurrencies. He stated during a live Twitter chat that he is not aware of the existence of Pepecoin. Known for his lawsuits against bad jokes about his iconic meme, Furie may take legal action again.
This prediction comes from Kevin Svenson, a crypto analyst with 126,000 followers on Twitter. He has stated that Bitcoin is gearing up for a bull run, and altcoins like LINK will follow it.
In April, the price of Bitcoin reached the $30,000 mark. A level it had not reached in several months. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) subsequently dropped from this level. This episode seems to have demonstrated the relevance of the asset. For some, it has now become a rock that nothing can shake.
PEPE has seen incredible success since its launch. Investors rushed to this token considered a joke. However, its market capitalization currently stands at $1 billion. But the downside is that after several months of success, PEPE is experiencing a significant drop. The proof: a price drop of this memecoin led to a major loss for a crypto whale.
Fantom (FTM) is launching its own cryptocurrency bank, according to co-founder Andre Cronje. The aim is to offer financial services tailored to the crypto market. Fantom's bank will enable users to store, exchange, and spend cryptocurrencies, as well as offering other traditional banking benefits.
The legal battle between Ripple and the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) continues. A ruling that will impact the entire crypto market could be handed down in the coming days. The crypto community highly anticipates it. In the meantime, John Deaton, a pro-XRP lawyer, has given his opinion on the outcome of the case.
America's largest crypto exchange, Coinbase, refuses to take responsibility for a security breach that resulted in huge losses. At the same time, it categorically refuses to reimburse its customers for losses incurred as a result of a security breach.
While the crypto market has been fluctuating wildly lately, some are claiming the start of a new bull run. According to Eric Peters, CEO of One River Asset Management, the crypto winter is already behind us and a particularly strong bullish cycle is taking shape for the months and years to come.