As the halving approaches and the SEC prepares to rule on the Bitcoin ETF, MicroStrategy has unveiled its financial results for the third quarter of 2023, highlighting a particularly promising Bitcoin portfolio.
In 2021, the year of cryptocurrency's glory, SOL was trading at $259.96 per coin. Since then, the graphs have shown nothing but a staggering fall for the Solana crypto. This has left investors in doubt about the future of their favorite digital asset. However, with the recent surge in Bitcoin, SOL has also performed well. Many believe it could soon be trading at $50. Let's delve in!
Amazon, through Amazon Web Services, known as 'the most comprehensive and widely adopted cloud platform in the world,' is showing strong commitment to accelerating the development of Solana. By hosting nodes of this blockchain on its network, AWS aims to provide faster transaction speeds and lower fees for users and professionals. Let's delve into the details!
In recent times, attacks against crypto wallets managed by MetaMask have notably intensified. As users' assets are exposed, the platform aims to enhance its security measures.
PayPal, the payment giant, has just achieved another crucial milestone. Indeed, the UK's financial market regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has granted it the green light to offer crypto services across the entire territory of the United Kingdom. Let's take a closer look!
The Bitcoin frenzy continues to grow, as evidenced by the significant increase in visits to its Wikipedia page. This trend, observed in the context of a surge in BTC prices and anticipation for the approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs, requires an in-depth analysis.
X (formerly Twitter) has lost more than half its purchase price. The culprit is known!
His supporters chanted “five more years”, and he accepted their request to run for El Salvador's next presidential term. And yet, his political opponents have never accepted the legalization of bitcoin. Let alone this second term at the head of the country. But Nayib Bukele, who is used to seeing things through, persists.
Although criticized for its carbon footprint, crypto mining, and bitcoin mining in particular, is a profitable business. It is dominated by large, financially powerful companies. But the operation remains accessible to a handful of independents, some of whom are renowned for their efficiency.
The BRICS have officially decided to leave the dollar. In the meantime, the question of the currency's use in settling international transactions seems to be a point of contention between the member countries. Here's what it's all about.
Stablecoins, much like crypto assets, do not enjoy unanimous support from governments. Even though stablecoins appear to offer more security, Japan is grappling with a crucial question: are they as reliable as they seem? And in case they are not, how can greater security be ensured in the sector?
What is the state of crypto adoption in the Maghreb? It's not an insignificant question, especially as the region is far from being the continent's crypto powerhouse. Sub-Saharan Africa is leading the way, driven in particular by Nigeria. Figures show that in this West African country, more and more people are holding cryptos or are aware of their existence. In fact, several Maghreb countries are not far behind in this dynamic, even if the relative weakness of this craze must be acknowledged. In what follows, we look at the trends in crypto adoption in the Maghreb and the reasons behind them.
China's hegemonic ambitions in the economic sphere have been well-known. The desire of the Asian giant and its BRICS partners to move away from the dollar is essentially an expression of this ambition. This ambition has recently seen progress involving the euro, the currency used in the European area.
Enabling the creation of private accounts in Ethereum is the goal of Nocturne Labs. In a seed funding round that raised $6 million, the specialist in anonymous transactions received support from several notable entities, such as Robot Ventures, Bankless Ventures, and more. To the surprise of many, Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, reached into his pocket to support the project.
Elon Musk is certainly one of the most prominent visionaries in the tech ecosystem. He believes that this industry, vital for the American economy, is unduly burdened by unsustainable regulatory pressure. While the tech sector is more dynamic than ever, the businessman is calling for deregulation policies. At the same time, the CEO of X wants to put an end to the proliferation of crypto-bots.
Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms, is facing a technical obstacle. Cryptocurrency withdrawals are temporarily suspended, causing concern among users. What exactly is happening?
After coming perilously close to the worst during the crypto exchange FTX's fall, Solana has skyrocketed in the charts. Staking the Solana (SOL) cryptocurrency, which is now one of the top-performing cryptos of 2023, has generated over 200% in profits throughout the year. A performance that completely outshines that of its competitor, Ethereum.
"The Bitcoin Spot ETF is a financial product that allows investors to access the Bitcoin market without directly owning the cryptocurrency. According to a study by Galaxy Research, the Bitcoin ETF could experience tremendous success in the years to come. Details below!
The year 2023 will be remembered as a tumultuous period for cryptocurrency investors. While the market faced challenges, such as the overall cryptocurrency market cap contraction, Ethereum's depreciation, and a decline in total value invested in decentralized finance (DeFi), it also witnessed significant progress. Among these advancements, notable developments include continued institutional adoption, a growing interest in layer 2 solutions, and, most importantly, significant changes in cryptocurrency regulation. This article will specifically explore the recent developments in cryptocurrency regulation within the EU and on a global scale. Let's take a closer look.
On Monday October 23, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) had listed BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (iBTC), to which it had added the ticker. This symbol, used to identify the asset manager's ETF, was withdrawn on Tuesday October 24. The latest news confirms the relisting of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF.
The crypto industry is rocked by a series of major departures at Binance, one of the key players in the sector. These resignations, including that of the head of Binance UK and the director of Binance France, reflect the turbulence the crypto company is currently facing. Let's delve into the behind-the-scenes of these departures.
A Chinese multinational has just made its first-ever purchase of oil using the digital yuan (CBDC). The petrodollar is facing challenges.
Chainalysis has published its annual ranking of countries based on their affinity for Bitcoin, stablecoins, and other cryptocurrencies.
New York investment bank Morgan Stanley suggests that bitcoin is slowly entering a bull market.
Binance réalise régulièrement des travaux de maintenance opérationnelle des cryptos disponibles sur sa plateforme d’échange crypto. La plus récente activité de ce genre en date a concerné la crypto Tron, effectuée mercredi 18 octobre dernier.
Today, within the Eurasian Economic Union, economic transactions are settled with national currencies, which are increasingly overshadowing the dollar. Most economic exchanges involving Russia are now conducted in rubles. The euro and the dollar are undergoing displacement. This transformation in the global financial landscape cannot go unnoticed. The possibility of a common commercial currency emerging within the BRICS is back at the center of discussions. In a recent interview, Russian economist and politician Sergei Glaziev dropped a bombshell: a common BRICS currency is inevitable. Details.
Ensuring that the digital euro doesn't become a tool for surveilling Europeans. This is, in a way, the wish of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS). These entities have recently called on the EU to establish a “privacy protection threshold” for cryptographic transactions in the euro. Let's take a closer look!
China has formally expressed its opposition to the rise of cryptocurrencies. In a recent detailed economic statement, the Middle Kingdom reaffirmed this stance and announced its determination to toughen its position on the matter.
Since June, bitcoin (BTC) had been struggling to reach the $30,000 valuation mark it had reached a few months earlier. Now it's done it again. In the following lines, we'll explain what's behind this latest upturn in the market for the flagship crypto.
Bitcoin has long held the position of the largest cryptocurrency, and it's poised to strengthen its position further. What if it were possible to issue real-world assets like gold and silver within the crypto ecosystem? Well, that's precisely what Lightning Labs' new feature is all about.