Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Layer-2 network Shibarium seems to have completely moved past its botched launch, as multiple metrics suggest that the network is growing at an impressive rate since it relaunched on August 27.
Shibarium Crosses 2 Million Transactions
The Shibarium...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In a deep dive into the Solana blockchain network, Visa elucidated its reasons for selecting Solana as a part of its stablecoin settlement pilot today. As Bitcoinist reported, Visa announced last week that they are expanding their stablecoin pilot to...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Altcoins have endured a prolonged period of stagnation characterized by exceptionally low prices. However, according to crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe, these digital assets may be gearing up for a significant upward trend.
Van de Poppe’s...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In a highly anticipated appearance before the Senate Banking Committee, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler is set to reiterate his stance on the regulatory landscape of crypto today (10:00 am ET). Drawing from his pre-release...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In a recent statement, Congressman Tom Emmer, a prominent figure in the GOP and a staunch advocate for crypto, expressed his concerns regarding the actions of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler.
Emmer accused Gensler of abus...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Ethereum (ETH) transaction fees have hit their lowest levels since 2022, marking a significant milestone for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
According to insights from Ryan Selkis, the founder and CEO of Messari, the aver...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In a recent development from Thailand, authorities uncovered a massive crypto scam targeting local investors, with damages amounting to more than $27 million.
In collaboration with international bodies, local enforcement agencies went after a fraudul...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Ever since Ripple emerged victorious in its 3-year-long legal battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the security status of XRP, the bullish predictions for the altcoin have risen rapidly. The most recent and perh...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Last month, Ahmad Wagaafe Hared, a young hacker based in the United States, was ordered to forfeit approximately $5.2 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC), Stellar (XLM), and a BMW sports car to the government. According to a report, this order was made la...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Here’s how the various memecoins in the market, like Dogecoin and Shiba, compare against each other in terms of the on-chain indicators.
Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, And Other Memecoins Stacked Against Each Other
In a new post on X, the market intellig...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
On-chain data suggests the smallest of Bitcoin investors, the shrimps, have been showing smarter behavior during this cycle.
Bitcoin Shrimps Accumulated During The Bear Market Crashes This Cycle
In a new post on X, the lead on-chain analyst at Glassn...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Friend.tech, once presumed a dead platform, has made a tremendous comeback, reaching a new all-time high in terms of Total Value Locked (TVL).
Friend.tech Unexpected Resurrection
Friend.tech, a decentralized social network, has been making waves in...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Bitcoin price is currently attempting to hold above $25,000 per coin, securing a higher low over the June 2023 local bottom at $24,775. But regardless if it does, today’s downside guarantees that a death cross on the daily will trigger – potent...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Crypto private financing has emerged as a vital avenue for projects to secure the funds they need to thrive and innovate. Chris Burniske, the founder of Placeholder Capital and a prominent voice in the digital currency community, recently shed light...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Coinbase, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has decided to cease operations in India. The company cited regulatory uncertainties and users not meeting their updated standards as the primary factors in this strategic move.
Ind...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Ripple recently amended its XRP Ledger in the face of its ongoing legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As to what to expect, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz has given the XRP community insights on what w...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Solana (SOL) recently took center stage in the crypto world when Chris Burniske, the visionary behind Placeholder Capital and a former luminary at ARK Invest, engaged in a highly optimistic conversation about its potential.
On the social media platfo...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
The Bitcoin and crypto market is bracing for a whirlwind week ahead, with pivotal events that could significantly influence trading and regulatory landscapes. From Binance’s legal tussle with the SEC to crucial economic data releases, here are...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
It has been almost one year since the FTX crypto exchange filed for bankruptcy and the contagion brought about by its collapse continues to unfold.
So far, the exchange has gone after various companies and institutions in a bid to recover the billion...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong in a recent interview unveiled his interest in a novel concept within the cryptocurrency sphere, known as “flatcoins.” According to Armstrong, flatcoins represent the next evolution of stablecoins, offering a...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Ripple Labs has unveiled new details about its acquisition of blockchain infrastructure company, Fortress Trust. The acquisition talks reportedly “accelerated” after Fortress’s customers lost funds due to a security incident involvi...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
There have been several debates on the likelihood of the court granting the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) motion for an interlocutory appeal in its legal battle against Ripple Labs. Following this, a former SEC official has come out t...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Sam Bankman-Fried, the controversial founder of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, has once more thrust himself into the spotlight, seeking his release from incarceration at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. This development has ignited si...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
FTX, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, is slated to appear in Delaware Bankruptcy Court on Wednesday, September 13, to seek approval for the liquidation of $3.4 billion in Bitcoin and crypto assets. The event has raised concerns among market anal...