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Third Co-Founder of Centra Tech Pleads Guilty for $25 Million ICO Fraud
It has recently been announced that the third co-founder of Centra Tech has agreed to plead guilty for his role in the $25 Million Initial Coin Offering (ICO) Scam his cryptocurrency firm was involved in.
Bitcoin Wallet Addresses At All Time High As Bitcoin Network Experiences Third Halving
New data from Glassnode reveals that the number of Bitcoin addresses containing less than 1 BTC has more than doubled since the second halving in July 2016, with wallets containing less than 0.1 BTC showing the highest increase.
Are You Ready for Halal Cryptocurrency?
Recently, many cryptocurrencies are being introduced to serve different purposes. This time round, halal cryptocurrency is soon coming. But are you ready for it?
New York-Based Power Plant Greenidge Generation Mines $50,000 Worth of Bitcoin on a Daily Basis
Greenidge’s 65,000-square-foot facility was initially built in 1937 as a coal plant before eventually being closed down in 2011. The plant remained dormant for five years before Atlas Holdings, Connecticut-based private equity company, converted it into a natural gas plant in 2016 to generate clean energy. Because of the high power that crypto mining machines use in their operations, countries have initiated stricter measures to discourage miners from conducting their mining activities. Some of these measures involve increased electricity fees, which have compelled most miners to move to other cities with favorable electricity billing.
Bitcoin Whales are Controlling the Market
Bitcoin whales are reckoning forces in crypto exchanges. Therefore, their dominance is being felt in the crypto market because of their massive liquidity.
China's Bitmain shows Bitcoin Mining remains Profitable After Posting $300 Million in Revenues
Bitmain, one of the largest mining equipment makers globally, has reported revenues of $300 million thus far in 2020. While its business has faced turmoil in recent times, the core strategy continues to reap benefits.
Over Half of Crypto Token Listings Show Signs of Insider Trading, Reveals Solidus
In an eye-opening study, Solidus, a leading crypto market integrity platform, has uncovered signs of insider trading associated with more than half of all cryptocurrency token listings since 2021.
FTX Bankruptcy Legal Costs Hit $118.1 Million in Three Months
FTX's bankruptcy lawyers and advisers earned an average of $118.1M in fees between August and October, with Alvarez and Marshall leading the charges.
One Whale Trades Majority of Ethereum for Bitcoin
A crypto whale traded 5,500 Ethereum for 344.1 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), valued at $8.85 million, diversifying its portfolio. The whale purchased these 6,541 Ethereum on September 9, 2023, at an average price of $1,630, totaling 10.66 million USDC. The transaction demonstrates strategic planning and market understanding.
Binance Rewards Crypto Literacy with Bitcoin NFTs Knowledge Contest
Binance introduces a Word of the Day game focusing on Bitcoin NFTs, offering 500,000 Binance Points to participants during the Bitcoin Halving celebration.
SVC Bank Caught in SVB Collapse Confusion
India's SVC Bank faced panic due to a mixup with collapsing Silicon Valley Bank, as their acronyms' similarity caused confusion among Indian citizens.
Binance Launches Rising Stars Challenge with 1 ETH and 11,000 FDUSD in Rewards
Binance introduces the Rising Stars Challenge in the MENASA regions, offering users a chance to win 1 ETH and share 11,000 FDUSD in rewards.
Gala Games Hosts Live Town Hall and Launches New NFT Releases
Gala Games conducts a live Town Hall for Common Ground World, featuring new NFT releases and community interaction.
Taiko (TAI) Unveils Week 2 Challenge with Robot Faction Badge
Taiko (TAI) Trailblazers campaign continues with Week 2, introducing the Robot Faction Badge and bridging transactions to the Taiko mainnet.
Gala Games to Host Live Town Hall on Mirandus Development
Gala Games invites fans to a live Town Hall on June 26 to discuss the latest updates on their fantasy MMO, Mirandus.
Common Ground World Hosts Town Hall on July 5th with Exciting Updates
Gala Games' Common Ground World Town Hall to feature event recaps, sneak peeks, and gameplay tips at 8 AM PT on July 5th.
Post-Halving Crypto Market Sentiment: Mixed Reactions Among Investors
A recent survey reveals a divided crypto market sentiment two months after the Bitcoin Halving, with nearly half of the participants remaining bullish.
Gala Games Hosts Town Hall for The Walking Dead: Empires
Gala Games is hosting a live Town Hall for The Walking Dead: Empires on July 17th at 11am PT. Players can join live or catch the replay.
Bitfinex Derivatives Launches Public Beta Integration with Thalex
Bitfinex Derivatives has announced the public beta integration with Thalex, enhancing account and asset management for users.
Gala Games Introduces Superior’s Challenge Mode for Elite Hunters
Gala Games launches Superior's Challenge Mode, testing players' speed and skills against power-crazed superheroes. Weekly updates ensure constant competition.
Bitcoin (BTC) Miners Face Challenges and Adaptations Post-Halving
Since the April 2024 Bitcoin halving, miners have faced profitability challenges, prompting new strategies including diversification into AI and renewable energy.
Gala Music Unveils $MUSIC Rewards in Halloween Mystery Boxes
Gala Music introduces Halloween 'Trick or Treat' Mystery Boxes offering $MUSIC rewards or exclusive NFTs. Each purchase supports $GALA by burning tokens, priced at $19.99.
Binance Launches Halloween Pumpkin Chase with 10 BNB Prize
Binance introduces a Halloween-themed event offering up to 10 BNB as a grand prize. Participants engage in various platform activities to earn rewards.
AI and RTX Transform Halloween with 'Haunted Sanctuary'
Discover how Sabour Amirazodi uses AI tools like ComfyUI and Adobe Firefly alongside NVIDIA RTX to create a chilling 'Haunted Sanctuary' for Halloween.
Polkadot Developer Parity Technologies Reportedly Cuts Over 300 Staff This Week
Parity Technologies lays off over 300 employees amidst a strategic shift towards community-driven operations. The move comes as Polkadot faces ecosystem challenges, including a large upcoming supply event and a seeming lack of demand in parachain auctions. Community members have expressed mixed reactions, and concerns are rising on Polkadot's ability to maintain its market valuation in the medium term.
Binance's Bitcoin Halving Event Rewards Users for Crypto Knowledge
Participate in Binance's Word of the Day game focused on Bitcoin Evolution and earn points toward crypto rewards during the Bitcoin Halving special week.
EDX Markets Partners with Solidus Labs to Monitor $16 Trillion in Crypto Trading with HALO Platform
EDX Markets has partnered with Solidus Labs to use the HALO platform, monitoring $16 trillion in crypto trading, enhancing compliance and risk management.
Japan Accelerates Digital Yen Plans Amidst Global CBDC Race
Japan is advancing its plans for a digital yen, with the Bank of Japan set to pilot a CBDC program and the finance ministry preparing an expert panel to address legalities, signaling a significant shift in Japan's traditional cash-centric economy.
WhaleFin is being sued by Atletico Madrid for unpaid sponsorship
Atletico Madrid is suing WhaleFin for €20 million over a terminated €40 million sponsorship deal, claiming financial losses and potential reputational damage.
BlockSec Launches Phalcon Fork for Private Chain Collaborative Testing
Blockchain security firm BlockSec has launched the Phalcon Fork toolkit for collaborative testing on private chains forked from the Ethereum mainnet. The toolkit provides more control for developers over testing, analysis, and debugging of transactions, while retaining services and states from the Ethereum mainnet. It also includes an integrated faucet for free fork network Ether (ETH) and Fork RPC for integration with Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible development frameworks.
Ethereum Whales Buy Dip, Increasing Holdings by 180,000 ETH
Ethereum whales took advantage of the recent dip by increasing their holdings by 180,000 ETH.
UK Defence Ministry Awards 1.8 Billion Pound AI-Driven Maritime Enhancement Contract to Thales
UK Ministry of Defence signs £1.8 billion contract with Thales for 15-year project to improve Royal Navy ship availability and resilience, leveraging AI and data management.
Cipher Mining's Strategic Expansion: 16,700 New Miners Ahead of Bitcoin Halving
Cipher Mining gears up for Bitcoin's 2024 halving with a strategic purchase of 16,700 new miners, eyeing increased market value and mining capacity.
Pantera Capital Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $35k Before 2024 Halving and Surge to $148k Afterward
Pantera Capital's publication explores the "positive black swan" event in the blockchain industry, highlighting its positive implications, historical predictions, rapid growth, resilience, and the transformative potential of DeFi platforms.
Social Media Site X Limits Changpeng Zhao's Account Access
Changpeng Zhao, former Binance CEO, faced account restriction on social media platform X amidst legal challenges, leading to widespread speculation in the crypto industry.
UK Government Explores IP Challenges in Emergent Metaverse Ecosystems
A new UK government report delves into the complex realm of IP issues within the Metaverse, highlighting the lack of consensus on its definition and the IP challenges it poses.
News Industry Grapples with Financial Woes and AI Disruption
The news industry faces declining advertising revenue, declining subscriber growth, and AI-driven disruptions, necessitating strategic shifts and legal disputes to adapt to digital advertising trends.
A 200 ETH Pre-Mine Address Was Activated After 8.5 Years
The reactivation of a dormant Ethereum address with 200 ETH highlights a trend of similar incidents amid Ethereum's volatile market. This raises questions about long-term investor strategies and market dynamics.
CoinFund Appoints Dilveer Vahali as Head of Venture Legal to Drive Legal Deal Strategy
CoinFund has hired transactional attorney Dilveer Vahali as Head of Venture Legal on July 31, 2023, to drive legal strategy and support its web3 ventures.
Federal Reserve's 2024 Interest Rate Pause: A Boost for Cryptocurrencies and Stocks
The US Federal Reserve's decision to pause interest rates in 2024 signals a positive shift for cryptocurrencies and stocks, with significant gains in the market and a rally in the S&P 500.
BlockSec Launches Phalcon Fork for Collaborative Testing on Ethereum Mainnet
Blockchain security firm BlockSec has launched Phalcon Fork, a toolkit that enables collaborative testing on private chains forked from arbitrary transaction positions and block numbers on the Ethereum mainnet. The toolkit offers greater control over testing, analysis, and debugging on testnets, with features such as snapshots and a faucet for acquiring free fork network Ether. The Phalcon Fork user manual touts advantages over traditional solutions such as Goerli, including retaining services and states from the mainnet and maintaining full control over block information.
BlackRock Has No Plans for XRP ETF
BlackRock Inc., the world's largest asset manager, halts its plans for a spot XRP ETF due to ongoing regulatory uncertainties and concerns over XRP's legal status in the midst of the Ripple vs. SEC case.
Pantera Capital: Crypto Market Turns Bullish Amid Regulatory Clarity
Pantera Capital predicts a bullish trend in the cryptocurrency market, highlighting Bitcoin's potential for DeFi expansion, technological advancements, and regulatory favorableness, following the anticipated Bitcoin halving event.
Ethereum Alert: Over 10,000 ETH Moved to Binance by a Smart Whale
A smart whale transferred $20.61 million to Binance, resulting in an estimated profit of $46.15 million, indicating a lack of optimism about Ethereum's future through multiple strategic transactions.
Kazakhstan's Digital Tenge: Triumph in Pilot, Gears for 2024 Enhancements
Kazakhstan's successful pilot of digital tenge is set for significant business, regulatory, and technical improvements in 2024, bolstering its global CBDC position.
Polygon Solutions to Ethereum Scaling Challenges: An Overview
Ethereum's scaling problem is a long-standing issue, with its steady evolution ensuring safety and decentralization. Polygon 2.0 aims to address this by enhancing Ethereum's scalability. Polygon 2.0 consists of Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, and Polygon CDK, designed to be interoperable for swift cross-chain transactions. These chains, which mirror the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), enable developers to develop applications challenging to achieve on account-based systems like Ethereum. Polygon Labs plans to transform Polygon PoS into a zkEVM validium, mirroring Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) capabilities.
Bitcoin Market Shaken as Dormant Whale Moves $67M Worth of BTC after 14 Years
A dormant Bitcoin whale has transferred 1,000 BTC to Coinbase after 14 years, a move that may have influenced the recent dip in the cryptocurrency market.
Cybersecurity Firm Halborn Warns of Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Over 280 Blockchain Networks
Cybersecurity firm Halborn has warned of a vulnerability called "Rab13s" that could put over 280 blockchain networks at risk of zero-day exploits, potentially exposing at least $25 billion worth of crypto. The most critical vulnerability could allow an attacker to send malicious consensus messages to individual nodes, causing each to shut down and potentially enabling a 51% attack on the network. While Dogecoin, Zcash, and Litecoin have already implemented patches for the discovered vulnerabilities, hundreds of other networks remain at risk.
Baidu's Stock Tumbles Amid Military Testing Rumors of AI Chatbot Ernie
Reports of Baidu’s AI chatbot Ernie Bot undergoing military testing led to an 11.5% drop in its stock, reflecting investor concerns over potential U.S. sanctions and the intricate challenges facing Chinese AI companies in the global tech landscape.
Binance Undergoes Leadership Shakeup Amid DOJ Investigation
Binance names Richard Teng as CEO amid Changpeng Zhao's departure due to legal issues, signaling a new leadership era as the company navigates a DOJ probe.
Bittrex Global to End Trading on Dec 4, 2023
Bittrex Global, a Liechtenstein-based cryptocurrency exchange, will cease operations on December 4, 2023, following regulatory challenges and legal proceedings, requiring customers to convert U.S. dollar holdings.
Binance Announces 50K Point Challenge with Exclusive Rewards
Binance is offering a week-long Challenge with 500,000 Binance Points and exclusive rewards. Participants must complete specific missions within the specified Activity Period to earn Challenge attempts, with prizes ranging from 5 to 200 and expiring on the last day of the month.
Smart Whale Cumberland Liquidated 8K $ETH Prior to Market Crash
Cumberland offloaded 8,000 $ETH before the cryptocurrency market crashed, reducing its valuation to $1.1 trillion. Following the crash, Cumberland withdrawn 4,000 $ETH from Binance. During the FUD due to the SEC's lawsuit against Binance, SmartMoney purchased at lower prices. Cumberland's strategic investment strategies have historically yielded substantial returns.
a16z Leads Blackbird's $24M Series A Funding to Elevate Dining Experiences Through Web3
a16z leads Blackbird’s $24M Series A funding round to foster a web3-enabled platform aimed at revolutionizing dining experiences and financial prospects for restaurants. Announced on October 4, 2023, this investment marks a significant stride towards intertwining blockchain technology with the gastronomic sector, heralding an enriched era of dining engagements.
Celsius to Transition to Mining-Only NewCo following Bankruptcy Court's Confirmation of Plan
Celsius Network, following bankruptcy court approval, is transitioning to a Bitcoin mining-focused entity to address regulatory challenges from the SEC.
Binance to Phase Out BUSD Support by February 2024 Amid Paxos Minting Halt
Binance will discontinue support for Binance USD (BUSD) by February 2024, affecting trading, futures, and loans. Users holding BUSD are advised to convert their assets to other stablecoins or digital assets on Binance, with a 1:1 conversion rate.
BC Technology Group Halts Trading Amid Notifiable Transaction
BC Technology Group Limited halted trading on Hong Kong Stock Exchange due to pending announcement about potential sale of crypto platform OSL, valued at $128 million.
Binance Launches Reward Campaign for Bitcoin Halving
Binance announces a 13,000 FDUSD reward pool to incentivize Bitcoin purchases via its "Buy Crypto" feature, aligning with the Bitcoin Halving event.
Anthropic's Updated Terms of Service: Enhanced Copyright Protection for AI Outputs
Anthropic revises commercial terms of service to provide enhanced copyright protection for Claude API users, addressing ongoing legal challenges in the AI industry.
Yield Protocol and Utopia Labs Announce Wind-Down
Yield Protocol and Utopia Labs have recently disclosed the cessation of their current operations due to various factors. While Yield Protocol cites inadequate demand for fixed-rate borrowing and regulatory hurdles, Utopia Labs is pivoting away from its existing product, though it remains upbeat about the crypto sector.
OpenAI Initiates Preparedness Team to Address AI Catastrophic Risks
OpenAI has launched a new Preparedness initiative, led by Aleksander Madry, to address catastrophic risks associated with AI models. The initiative will monitor, evaluate, and mitigate potential dangers, develop a Risk-Informed Development Policy, and launch an AI Preparedness Challenge to recruit talent.
UK Supreme Court Denies AI's Claim to Inventorship in Landmark Case
The UK Supreme Court's decision not to acknowledge AI as an inventor highlights the importance of human involvement in patent applications, setting a precedent for future AI-related patent disputes.
May 11: If You Can't Handle Me at My Worst, then You Don't Deserve Me at My Best...
What a volatile Sunday for Bitcoin as it plunged from $9,800 to $8,100 in a single hour, a very large outsized move for a weekend trading session that even Coinbase suffered an outage. There was no news/catalyst, instead I think it was a planned outsized sale that happened. A likely scenario is that a coordinated selling or take-profit via OTC and exchanges.
Matrixport: Jihan Wu's Spin Off Start-up Meeting Demand for Cryptocurrency Services Beyond Bitmain's Mining Ecosystem
Cynthia Wu is the Head of Business Development and Sales at Matrixport where she is also focused on building business for Cactus Custody and managing Matrixport’s key investor relations. In this first part of our exclusive interview, Wu shares her insights with Blockchain.News on the state of the Bitcoin mining, the surge in Bitcoin’s Hashrate and the potential impact that the coming Bitcoin halving will have on Bitcoin miners.
Gate.io Executive Explains: What Can We Expect for the Upcoming Bitcoin Halving Event and Crypto in 2020?
Bitcoin halving has been suggested as a significant event. Gate.io also released a halving countdown page for nine major cryptocurrencies in 2020, keeping its users informed of the latest status on halvings. “As an exchange, we want to be instrumental in providing useful information about Bitcoin Halving to our users and the overall community,” Tatibouet said.
How Should the Bticoin Halving Impact the Cryptocurrency Market
The Bitcoin halving, a four-year event, reduces the reward for miners, impacting crypto trading, profitability, market dynamics, and price volatility. It can create positive sentiment, attract institutional investors, and benefit various participants in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Why The Next Bitcoin Halving Could Revolutionize the Market
Bitcoin's price surges above $70,000, but upcoming Bitcoin halving in April could reduce supply and inflation, impacting other high-potential tokens and democratizing crypto investment.
Ash Environmental DAO Announces Ash Token Sale to Champion Social Good
Ash Environmental DAO has announced the dates of its token sale. The event will run from April 17 to May 7, giving participants the chance to purchase the Ash token and become part of a global ecosystem committed to funding high-impact innovations to address real-world challenges.
Only 2 Million Bitcoin Left to be Mined Within a Projected Timeline of 118yrs
A total of 19 million of the total 21 million of the coin’s maximum supply has been mined, leaving barely 2 million before the generation of new Bitcoin ceases for good.
Riot Blockchain Sees Growth in Q1 2020 Despite COVID-19 Disruption
Riot Blockchain Inc., one of the few listed public cryptocurrency mining companies in the United States on Nasdaq, reported financial results for Q1 of 2020, which ended on March 31. The company has seen a small growth in its earnings per share during this quarter. Riot Blockchain previously changed its name from Bioptix in 2017 after shifting its focus from biotechnology to Bitcoin mining. The company’s share price skyrocketed to a $38 high in late 2017, which then fell to $110 after Riot was accused of misleading investors by capitalizing on public interest in blockchain to drive up its share price. These claims have been dismissed on the basis that it was not proven that the company’s name was changed to drive up the share price.
European Crypto Miners Share Insights About Their Local Mining Industry
dGen, a non-profit research organization, in its report, has revealed that the cryptocurrency miners in the European region believe that Europe's higher electricity prices as compared to that of Russia and China is due to the strict regulation, strong protections, and political stability.
Bloomberg Report: COVID Stock Market Shake-Out Accelerating Bitcoin Maturation Into Digital Gold
A new report from international news agency Bloomberg indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic’s shake-out of the stock market may be accelerating Bitcoin’s maturation into a new kind of digital gold.
Bitcoin Halving Reduces Mining Rewards for Third Time in Brief History
The most anticipated event for cryptocurrency has come to pass. Bitcoin’s third Halving took place reducing the block rewards from 12.5 to 6.25 BTC per new block for the third time in its history. The first block mined for 6.25-bitcoin was mined and relayed by the fourth largest mining pool by total computer power, Antpool.
Shardeum Seeking to Raise $20m-$30M Seed Fund at $200m Valuation
Nischal Shetty, the co-founder of Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, is seeking a $20 million to $30 million funding round for his blockchain startup Shardeum at a $200 million valuation.
Blockchain Security Firm Halborn Secures $90m in Series A Funding
Blockchain security firm Halborn has secured $90 million in Series A funding. However, the valuation of the Miami-based company has not been disclosed.
Post-Halving Prediction: Bitcoin Price Hitting $20,000 Only a Matter of Time
With the much-anticipated Bitcoin halving just around the corner, pundits, investors, and traders are keeping a keen eye on this event because mining rewards will be slashed from 12.5 BTC to 6.25 BTC. Crypto trader TheMoonCarl tweeted that the number of non-zero Bitcoin addresses had smashed the 30 million figure. As a result, he believes that the all-time high Price of BTC of $20,000 will be broken.
Bitcoin Halving: Everything You Need to Know in 5 Minutes
In May 2020, Bitcoin is expected to experience its third halving in history. Bitcoin halving refers to the halving of Bitcoin block rewards, which occurs once every 210,000 blocks created (approximately every 4 years).
Crypto Whales Taking Wait-and-See Approach
Based on hiked interest rates and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, crypto whales have shown signs of caution, given that their transaction volumes have been dwindling.
Ethereum Whale Transactions Ballooned to Levels Since January 2018
On-chain metrics provider Santiment acknowledged that ETH whale transactions went through the roof in the past week.
Bitcoin Bull Run Ahead? Understanding the Factors Driving Bitcoin's Price Growth
Bitcoin breached its key resistance of $7,300 today. Block halving, change in economic supply and an Ichimoku Kumo twist are driving the price forward. In this article, we analyze the price movement, the change in supply dynamics, and how BTC halvings have performed historically.
Stanford's WikiChat Addresses Hallucinations Problem and Surpasses GPT-4 in Accuracy
Stanford's WikiChat elevates AI chatbot accuracy by integrating Wikipedia, addresses the inherent problem of hallucinations, significantly outperforms GPT-4 in benchmark tests.
Exploring AGI Hallucination: A Comprehensive Survey of Challenges and Mitigation Strategies
A new survey delves into the phenomenon of AGI hallucination, categorizing its types, causes, and current mitigation approaches while discussing future research directions.
ChatGPT in Finance: A New Era of Ethical Considerations and Solutions
ChatGPT is revolutionizing the finance sector, bringing innovative applications and ethical challenges. This article explores its uses, the ethical concerns it raises, and potential solutions for a responsible future in finance.
Bitcoin Addresses Holding Between 100 and 10,000 BTC Hit a 7-Week High
BTC addresses holding between 100 and 10,000 BTC have been on a spending spree, given that they have added 90,000 BTC to their portfolio, as acknowledged by on-chain metrics provider Santiment.
Can We Expect a Bitcoin Bull Run Amid the Upcoming Bitcoin Halving and Coronavirus Pandemic?
The next Bitcoin halving is expected to take place in May 2020. Each time Bitcoin halving takes place, the number of Bitcoins entering circulation every 10 minutes, also known as block rewards will fall to half, to 6.25 from 12.5 in May. As the amount of supply, Bitcoins are decreasing, the demand most likely will stay the same, but possibly lead to an increase in Bitcoin’s price. Experts believe that there will be less Bitcoin available in the market if the miners will be selling less of the cryptocurrency.
Can Bitcoin Reach Robert Kiyosaki's $150k Prediction in the Near Future?
Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin's value to rise significantly, potentially reaching $150,000 and $1.2 million in five years, citing its potential as a hedge against inflation and economic instability.
Bitcoin’s Sentiment on Twitter Remains Negative, Which Could Signal a Price Upswing
The consolidation period in the Bitcoin market continues making a negative sentiment on Twitter, and this trend could trigger an upward momentum, which could find many by surprise.
Exploring the 2023 Surge in AI Market and Nvidia's Role Amidst Technological Challenges
Nvidia's NeMo Guardrails, an AI safety tool, aims to improve conversation accuracy with large-language models, despite challenges like model drift and hallucinations in 2023.
What are the Top 5 Blockchain Market Events to Watch in Q2 2020?
Looking ahead to Q2 2020, what are the top 5 blockchain market events to watch? This article provides a simple guide for you!
Ethereum Whale Addresses Are Still Hovering Around an All-Time High
Ethereum whales are on a record-breaking trend.
Will Bitcoin Survive? IMF Predicts Worst Economy Since "Great Depression" in Aftermath of COVID-19 Global Lockdown
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its quarterly World Economic Outlook for 2020 which paints a bleak picture on how the disruptive economic effects of the COVID-19 virus global quarantine measures, dubbed the ‘Great Lockdown’, will continue to cripple the markets long after the pandemic ends.
Jasmy Coin Price Analysis 2023: Breakout, Challenges, and Predictions for a Bull Run
Jasmy Coin breaks above the downside trend line, but facing resistance at the 99-day MA.
The Top 10 Ethereum Non-Exchange Whale Wallets Hold 19.67 Million ETH
The top 10 Ethereum non-exchange whale wallets are continuing to climb in terms of ETH held.
Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead Predicts Bitcoin Price Rebound Despite Slow Economic Recovery
In an investor letter, Dan Morehead Pantera Capital CEO explained why the current market environment could be a boom for Bitcoin as investors seek new opportunities.
ChatGPT in Education: Revolution or Risk?
Exploring the transformative impact of ChatGPT in education, this analysis delves into its potential benefits and looming concerns. From reshaping online learning to ethical implications, the role of AI in classrooms is under scrutiny.
Trump Pushes Federal Reserve For Negative Interest Rates, Bitcoin's Anti-Inflation Mechanism Shines
The potential for negative interest rates on the US dollar highlights the strength of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which have anti-inflationary mechanisms built-in.
Bitcoin Whales Are Accumulating Behind The Scenes Adding 50,000 BTC to Their Wallets
Another shocking tweet by Tesla CEO Elon Musk lead to Bitcoin (BTC) plunged by more than 5% after touching the $40,000 level.
Bitcoin Hashrate Resumes More Than Doubles Amid BTC Being up by More Than 441% since the Halving
Bitcoin’s hashrate has been on the right footing because it has resumed more than doubled after falling by 50% amid intensified crypto mining crackdowns by Chinese authorities.
Crowd Sentiment Towards Bitcoin Hit Historic Lows as BTC Addresses in Profit Reach a Monthly Low
On-chain metrics provider Santiment acknowledged that FUD (fear, doubt, and uncertainty) has made crowd sentiment towards BTC sink to historic lows.
Bitcoin Price Surge Fueled by a Wave of Institutional Money but BTC Whales Flash Warning Signs
As Bitcoin has witnessed yet another record high, its rally is most likely fueled by the institutional adoption in the recent months and days.
Second Bitcoin Whale Spotted Holding At Least 100,000 BTC Worth $2.8 Billion
For the first time since June 24th 2020, Bitcoin has a 2nd whale address with 100k+ BTC tokens held, according to on-chain data provider Santiment.
Bitcoin Whale Holdings Hit a 7-Month High, Despite Retail Investors Panicking
The $38K to $40K zone of Bitocin is proving to be a hard nut to crack in the market. Nevertheless, BTC whales have been accumulating heavily in this area.
The Number of Bitcoin Addresses Holding At Least 1,000 BTC Hit a Monthly Low
The number of BTC addresses holding more than 1,000 Bitcoins plummeted ``to a1-month low of 2,152.
‘Millionaire’ Bitcoin Whales Accumulates Extra 90,000 BTC
According to Santiment, an encrypted market data aggregator, approximately 90,000 Bitcoins have been accumulated by Bitcoin whales in the past 25 days.
Bitcoin Transaction Fees Soar After Block Reward Halving
Bitcoin transaction fees continue to soar after halving.
Bitcoin is Outperforming its 2016 Post-Halving Bull Run That Triggered the Record-High of $20,000
New data from ChartsBTC reveals that the Bitcoin (BTC) trend in 2020 is outperforming the post-halving bull run of 2016.
Bitcoin’s Present Bull Run Has Been Extraordinary Compared to the 2015-2017 Bull Cycle - Peter Brandt
Veteran market analyst and trader Peter Brandt has analyzed Bitcoin's current bullish momentum and compared it to the 2015-2017 bull cycle.
Bitcoin Addresses with at least 1K Coins Hit All-Time High As Bitcoin Price Rebounds
The number of Bitcoin (BTC) addresses holding at least 1000 cryptos has soared to a new all-time high (ATH) at 2,469.
Crypto Wallets Holding more than 1,000 Bitcoins Hit an All-Time High
New data by Glassnode reveals that the number of BTC addresses holding at least 1,000 coins has broken the record at 2,305.
Crypto Whales Moving BTC to Exchanges Sees Bitcoin Price Bounce at $17,250
The Bitcoin price corrected fell and bounced at $17,250 as crypto whales moved their BTC to exchanges, presumably to cash in as BTC approached a new all-time high of $20,000.
18,000 Bitcoin Whales Circle the Crypto Market, Each Holding At Least $1 Million in Bitcoin
Glassnode’s recent report shows that the number of Bitcoin addresses holding at least $1 million worth of Bitcoin has increased by 38%. Currently, there are 18,000 Bitcoin whales.
Crypto Wallets Holding More Than 10,000 Bitcoin Hit a 2020 Record High
Santiment revealed that crypto wallets holding at least 10,000 BTC have reached a record high of 111 in 2020, indicating positive sentiment from Bitcoin whales.
Bitcoin May Continue to Face Headwind after Plunging to $53,500
Bitcoin plummeted to as low as $53.5K on May 11. However, the lowest concentration of Bitcoin whales is around $52K, which means that this may be the current floor price of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Whales Return To Exchanges Stifling BTC Relief Price Rally Above $19,500
The Bitcoin price surged out above $19,500 earlier today, recorded as high as $19,570 on major exchanges before dropping to $19,050 due to selling pressure from BTC whales.
Bitcoin Halving and Money Printing is BTC’s Rocket Fuel, Says Anthony Pompliano
Bitcoin halving and historic money printing are the rocket fuel propelling BTC's price upwards, according to Anthony Pompliano.
Bitcoin Price Breaks $11K Again, but Can’t Maintain Bullish Momentum
Over the weekend, Bitcoin broke past the $11,000K mark once again but has fallen back to record an approximate price of $10,900 since then.
BTC Price Analysis as Whale Alerts Indicate More Institutions Buying Bitcoin
As Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high of $57,808, over a billion dollars’ worth of BTC has left Coinbase to unknown wallets. What can we expect from the BTC price?
Bitcoin Whales not Throwing in the Towel, Accumulating 60K BTCs in Last 2 Months
Bitcoin might not have found its right footing since the start of the year, but this has not discouraged whale addresses from accumulating more coins.
Why Bitcoin’s Price Is Rising Despite Selling Pressure from Crypto Whales
Bitcoin whales have been depositing their digital asset funds into exchanges recently, potentially signifying an intent to sell, according to CryptoQuant.
Bitcoin Investors Who Bought the 2017 Top are Not Selling, as BTC Holders Continue to Accumulate
After Bitcoin recorded a new all-time high, its price has dropped around $1,000 within a day, and has seen recovering on Jan 12.
Whale Addresses Holding At Least 1,000 Bitcoin are Taking Profits
Crypto analyst Lark Davis has noted that the present pullback is being caused by profit-taking tendencies initiated by Bitcoin whales.
China Plays Top Crypto Whale, Followed By US: Sources
Despite its harsh stance on crypto, the China government could still be holding significant amounts of Bitcoins.
Bitcoin Whale Addresses Continue to Grow, as Smaller BTC Holders Sell at $23K for Profit
Crypto on-chain analytics firm recently noted that the number of Bitcoin holders with more than 1,000 BTC has continued to grow, almost reaching a new all-time high.
Why Bitcoin Crashed by $3000 and Is Currently Undergoing a Sharp Price Correction
After a bullish rally where Bitcoin soared past $18,500, the digital asset underwent a notable price correction, trading dropping below $16,500.
‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ Author Kiyosaki Praises Bitcoin, and Says “Bitcoin is In, Real Estate & Gold are Out”
In a talk radio segment, New York Bestseller Robert Kiyosaki and crypto investor Anthony Pompliano discussed the growth of Bitcoin (BTC) and the major role the cryptocurrency will play in the future.
Is the Narrative about Bitcoin’s 4-Year Halving Cycle Diminishing?
With Bitcoin’s current return of approximately 456% since the third halving event in May 2020, this is a notable underachievement compared to the two previous cycles, which had recorded 1,355% and 4,974% respectively at this point in time.
Whales are Depositing Bitcoin on Crypto Exchanges - What This Means
Ki Young Ju, the CEO of on-chain analytic firm CryptoQuant, has revealed that whales are depositing Bitcoin on exchanges.
Bitcoin Mining Revenue Reaches a 2020 Yearly High of $21 Million per Day
Bitcoin (BTC) mining revenue has hit a new 2020 record, with $21 million per day earned on November 18.
Whales Holding More Than 10,000 BTC Continue Accumulating More Bitcoin
On-chain metrics provider Santiment has noted that Bitcoin whales are taking advantage of the current raging market to accumulate more Bitcoin.
US Crypto Exchange Kraken Predicts Bitcoin Price Will Rally in October
US-based crypto exchange Kraken has released its September 2020 volatility report which predicts that Bitcoin’s price will likely rally in October.
Grayscale Investors Buying Bitcoin at Remarkable Rate Despite Goldman Sachs’ Skepticism
New data indicates that institutional clients are increasingly buying Bitcoin via Grayscale Bitcoin Trust despite warning from Goldman Sachs.
Whale Alert Analysis: Scammers Have Bagged Bitcoin Worth $24 Million in the First Half of 2020
Leading blockchain tracking and analytics provider Whale Alert has revealed that scammers have been on a stealing spree as they have made away with $24 million in Bitcoin so far in 2020. Cumulatively, they have siphoned Bitcoin valued at $38 million over the last four years, and this excludes Ponzi schemes as they are a billion-dollar sector on their own.
Bitcoin Set to Recover From the Coronavirus Pandemic-Triggered Global Financial Crisis?
The price of Bitcoin has seen a decline of 8 percent from the start of this year until early April, and 90% of Finder’s survey panel believe is caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Although COVID-19 made up for most of the explanation for the dip, many believe that the Plus Token scam also had an impact.
Bitcoin Whales Surge as Economic Inflation Meltdown Looms, Over 2000 Wallets Now Hold Over 1000 BTC
On-chain analytics data confirms that Bitcoin whales are forming quickly, likely as economic inflation looms.
Bitcoin Sell-Off Incoming: Bitcoin Whales Return to Major Crypto Exchanges
CryptoQuant Alerts warns that Bitcoin whales are moving huge quantities of BTC onto major crypto exchanges indicating a huge sell-off could be imminent.
Ethereum Whales Continue Ramping up, Despite Price Slip Below $4,000
Active whales in Ethereum (ETH) have taken advantage of the retracement happening in the market by accumulating more coins.
Why Ethereum Whales Selling Their Holdings?
Data shows Ethereum whales' address holdings have reduced by more than 3 million ETHs over the last five weeks, indicating that whales have maintained redistribution of their holdings on the market since the Merge.
Social Discussion on Ethereum Hit a 2-Month High, Active Addresses Scale the Heights
Ethereum’s social volume and dominance reached levels last seen in February based on significant discussions about the second-largest cryptocurrency.
Ethereum Price Could Double In Next Two Weeks says Analyst as ETH Whales Accumulate
As Ethereum whales accumulate some analysts expecting the ETH price to double in the next two weeks.
Ethereum’s Non-Exchange Whales Record the Highest Tokens in their Custody Since 2016
New data by on-chain metrics provider Santiment reveals that Ethereum’s non-exchange whales are on an accumulation spree as they continue buying more ETH.
Ethereum Whales' on Exchanges Continue to Shrink, Addresses with at Least 0.01 ETH Coins Hit ATH
Ethereum whales’ holdings on crypto exchanges are diminishing, suggesting that they are being moved to cold wallets.
Ethereum Whales’ Accumulation Mode Continues as Price Tops $3,200
Ethereum whales are not relenting in their accumulation quest because addresses with more than 100k coins now hold 43.7% of the ETH supply.
Ethereum Whales are on a Spending Spree as Addresses with at least 10,000 ETH Hit All-Time High
New data by on-chain data provider Santiment reveals that the number of Ethereum addresses with more than 10,000 ETH has broken the record at 1,225.
Ethereum Retests Support as ETH Whales Remain Patient While Altcoin Market Slumps
In the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has faced a steep correction, with Bitcoin (BTC) losing over 3%, and Ethereum (ETH) dropping over 5%.
Ethereum’s Top 10 Whale Addresses are Holding a Total of 16.86 Million ETH as Sentiment for Ether Remains Bullish
New data by Santiment reveals that crypto whales see the current pullback as the perfect storm needed to accumulate more ETH tokens.
Ethereum Whales Continue Buying from Weak Hands, Ramping up their Position by 200,000 ETH
In the past few days, whales of Ethereum have been on a buying spree as their tokens accumulation continues.
Ethereum Price Rallies as ETH Whales Hold the Smallest Percentage of Supply in 11 Months
Capital in the cryptocurrency market could be moving from the world’s first cryptocurrency to Ethereum and other altcoins.
Is Ethereum Getting Ready for a New Bull Run?
Ethereum continues to enjoy a bullish momentum above the psychological price of $3,000.
Musk's Halloween Tweet Leads to DOGE, SHIB Uptrend
DOGE shot up 14% within minutes following his tweet. However, the crypto shrank down to 12% at press time. While Shiba Inu also went up by around 5% to create a local high of $0.00001032.
Ripple Whales With at Least 10 Million XRP Reach an All-Time High as Spark Token Airdrop Looms
With the Spark token airdrop by Flare Networks scheduled for tomorrow, Ripple addresses holding more than 10 million tokens broke the record at 339.
Ripple (XRP) Whale Addresses Reach New All-Time High as Price Surges, Despite Regulatory Unclarity
Data suggests that as the number of holders with large amounts of XRP has been rising, also contributed to the coin’s growth.
Chainlink Whales are Growing as LINK Investors Increase, according to Santiment Study
New data by Santiment reveals that crypto wallets holding at least 1,000 Chainlink (LINK) grew by more than 445 in November.
Crypto Whales Load Up on XRP, Anticipation for a Surge to $0.30 Escalates
Ripple (XRP) prices have risen by more than 2% in the past 24 hours on CoinGecko, kickstarting the week with a bang.
Ripple Whale Moves 40 Million XRP to Bitstamp Crypto Exchange After Being Dormant for Years
Blockchain analytics picked up an unusual Ripple transfer of 40 million XRP.
ZCash Celebrates First Halving, Unveils Canopy The Network's Fifth Upgrade
ZCash has undergone its first halving at block 1,046,400 and the event coincides with the network's fifth upgrade dubbed Canopy.
Hedge Fund Marshall Wace Forms Workforce, Focusing on Blockchain Investments
Investment firm Marshall Wace is forming a blockchain team, focusing on investing in private blockchain-related companies.
Floyd Mayweather Promoted 2017 ICO Was a Fraud, Co-Founder Pleads Guilty
The $25 million 2017 Centra Tech ICO court case has finally resulted in a verdict against one of the co-founders who pleaded guilty to fraud yesterday. The other founders are still awaiting trial.
Kraken Hires Gemini Executive Blair Halliday As UK’s Managing Director
Halliday comes with solid experience that will help empower digital transformation at Kraken.
CoinShares to Launch Algorithmic Trading Platform for Retail Traders
CoinShares' new platform HAL will provide retail traders access to a range of algorithmic trading strategies for $20 per month.
Brazilian Crypto Lender BlueBenx Halts Withdrawals after Suffering Hack of $32M
Brazilian crypto lending platform BlueBenx is under scrutiny after it halted its users' withdrawals due to a hacking of $32 million.
Algorand Protocol Stateful Smart Contract Upgrade Targets Scalable DeFi Solutions and Dapps
Algorand is entering the decentralized finance (DeFI) ecosystem with its new highly scalable stateful smart contract capabilities.
Adam Back Denies Being Bitcoin Creator, Claims No One Knows Satoshi Nakamoto's True Identity
Adam Back clarifies that no one knows the Bitcoin creator and claims that Satoshi Nakamoto was a single person who programmed and coded Bitcoin.