Coinbase plans to add Hivemapper (HONEY), a Solana-based altcoin, to its listing roadmap, causing the digital asset to surge by 85% in just 24 hours.
The price of Bitcoin crashed nearly 10% due to various factors including the influence of Jim Cramer's inverse powers and speculation about the approval of a Bitcoin ETF by the SEC.
Crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa predicts that Stacks (STX) and Lido DAO (LDO) will soon reach values they last achieved in 2022, while warning that Solana (SOL) may experience a decline in price.
Grayscale, VanEck, and ARK have received approval for their Bitcoin ETFs to trade on their respective exchanges, signaling a positive step towards potential approval from the SEC.
Logan Paul is buying back $2.3 million worth of CryptoZoo NFTs and filing a lawsuit against the developers for derailing the game.
Goldman Sachs is considering becoming an "authorized participant" for Bitcoin ETFs offered by BlackRock and Grayscale, allowing the investment bank to create and redeem shares in the ETFs using a cash-based system.
Ethereum is predicted to experience significant price gains in 2024 due to its successful implementation of upgrades, its dominance in transaction activity, and its potential for institutional adoption, despite competition from other networks like Solana and Cardano.
Bitcoin has rebounded from a flash crash, leading to the recovery of smaller coins like ethereum, XRP, and solana, as anticipation grows over the potential approval of a bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF).
The U.S. government's $8.3 billion worth of Bitcoin holdings has raised concerns about potential market impacts if these holdings were to be liquidated, as selling a large stockpile could flood the market and prompt prices to tumble.
Crypto-related stocks like Coinbase Global have seen an increase in value due to the potential approval of Bitcoin-linked exchange-traded funds, but there are concerns that Coinbase may not benefit as expected.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to approve 14 different money managers' applications to launch spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which could open up bitcoin investment to everyday investors, including those with 401(k)s and pension plans.
Grayscale has filed a registration of securities with the SEC for its Spot Bitcoin ETF, increasing the likelihood of approval, while Fidelity has also submitted the same filing before the deadline, and Goldman Sachs is seeking a role with the investment product.
Bitcoin (BTC) recovered some losses after a leverage flush sent it down as much as 7% on Wednesday, with overleveraged positions being unwound and nearly $560 million of leveraged long derivatives trading positions being wiped out, according to CoinGlass data.
Crypto trader Ali Martinez predicts that Polygon (MATIC) could see a potential 115% increase in value, while Bitcoin (BTC) has key price targets at $52,680 and $70,250, according to the market value to realized value (MVRV) metric, and Chainlink (LINK) could potentially reach $34 but a drop below $14.20 invalidates the bullish outlook.
Telegaon predicts that Shiba Inu (SHIB) could reach $0.03 by 2030-2040, injecting hope into the community, while also projecting a potential peak of $0.089 by 2040 and an all-time high of $1.06 by 2050.
A group of former Citigroup executives is planning to offer bitcoin-backed securities, called BTC DRs, that do not require approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, providing institutions with direct ownership of bitcoin.
The Shiba Inu (SHIB) community has burned over 12 million tokens, reducing the number of SHIB in circulation and boosting investor value, while rival memecoin FLOKI also experienced a surge in token burns.
Crypto exchange Binance has added a monitoring tag to certain cryptocurrencies, including privacy coins, indicating higher volatility and risks, and potentially leading to delisting from the exchange. Users must pass a quiz to trade these tokens, while other services related to the tokens remain unaffected. Binance's move is influenced by regulatory pressure and compliance with the US Department of Justice's settlement. Privacy coins have faced scrutiny from regulators and law enforcement due to their ability to shield identifying information from transactions.
If the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approves bitcoin ETFs from various firms, it could lead to a flood of investment in the cryptocurrency market, with market players confident that the industry can handle the surge in demand from retail investors.
The rise of generative AI may be a top story in 2023, but the comeback of cryptocurrency from the previous year's crypto winter is seen as the top investment story, with Bitcoin being the safest digital asset to buy in 2024 and Ethereum being the next potential candidate for an SEC-approved ETF.
Bitcoin (BTC) recovered from losses and could potentially reach $50,000 this month as the chief investment officer of Yield App expects the SEC to approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund, despite other analysts indicating otherwise.
ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, sold over $25 million worth of Coinbase shares from two of its ETFs due to the crypto market's rally halting and bitcoin slumping.
The Federal Reserve's plan to cut interest rates this year may lead to a recession and a rally in the U.S. dollar, potentially impacting Bitcoin and investor risk appetite.
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 7% as analysts speculate on the approval of a US spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) later this month.
A cryptocurrency whale deposited $140 million worth of Bitcoin to Binance shortly before a market crash, potentially making a profit of $78 million.
Bitcoin price experienced a decline due to a negative report from Matrixport about the SEC rejecting BTC ETF applications, but the report was discredited and the crypto market remains optimistic for approval, potentially leading to a price reclaiming of $45,000.
Major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin, experienced a significant drop in value amid concerns about the possible approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, with over $600 million worth of cryptocurrency longs liquidated in the past 24 hours. The decline was triggered by a report predicting that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would reject all spot Bitcoin ETF applications, contradicting earlier expectations of approval and a surge in Bitcoin price.
Crypto strategist predicts a bullish reversal for Solana (SOL) and highlights the potential of Sei (SEI) and Lido DAO (LDO) for future rallies.
New crypto tax regulations have gone into effect, requiring individuals who receive more than $10,000 in crypto assets to report their transactions to the IRS, according to Coin Center, a crypto advocacy group, which argues that complying with the law is impossible due to lack of clarity and guidance.
The Twitter account of cybersecurity firm Mandiant was hacked and used to promote a cryptocurrency scam impersonating the Phantom crypto wallet, with the attacker redirecting users to a fake website to steal their cryptocurrency.
Deepfake videos, including one promoting a giveaway by Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, are surfacing on platforms like YouTube and Twitter, highlighting the increasing presence of AI-generated content and the challenges faced by platforms in removing such scams quickly.
The first image of Mickey Mouse in "Steamboat Willie" has been minted as an NFT, marking the character's entry into the public domain, while Disney retains the trademark rights for Mickey's brand.
Hackers and scammers in the crypto industry experienced a significant decrease in the amount of money lost in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to CertiK's annual web3 security report, which also highlighted a decline in weekend hacks and scams.
Ex-Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal believes there is a 20% chance that the current crypto market cycle could turn into a massive bubble cycle, similar to the 2017 frenzy, due to increased retail demand and widespread participation.
The collapse of HyperVerse led to approximately $1.3 billion in customer losses, with investigations revealing that the CEO, Steven Reece Lewis, may be a fake person with falsified qualifications.
Several top cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, Solana, and XRP, have declined in the past 24 hours due to macro forces such as a strengthening US dollar and a rotation to more defensive assets, as well as concerns about the approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) and weakening fundamentals in the crypto market.
The SEC's meetings with major exchanges regarding spot bitcoin ETFs are fueling confidence that approval for the product is imminent, with notifications potentially starting on Friday and trading beginning as early as next week.
Solana's total value locked (TVL) has nearly doubled from $671 million to $1.21 billion since the beginning of December 2023, thanks to the Jito Airdrop and the development of the Jito blockchain engine, raising questions about whether Solana can surpass Ethereum in the future.
A Bitcoin ETF could soon start trading in the U.S., allowing traditional retail investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without dealing with cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets, and seed phrases, with three possible scenarios being a successful approval, one issuer stealing the show, or a lackluster performance.
Solana's SOL token has experienced a significant rebound, surging from under $10 to above $100, driven in part by memes and airdrops, but it remains to be seen whether this growth reflects genuine adoption or speculative trading activity. Meanwhile, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has updated the Ethereum ecosystem roadmap to address the challenges of speed and centralization, with a focus on single slot finality and tackling economic centralization in proof-of-stake.
Bitcoin's "flash crash" has caused a drop in the cryptocurrency market, leading gaming-related tokens to fall, although some tokens like Axie's Smooth Love Potion and Yield Guild Games' YGG have remained unaffected.
A planned update of the Bitcoin Ordinals protocol by UniSat BRC-20 marketplace is considered unsafe and a fork of the BRC-20 protocol by its creator, Domo, who argues that it could lead to bugs and give the company too much control, sparking controversy within the BRC-20 community.
Bitcoin experienced a significant pullback, erasing most of its early-year gains, as the market awaits the Securities and Exchange Commission's decision on approving bitcoin exchange traded funds.
Goldman Sachs is in talks to become an authorized participant for the bitcoin ETFs that BlackRock and Grayscale are planning to introduce in the US, which would involve creating and redeeming ETF shares to ensure they trade in line with their underlying assets.
Bitcoin's price plunged by 7% after a report suggested that the SEC is likely to reject Bitcoin Spot ETFs, leading to market panic and liquidation of long positions.
The Ripple XRP price is attempting to reclaim a horizontal support area after falling below it, with analysts providing varying predictions for its future trend.
Investors saw a fall in Bitcoin prices after TV stock market pundit Jim Cramer, known for his poor track record, backpedaled on his negative stance and praised Bitcoin as a "technological marvel" that's "here to stay," leading to a drop from $45,000 to $41,000.
The blockchain analytics firm Messari has identified BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and the Blockchain Association's CEO Kristin Smith as three key figures to watch in the crypto industry in 2024, especially in the context of the upcoming election in the United States. Fink's Bitcoin rant from 2023 is anticipated to go viral if the SEC approves a Bitcoin ETF this year, while Warren's political influence and Smith's advocacy group will help shape the future of crypto in the US. Additionally, other notable figures mentioned include Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of Grayscale Investments, and prominent crypto voice Nic Carter. DeFi experts and players in tokenization and real-world asset tokenization are also highlighted, as well as Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Tucker Carlson, who are seen as positive influencers for crypto in 2024.
Coinbase's country director for Singapore, Hassan Ahmed, believes that the approval of a Bitcoin ETF in the US and the upcoming halving event will lead to increased demand and reduced supply, making 2024 a bullish year for Bitcoin.
The Shiba Inu (SHIB) price broke down from a short-term continuation pattern, indicating a potential end to the upward trend unless it can reclaim a support area and trigger a 35% increase.