Pandoshi, a new cryptocurrency, is gaining traction for its innovative approach and success in earlier funding stages, offering a decentralized system, a Proof of Stake protocol, decentralized exchanges, secure wallets, Metaverse games, educational resources, and prepaid cards, all functioning without KYC procedures.
Bitcoin and ether options worth over $11 billion are set to expire on Deribit, but market volatility is not expected as both cryptocurrencies are trading above their "max pain points."
A blockchain developer's crypto wallet was emptied after being tricked into downloading npm packages as part of a fake job interview.
Despite a gradual decrease since its yearly high, the Dogecoin price remains above that at the start of December, with a potential bullish outlook for the final week of the month as it attempts to break out from a descending parallel channel.
The native token of decentralized exchange PancakeSwap, CAKE, has surged nearly 7% following a proposal to reduce its maximum token supply by 300 million, with widespread support from the community.
Blast, a new layer 2 blockchain developed by the creators of NFT platform Blur, has attracted over $1.1 billion in deposits, despite not being live until February, with speculators lured by the promise of an airdrop in May.
ARK Invest purchased 4.3 million shares of ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, worth $9.2 million, while selling its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust holdings and making other changes to its portfolio.
Polygon (MATIC) competitor Optimism (OP) is expected to rise further, while Mina Protocol (MINA) shows potential for growth if Bitcoin stabilizes, according to a popular crypto trader.
Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson is following a strict plant-based diet as part of an age-reversing regimen, including a "Super Veggie" bowl for lunch and a "Nutty Pudding" for dessert, with each calorie in his diet plan having to "fight for its life."
Ripple Labs transferred $198 million worth of XRP from its escrow wallet, leaving approximately $16.7 million worth of XRP remaining, and there are now under 40 billion XRP tokens in escrow that will be gradually released until 2027.
Chainlink (LINK) reached a new yearly high of $17.68 after six weeks of consolidation, but it still trades within a long-term horizontal resistance area, leading to speculation on whether it will break out before the end of the year.
Decentralized crypto exchange PancakeSwap's proposal to reduce the supply of its CAKE token by 300 million received overwhelming support from its voting community, with over 99.95% in favor of the reduction, leading to a 10% increase in CAKE token prices.
The former Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal believes that the crypto bull market cycle has just begun and predicts that Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2025.
Cathie Wood's ARK Next Generation Internet ETF has sold its remaining holdings in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and bought shares of ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, making it the second-largest holder of the fund.
Former US President Donald Trump sent over $2.4 million worth of ether (ETH) from his wallet to Coinbase, allegedly selling his Trump NFT royalties.
Cardano's ADA token has experienced an 8% increase within the last 24 hours, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum, as it is reported to have the highest development activity according to Santiment's assessment of public GitHub repositories.
According to 10x Research, MicroStrategy's shares are overvalued by 26% based on a regression model that analyzes the relationship between MicroStrategy and Bitcoin's spot price, suggesting it may be time to take profit.
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will be fully backed by actual Bitcoin, dispelling rumors that they would be backed by "paper Bitcoin" or fractional reserves, according to ETF analysts. The clarification comes amid anticipation and apprehension surrounding the expected launch of Bitcoin ETFs in January.
Former President Donald Trump's purported Ethereum wallet has transferred millions in cryptocurrency, potentially from the sales of NFTs, with the wallet's value now at $2.22 million.
GBA Capital Fund has announced its investment of over $10 billion in the Web3 industry, including areas such as the Metaverse, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and real-world assets (RWA), aligning with the current hype and speculation surrounding the crypto market and the recent surge in prices.
Former President Donald Trump has sold off $2.4 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) holdings, divesting 1,075 ETH, after his unsuccessful attempts to revive his NFT trading card business.
Fantom (FTM) is expected to undergo a breakout rally and potentially gain 200%, Worldcoin (WLD) is showing signs of a bullish continuation pattern, and The Sandbox (SAND) could aim higher with no major resistance, according to crypto analyst Ali Martinez.
Former president Donald Trump is selling off his Ethereum (ETH) holdings, with over 1,000 ETH sold in the last three weeks, according to analysis by blockchain intelligence firm Arkham, leaving him with around $2.2 million in various cryptocurrencies. Trump's NFT trading card business, which launched multiple collections, has experienced declining values and fatigue among collectors. The reason behind Trump's crypto sell-offs is unknown, but he recently claimed to owe over $100 million in legal fees.
Solana (SOL) has experienced a surge in value, becoming the fifth-largest cryptocurrency and rivaling Ethereum (ETH), fueled by increased on-chain activity and speculation-driven trading.
Bitcoin maximalist Max Keiser disputes Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood's claim that a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) provides quick and efficient access to the cryptocurrency, arguing that such ETFs only offer exposure to a proxy instrument tracking the price of BTC.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to approve a spot bitcoin ETF in January, with firms facing hurdles such as the need for a cash-redemption model and signed agreements with authorized participants, while the maturity, depth, and liquidity of the bitcoin spot market may strengthen the case for approval, as noted by Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas and Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP Partner Sam Enzer.
In 2023, the top four airdrops in the crypto industry distributed a total of $4.56 billion worth of free tokens, with Arbitrum leading the pack by distributing $1.969 billion worth of ARB tokens, followed by Blur with $818 million worth of BLUR tokens, Celestia with $728 million worth of TIA tokens, and Jito with $312 million worth of JTO tokens.
The Solana-based meme token Bonk (BONK) has seen a significant decrease in value, dropping nearly 22% in the past week and over 56% since its all-time high in December, indicating waning investor interest; however, long-term investors have still gained significantly since its launch last Christmas.
Whale activity has been observed in Dogecoin and XRP, with significant transfers of both cryptocurrencies to unknown wallet addresses, and the XRP Ledger seeing a surge in activity, indicating potential market movements.
Airdrop season is in full swing, with apps, protocols, and other projects rewarding early users with newly launched tokens, and upcoming airdrops for gamers include Portal, Xai, and Saga Protocol.
Crypto analyst Inmortal predicts that Ethereum (ETH) will experience a significant surge to reach the $3,000 level, while also forecasting a bullish outlook for Solana (SOL) to hit $500 by 2025.
Deep-pocketed investors are accumulating large amounts of Chainlink (LINK) and Maker (MKR) on Binance, with one whale buying over $4 million worth of MKR and another buying over $2 million worth of LINK.
Bit Brother Limited's shares are surging after the company announced the purchase of cryptocurrency mining equipment and plans to begin mining Bitcoin in early 2024, with increased interest in cryptocurrency potentially contributing to its recent gains.
Ethereum (ETH) experiences a 6.5% price surge to reach $2,351, while projects focusing on scaling the Ethereum network like Optimism (OP) and Arbitrum (ARB) see significant price increases of 30% and 16% respectively, and MATIC on Polygon sees a 12% increase to reach a price of $1.05.
Bitcoin may not experience a Santa Claus rally this year as the hype surrounding the potential approval of a spot bitcoin ETF by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is already priced in, leading to sideways trading and a possible retracement to $36,000 before the uptrend continues, according to analysts. However, once the ETFs arrive on the market, bitcoin's rise is expected to resume as it could attract institutional investors and increase market accessibility.
MicroStrategy, led by bitcoin enthusiast Michael Saylor, has accumulated nearly 190,000 bitcoins valued at over $8 billion as the software company added $616 million worth of the cryptocurrency to its holdings in the past month, causing its stock to surge by 350% this year.
Ethereum and its scaling projects, Optimism and Arbitrum, have seen significant price increases as developers seek solutions to Ethereum's congestion issues, while Solana has experienced a remarkable surge over the past three months, and Bitcoin SV and Bitcoin Cash also perform positively.
Shares of Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. have surged 11.5% in midday trading, continuing their record win streak, as the cryptocurrency miner's stock has climbed 105.1% over an 11-session period, with bitcoin also experiencing gains.
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Bitcoin has overcome numerous challenges, including regulatory enforcement, banking crises, and exchange scandals, to reach a price of $41,850, driven by the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) and its reputation as "digital gold." Additionally, the emergence of Ordinals, NFT-style inscriptions on individual satoshis, has caused controversy but also contributed to the popularity and transaction volume of Bitcoin. The future holds expectations for the approval of a Bitcoin ETF and the upcoming halving event in April 2023.
Pudgy Penguins, an NFT project, managed to thrive during the Crypto Winter by focusing on building a strong brand, expanding its reach through partnerships with mainstream retailers like Walmart, and integrating its NFTs with physical toys to create a more accessible and engaging experience for users.
Bitcoin is expected to experience significant developments in 2024, including "The Halvening," increased regulation to remove bad actors, and institutional support through the approval of Bitcoin ETFs by major institutions.
The Ethereum network activity has significantly increased, with a growing number of addresses in profit and a surge in network usage, indicating a potential bullish trend for the Ethereum price.
Xai's planned token airdrop on its gaming-centric scaling network has been delayed due to a team member's health issues, giving users more time to become eligible by buying Sentry Keys.
Optimism around a spot bitcoin ETF approval has driven a nearly 49% increase in BTC's price, with the Securities and Exchange Commission expected to approve or deny multiple applications simultaneously, and Coinbase's Q3 trading summary indicates declining volume. Additionally, CME Group's BTC futures open interest has reached a level not seen since Q2 2022, and institutional investors are becoming more active in the crypto space. The funding rate aligns with the spot price of BTC, indicating a bullish sentiment, and the historical relationship between BTC prices and consumer interest has decoupled recently, suggesting either uninformed retail trading or significant institutional influence on prices.
MicroStrategy, a software company, has purchased an additional 14,620 Bitcoin for $616 million, bringing their total holdings to 189,150 BTC valued at $8.1 billion, making them the largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency.
Whales are showing increased interest in altcoins, particularly Chainlink (LINK) and Maker (MKR), as data suggests significant accumulation and withdrawals of these tokens from centralized exchanges, potentially signaling a new rally for these cryptocurrencies.
The SEI price has rapidly increased and reached a new all-time high, with bullish daily candlesticks indicating a continued upward trend and potential targets at $0.58 and $0.81.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reversed its ban on local banks and financial institutions serving cryptocurrency firms, which is expected to promote the use of cryptocurrencies in the country and encourage adoption and engagement among users and businesses.
Bitcoin and Ethereum saw gains, while Bitcoin SV was the top gainer and Bonk was the biggest loser in the crypto market over the past 24 hours.