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Blockchain Association Pushes Back Against IRS Regulations on Crypto Brokers
14.11.2023
Source: Adobe / photoschmidt The Blockchain Association, a prominent crypto advocacy and lobbying group based in the US, has strongly opposed proposed Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations targeting crypto brokers. In a comment letter submitted on November 13, the association argued that...
IRS Holds Hearing on Digital Asset Reporting Regulations Following Pushback
13.11.2023
Following massive pushback from the crypto industry, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) held a public hearing on Monday morning, chiefly discussing their recently proposed digital asset broker reporting regulations. A firestorm of comments Initially filed on August 29th, 2023, the IRS’ proposed...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Crypto Google Searches Surge, Peaking in October Before Tapering Off
12.11.2023
Over the 90-day stretch from August 13 to November 11, 2023, bitcoin (BTC) along with a broad array of crypto assets have posted substantial increases. Data from Google Trends in this timeframe indicates a surge in searches for “bitcoin,” “crypto,”...
South Korea Joins Global Community for Crypto Asset Reporting Framework Push
10.11.2023
Source: Pexels South Korea has joined a group of 48 nations, calling for the promotion of an international framework for cryptocurrency reporting. In a significant move, South Korea confirmed its engagement on Friday to implement the international reporting framework on digital assets....
Wild Bitcoin, Ether Price Swings Spur $400M of Crypto Liquidations, the Most Since August
9.11.2023
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Bitcoin Fees Soar Nearly 1000% Since August as Ordinals Are Back in Vogue
8.11.2023
Higher fees are also boosting bottom lines for the industry's beleaguered miners, 21Shares noted
NFTs on the Rise Again: October Saw 32% Growth in Trading Volume – Trend to Continue This Month?
4.11.2023
The market for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is experiencing a resurgence, with October witnessing a substantial 32% growth in trading volume compared to the previous month. According to data released by crypto data firm DappRadar, NFT trading volume surged by $99 million, reaching $405 million...
NBA Star Victor Wembanyama NFT Sells for $110,000+ in Record-Breaking Auction
3.11.2023
An NFT trading card based on NBA rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama sold for over $110,000 on Thursday, far surpassing the $67,333 that an individual paid for his physical trading card back in August. The card, released by the officially licensed fantasy basketball game Sorare, went for 61.182 ETH,...
XRP Price Prediction as XRP Jumps 7% and Whale Moves $17 Million in Assets – What’s Going On?
31.10.2023
XRP (XRP), the cryptocurrency that powers the XRP Ledger launched by US fintech firm Ripple Labs back in 2011, has jumped nearly 8% in the past seven days, with more than 3.5% of these gains coming in the last 24 hours after XRP hit $0.60 for the first time since mid-August on Tuesday. XRP...
Biggest Movers: XRP 8% Higher, Hitting 10-Week High
31.10.2023
XRP was one of the biggest gainers on Tuesday, as price rose by as much as 8% in today’s session. The surge pushed the token to its strongest level since the middle of August, and closer to a key resistance zone. Toncoin was another notable gainer, climbing by over 6% today. XRP...
FDUSD’s Meteoric Rise: 62% Surge in Supply and 6th Highest Trading Volume Globally
28.10.2023
In the span of the past 85 days, the recently introduced stablecoin known as FDUSD has witnessed a significant surge in its circulating supply, soaring by 62% since the commencement of August. This surge in supply has propelled FDUSD into the echelons of the top ten stablecoins by market...
Upbit Dominates Korean Crypto Exchange Market With a Market Share of 80%: Research
27.10.2023
Upbit has solidified its position as the dominant player in South Korea‘s crypto exchange market, boasting an impressive market share of 80%. According to recent research by DeSpread, Upbit’s market dominance has remained strong throughout the year, with a brief dip to 70%...
Value Locked in Defi Surpasses $40 Billion, Marking a Significant Recovery
27.10.2023
Amid the recent gains in the crypto economy, the total value locked, or TVL, in decentralized finance, or defi protocols, has risen above the $40 billion threshold. This is after remaining below that level since mid-August. The top 100 defi coins by market capitalization are just below the...
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Has, Since August, Appeared on DTCC Site That Belatedly Moved Markets This Week
25.10.2023
Impulsive trading in crypto markets is nothing new and the movement in the price of bitcoin (BTC) over the past two days over the addition – and then removal – of BlackRock’s proposed ticker for its spot bitcoin ETF on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp.’s website is just another example
Unraveling the Online Legacy of Satoshi Nakamoto: Bitcoin’s Mysterious Creator
19.10.2023
The mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto appeared online nearly 600 times through emails and forum posts. Records of Nakamoto’s writings indicate he was most active in July and August. While Nakamoto covered many topics, Bitcoin’s inventor was notably visible when sharing new release...
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz Foresees Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval in 2023
18.10.2023
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz expects a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to be approved in 2023. “It’s going to get approved, we think it happens this year,” the American investor said on Wednesday. Billionaire and Crypto Investor Mike Novogratz Say There’s Been a ‘Huge Psychological...
Certik Study: $332 Million Lost to Exploits, Hacks and Scams in September, More Than $1.3 Billion Lost in 2023
8.10.2023
In the month of September, digital assets worth approximately $332 million were siphoned from trading platforms via methods that include flash loan attacks, exit scams, and exploits. The value of digital assets stolen through exploits rose from $13.5 million in August to nearly $330 million...
Friend.tech Developers Amass Nearly $20 Million Since August Debut
7.10.2023
The development team behind friend.tech has amassed nearly $20 million in revenue since its launch in August.
According to data from DeFiLlama, friend.tech currently holds the position of the largest revenue-generating application on Base and the second-largest across the entire crypto space. ...
Biggest Movers: MATIC Moves to Highest Point Since August
4.10.2023
Polygon surged to its strongest level since the end of August, as the token extended recent gains. The rally comes despite cryptocurrencies mostly consolidating on Wednesday, following recent declines. XRP was another notable gainer today. Polygon (MATIC) Polygon (MATIC) rose for a back-to-back...
Biggest Movers: BCH Races to 2-Month High, SOL Nears $25
2.10.2023
Bitcoin cash rose to a multi-month high to start the week, as traders pushed the cryptocurrency above a key resistance level. The move came on the heels of the “Uptober” trend, and ahead of a big week of U.S. economic data, headlined by the nonfarm payrolls report. Solana rose to...