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Market Wrap: Cryptos Down, Stocks Up; Altcoins Underperform
26.5.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) was roughly flat over the past 24 hours, while altcoins such as ether (ETH) underperformed. That indicates a lower appetite for risk among crypto traders. Meanwhile, stocks traded higher on Thursday
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Hits 2-Week Low, Following Move Below $1,900
26.5.2022
Ethereum slipped below $1,900 during Thursday’s session, as prices dropped to a two-week low. Bitcoin was also trading lower over the course of the day, as it fell under $29,000. Overall, crypto was down over 3% as of writing. Bitcoin BTC fell below $29,000 earlier in today’s session...
Bankman-Fried faces down roomful of futures industry insiders at CFTC roundtable
25.5.2022
The discussion of FTX.US’s proposal for non-intermediated margined products clearing highlighted unknown factors and need for more regulatory framework
Real Life ‘Witcher School’ Shuts Down Over Organizer’s Ultra-Conservative Political Ties
25.5.2022
Until recently, a “Witcher School” in Poland ran live-action role-playing (LARP) events for fans of the wildly popular fantasy series with the official blessing of Witcher-series game publisher CD Projekt Red. But last Friday, its organizers, a company called 5 Żywiołów, announced that the “school”...
Crypto Market Turning Point — Most Cryptocurrencies Down 57% to Over 80% From Price Highs
25.5.2022
Roughly six months ago, bitcoin and a number of digital assets reached all-time highs and the crypto economy crested above $3 trillion in value. Today is a different story as a great majority of cryptocurrencies are down between 57% to over 80% against the U.S. dollar. While Cryptos Are Down From...
FTX's Bankman-Fried Is Already a Political Mega-Donor. He's Doubling Down
24.5.2022
The CEO of FTX is ready to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. political campaigns
Biggest Movers: SOL, NEAR Fall Over 10% During Tuesday’s Session
24.5.2022
Crypto markets were down across the board on Tuesday, as bears re-entered the market, following strong gains on Monday. SOL was one of the tokens to fall, as it lost just over 10% of its value. NEAR also slipped by over 10% during the session. Solana (SOL) SOL was one of the most notable tokens...
Turning the Token Model Upside Down: How Bitcoin.com’s VERSE Token Launch Is Unique and Worth Looking Into!
23.5.2022
Warren Buffett recently criticized Bitcoin again, saying that it has no value, unlike farmland or real estate, except for what people will pay for it. And he may have a point—but as with most things, it’s more complicated than that. Crypto supporters quickly shot back at Buffett, stating that...
Bitcoin Is Down: Are You Expecting a BTC Miracle Again?
23.5.2022
In the declining crypto market, Bitcoin is defending the support level of $30,000. There is no sign of a miracle price surge, but analysts observe range-bound upside momentum with possibilities of a downtrend. Bitcoin managed to show strength in its price this week. If it continues, we can find...
KuCoin, OKX Stick to Their Hiring Plans Despite Downturn as Coinbase Slows Down Hiring
20.5.2022
Crypto exchanges KuCoin and OKX, say they do not intend to make any major changes to their respective hiring plans, maintaining a steady stream of new job openings.
While the ongoing downturn in the crypto market has pushed some major industry players such as Coinbase to modify their earlier...
Do Kwon Dissolved Terraform Labs Korea Days Before Collapse of Terra LUNA, UST
20.5.2022
Official records show Do Kwon dissolved Terraform Labs Korea, closing down its headquarters and sole branch just days before the collapse of terra crypto (LUNA) and stablecoin terrausd (UST). Do Kwon Shut Down Terraform Labs Korea Before UST and LUNA Fallout Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon...
NFT Sales Volume Down by Nearly 55% Amid Crypto Downturn
19.5.2022
Sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have plunged by more than 54% over the past week as the crypto market dropped sharply.
Over the course of the past week, NFT sales volume reached USD 25m, a drop of 54.6% compared to the earlier week, according to data by NonFungible.com.
Similarly,...
Terra Collapse Continues to Plague Defi — Value Locked in Cross-Chain Bridges Down 20% This Month
19.5.2022
Following the aftermath of the Terra blockchain fiasco, decentralized finance (defi) continues to feel the impact of the project’s fallout. During the last four days the total value locked (TVL) in defi has dropped 2.61% in value, and cross-chain bridges have lost roughly 20.3% during...
XRP Is Down by 6%! Will It Recover?
19.5.2022
XRP is a cryptocurrency that transforms global payment facilities. It offers a more transparent, secure, and decentralized global economic platform. XRP has a wide range of use cases and works with different corporate houses. XRP aims to build a global economic crypto solution, and people treat...
Despite Criminalizing Mining, Abkhazia Uncovers Another Crypto Farm
19.5.2022
Even after introducing fines and criminal liability for cryptocurrency mining, Abkhazia continues to find underground facilities for digital currency extraction. This week, law enforcement officials have confiscated dozens of mining devices from an illegal crypto farm. Abkhazia Shuts Down Crypto...
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Slows Hiring Amid Market Downturn
19.5.2022
Leading U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase is slowing hiring, citing the current down cycle in the market as a reason to rethink its staffing strategy. The company’s management believes the move will allow the trading platform to match its hiring needs with its business goals. Coinbase...
Crypto giants co-launch Chainabuse platform to water down rising scams
18.5.2022
Chainabuse allows crypto users, victims of financial crimes, and crypto businesses to report, discuss and issue warnings actively and ultimately reduce the effectiveness of the scam
Coinbase Slows Down Hiring Plans Amid Market Downturn, Lower Financial Results
18.5.2022
The ongoing downturn in the crypto markets is triggering changes to the hiring plans by some of the major industry players, with crypto exchange Coinbase announcing it will slow down its expansion plans with regard to creating new jobs this year. The latest development follows the release...
Authorities Seize Over 1,500 Crypto Mining Rigs in Dagestan Crackdown
15.5.2022
Law enforcement and other authorities in Dagestan have closed down two illegal crypto farms, confiscating more than 1,500 mining machines. Government agencies in the republic, considered one of Russia’s capitals of underground coin minting, carry out regular raids against such facilities....
NFT visionaries are doubling down on community ethos amid a bearish cycle
15.5.2022
Time Magazine, Rarible and Aleksandra Artamonovskaja share insights into the values and visions that leading NFT projects and figureheads seek to uphold as the market enters a financial downturn