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Cardano (ADA), the smart contracts platform known for its energy-efficient Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism, has been generating buzz lately. On-chain data reveals a significant uptick in large transactions, hinting at a potential return of the whales – major investors who can significantly impact cryptocurrency prices. Whales Making Waves On The Cardano …

Solana, like many Proof-of-Stake (PoS) cryptocurrencies, relies on a decentralized network of validators who secure the network by staking their SOL coins. In exchange for staking, validators earn rewards. However, as Solana’s price began its recent ascent, a noticeable decline in staked SOL was observed. This suggests that some validators …

Hong Kong is poised to become a leader with its new spot Bitcoin and Ether Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), but how can they fare up against their US peers which have drawn more than $28 billion in the first three months? Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas has updated his projections, …

In recent developments, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has been reevaluating its choice of law firm to oversee the cryptocurrency exchange Binance as an independent monitor.  The decision concerns the firm’s previous work for the now-bankrupt FTX exchange. The monitorships were part of the $4.3 billion deal in which …

The Bitcoin market is currently on edge as prominent analyst Crypto Rover warns of a potential liquidation event that could negatively affect the short holders. With Bitcoin trading within a significant consolidation phase, as revealed by Rover, analysis suggests that over $3 billion in short positions could face liquidation should …

In a recent announcement on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), MakerDAO, the Ethereum-based protocol responsible for issuing the DAI algorithmic stablecoin, provided insights into the performance of the Maker Protocol following recent changes. Over the past few weeks, MakerDAO has implemented significant updates to the protocol and the …

On Tuesday, Steven Nerayoff, a former advisor to the Ethereum network, filed a lawsuit against the US government, seeking $9.6 billion in damages. The lawsuit, filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), accuses the government of false prosecution and a series of other serious allegations spanning from 2019 to …

So far, global crypto funds have soared to record annual inflows, reaching roughly $13.8 billion year-to-date as reported by asset manager Coinshares. This milestone marks a substantial increase in investor participation in the crypto market, highlighting growing confidence and interest in digital assets as a “viable” investment avenue. Notably, the …

In a significant development, FTX bankruptcy trustees have reportedly sold about two-thirds of a $2.6 billion stash of Solana (SOL) at a “deeply discounted price.”  Industry figures such as Galaxy Trading and Pantera Capital were among the investors involved in the deal, according to people familiar with the matter, as …

I recently spoke with Ray Youssef, CEO of NoOnes, a peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin trading platform with numerous other functionalities, about how NoOnes is empowering its users, what it’s doing in response to the Nigerian government’s crackdown on Binance P2P and why P2P marketplaces play a crucial role in fulfilling the …

This Friday, the spotlight is turned to Deribit, the leading crypto derivatives exchange, as it gears up for a notable event in its trading history. Particularly, the exchange is poised to witness the expiration of over $9.5 billion in Bitcoin options open interest. For context, Open interest refers to the …

On Monday, Peruvian gold miner Nilam Resources, Inc. (OTC PINK: NILA) has announced its intention to acquire a staggering 24,800 Bitcoin (BTC). The strategic initiative comes via a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Xyberdata Ltd, setting the stage for the acquisition of 100% of the common stock of MindWave, a …