Category Archives: Blockchain

Metaplanet Added to CoinShares Blockchain Global Equity Index

Metaplanet Added to CoinShares Blockchain Global Equity Index

In a significant move for the Japanese investment firm, Metaplanet has been included in CoinShares’ Blockchain Global Equity Index, known as the BLOCK Index, for the first time. This marks Metaplanet’s first inclusion in a globally recognized equity index and highlights the firm’s growing influence in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. According to a press […]

Whales are offloading Aave in a massive selloff: will the altcoin withstand the pressure?

Aave has been experiencing significant selling pressure recently, with large whales seemingly leading the charge in offloading their holdings. Over the past five days, Aave (AAVE) has seen a steady decline, with the price dropping approximately 14% from its local high of $158 at the end of October to around $129 at the time of […]

Polymarket Faces Scrutiny Over Election Betting Ads Despite U.S. Trading Ban

Polymarket Faces Scrutiny Over Election Betting Ads Despite U.S. Trading Ban

Polymarket, a platform known for offering decentralized prediction markets, has come under scrutiny for promoting election betting via U.S.-based influencers, despite a federal ban preventing American users from placing bets on the platform. According to a Bloomberg report, Polymarket reached out to U.S.-based social media influencers in September to help drive awareness of its election-related […]

BTC ETFs Record Second-Largest Outflows Amid Market-Wide FUD

BTC ETFs Record Second-Largest Outflows Amid Market-Wide FUD

On November 4, U.S.-based spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their second-largest net outflows on record, totaling $541.1 million. This follows the largest outflow from May 1, which reached $563.7 million. Here’s a breakdown of the outflows: Fidelity’s FBTC and ARK 21Shares’ ARKB both saw significant outflows, totaling $169.6 million and $138.3 million, respectively. […]

Whales invest $2.35m in FWOG as the meme coin hits all-time high

Whales invest $2.35m in FWOG as the meme coin hits all-time high

Whales have begun accumulating FWOG, a frog-themed meme coin that was launched just four months ago, driving its price to a new all-time high. In the last 24 hours, FWOG surged by 21%, reaching $0.369 and pushing its market capitalization above $350 million for the first time. This made it the top-performing asset among the […]

Ethereum ETFs see $10m patronage from Michigan State

Ethereum ETFs see $10m patronage from Michigan State

Michigan State Pension Fund Makes First Ethereum ETF Purchase, Becomes Top Holder of Grayscale ETH ETFs Michigan’s state pension fund made headlines by becoming the first to purchase Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), acquiring shares from two funds offered by Grayscale. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Michigan has now become […]

Riot Platforms mined 505 BTC in October, a 23% increase

Riot Platforms mined 505 BTC in October, a 23% increase

Riot Platforms, one of the largest Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure firms, reported a 23% increase in total Bitcoin mined in October. The company announced on November 4 that it had mined 505 BTC during the month, a notable rise from the 412 BTC produced in September. This marks Riot’s best monthly production since the […]

Dogecoin price is holding steady as crypto pro sees more gains

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Dogecoin’s price remained resilient on Monday, outperforming other major cryptocurrencies as traders focused on the upcoming U.S. presidential election on Tuesday. The largest meme coin in the crypto space, Dogecoin (DOGE), rose to $0.1570, reflecting a 10% increase from its Sunday low. Some analysts see further upside potential for Dogecoin, pointing to strong technical indicators […]

TON Accelerator unveils $5m program to drive cross-chain product growth

TON Accelerator unveils $5m program to drive cross-chain product growth

The TON Accelerator, an incubator for The Open Network (TON) blockchain, has launched a new initiative designed to foster innovation and drive adoption within the TON ecosystem. On November 4, the accelerator revealed a $5 million program to support selected projects building on the TON blockchain. The initiative is backed by TON Ventures and Mantle […]