Category Archives: Blockchain

WUFFI and KLAUS pump nearly 50% as global crypto market cap drops over 1.4%

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Amidst the bearish crypto market conditions, Wuffi (WUF) has emerged as the top gainer, surging by 50% in the last 24 hours. The overall global crypto market cap has fallen by nearly 1.4% over the same period, bringing it to $2.38 trillion according to CoinGecko. Both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have shown little movement, […]

HEGE, SOL, SAFE: Top cryptocurrencies to watch this week

The recent upward trend in the market faced a setback last week, with the global cryptocurrency market shedding $70 billion, dropping to $2.28 trillion. This correction came as Bitcoin (BTC) closed the week at the lower end of the $67,000 range, which contributed to the overall market downturn. However, certain altcoins showed strength and resilience. […]

Solana can’t be ‘global backbone’ of blockchain, Ethereum community member says

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Ryan Berckmans, a member of the Ethereum community, argues that Solana cannot serve as the backbone of a “new global financial system.” He points out that Solana initially marketed itself as a monolithic blockchain capable of handling global transactions on a single chain. However, over time, Solana has shifted its approach, acknowledging the importance of […]

NFT sales drop to $89m, Solana overtakes Bitcoin for 2nd place

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Over the past week, the NFT market has experienced a 7% decline in sales volume, dropping to $89.1 million from the previous week’s $93 million. Despite this drop, the number of NFT buyers surged by over 42%, reaching a total of 702,850 buyers, up from 494,666 last week. Similarly, the number of NFT sellers also […]

Tether unveils disappearing Bitcoin creator’s statue in Switzerland to honor legacy

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Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, has unveiled a unique disappearing statue of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, during the 3rd Annual Plan ₿ Forum in Lugano, Switzerland. The life-sized statue was revealed as part of the event’s celebrations of Nakamoto’s vision and lasting impact on the cryptocurrency world. In a blog […]

Is AI the key to converting everyday investors to crypto? | Opinion

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When people search for “how to buy crypto” on Google, they are often met with a plethora of resources—articles, videos, guides—that break down the process of purchasing digital assets. For those with a basic understanding of cryptocurrency, this information might spark the interest to take their first steps into the crypto world. However, this enthusiasm […]

Bitcoin ETF inflows surpass $3b in October, demand hits six-month high

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October has been a strong month for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, with net inflows surpassing $3 billion, marking the highest demand in the past six months. In the past week alone, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw nearly $1 billion in inflows, with four days of positive flows. A significant portion of these inflows came from BlackRock’s […]

Emory University Holds $15.1M in Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust

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Emory University has made a notable move into the cryptocurrency space, revealing that it holds $15.1 million in Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust. This was disclosed in an Oct. 25 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the filing, Emory University owns 2.7 million shares in the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust, a […]

Crypto Rally Foiled by Report of DOJ Probe of Tether

Bitcoin appeared poised to make another run at $70,000, but a WSJ story of a criminal probe into the stablecoin issuer sent prices tumbling. Cryptocurrency prices experienced a pullback on Friday afternoon in the U.S. after a Wall Street Journal report revealed that the U.S. government is investigating Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest […]

US and Nigeria form alliance to fight crypto crime

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The United States and Nigeria have launched the Bilateral Liaison Group on Illicit Finance and Cryptocurrencies, a joint initiative aimed at combating cybercrime and illicit financial activities involving digital assets, including cryptocurrencies. Led by the U.S. Department of Justice and Nigerian authorities, the group seeks to improve cross-border cybercrime investigation capabilities, especially as digital finance […]