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QCP Capital: Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $60K as Ethereum Struggles

QCP Capital reports that bitcoin (BTC) has shown a strong recovery this week, stabilizing above the $60,000 range after a sharp drop below $50,000 on Monday. In contrast, the firm highlights a significant liquidity shift in ethereum (ETH), raising…

NFT Sales Hit $95.42M With Ethereum Dominating, but Market Participation Shrinks

Between Aug. 3 and Aug. 10, 2024, non-fungible token (NFT) sales experienced a 6.29% increase from the previous week, hitting a total of $95.42 million. However, the number of participants in the NFT market saw a sharp decline, with buyers dropping…

Online Gaming Veteran: Top Tech, Strong Marketing Key to Web3 Growth and Adoption

While the biggest blockchain bridge hacks have centered on private key mismanagement, according to Joshua Tobkin, CEO of Supra, smart contract errors and cryptography implementation issues also contribute to cybercriminals’ success. Tobkin…

Crypto Scam? PolitiFi Token RTR Plummets 95% After Trump Family Denies Link

This week, a new PolitFi token made the headlines amid the crypto market recovery. Restore The Republic (RTR) caught the attention of investors after rumors of being linked to the Trump family surged. The Trump-themed token saw a massive surge…

Grayscale Forecasts Bitcoin To Retest All-Time Highs By 2024 End If US Avoids Recession

The Bitcoin market experienced a major downturn earlier this week attributed to concerns regarding the US economic outlook and increased volatility in the broader financial markets. Notably, Ethereum’s performance lagged, potentially…

Bitcoin Makes Sharp Recovery, But Watch Out For Resistance At $64,000

On-chain data shows that the Bitcoin short-term holder whales have a cost base above $64,000, which could be a potential resistance point for BTC. Bitcoin Is Not Far From Realized Price Of Short-Term Holder Whales After Rally As pointed out by an…

Analyst Says Dogecoin Price Will Surge 2,500% To $2.55, Here’s When

Following its price surge in 2021, Dogecoin has become one of the most sought-after cryptocurrencies, with many expecting a repeat of this performance. Since then, the Dogecoin price has failed to surge, leaving investors wanting more. However…

Global Asset Freeze Targets Fugitive ‘Cryptoqueen’ and Onecoin

A London high court has announced a global asset freeze targeting Onecoin’s co-founder Ruja Ignatova and associates. Over 400 investors sought this legal action after losing millions in the Onecoin cryptocurrency scam. The asset freeze prevents…

Tether to Increase Its Workforce to 200 by Mid-2025, Says CEO Paolo Ardoino

The CEO of stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings Ltd. has announced plans to increase the company’s employee headcount to 200 by mid-2025. The firm stated that a majority of the new employees will be assigned to the compliance team, while others…

Ethereum Vs. Solana: Legendary Trader Peter Brandt Reveals The ‘Clear Winner’

A crypto analyst has reignited the debate between Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), evaluating which cryptocurrency was more superior. Considering recent market trends and performances of both altcoins, the analyst has finally identified a clear…

New York Federal Reserve Staff Paper on Tornado Cash Concludes Ethereum Is ‘Not Immune to Censorship and Cooperation’

A staff report published by several New York Federal Reserve employees found that Ethereum “is not immune to censorship and cooperation,” which depends on the roles of several actors across the network. The paper examined how the…