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Biggest Movers: AVAX Hits Highest Point Since August, Following 17% Jump
Avalanche moved to its highest point since August, as the token rose by as much as 17% in today’s session. Cryptocurrencies surged across the board, following the latest Federal Reserve rate hike, with the global market cap 4.29% higher as of…
Solana DeFi protocol Everlend shuts down over liquidity issues
With FTX's ripple effect on market liquidity, Everlend is closing its doors and urging clients to withdraw funds.
Avalanche 'bull trap' risks pushing AVAX price down by 30% in February
The price of AVAX has more than doubled in 2023 but a growing divergence between several key metrics hints at a bearish reversal ahead.
Bitzlato CEO arrested by Spanish police: Report
Authorities seized an estimated $19.8 million worth of crypto, fiat and luxury goods from Bitzlato executives related to an ongoing money laundering investigation.
Twitter Scraps Free API Access, Crypto Developers Must Pay
From February 9, anyone who wishes to use the Twitter application programming interface (API) will have to pay. Twitter Scraps Free API Access In an announcement on February 2, Twitter, one of the world’s largest social media platforms, said they…
Bitcoin Records Largest Mined Block to Date, 4 MB Block Containing NFT Causes Unease Among Small-Block Supporters
Amid the controversy surrounding the Ordinals project and the debate over what types of data should be stored on the Bitcoin blockchain, the network mined its largest block, nearly 4 MB in size, containing just 63 transactions. One of the…
Senate Banking Committee’s priorities for new Congress include crypto: Report
Senator Tim Scott, who became the committee ranking member following the departure of Pat Toomey, reportedly plans to make a crypto regulatory framework a priority in 2023.
Binance Integrates Binance-Pegged BUSD On Optimism Network
Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange by client count and trading volumes, has integrated Binance-Pegged BUSD on the Ethereum layer-2 platform, the Optimism Network. Binance Integrates The Optimism Network In a press release on February 2…
Is the Metaverse really turning out like ‘Snow Crash’?
Neal Stephenson’s science fiction novel Snow Crash predicted the Metaverse in 1992. This cult book has the amusingly-named Hiro Protagonist running around in an artificial cyber world, trying to stop a virus that wipes minds, aided by his hacker…
Community mocks Charlie Munger for his obsession with China’s Bitcoin ban
The online community has expressed bewilderment over how China’s crypto ban aligns with the United States’ proclaimed principles of freedom.
What is crypto tax-loss harvesting, and how does it work?
Crypto tax-loss harvesting is a strategy used by investors to offset capital gains in their crypto investments by selling losing positions at a loss.
What crypto hodlers should keep in mind as tax season approaches
Filing crypto taxes can be complex, especially for those exploring the decentralized finance world. Here’s what to keep in mind.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Jumps to 6-Month High Above $24,000
Bitcoin surged above $24,000 on Feb. 02, as markets continued to react to the latest U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision. On Wednesday, the central bank moved to increase rates by 25 basis points, while signaling that further hikes could be on the…
SOL Surges Nearly 7% As Team Preaches A Better Future For Solana
Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Profit Taking Reaches Levels Not Seen Since Nov. 2021
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin short-term holder profit-taking has reached high levels not seen since the November of 2021. Bitcoin Short-Term Holder SOPR Has Shot Up Recently As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant post, a near-term top…
Top 7 blockchain courses and certifications for beginners
Blockchain courses and certifications help individuals understand the underlying principles and applications of blockchain technology.
Developers seek solutions for Web3-related scams from internet browsers
A new suite of tools for Web3 businesses targets the safety and security of transactions, websites and smart contacts to combat exploits.
Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino on taking the bull by the horn
Stablecoins may have suffered an identity crisis in 2022, but Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino is bullish about the utility the sector provides.
Despite a bear market, crypto’s future is still bright: Crypto in 2023
2022 was quite the year for crypto. It saw incredible innovation and greater adoption. This progress was accompanied by some major growing pains, including major hacks and scams amid an overall bear market.
Preserving and reinventing music festival legacy in the metaverse
The metaverse has been used as a means of cultural preservation in the past. Now, the legacy music festival Woodstock is using digital reality to preserve its legacy and reinvent its future.
Crypto Market Still Reeling As Bitcoin’s Break Above $24,000 Triggers Liquidations
On Wednesday, the crypto market received favorable news in form of the FOMC announcement and the price of Bitcoin eventually broke above $24,000. With the Fed turning dovish after being hawkish all through 2022, it has been a beacon for the crypto…
Bear Market Setbacks Have Left Bitcoin Miners Behind Their Gold Counterparts
Digital gold mining companies suffered harsher drawdowns than their legacy counterparts in 2022.Bitcoin’s prominent memetic narrative as “digital gold” begs a comparison to the real yellow metal. But since the advent of Bitcoin, comparative…
How to demystify DeFi
Although the learning curve for using decentralized finance (DeFi) is steeper than with centralized exchanges, DeFi and its use of immutable smart contracts open up prospects for a more inclusive world.
Bitzlato to Restore Operations and Withdrawals From Russia, Co-founder Vows
Russia-linked cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato, seized by Western law enforcement, plans to relaunch and permit partial withdrawals, a co-founder announced. Members of the trading platform’s team also intend to relocate the business to the…
Shiba Inu’s Price Surge Is In Jeopardy Due To This SHIB Whale
The upcoming launch of Shibarium is raising high hopes in the Shiba Inu community that the SHIB price will rise due to an expanded use case beyond a meme coin. However, a known SHIB whale could derail the hoped-for price rally. As one of the…
Neon Link Announces Limited Presale Of The $NEON Token That Will Power A Thousand Blockchain Games
Press Release. LONDON, ENGLAND – February 2nd, 2023 – Neon Link, a blockchain gaming company building a technologically robust and scalable environment, announced its opening of the presale of the $NEON token, taking place on the 15th February at…
AVAX Jumps 22% As Avalanche Records Another Win For Institutional Adoption
Avalanche (AVAX) seems to be reaping the benefits of recent partnerships its network sealed with Amazon and finance platform Intain. In fact, despite experiencing severe price drops together with the rest of the broader crypto market during the…
Indian retail chain rolls out support for CBDC payments in stores: Report
Reliance Retail has implemented support for the digital rupee in its gourmet store line Freshpik.