Vitalik Buterin highlights what he's bullish about for 2023
The Ethereum co-founder expects to reach a new milestone for rollups this year.
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Lido overtakes MakerDAO and now has the highest TVL in DeFi
A Nansen in December noted that Ether staking solutions had been in high demand since Ethereum’s shift to proof-of-stake.
$62M crypto stolen in Dec was the ‘lowest monthly figure’ in 2022: CertiK
The month of December had the smallest figure for cryptocurrencies stolen in 2022 with around 23 major incidents according to CertiK.
Ethereum Price Faces Hurdles, Why ETH Is Vulnerable Below $1,250
Ethereum is trading in a range below $1,250 against the US Dollar. ETH could continue to move down below if it stays below the $1,220 resistance. Ethereum is still trading in a range below the $1,200 and $1,220 resistance levels. The price is now…
IMF Warns of Tough Year Ahead for World Economy Citing Slowdown in US, EU, China
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that 2023 will be a tougher year for most of the world economy because the U.S., EU, and Chinese economies are all slowing down simultaneously. “We expect one-third of the world economy to be…
Bitcoin core developer claims to have lost 200+ BTC in hack
A Bitcoin OG and core developer Luke Dashjr claims his PGP key was compromised, resulting in virtually all his Bitcoin being stolen from him on Dec. 31.
Bitcoin Price Consolidates In Key Range, What Could Trigger Next Move
Bitcoin price is still facing resistance below $17,000. BTC could decline heavily if there is a clear move below the $16,000 support zone. Bitcoin is still showing bearish signs below the $16,800 and $17,000 resistance levels. The price is trading…
New year community advice: Check your smart contract approvals
A Reddit user has warned of the potential dangers of unchecked smart contracts, advising the community to revoke approvals on a regular basis.
Economist Peter Schiff Predicts Inflation ‘About to Get Much Worse’ — US Dollar Facing ‘One of Its Worst Years Ever’
Valkyrie Reveals Intention to Sponsor Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust as GBTC Discount to NAV Widens
Crypto makes history in 2022: Five instances of governments embracing digital assets
Even amid the market breakdown and repetitive public attacks on the industry, some of the officials found the courage to embrace the innovation.
Top 3 Macroeconomic Events to Watch in 2023 Amid Volatile Market Conditions
2022 was a tough year for crypto assets, and as the world welcomes 2023, the macroeconomic backdrop remains uncertain. Macroeconomic events will continue to shape the crypto economy and the economy as a whole. This editorial takes a look at the top…
A Crypto Holiday Special: Past, Present, And Future With Tony Spilotro
2022 is coming to an end, and our staff at NewsBTC decided to launch this Crypto Holiday Special to provide some perspective on the crypto industry. We will talk with multiple guests to understand this year’s highs and lows for crypto. In the…
SushiSwap CEO proposes new tokenomics for liquidity, decentralization
The new tokenomics intends to boost liquidity and decentralization in the platform, enabling SushiSwap to continue operations.
These 4 altcoins may attract buyers with Bitcoin stagnating
Bitcoin remains stuck in a tight range but LTC, APE, ICP, and BIT are showing signs of starting a new up-move.
3 ways crypto derivatives could evolve and impact the market in 2023
Derivatives played a major role in the last bull market and it’s highly likely that they will be integral in the market’s evolution in 2023.
Global Cryptocurrency Trade Volumes Saw a Significant Decline in December 2022
According to statistics, daily cryptocurrency trade volumes have dropped significantly during Dec. 2022. On Jan. 1, data shows that $22.95 billion was traded in the last 24 hours, compared to double that amount, $54.78 billion, two weeks earlier…
Rewind 2022: A crypto roundup of the year and stepping into 2023
While 2022 proved catastrophic for investors across traditional and crypto markets, the crypto ecosystem’s potential has shined through the cracks of inflation and centralized custody of assets.
Gold, Silver, and Oil Predictions; Ellison’s FTX Testimony and the Sam Trabucco Mystery; Massively Eroded Dollar Sees the Fed Turn 109 — Week in Review
Robert Kiyosaki says the time to buy gold and silver is now, predicting a stock market crash will send prices of the precious metals higher. In other news, the crypto community has been curious about the former Alameda Research co-CEO Sam Trabucco…
In 2023, Bitcoin Will Enter The ‘And Then They Fight You’ Stage
As the macroeconomic debt spiral is set to spin out of control in 2023, Bitcoiners should prepare for the fight to intensify.This is an opinion editorial by Mickey Koss, a West Point graduate with a degree in economics. He spent four years in the…
Decentraland (MANA) Sheds 90% In 2022 Despite Solid NFT Volume Performance
Decentraland (MANA), the cryptocurrency launched in 2020 by Ariel Meilich and Esteban Ordano, failed to take advantage of some of the positive developments that happened within its ecosystem this year as it closes 2022 in a “beaten” state. Over the…
Amid High Energy Demand From Miners, Russia Mulls Building New Power Plants in Siberia
Growing electricity consumption in the crypto mining sector may require the construction of new power generation facilities in Siberia, the energy minister of Russia has acknowledged. Demand continues to increase in residential areas as well, after…
Bill on Digital Ruble Submitted to Russian Parliament
A draft law devoted to the digital ruble has been filed with the State Duma, the lower house of Russian parliament. The legislation introduces rules determining how the new form of national fiat will be issued and amends a series of legal acts to…
Australia overtakes El Salvador to become 4th largest crypto ATM hub
El Salvador’s position as the fourth-largest crypto ATM hub was short-lived as Australia stepped up its game over the following months.
Indian Central Bank: Developing Global Crypto Regulation Is a Priority for G20 Under India’s Presidency
Robert Kiyosaki Buying More Bitcoin — Warns SEC Regulations Will Crush Most Cryptocurrencies
Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX to Start Letting Customers in Japan Withdraw Funds
FTX customers in Japan will soon be able to withdraw their funds that are currently frozen due to the bankruptcy process. Two FTX-owned crypto exchanges, FTX Japan and Liquid, are developing a system to allow withdrawals by mid-February…
Top crypto funding stories of 2022
2022 was a record-breaking year for blockchain and crypto VCs. Depending on who you ask, that's either a good thing or a bad thing.
NFT Sales Continue to Decline, With ETH-Based NFTs Seeing a 20% Drop in the Past Week
Non-fungible token (NFT) sales over the last seven days are ending the year 13.97% lower than the week prior. During the last week, statistics show that $147,054,554 in NFT sales were recorded across 334,668 NFT buyers. NFT Sales Continue to Slip…