U.S. Bitcoin ETF Holdings Hit New High of More Than 850K Tokens
Among ETFs, Grayscale’s GBTC remains the biggest holder of bitcoin with over $20 billion worth of the asset, followed closely by BlackRock’s IBIT at $19.6 billion.
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Elusive 2010 Bitcoin Mega Whale Moves 2,000 BTC Worth $138M in Fourth Transfer of 2024
Blockchain data indicates the reappearance of the elusive mega whale from 2010, who expended 2,000 BTC valued at $138 million on May 22, 2024. The large transfer marks the fourth occurrence of this whale this year, with a cumulative expenditure of…
Bitcoin price at $150K in 2024 is ‘base case’ — Tom Lee
Bitcoin bull Lee sees BTC price action doubling its current all-time highs before the end of the year.
First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Consolidate Ahead of Ether ETF Decision
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Non-Empty USDC And USDT Wallets See 13.9% And 15.7% Spike, Why This Is Good For Crypto
Non-empty wallets for stablecoins such as Circle’s USDC and Tether’s USDT have been on the rise for a while now as crypto prices have recovered since the start of the year. This has come to a head as the non-empty wallets have grown double-digits…
Fred Ehrsam Predicts Future Crypto Growth Driven by Demographic Shifts
In a recent social media post, Fred Ehrsam, co-founder of Coinbase and crypto investment firm Paradigm, predicts that the cryptocurrency market will continue to gain momentum due to the growing influence of younger generations. He points out that…
Stepn Go app lets users share digital sneakers and split earnings
With StepN Go, users are now able to share their digital sneakers with friends and split the earnings with the new token, the Go Game Token.
SEC Ethereum ETF discussions underway, S-1 approval expected in hours
Eleanor Terrett revealed that the SEC had started discussions with Ethereum ETF issuers regarding S-1 forms on May 22.
What is a crypto vault, and how does it work?
Learn how to enhance crypto asset security by safeguarding valuable cryptocurrencies offline using crypto vaults.
Nigeria Appoints New Members to Blockchain Policy Steering Committee
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency in Nigeria announced on May 21 that new stakeholders have joined the blockchain steering committee. Malam Kashifu Inuwa stated that new members were incorporated to…
Ether Spot ETF Approval Would Raise Expectations Solana Could Also Be Classified as a Commodity: Bernstein
Ether spot ETF approval would set a precedent as the first non-bitcoin digital asset to be considered a commodity, raising expectations that solana could follow the same path, the report said.
PEPE’s Surge to Top 20 Tokens Turns Early $460 Purchase to $3.4M
Pepe is valued at just over $6 billion as of Thursday over a year after launch.
Crypto Whales Pile into New Solana Project Thotiana – Next 100x Meme Coin?
PRESS RELEASE. May 23rd, 2024. In an exciting development within the cryptocurrency market, Solana’s newest meme coin, $Thot, is rapidly gaining attention from investors worldwide. In just under a week, this meme coin has attracted over…
Nigerian prison fails to bring Binance exec to court
Prosecution counsel Moses Idehu requested a brief stand-down of the case, seeking to temporarily adjourn the matter later to resolve the issue.
Ether Sees Strongest Bull Momentum in 3 Years as ETF Deadline Nears
Ether's price has jumped 18% in six days in hopes the U.S. SEC would approve a spot ETH exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Ethereum ETF decision due in hours as BTC price gets $80K May target
Bitcoin and Ethereum markets face a crunch day with volatility predicted around the Ether ETF decision.
Tiny Pepe, Big Dreams: Memecoin Explodes, Eyes Dominance In The Dog House
Pepe the Frog, once an internet darling turned controversial meme, is making a splashy comeback – this time, in the world of cryptocurrency. PEPE, the memecoin inspired by the amphibian, has seen a meteoric rise in 2024, leaving established giants…
StarkWare ZKThreads solution could prevent fund lockups similar to FTX
StarkWare’s ZKThreads introduces a new scaling framework to prevent fund lockups and improve DApp scalability, potentially averting scenarios like the FTX disaster.
Metamask Aims to Add Bitcoin Support: A New Chapter for the Popular Ethereum Wallet
Metamask, the popular ethereum wallet, is reportedly planning to add support for bitcoin (BTC) in the next month or so, according to sources cited by Coindesk. While details are scarce, the integration could initially begin with basic features and…
Bybit CEO refutes insolvency rumors, shares proof-of-reserves
Ben Zhou shared a post on X, clarifying that none of the rumors have “any real facts” supporting them.
Ethereum ETF Approval Could Spur 60% Rally as ETH Buying Increases
Holders cumulatively bought over 100,000 ETH in spot markets on Tuesday, the highest daily level since September 2023.
How to find a reliable crypto liquidity provider
Learn how to identify trustworthy crypto liquidity providers for secure and efficient trading. Discover key factors to consider and avoid common pitfalls.
Bitcoin Runes hype fades, transactions plummet 84%
Bitcoin Runes protocol caused an initial surge in Bitcoin transactions, exceeding 50% at its peak. Did the hype clog clear out?
Bitcoin, Ether in Stasis as SEC ETF Decision Looms, Nvidia Hits Record High
There is a 90% probability the SEC will approve a spot ether ETF, one observer said, drawing attention to the narrowed discount in the Grayscale Ethereum Trust.
Next Big Move For Bitcoin: Analysts Predict A Potential Breakout At $71,500
Bitcoin, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, appears poised for a major move, but the direction remains shrouded in mystery. Analysts are divided on whether a bullish breakout or an extended consolidation period lies ahead. Reaching New…
BlackRock, Grayscale, Bitwise File Updated 19B Forms in Rush for Ethereum ETF
All the updated forms removed the provisions for staking ether, which some say was causing a regulatory roadblock.
Artificial general intelligence still more than 10 years away — Baidu CEO
AGI could potentially solve some of humanity’s most pressing concerns down the line, according to Baidu’s co-founder.
FTX Fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried Being Transferred to New Prison: WSJ
The location of the new prison is undisclosed as of early Thursday, but is thought to be in California, WSJ said. He is likely to be placed in a medium-security prison.
Nvidia’s Q1 results sent its stock soaring 6%, but AI tokens barely moved
Nvidia’s strong earnings report didn’t have the immediate effect on AI crypto tokens that traders expected.