Japanese firm Metaplanet has acquired an additional $10 million in Bitcoin (BTC), bringing its total holdings of the flagship crypto to over $1,000 as it continues with its October BTC shopping spree.
The largest stock exchange in Hong Kong has announced that it will launch a new crypto index to meet the increasing demand for digital assets. In a new announcement, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) says it will launch its own “Virtual Asset Index Series” on November 15.
Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has slammed critics who call out the Ethereum Foundation for selling ETH. In an X post, Buterin noted that the funds raised from ETH sales went towards supporting the Ethereum blockchain.
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc. has announced a significant expansion of its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings with an additional purchase valued at approximately $10.4 million, further establishing its presence in the digital asset market. What Happened: The recent acquisition, totaling 156.783 BTC at an average price of $66,575 per Bitcoin, brings Metaplanet's total Bitcoin holdings to over 1,018 BTC, currently valued at around $67.1 million.
Emory University, a private research institution based in Atlanta, Georgia, has recently made headlines by disclosing a $15.8 million investment in a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Elon Musk, the world's richest man and founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has once again recently mentioned the leading meme cryptocurrency, Dogecoin (DOGE).
One month ago, ethereum liquid staking derivatives (LSD) protocols collectively held 14.08 million ETH, crossing the 14 million milestone. Since then, these protocols have scooped up an additional 60,000 ETH. Ethereum's Liquid Staking Surge Ethereum liquid staking has skyrocketed in popularity recently, with protocols now securing 11.74% of the total 120,401,221 ETH in circulation.
While Bitcoin miners show record confidence today, growing third-party involvement threatens the network's future.
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The overall market is currently struggling and investors seem to hesitate while bidding on any cryptocurrency due to strong market volatility. Amid this, Japanese investment giant, Metaplanet has captured market attention with its latest strategy ahead of the United States presidential election. Metaplanet's 156.
A solo Bitcoin miner has hit the jackpot, securing a staggering $222,000 by successfully processing a block on the Bitcoin network. This remarkable feat shines a spotlight on the unpredictable and often exhilarating world of cryptocurrency mining, where individual miners can occasionally achieve what typically falls to large, powerful mining pools.
Avi Zurlo, who took the reins at the Nil Foundation on Monday, will lead initiatives to make zkProofs more accessible for developers on Ethereum and help scale the network through sharding.
Crypto funds saw $901 million in inflows this October, with Bitcoin leading, as the election climate drives a bullish case.
The market is showing a pre-election mood, suggesting investors are gearing up to capitalize on high returns from low-risk assets.
The Nigerian government has dropped charges against a Binance exec, Ripple has filed an appeal, FTX settled with Bybit, and Denmark moves to tax unrealized crypto gains.
CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn has flagged a notable divergence between Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETFs, advising a cautious stance towards the latter. What Happened: Maartunn took to X to highlight the difference in netflows between Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
Phantom Wallet is facing technical difficulties, impacting users claiming rewards from the GRASS airdrop and causing inaccurate account balances; however, the company assures that funds are safe and the app remains accessible. The post Solana's Phantom Wallet Experiences Technical Difficulties During GRASS Airdrop appeared first on Cryptonews.
In a significant turn of events in the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company has submitted a cross-appeal aimed at challenging the SEC's classification of XRP. Currently trading at approximately $0.525718, Ripple's move underscores its commitment to contesting the regulatory body's assertions regarding the digital asset's status.
A Bitcoin-focused nonprofit organization is outlining several reasons why central banks should adopt BTC as a reserve asset. In a new paper, the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) says Bitcoin is an effective portfolio diversifier that can shield central banks against macroeconomic threats emerging across the globe.
Bitcoin price rallies as traders react to geopolitical and economic uncertainty, as the potential outcome of the upcoming US election.
Emory University has disclosed a $16 million investment in the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (NYSE:BTC), placing it among the first higher education institutions to dive into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings. This move follows a trend set by corporate giants like Tesla, Block Inc. (formerly Square) and PayPal, which have each added Bitcoin to their balance sheets in recent years.
Bitcoin's best years have been characterized by copper's outperformance relative to gold but the widely-tracked ratio continues to slide in the wake of China's stimulus announcements, offering negative cues to risk assets. What does the sliding copper-to-gold ratio mean for bitcoin?
As the Dogecoin price inches closer to the long-anticipated $1 mark, the excitement is undeniable. The Dogecoin price rally is drawing attention from traders and investors alike. Yet, while the Dogecoin price climbs toward this psychological milestone, another Ethereum token is silently making waves, poised to eclipse Dogecoin's gains by a staggering 30,000% rally.
The Phantom Wallet, a leading non-custodial wallet on the Solana blockchain, has resolved recent downtime issues that affected its services during the highly anticipated Grass Airdrop One. Earlier today, Phantom reported an “uptime incident” that left some users experiencing inaccurate account balances and disrupted services, raising concerns within the Solana community.
The investment manager's long term model puts BTC's price at roughly $3 million by 2050.
Dreaming of paying in physical shops with your favorite meme coin? KuCoin's VISA card makes it possible.
A solo Bitcoin block was recently mined for the first time in over a decade, according to FutureBit founder John Stefanopoulos.
BSV, SPX, RUNE top daily gains chart alongside BTC's rally.
I think it's game over for the Democrats.
Ethereum's infrastructure limitations are driving users, applications, and capital to Layer 2s and competing blockchains, an analyst said.
The head of digital assets research at exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider VanEck says that Bitcoin (BTC) is looking bullish ahead of the US presidential election.
BTC's price could skyrocket soon due to the emergence of a "golden cross."
The Cardano price has faced severe downward pressure compared to other cryptocurrencies in the past few weeks. ADA recently started a fresh drop below the $0.3550 zone and is now down by about 15% in the past 30 days.
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TL;DR The Phantom wallet, widely used in the Solana network, experienced a temporary downtime issue, which affected account balance visibility for its users. The inconveniences have already been resolved, and activity should return to normal for all users.
Vitalik Buterin defends Ethereum's strategy against criticisms of data overload, assuring the efficiency of the crypto network.
Bitcoin could increase in value as the U.S. elections approaches; however, analysts warn that a sell-off may occur in the days that follow.
Throughout most of October, Bitcoin (BTC) outperformed many altcoins within the top 100, dispelling speculation that an altcoin season would kick off this month. However, as the 11th month of the year approaches, BeInCrypto reveals three bullish altcoins predicted to outperform Bitcoin.
It's the first United States university endowment to report holding Bitcoin ETFs, according to Bloomberg.
Three of the newest members of BRICS—Argentina, the UAE, and Ethiopia—have begun mining Bitcoin using government resources, according to Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at investment firm VanEck.
Emory University, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is the latest institution to report it holds a position in a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund The university disclosed it holds $15.
Ethereum (ETH) fees remain relatively low, due to a shift of activity. Most swaps happen on L2, while Solana is taking the biggest share of meme token action.
Will Bitcoin's near-60% dominance surge translate into a breakout above $100K with the help of November's market-shaping events, or will unexpected factors derail BTC's upward journey? BTC dominance holds strong amid market shifts As autumn peaks, Bitcoin's (BTC) market dominance—the
Kabosu successor Neiro steals the scene, fetching 32% gains after one market maker likely made a supportive move.
The price of Cardano (ADA) has remained in a horizontal trend and is trading at the bottom of the chart.
The cryptocurrency faced a significant price dip. By Thursday, XRP's value had dropped to $0.51, reflecting an 8.33% decline from its weekly peak of $0.5594.
Bitcoin's potential as a global reserve asset could shift economic power dynamics, challenging US financial dominance if crypto is ignored. The post Bitcoin price could reach $3 million by 2050, says VanEck head of crypto research appeared first on Crypto Briefing.