Month: March 2024

US Senators Push SEC to Stop Approving Spot Crypto ETFs — Say Other Crypto Markets Risker Than Bitcoin

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Two U.S. senators have urged U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler to refrain from approving additional crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. The lawmakers cautioned: “However vulnerable bitcoin may be to fraud and manipulation, markets for other cryptocurrencies are far more exposed to misconduct.” Lawmakers Say SEC Should Not Approve Spot Crypto ETFs … Read more

Galaxy Digital CEO: Bitcoin Unlikely to Fall Below $55,000 — ‘That’s the New Floor’

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Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz says he doesn’t believe the price of bitcoin will fall back down to the $50K-$55K level. “I think that’s the new floor unless something dramatic happens,” he described. “This has been a wild ride of an asset,” he added, noting that we’re in price discovery mode and if you look … Read more

El Salvador Moves ‘Big Chunk’ of Its BTC to Cold Wallet — President Bukele Says ‘Call It Our First Bitcoin Piggy Bank’

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El Salvador has transferred “a big chunk” of its bitcoin holdings to a cold wallet, President Nayib Bukele has announced. “You can call it our first bitcoin piggy bank,” he said. As of writing, the wallet’s balance totals approximately 5,690 bitcoins. El Salvador Establishes Its First ‘Bitcoin Piggy Bank’ El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced … Read more

Binance Says Nigeria Is Not Yet One of Its Top Markets

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Nigeria is not yet among Binance’s top markets despite being a leading global crypto market. However, the crypto exchange said it recognizes the West African country’s “extraordinary potential,” which is one reason why it is eager to invest there. ‘Extraordinary Potential’ The cryptocurrency exchange Binance has clarified that Nigeria, despite being one of the world’s … Read more

Russia Regulates Use of Digital Assets for International Settlements

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Russia has integrated the use of digital assets as payment for international transactions in its legislation. President Vladimir Putin signed into law a document that describes using these assets as payment for international settlements, a use case not contemplated in any law, appointing the Central Bank of Russia as the overseer of these transactions. Russia … Read more

Ethereum Rollups Start Reaping Dencun Benefits: 99% Fee Drops Reported in Some Cases

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Ethereum rollups, the layer 2 scaling structures, have started reaping the benefits of the recently applied Dencun upgrade. The update, which included EIP-4844, also known as Proto-Danksharding, has allowed transaction fees to decrease by 99% in some cases, with Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, and Starknet becoming cheaper across the board. Ethereum Dencun Upgrade Reduced Rollup Fees … Read more

Upland Introduces Token Reward System With ‘Share and Build’ Airdrop Series

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Upland, a popular Web3 metaverse and crypto game, unveiled the inaugural chapter of its “Share and Build” airdrop series on Friday. This initiative is designed to reward players with tokens for their participation. Upland’s Airdrop Series Rewards Community Participation At its essence, Upland is a Web3 metaverse platform dedicated to virtual land ownership and fostering … Read more

Stablecoin Sector Expands by $4.95B in 12 Days, USDE Sees 376% Supply Increase, Tether Hits $103B

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In the past 12 days, the stablecoin sector has experienced a growth of $4.95 billion, reaching a new 2024 high of $149.03 billion in market valuation. Among various dollar-tied tokens that have seen their supply numbers go up over the last 30 days, Ethena’s USDE stands out with a 376% increase in its supply during … Read more