3 reasons why Ethereum price has lagged behind Bitcoin in 2024
Ethereum fell to a 40-month low in its ETH/BTC pair, and data suggests the downside is set to continue. Go to Source
Month: September 2024
Nigerian Agency Gets Nod to Freeze $330,000 in Crypto Users’ Bank Accounts
A Nigerian anti-corruption agency froze bank accounts (over $330,000) belonging to suspected cryptocurrency users on global platforms like Kucoin and Bybit. The agency believes these users manipulated the Nigerian currency (naira) through their trading activity. The exchanges are also accused of failing to adhere to anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations. Bank Account Holders Accused … Read more
OpenAI fundraising could push valuation to $150B
As fundraising unfolds, OpenAI’s valuation is expected to reach $150 billion. Several tech giants, including Apple and Nvidia, are reportedly backing the round. Go to Source
Cleanspark Expands Bitcoin Mining Operations by Acquiring 7 Tennessee Facilities
Cleanspark Inc. has unveiled plans to acquire seven bitcoin mining facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee. The $27.5 million deal is expected to boost the company’s current mining capacity by 5 exahash per second (EH/s) by 2024, representing a 22% increase in its operational hashrate. Cleanspark to Acquire 7 Bitcoin Mining Facilities in $27.5M Deal, Boosting Hashrate … Read more
Young consumers may be getting bored with blockchain loyalty reward programs
Mini-dApps, microgames, and the burgeoning prediction markets sector appear to be the most popular methods for retaining engagement. Go to Source
Movement Labs targets 1-second L2 finality by end of 2024: Co-founder
Apps will be able to settle directly on Movement’s L2 with fast finality ‘postconfirmations’ secured by stakers, the co-founder said. Go to Source
Metaplanet Grows Bitcoin Holdings With $2.2 Million Acquisition
Metaplanet, a publicly listed Japanese company, has significantly boosted its Bitcoin holdings with a recent acquisition of 38.6 bitcoin for $2.2 million (¥300 million). This purchase increases their total bitcoin assets to 398.8 BTC, valued at around $27.6 million (¥3.75 billion). The company’s strategy, similar to that of Microstrategy, involves using debt to acquire bitcoin … Read more
Does Bitcoin’s negative funding rate signal that bears are in total control?
Bitcoin’s perpetual funding rate shows lack of confidence from bulls, but options markets are displaying resilience. Go to Source
HTX Freezes Over $80K in Stolen Assets: August Security Updates
PRESS RELEASE. User safety is always HTX’s top priority. The platform is dedicated to protecting user assets and has implemented regular security reports. HTX has previously released security reports for May,June, and July. The main content of HTX’s August Security Monthly Report is outlined below, covering key areas such as account security, transaction security, and … Read more
Grayscale Launches SUI Trust for Accredited Investors
On Sept. 11, Grayscale, the digital asset manager, revealed that its SUI Trust is now available to accredited investors eager for SUI exposure. The SUI token, native to the Sui blockchain, powers a layer one (L1) network designed to provide quick transactions and affordable fees. Developed by Mysten Labs, a team of former Meta engineers, … Read more