Bookmarking Crypto Insights
Auto Added by WPeMatico
Chainalysis says it can track 99% of transactions involving Zcash, and almost all of Dash’s – coins that both fancy themselves as private and untraceable. Now, that’s because the majority of users do not utilize the optional privacy-enhancing features available on the two blockchains, it said in a June 8 blog, announcing support for the … Read more
Comparing different cryptocurrencies is often a futile task. Even so, many enthusiasts pay close attention to the Bitcoin Dominance Index, which continues to drift lower week over week. For some time now, Bitcoin has been losing dominance over the altcoin markets. Bitcoin Dominance Index is Slipping Again While the slippage remains relatively limited overall, it … Read more
The Ethereum network now has more bitcoin held in reserves than the Lightning Network, according to onchain statistics. At the time of publication, Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) has close to 4,000 BTC ($34.7M) held in reserves, while the Lightning Network has only 925 BTC ($8.3M). Wrapped Bitcoin Project’s Total Value Locked Climbs to 3.9k Bitcoin Just … Read more
It is evident that Bitcoin remains the world’s leading cryptocurrency across the board. The number of daily active averages for Bitcoin is well ahead of any altcoins, further confirming that alternative assets aren’t gaining any real adoption. When it comes to the cryptocurrency industry, Bitcoin is the go-to option. Bitcoin is the Crypto Asset That … Read more
On May 13, the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase published a report that shows digital currency investors are investing in alternative cryptocurrencies despite bitcoin’s 67% market dominance. Data from Coinbase shows that customers with at least five crypto purchases, roughly 60% of them buy bitcoin first but only 24% remain exclusively loyal to the digital … Read more
Telegram is now forcing U.S investors to immediately exit its TON blockchain project by accepting a 72% refund on their original investment. The encrypted messaging platform’s unexpected volte-face also disqualifies American investors from the loan option, which promised a 110% refund either in Gram token or in any other cryptocurrency. According to a letter sent … Read more
Digital asset manager Grayscale Investments bought about 50% of all newly mined ethereum so far this year. It now holds the equivalent of 1.1% of ETH in circulation, according to a post on Reddit. Grayscale operates 10 cryptocurrency investment products focused on institutional investors. As of April 24, the company had $2.7 billion worth of … Read more
The Zcash Foundation cut spending by 17% during the first three months of this year due to Covid-19 pressures. In its first-quarter report, the foundation said it spent only $2.68 million from an initial budget of $3.24 million. The report says: Our budget reduction primarily stems from cancelling Zcon2 and reduced travel expenses. Zcash is … Read more
The U.S. Presidential candidate who remains on the run from the IRS, John McAfee, announced he’s launching a new privacy coin called Ghost. McAfee says the Ghost cryptocurrency will be a proof-of-stake (PoS) coin and it will be available on his decentralized exchange (dex). The former anti-virus software tycoon also stressed to the public on … Read more
Digital currency markets have had a few lackluster days, as the entire crypto market valuation has dropped below the $200 billion mark on Monday. The following day on April 14, a number of cryptocurrencies have seen some slight gains between 2-9%. Meanwhile, global markets are reacting positively as many are starting to feel like the … Read more