15 Jan 2025

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Tough Times Ahead for Altseason, Warns CryptoQuant CEO

Tough Times Ahead for Altseason, Warns CryptoQuant CEO

Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, has cautioned that the next altseason may bring unexpected challenges and complexities, catching the market off guard.

03 Dec 2024
SunPump Adds Live Streaming Feature

SunPump Adds Live Streaming Feature

SunPump, the Tron-based meme token launch platform, added a live streaming feature in partnership with DLive. Users can now link DLive streams directly to tokens on SunPump.

02 Dec 2024
Michael Saylor Doubles Down on Bitcoin Accumulation

Michael Saylor Doubles Down on Bitcoin Accumulation

MicroStrategy, the top corporate Bitcoin investor, continues to bolster its crypto reserves. Its latest acquisition of 15,400 BTC amounted to $1.5 billion, purchased at an average price of $95,976 per coin.

02 Dec 2024
Bernstein Signals a Bullish Shift for Ethereum

Bernstein Signals a Bullish Shift for Ethereum

With fundamentals intact and a compelling risk-reward balance, Ethereum could be primed for a new growth phase, according to Bernstein analysts.

02 Dec 2024
MARA Holdings Announces $700M BTC Acquisition Plan

MARA Holdings Announces $700M BTC Acquisition Plan

Publicly traded mining giant MARA Holdings Inc. has unveiled a $700 million convertible senior note issuance, maturing in 2031. Funds will be directed toward expanding its Bitcoin portfolio.

02 Dec 2024
XRP Hits New Highs: What’s Behind Ripple’s Stunning Rally?

XRP Hits New Highs: What’s Behind Ripple’s Stunning Rally?

XRP’s meteoric rise caused a stir in the crypto community. The cryptocurrency surpassed major players like Solana and Tether, even briefly securing the third spot in market capitalization. What’s driving this growth?

02 Dec 2024
DeFi Exchange Clipper Hacked for $450,000

DeFi Exchange Clipper Hacked for $450,000

Hackers exploited the decentralized exchange Clipper, stealing approximately $450,000. The incident impacted assets on the Base and Optimism networks.

02 Dec 2024
DMM Bitcoin Shuts Down, Transfers Assets to SBI Group

DMM Bitcoin Shuts Down, Transfers Assets to SBI Group

Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin plans to cease operations following a $300 million hack in May. All assets will be handed over to SBI Group.

02 Dec 2024
Coinbase Predicts Rapid Crypto Market Reforms

Coinbase Predicts Rapid Crypto Market Reforms

Faryar Shirzad, chief policy officer at Coinbase, expressed optimism that the newly elected U.S. government will prioritize cryptocurrency laws immediately after Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025.

02 Dec 2024
Michael Saylor Urges Microsoft to Embrace Bitcoin

Michael Saylor Urges Microsoft to Embrace Bitcoin

Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy and a prominent crypto advocate, addressed Microsoft’s leadership and shareholders, urging them to transform the company’s investment strategy by allocating a significant portion of its assets to Bitcoin.

02 Dec 2024
Curve Finance Partners with BlackRock and Elixir

Curve Finance Partners with BlackRock and Elixir

November 29 saw Curve Finance unveil its partnership with BlackRock and Elixir, a collaboration that embodies the growing synergy between decentralized and traditional financial sectors, with a focus on advancing the RWA ecosystem.

29 Nov 2024
Hyperliquid’s HYPE Token Soars Past $1.6 Billion in Market Cap

Hyperliquid’s HYPE Token Soars Past $1.6 Billion in Market Cap

On November 29, Hyperliquid unveiled its native token, HYPE, during a token generation event. The coin has since reached a market cap of $1.6 billion, securing 80th place in the global rankings and outpacing tokens like Jupiter, Lido DAO, and Flow.

29 Nov 2024
$30M Stolen in DEXX Hack Affecting Over 8,600 Wallets

$30M Stolen in DEXX Hack Affecting Over 8,600 Wallets

SlowMist has identified 8,620 Solana wallets affected by the hack on the decentralized exchange DEXX, resulting in total damages of $30 million.

29 Nov 2024
Bitcoin Could Reach $124,000 by Year-End — ARK Invest Analyst

Bitcoin Could Reach $124,000 by Year-End — ARK Invest Analyst

Current Bitcoin market trends are fueling optimism among investors. David Puell, Research Associate at ARK Invest, predicts significant growth in Bitcoin’s value by the end of 2024, with a target range of $104,000 to $124,000.

29 Nov 2024
Swiss Canton of Bern Explores Bitcoin Mining Opportunities

Swiss Canton of Bern Explores Bitcoin Mining Opportunities

The parliament of Switzerland’s canton of Bern will prepare a report on the feasibility of Bitcoin mining, despite objections from the executive branch.

29 Nov 2024
Player Outsmarts AI to Win Over $47,000

Player Outsmarts AI to Win Over $47,000

In Freysa, an AI-driven competitive game where players had to convince a bot to transfer a prize fund with a single message, one participant succeeded after 481 failed attempts by others.

29 Nov 2024
Taiwan Steps Up Anti-Money Laundering Efforts

Taiwan Steps Up Anti-Money Laundering Efforts

Taiwan is accelerating the adoption of anti-money laundering (AML) measures, which are expected to be approved on November 30.

29 Nov 2024
Crypto Hacks Total $71M in November

Crypto Hacks Total $71M in November

November 2024 saw hackers exploit vulnerabilities to steal $71 million, with cumulative yearly losses nearing $1.5 billion, 12% lower than the same period last year.

28 Nov 2024
XT Crypto Exchange Breach: $1.7 Million Lost

XT Crypto Exchange Breach: $1.7 Million Lost

Dubai-based XT exchange froze withdrawals on October 28, 2025, following a suspected $1.7 million theft.

28 Nov 2024
ZachXBT Links Fortnite Pro to $3.5M Meme Coin Scam

ZachXBT Links Fortnite Pro to $3.5M Meme Coin Scam

Blockchain detective ZachXBT has linked a former Fortnite pro to a meme coin fraud scheme that reportedly stole $3.5 million.

28 Nov 2024
Hyperliquid Reveals Tokenomics and Launch Details for HYPE

Hyperliquid Reveals Tokenomics and Launch Details for HYPE

Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives exchange and Layer 1 blockchain, is preparing to launch its native token, HYPE.

28 Nov 2024
Hong Kong Considers Removing Taxes on Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Considers Removing Taxes on Cryptocurrency

The Hong Kong government is preparing to exempt private investment firms, hedge funds, and family offices from taxes on income earned through cryptocurrency transactions.

28 Nov 2024
Celsius to Allocate $127M to Creditors in Second Payout Phase

Celsius to Allocate $127M to Creditors in Second Payout Phase

Bankrupt crypto platform Celsius will distribute $127 million to creditors in its second payout phase, covering approximately 60% of their claims.

28 Nov 2024
Trump Considering Paul Atkins as the Next SEC Chair

Trump Considering Paul Atkins as the Next SEC Chair

The Trump administration recently interviewed Paul Atkins, an expert in financial regulation and a potential candidate for the SEC chair, according to Bloomberg, citing anonymous government sources.

28 Nov 2024
Tether Ends EUR₮ Operations

Tether Ends EUR₮ Operations

Citing shifts in European stablecoin regulations, Tether has announced it will stop supporting its EUR₮ stablecoin.

27 Nov 2024

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Who Is Crypto Kaleo: A Market Analyst with 700,000 Followers

Who Is Crypto Kaleo: A Market Analyst with 700,000 Followers

Crypto Kaleo is a renowned crypto trader and one of the most followed influencers in the industry. Active since 2017, he has built a strong presence on X, TradingView, and other platforms, sharing technical analysis, market predictions, and insightful commentary on the crypto space.

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Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.