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Monthly archives: January 2023
Cronos Labs to accept second cohort for $100M-backed Web3 accelerator program
Blockchain startup accelerator Cronos Labs has announced the opening of applications for its second cohort of the $100 million-backed Cronos Accelerator Program. The program, which begins on April 24, 2023, will last for 12 weeks and provide selected projects with upfront seed funding of $30,000. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to secure up …
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Emerging markets dominate Chainalysis 2022 Geography of Cryptocurrency Report
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Research: Bitcoin futures open interest grows ahead of FOMC meeting
Futures open interest (OI) is the total number of open futures contracts for an asset held by market participants. Open interest on futures contracts for any given asset varies daily, representing the amount of cash flowing into the market. A growing OI means that more money is moving into futures contracts, while a declining trend …
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Avalanche network records 3.4% growth in Q4 2022
Avalanche ended 2022 with significant subnet improvements and an increased number of daily transactions. 2 min read Updated: January 31, 2023 at 4:59 pm Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate The Avalanche (AVAX) network remained intact and continued its growth through the fourth quarter of 2022, according to recent research from Messari. Several subnet upgrades were launched …
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South America-based exchange volume continues positive trajectory
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Court-appointed examiner confirms Celsius operated as a Ponzi
An independent U.S. court-appointed examiner reported that Celsius had used customers’ deposits to prop up the CEL token and enrich two of the company’s founders. The report by former prosecutor Shoba Pillay looked into allegations the bankrupt crypto lending platform operated like a Ponzi scheme. She uncovered evidence of dodgy dealings, including CEL “buying sprees” …
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Bitcoin establishes highest monthly returns since October 2021
The second-best January in Bitcoin history. Quick Take Bitcoin (BTC) established its highest monthly returns since October 2021 and its second-best January in history. BTC monthly returns for January currently stand at 38.07% as of press time — a rise only exceeded in January 2013 at a monthly returns rate of 44.05%. As BTC price …
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UK home to hundreds of companies running crypto, forex scams
The U.K. government pledged to “tighten the rules, including the introduction of a requirement to verify information provided to Companies House” to more effectively combat the fraudulent activities. 1 min read Updated: January 31, 2023 at 1:08 pm Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) has identified 168 companies accused of running …
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FTX Debtors Seek Dismissal of Turkish Entities in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings
FTX debtors have filed a motion with the court requesting to dismiss its Turkish subsidiaries from the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The defunct crypto exchange’s lawyers believe dismissing the entities “is in the best interests” of creditors, and FTX debtors do not believe Turkish authorities “or any liquidator” in the country will cooperate with officials …
Biggest Movers: DOGE Hits 8-Week High as Meme Coins Rally on Tuesday
Dogecoin climbed to an eight-week high on Jan. 31, as prices broke out of a key resistance level on Tuesday. The meme coin surged ahead following the release of the latest consumer confidence report in the United States. Shiba inu also moved higher, rebounding from losses to start the week. Dogecoin (DOGE) Dogecoin (DOGE) raced …
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Alameda Research Seeks $446 Million Over Alleged ‘Preferential Transfers’ to Voyager Digital
On Monday, Alameda Research Ltd. filed a legal complaint against Voyager Digital LLC and HTC Trading Inc. in the U.S. bankruptcy court. The complaint alleges the defendants received preferential transfers of property from Alameda Research and the plaintiffs are seeking to recover approximately $445.8 million from Voyager and HTC. Legal Battle Erupts Over Crypto Asset …
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Lower, Ahead of Key Week of US Economic Data
Bitcoin fell below $23,000 on Jan. 31, following a recent move to a five-month high over the weekend. Market volatility has since increased, as traders prepare for a big few days of economic data from the United States. The conference board will release its consumer confidence report later today, with the Federal Reserve holding its …
Panamanian Crypto Bill Might Get a Second Wind in the Highest Court of the Country
The fate of the Panamanian crypto bill project, which was approved by the Panamanian National Assembly last year, now depends on the decision of the supreme court of the country. The sanction of the project, which was vetoed by President Laurentino Cortizo, is now in the hands of the court after Congress rejected the veto …
Top Analyst Predicts Rally for One Metaverse Altcoin, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin (BTC)
A closely followed crypto strategist is predicting rallies for metaverse altcoin The Sandbox (SAND) while updating his forecast for Bitcoin (BTC). Pseudonymous analyst Cantering Clark tells his 159,900 Twitter followers that he believes SAND could rally by at least 38% from current prices. SAND has nearly doubled in value since the start of the year and …