New data from blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs reveals that North Korean hackers stole over half a billion dollars worth of digital assets in 2023. According to a new study by the crypto analytics platform, hackers associated with the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK) looted $600 million worth of crypto assets last year. …
Monthly archives: January 2024
The titans of Bitcoin: Who holds the most BTC in 2024
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Op-ed: Bitcoin community must not allow let Ordinals debate cause division
The following is a guest post by Kadan Stadelmann, CTO at Komodo Blockchain. A great debate on Bitcoin Ordinals, essentially NFTs on the Bitcoin blockchain, has broken out. One side of the debate believes there is no place for Ordinals on the Bitcoin blockchain. The other side believes ordinals are the perfect innovation for the …
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Ethereum Rival Gearing Up for a Run to New Highs, Says Top Crypto Analyst Who Nailed 2018 Bitcoin Bottom
A widely followed crypto trader says one Ethereum (ETH) rival that performed extremely well last year is on the verge of another massive rally. Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 235,200 followers on the social media platform X that Solana (SOL) could increase nearly 47% from its current value. “SOL gearing up for the run to …
Analyst Says Top-10 Blue Chip Altcoin Could ‘See Strong Gains’ in 2024, Updates Outlook on Arbitrum and Celestia
A closely followed crypto strategist believes that one large-cap altcoin is primed to print strong gains this year. Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 204,600 followers on the social media platform X that Binance Coin (BNB) could dip lower in the short term but undergo a big rally this year. “BNB: bid around the $285 …
Ethereum To Skyrocket by at Least 340% in 2024, According to Crypto Trader – Here’s His Outlook
A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader believes Ethereum (ETH) could hit a five-figure price this year. The analyst pseudonymously known as Credible Crypto tells his 363,700 followers on the social media platform X that his minimum price target for Ethereum in 2024 is $10,000 – a gain of over 343% from the current level. …
US ‘Dollar Liquidity Rug Pull’ Could Trigger Bitcoin To Collapse by 40%, Says Arthur Hayes – Here’s the Timeline
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes is saying that Bitcoin (BTC) could experience a significant price correction over the coming weeks. Hayes says in a new blog post that a reduction in the US dollar liquidity due to the Federal Reserve ending the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) in March will lead to a “vicious washout of all …
The Financial Elite Come for Bitcoin
HodlX Guest Post Submit Your Post The usual financial suspects want in on the pending Bitcoin ETF, and Bitcoiners should be very, very afraid. They are ‘great vampire squids‘ and ‘robber barons’ who want to suck the Bitcoin market dry and corner it. While the Bitcoin industry generally celebrates the fact that these firms are …
Investors hedge bets on Bitcoin with $50K call options before ETF decision
The crypto market is currently charged with tension, anticipating the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s impending decision on the first spot Bitcoin ETF. Amidst divided opinions over whether the SEC will approve the ETF in the coming days or postpone the decision again, a close analysis of Deribit’s Bitcoin options market reveals traders bracing for …
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Top Crypto Exchange Binance Announces Upcoming Support for Soon-To-Be Launched Gaming Altcoin
Top global crypto exchange Binance plans to list an upcoming gaming altcoin via its Launchpool platform. Binance Launchpool allows users to stake coins to farm new assets, the platform’s 43rd project will be the gaming blockchain Xai (XAI), which the exchange plans to list on January 9th. Between January 5th and the 9th, Binance users …
Bitcoin Price Forecast: Analysts Caution Against Missing Out As BTC May Surge To $500k With ETF Launch
As the Bitcoin price has regained previously lost territory, following reports suggesting that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would reject the long-awaited Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), new developments have reignited hopes among investors. Although the approval of these index funds is not expected to occur on Friday, sources indicate that the upcoming …
Whale Watch: Bitcoin’s $100,000 Transactions Soar, More Surge Ahead?
The Bitcoin (BTC) network has experienced a significant uptick in high-value transactions, a phenomenon not seen in nearly two years. Crypto analyst Ali has highlighted this trend, noting 16,900 transactions, each exceeding $100,000. This surge is a critical indicator of increased activity by Bitcoin whales – entities holding large amounts of BTC – and provides …
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Bitcoin “Outlook Remains Bullish,” As Long As This Stays True: Analyst
An analyst has explained that the outlook for Bitcoin should remain bullish as long as the cryptocurrency’s price remains above this level. Bitcoin Has Strong On-Chain Support Above $41,800 In a new post on X, analyst Ali talked about the various BTC support and resistance levels from an on-chain perspective. In on-chain analysis, the strength …
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Solana Co-Founder: The Blockchain Doesn’t Need Layer-2s Like Ethereum
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has expressed confidence that their blockchain can handle the growing demand for decentralized applications (dapps) without needing layer-2 solutions like those employed by Ethereum. Solana Doesn’t Need Layer-2 Solutions In a post on X, Yakovenko argued that Solana’s design, which utilizes a hybrid consensus mechanism, enables it to scale efficiently without relying …
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New Report Predicts When The XRP Price Will Cross $1.56
A recent crypto report has delved into the XRP price, forecasting the cryptocurrency to surpass the $1 peg in 2024. The report also included predictions for the cryptocurrency’s pricing over the next few decades. 2024 Monthly Prediction Popular cryptocurrency exchange, Changelly published a new XRP price report on January 5, providing a comprehensive forecast of …
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