The meme coin craze is still going strong – and Flockerz (FLOCK) is the latest to grab traders’ attention. This new DAO-powered project has raised over $8 million in presale. And with just 22 days left until the presale ends, traders are rushing to grab FLOCK tokens at a fixed price while they can. Vote-to-Earn …
Monthly archives: December 2024
Bitcoin Mining Revenue in 2024: A Year of Change and Challenges
Bitcoin miners saw substantial shifts in their revenue during 2024, a pivotal year marked by the network’s fourth halving event. As bitcoin’s block reward dropped from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC at block 840,000 in mid-April, the dynamics of mining profitability shifted dramatically, influencing revenue trends throughout the year. From Peaks to Valleys: The Dramatic …
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Solana’s Meme Coin Contender Lightchain AI Breaks 7.5M Sold in Presale in 30 Days
PRESS RELEASE. AI-powered blockchain is no longer just a buzzword—it’s the future. And Lightchain AI, Solana’s newest meme coin contender, is proving just how big that future is. With an astounding 7.5 million tokens sold in just 30 days, the Lightchain AI presale is making waves, drawing blockchain enthusiasts, tech investors, AI developers, and crypto …
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Euro Usage Tanks, Leading Decline Among Currencies on SWIFT Over the Last 10 Years
According to data released by SWIFT, the use of the euro as a settlement currency for international payments has fallen significantly. Its utilization share has decreased by 6.83% compared to 2014, with only 22.29% of global payments employing it. Euro Tanks, Dollar Thrives in Swift Share Charts The future seems bleak for the euro, as …
Macro Guru Raoul Pal Says This Crypto Asset Sector Is His ‘Highest-Conviction’ Investment for the Next Decade
Former Goldman Sachs executive and macro expert Raoul Pal believes one crypto asset sector will perform extremely well over the next decade. Pal tells his 1.1 million followers on the social media platform X that the non-fungible token (NFT) sector may flourish due to fiat currency debasement and the growing popularity of digital assets among …
Trader Predicts Ethereum-Based Altcoin Could Explode by Over 2,400%, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin
A chart pattern suggests an Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 scaling solution altcoin could surge by 2,400%, according to a popular crypto analyst. The trader Ali Martinez tells his 105,800 followers on the social media platform X that Polygon (MATIC) has been building a multi-year descending triangle since 2021. “This pattern shows lower highs pressing towards a …
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Issues Bitcoin Alert, Warns BTC Is Flashing Bearish Signal – Here Are His Targets
Seasoned trader Peter Brandt is issuing a warning to investors, saying that Bitcoin (BTC) is flashing a major bull flag. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Brandt tells his 766,000 followers that the top crypto asset by market cap is forming a head-and-shoulders top pattern, indicating that it could crash all …
Coinbase CEO urges X to embrace USDC for payment integration
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has signaled interest in incorporating Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) for payments on X, formerly known as Twitter. In a Dec. 29 post, Armstrong suggested that USDC payments would be a valuable addition to the platform and called on the X team to explore implementing this feature. This public appeal follows a …
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Bitcoin ETF outflows hit $426M as 2024 ends with a market shake-up
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are closing the year with significant outflows, highlighting a challenging end to December. On Dec. 30, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a combined outflow of $426.13 million. Fidelity’s FBTC led the withdrawals, losing $154.64 million in assets, while Grayscale’s GBTC followed with $134.5 million in outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT, which is widely hailed …
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Expert Insight: Cryptocurrency Mining Accounts for Nearly 1% of Russia’s Energy Resources
Alexey Zhikharev, director of the Renewable Energy Development Association (REDA), revealed that cryptocurrency mining accounts for almost 1% of Russia’s energy consumption. He stated that as the industry grows, miners will increasingly employ renewable energy sources. Russia’s Cryptocurrency Mining Energy Expenditure Nears 1% of the Nation’s Total The growth in Russia’s cryptocurrency mining industry energy …
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Push Persists, Undeterred by IMF Deal
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines the defiant stance of El Salvador’s government on bitcoin and how Bukele will continue to push for its adoption and purchases despite the recently issued IMF deal. Latam Insights Encore: El …
Slinky Launches Airdrop to 27.7 Million Wallets on Solana
Slinky, a blockchain project that uses ZK compression, has launched an airdrop to distribute 10% of its total supply to 27.7 million wallets on Solana. The project utilizes ZK-compressed token accounts, a storage mechanism that allows launching a massive airdrop and keeps costs low. Slinky explained that by employing traditional methods, such an operation would …
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Hyperliquid Launches HYPE Staking to Amplify Network Decentralization
According to the Hyper Foundation, the organization associated with the Hyperliquid ecosystem, users can now stake HYPE on the network. The foundation detailed that users can stake HYPE to a trusted validator and earn staking rewards in HYPE. Hyperliquid’s HYPE Staking Debuts Amid Rapid Growth Over the last few weeks, Hyperliquid, the decentralized perpetuals exchange …
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Jordan Approves Blockchain Policy to Enhance Government Services
Jordan’s Council of Ministers has approved the Jordanian Blockchain Technology Policy for 2025, aiming to enhance government services, transparency, and digital security. Key objectives of the policy include improving confidence in government performance and achieve complete security and privacy for citizens’ data. It also aims to reduce time and costs associated with government transactions as …
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$150,000 Bitcoin Incoming in 2025, According to Crypto Analyst Michaël van de Poppe – Here’s Why
Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC). Van de Poppe tells his 169,000 YouTube subscribers that he expects Bitcoin to rally by approximately 60% over the course of 2025. According to the analyst, Bitcoin is primed to enjoy an extended bullish cycle over the coming months. “I do …