Asset management titan BlackRock’s head of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reportedly says that demand for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs is only just beginning to scratch the surface. According to senior Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, BlackRock executive Jay Jacobs says the asset management titan is now focusing on its BTC and ETH ETFs due …
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Blockchain isn’t ready for logins (yet)
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the internet login system is essentially as old as the internet itself. In the 1960s and 1970s, as the first computer networks took shape, so too did the need for user authentication. ARPANET, the predecessor to today’s internet, implemented the first formal login systems when it began operations in 1969. These pioneering systems …
Crypto Cons Strike Again as Drake’s X Account Promotes Fake ANITA Meme Token
Hip-hop icon Drake’s X account faced a cyber intrusion on Saturday, with the hacker using the platform to advertise a Solana-based meme coin called “$ANITA.” Drake’s X Account Used in $ANITA Meme Coin Scam: $4.9M in Fake Hype Aubrey Drake Graham, the Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter widely known as Drake, encountered a breach of …
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XRP Market Update: Bulls Eye $2.70 as Price Consolidates at Key Levels
On Dec. 15, 2024, XRP is caught in a dance of indecision, hovering around the $2.40 mark as buyers and sellers tussle for dominance. XRP XRP’s daily chart shows a thrilling ascent from $0.57 to $2.90, followed by a cool-down and settling near $2.40. This spot has become a crucial support after a refreshing correction. …
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Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Bulls Charge Toward New All-Time High
Bitcoin’s price on Dec. 15, 2024, has hit a cool $102,513, just a whisker away — 1.2% — from its record-breaking peak of $103,647. The cryptocurrency is on a generally optimistic path, bolstered by solid technical signs and price movements across various charts. Bitcoin On the hourly chart, bitcoin is climbing nicely, having recently hung …
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The Wolf of Wall Street Now Has a Meme Coin: Best Wallet Predicts it’s the Next Pepe
Crypto’s latest meme coin sensation, Wall Street Pepe (WEPE), takes a page from Jordan Belfort’s “Wolf of Wall Street” playbook. With over $14 million raised in presale, this project mixes Pepe the Frog memes with real trading tools. And the popular Best Wallet app has predicted it could follow in the footsteps of the OG …
Kiyosaki Predicts Historic Crash, Gensler’s Crypto Crackdown, and More — Week in Review
Robert Kiyosaki predicts historic crash, Gary Gensler sets aggressive crypto crackdown, crypto bloodbath results in $1.5 billion liquidated, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Robert Kiyosaki has predicted an unprecedented economic collapse, advising investors to reconsider their asset allocations. Meanwhile, SEC Chair Gary Gensler has reportedly intensified efforts for a robust …
Vanguard Triples Down on Its Anti-Bitcoin Stance: Weak, Lacks Intrinsic Value
Vanguard, the second-largest ETF provider, has tripled down on its rejection of bitcoin and the crypto asset class, declaring that the merits of these digital assets are “weak” and based on speculation. Vanguard Belittles Bitcoin Yet Again: Might Make Investors Lose Money Even with the recent hike in price and interest for bitcoin and the …
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Dan Morehead Unveils Pantera Capital’s Crypto Holdings, Says Firm Owns Bitcoin and Other ‘Interesting’ Altcoins
The CEO of digital assets-focused investment firm Pantera Capital says his firm owns a handful of other crypto in addition to Bitcoin (BTC). In a new CNBC interview, Dan Morehead says that he thinks Bitcoin and crypto still have more room to the upside this cycle. Morehead notes that his firm has accumulated positions in …
Solana-Based Decentralized Real Estate Trading Platform Rallies After Coinbase Places Altcoin on Listing Roadmap
A decentralized real estate trading platform built on the smart contract platform Solana (SOL) is surging after getting a spot on Coinbase’s listing roadmap. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Coinbase Assets announces the addition of decentralized exchange (DEX) Parcl (PARCL) to its roadmap, triggering a nearly 50% rally in just …
Here’s What Could Trigger Christmas Rally for Altcoins, According to Glassnode Co-Founders
The co-founders of the crypto analytics firm Glassnode are outlining two key conditions that could spark altcoin rallies just in time for Christmas. Jan Happel and Yann Allemann, who go by the handle Negentropic on the social media platform X, tell their 63,300 followers that altcoins could be on the verge of outperforming Bitcoin (BTC) …
Ether and Solana Grow in Brazilian Markets
According to data issued by the national tax enforcer, the adoption of solana and ether is growing in Brazilian markets. Ether’s utilization increased significantly, having registered 950,000 transactions moving over $165 million – a relevant increase compared to last year’s October numbers, when it scored 600,000 transactions and transferred nearly $40 million. Solana also exploded, …
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Fatal Exploit Crashes 69% of Dogecoin, but It Could Have Been Worse: The Man Who Saved It Speaks
An exploit first discovered and disclosed by crypto researcher Tobias Ruck crashed over half of the nodes of Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency with a market capitalization of over $58 billion. This event remarks that cryptocurrency projects are as vulnerable as their codebase. Dogecoin Attacked Remotely, 69% of Nodes Crashed With Already Disclosed Exploit Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency …
The Crypto Developer Landscape Shifts: Asia Takes the Lead, India Surges
Electric Capital’s 2024 report shows a decline in overall crypto developers despite an influx of new entrants, with Asia surpassing North America in developer share and established developers driving long-term growth. Established Crypto Developers Reach All-Time High According to Electric Capital’s 2024 developer report, 39,148 new developers explored crypto between January and November this year. …
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Amir Taaki Blasts Bitcoin Leadership: ‘Corrupt and Broken Governance’
This week, Amir Taaki hopped back onto X to share his view that Bitcoin’s leadership “is corrupt.” Taaki announced he’s now more captivated by the Ethereum scene, diving into zero-knowledge (ZK) tech, decentralized finance (defi), and “crypto math.” Bitcoin Historian’s Query Sparks Explosive Critique Former Bitcoin developer Amir Taaki hasn’t held back lately, and this …
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