Uniswap (UNI), the top decentralized exchange (DEX) by trading volume, has rolled out a new protocol upgrade across multiple chains. The DEX says its new “v4” transforms the protocol into a “developer platform.” “Made possible with the introduction of hooks – contracts that allow anyone to customize how pools, swaps, fees, and LP (liquidity provider) …
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Bank Whistleblower Accuses JPMorgan Chase of Violating Cash Reserve Regulations, Pocketing $2,000,000,000 in the Process: Report
A former JPMorgan Chase employee is accusing America’s largest lender of systematically misreporting key indicators that the Federal Reserve uses to determine the amount of capital reserves that banks must maintain. According to a report by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), a former JPMorgan Chase employee-turned-whistleblower alleges the bank has understated complexity indicators …
Billion-Dollar Bank Says Account Numbers, Names and Other Sensitive Info Exposed As Insider Triggers New Data Breach
The tenth-largest bank in the US by total assets just disclosed a new cybersecurity incident that’s affecting customers’ data. In a filing with the Massachusetts state government, TD Bank says it recently discovered that a former employee accessed and shared sensitive personal information belonging to customers between August of 2022 and December of the same …
MicroStrategy to expand Bitcoin holdings with $563 million in fresh funding
Another day, another $543 million to plow into Bitcoin. With 471,107 BTC on the balance sheet so far, MicroStrategy is the largest corporate holder of the number-one crypto, falling short only of Binance, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, and Satoshi Namakoto himself. For his part, former MicroStrategy CEO and vocal Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor is vying …
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Bitcoin Mining Revenue Holds Steady at December Levels Minus $40 Million
Data gathered from the first month of 2025 reveals that bitcoin mining revenue reached $1.4 billion for January, trailing last month’s figures by about $40 million. First Month of 2025—Bitcoin Mining Revenue Mirrors December’s Figures Statistics reveal that bitcoin miners secured about $40 million less than in December, marking the second most profitable month in …
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Bitcoin’s Mempool Empties to Record Lows—Is Onchain Activity Drying Up?
According to the latest statistics, following the first week of January, the number of unconfirmed transactions in the mempool has plummeted from slightly more than 200,000 to the current 7,723—a low not seen since 2022. Bitcoin Blockchain Activity Dips—Mempool at Lowest Level Since 2022 Transfer activity on the Bitcoin blockchain has diminished markedly since Nov. …
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NFT Market Stumbles in January: Sales Drop 39% in Rocky Opening to 2025
Based on data gathered from Jan. 1 through Jan. 31, 2025, non-fungible token sales (NFT) experienced a 38.97% decline compared with the final month of 2024. Ethereum led in sales by amassing $340.47 million, although transactions on that particular chain registered a 36.58% decrease from the previous month. NFT Market Reels in January According to …
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Trader Says Ethereum Rival Solana Primed To Go Higher After Bouncing off Must-Hold Level – But There’s a Catch
A widely followed cryptocurrency trader is turning bullish on Solana (SOL) while expressing his reservations about the Ethereum (ETH) competitor. The trader pseudonymously known as Credible Crypto tells his 460,500 followers on the social media platform X that Solana passed the “first test” by bouncing off the “must-hold” level of roughly between $165 and $190 …
Here’s How Long the Bitcoin Bull Market Could Last if History Repeats Itself, According to Crypto Analyst
An analyst who nailed Bitcoin’s pre-halving correction last year is updating his outlook for when BTC may peak in the current cycle. The analyst pseudonymously known as Rekt Capital tells his 105,000 YouTube subscribers that based on historic precedence, Bitcoin may peak in the second half of 2025. The analyst looks at how long it …
Bitcoin Heading Lower Amid Massive Resistance at Critical Level, According to Trader – Here Are His Targets
A closely followed crypto analyst is turning bearish on Bitcoin, warning that BTC may plummet into the $90,000 range. In a new thread on the social media platform X, crypto trader Justin Bennett tells his 115,700 followers that Bitcoin is bumping into resistance at the $106,061 level on the four-hour chart and is likely going …
Tether Reports $13 Billion in 2024 Profits, Hits All-Time High in U.S. Treasuries and Reserves
Tether Holdings’ Q4 2024 report showed the company’s dominance of the stablecoin market with yearly net profits exceeding $13 billion. Tether Hits All-Time Highs in U.S. Treasury Holdings Tether Holdings Limited has released its Q4 2024 attestation, confirming record-breaking financial performance with net profits exceeding $13 billion for the year. The report, conducted by BDO, …
Gemini: Over 50% of Gen Z Own Crypto, Driving Adoption Trends
The 2024 state of crypto report by Gemini examines the factors driving crypto adoption for the youngest generation of investors. Gen Z Are Driving Crypto Adoption A recent survey by Gemini reveals that Gen Z is leading global crypto adoption. Over 51% of respondents aged 18-29 report having owned or currently own cryptocurrency. This rate …
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Analyst Says Bitcoin ‘Decision Time’ Quickly Approaching, Highlights One Factor That Could Dictate BTC Direction
Analyst Benjamin Cowen is saying one US economic data could determine the trajectory of the price of Bitcoin (BTC) over the coming months. In a new video, Cowen tells his 863,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is approaching a “decision time” as traders and investors await the non-farm payrolls (NFP) report scheduled for release on February …
Political and Geopolitical Factors Influencing the Crypto Market – Trump, Musk, High Stakes and Silk Road
HodlX Guest Post Submit Your Post The cryptocurrency industry is entering a new phase of development amid a series of contentious events – from high-profile political statements and promises to pardon certain ‘icons’ of the darknet community to the new administration’s discussed course on serious blockchain sector reforms. In this article, I will share my …
New FASB rules make Bitcoin holdings a goldmine for corporate earnings
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