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As of today, latest data reported by Crypto-Deep shows that a total of 50,845 DAOs hold an estimate of $16.9 billion in different crypto assets. Most decentralized organizations hold a mixture of Ethereum, stablecoins, and native assets or partner tokens in their treasuries. The data highlighted top DAOs with largest treasuries. Top DAOs by Treasury Size According to the data from @DeepDao, approximately 50,845 DAOs have $16.9B owned assets.
XRP Ledger Memecoins And XRP Price Correlation Explained By Ripple CTO
Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz, recently shared his thoughts on the relationship between XRP Ledger memecoins and XRP price. His explanation on X sheds light on the trend that has caught the interest of the cryptocurrency community, especially as memecoins gain more popularity. XRPL Memecoin and XRP Price Schwartz explained that while memecoins do not directly affect XRP’s core utility, they can influence XRP’s price because of speculation in the market.
Apex Fusion Sparks Blockchain Revolution By Launching PRIME Chain And AP3X Token
The Apex Fusion Foundation, a multi-chain blockchain ecosystem, has officially announced the launch of the PRIME Chain along with its native token $AP3X. This advancement is a remarkable achievement in the history and evolution of blockchain technology. Apex Fusion holds a vision of unifying the blockchain ecosystems. The platform aims to link the UTXO security model of Bitcoin ($BTC) with that of Ethereum’s EVM programmability.
Solana’s On-chain GDP Grew By Over 300% In Q4, Led By Memes And Bot Activity
Solana’s on-chain GDP, or the collected fees of all apps, reached a peak in Q4, 2024. The growth was driven by Pump.fun and bots, with traffic flowing into the top DEX. Solana achieved peak on-chain GDP in 2024, based on the fees for its top apps. The chain attracted more activity through meme token launches, both from Pump.fun and from outside projects. As a result, Solana’s on-chain GDP rose to a total of $840M in the last quarter of 2024. For Q3, the chain attracted $268M in revenues.
Solana, XRP, And Link Lead Top DeFi Projects By Activity
In the fast-evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi), social activity has become an important metric for gauging community engagement and overall project visibility. As of February 4, 2025, a new report reveals the top DeFi projects that are leading the charge in terms of social activity. Solana ($SOL), XRP ($XRP), and Chainlink ($LINK) have emerged as the most talked-about and engaged-with projects, showcasing their continued dominance within the DeFi ecosystem.
CFTC Sets Out To Finally End Crypto Regulation By Enforcement
The CFTC is reportedly restructuring its enforcement division in a major overhaul that is expected to put to an end regulation by enforcement. This is also expected to restore market integrity, enabling the agency to utilize its resources to limit fraud, manipulation, and abuse. The CFTC believes that structuring will help enhance consistency, fairness, and due processes, and prevent agency overreach.
Top 10 Blockchains By Weekly TVL: Ethereum, Solana Lead Amid DeFi Downturn
The DeFi sector has witnessed a notable downturn during this week. As per the data from DefiLlama, the top blockchains in terms of total value locked (TVL) witnessed Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin in the leading positions amid an overall decline. The other prominent chains in the top-10 list of DefiLlama include Tron, BSCC, Base, Arbitrum, Sui, Avalanche, and Hyperliquid. Ethereum stands on the leading spot in the list of top chains based on total value locked.
SEC Approves $4.6M Payment To Investors Affected By BitClave’s Crypto ICO
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed the distribution of over $4.6 million to investors impacted by the unregistered initial coin offering (ICO) of blockchain startup BitClave. The funds will be paid out from the BitClave Fair Fund following a notice and claims process. BitClave’s $29 Million ICO Settlement “The checks are in the mail.
Bybit Hosts P2P Security Webinar To Spread Crypto Awareness In Africa
Bybit, the globally recognized second-biggest crypto exchange by trading volume, has recently announced an exclusive webinar to spread crypto education. The endeavor targets raising awareness concerning P2P security and offering unique anti-fraud tools through a new event just for African users. The platform announced this initiative recently on its official web portal.
AIntivirus Announces Initiative Inspired By The Legacy Of John McAfee
Barcelona, Spain, November 20th, 2024, Chainwire AIntivirus, a global initiative aimed at combating systemic corruption and promoting transparency, launches with a message rooted in the enduring legacy of John McAfee. The project, inspired by McAfee’s outspoken stance on accountability and digital security, seeks to create a more equitable and secure digital environment.
Bitcoin Rally Driven By U.S. Coinbase Investors – Top Analyst Shares Metrics | BitcoinLinux
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high yesterday, surging to $94,000 and solidifying the bulls’ control over the market. This milestone has ignited widespread speculation about the key factors fueling the rally, as Bitcoin continues to dominate headlines and capture investor enthusiasm. Key insights from CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju shed light on the drivers of this historic surge. According to Ju, this rally has been powered by Coinbase investors, with U.S.-based buyers playing a significant role.
Cardano (ADA) To Reach $6 By September 2025? Analyst Forecast 2021-Like Rally
Cardano (ADA) has seen a massive rally in the last few weeks, surging over 81% in the past fourteen days. As the cryptocurrency continues breaking past key levels, a renowned crypto analyst highlighted its potential 2,000% climb. Cardano To Hit $6 By Q3 2025 Crypto analyst Ali Martinez forecasted that Cardano might hit the $6 mark by September 2025.
Bitcoin Spot Is King – STH Selling Pressure Expected To Be Absorbed By ETFs | BitcoinLinux
Bitcoin has experienced a whirlwind of volatility following its recent all-time high of $93,483 set on Wednesday. Over the past few days, the price has oscillated between this record level and a low of $85,100, indicating the potential onset of a consolidation phase before the next major move. Traders and investors are now closely monitoring whether BTC will stabilize or continue its upward trajectory.
Lido DAO Token Drops Amid Large Sales By Major Holders
The decentralized finance (DeFi) token Lido DAO ($LDThe 2024 Guide to the Top 4 Smart Crypto Wallets: Reviewing Plus Wallet, Safe Wallet, Coinbase, and Argent!O) experienced a significant downturn, dropping over 10% within 24 hours. This drop comes in the wake of three major initial Lido DAO members—Paradigm, Delphi Digital, and KR1 plc—offloading a collective $49.6 million worth of $LDO tokens to centralized exchanges (CEXs).
$COOK Boosts Up 113% And $MNT Up 50%, Fueled By Whale’s $98K Investment!
In the previous week, two crypto tokens, namely $COOK and $MNT, gained significant traction among traders and investors. $COOK, the governance token of the Mantle ecosystem project, has increased by 113%, while $MNT has risen by 50% in the same period. Lookonchain, a well-known blockchain analytics platform, pointed out this massive growth, this time paying particular attention to one of the whales’ substantial investments.
Altcoin Season Expected By November End: Analyst Says ‘Buy And Hold’
Altcoins have recently surged alongside Bitcoin, which reached a new all-time high this week. Despite Bitcoin’s record-breaking price, the cryptocurrency leader is beginning to lose market dominance. This shift has raised interest in an upcoming Altcoin Season, also known as AltSeason, as altcoins gain traction among investors. Crypto analyst MikyBull Crypto highlighted that Bitcoin’s dominance is nearing a bearish MACD crossover.
Proposal To Rebrand Sky Back To Maker Rejected By Whale Votes
Sky will not re-rebrand as MakerDAO after a community vote that favored keeping the new identity. The rebranding is central to founder Rune Christensen’s “Endgame” strategy, which aims to reshape the protocol for more competitiveness and resilience. Sky confirmed the identity stay in a post on X after an on-chain vote to continue using the new brand name as the ecosystem’s primary backend protocol.
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates By A Quarter Point Amid Fears Of Trump Takeover
The Federal Reserve dropped its benchmark lending rate by a quarter point on Thursday, cutting the federal funds rate to a 4.5%–4.75% range. This comes just days after Trump’s re-election, sending a message that the Fed isn’t fazed when it comes to managing the economy—even if the new political climate might make their job hell.
Bernstein Sets $200,000 Bitcoin Target For 2025, Unaffected By U.S. Election Results
Analysts at Bernstein project a Bitcoin price target of $200,000 by the end of 2025, independent of the results of the upcoming U.S. elections. Gautam Chhugani, the senior analyst at the firm that specializes in crypto assets, made this prediction a few days before the election, saying that the event would not affect the price of Bitcoin in the long term. Chhugani’s bullish prediction is supported by several significant factors.
Solana Expected To Reach $500 By Bull Run’s End, Says Crypto Analyst
In an analysis shared on X, popular crypto analyst Gum (@0xGumshoe) is projecting that Solana (SOL) could ascend to $500 by the conclusion of this bull run. This bullish forecast hinges heavily on the outcome of the US presidential election, slated for November 5th, and the potential policy changes that could follow. Solana Price Prediction For This Bull Run @0xGumshoe initiated his forecast with a bold declaration: “SOL TO $500. The upcoming US elections will affect SOL more than any other token.
Top 10 Coins By Social Engagement: $BTC, $GNO, $SOL Lead LunarCrush Galaxy Scores
LunarCrush’s Galaxy Score has revealed the top 10 cryptocurrencies for November 2, 2024, spotlighting assets that show strong social and market engagement. This ranking system evaluates assets on their social performance, to help investors gain insights into potential market movers.
Raydium (RAY) Price Surge Driven By Solana Ecosystem Growth
Raydium (RAY) price has surged nearly 20% over the past week, showing impressive strength within the Solana ecosystem. With Raydium maintaining a stronghold as the leading decentralized exchange on Solana, its price momentum is backed by substantial trading activity and liquidity. Indicators show a bullish setup, with short-term moving averages above long-term ones and RSI still below the overbought level, hinting at potential room for further gains.
Crypto Market Shaken By Media Reports Of Tether Being Investigated
The U.S. federal government is reportedly investigating Tether, a major stablecoin provider, according to an October 25 report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which cites sources close to the issue. The investigation, which is being led by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), focuses on alleged criminal use of Tether’s stablecoin, USDT, by third parties, potentially for illegal activities such as money laundering. The investigation has reportedly been ongoing for a few years.
Crypto Funding Rounds Broke $2B In October, Led By Animoca Brands
Funding for a new batch of VC projects expanded in October, after a slowdown in the preceding month. A new series of high-profile rounds showed crypto building did not stall. VC-backed projects expanded in October, attracting $2B in the past 30 days. October proved successful after a slowdown in the past month. The period was marked with new deals from Animoca Brands and multiple Tier 1 funds. For the month of October, funding rose by 263%, spreading the sum to 107 deals.
Bitcoin Is Only 2% Off From Breaking Its ATH, Will It Be $80k By Election Day?
Bitcoin’s massive price surge from $65,000 to over $73,000 has positioned it to smash the new all-time high in the ongoing rally. A nice pump can also be seen for major altcoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Cardano (ADA) which managed to break out from their resistance levels. The global crypto market surged by another 2% over the last day to stand at $2.42 trillion. 24-hour trading volume spiked by 4.18% to hit $104.14 billion as the much anticipated 2024 US Presidential election closes in.
Getmonero.org To Switch To Astro With Fresh Design By Rehrar
The Monero community has apparently finally reached consensus1 in today’s Monero Website Workgroup meeting2 to migrate the official Getmonero.org website from Jekyll to Astro3 and task rehrar4 with creating the new design: In short, unless there are EXTREMELY compelling reasons given now or after the fact (and they should be very very very compelling, not just “I wasn’t there”, we are now, definitively, moving forward with a plan of Astro, and a design that I will make (that can be tweaked by...
Shiba Inu Trader’s Stubborn Prediction: PCHAIN Will Outrun Dogecoin By January 2025
Blue-chip meme coins are bleeding, leading investors to flee toPropiChain (PCHAIN), a tokenized real estate platform. A Shiba Inu (SHIB) trader predicts PCHAIN will outperform Dogecoin (DOGE) after both meme coins were on a losing streak in the past week. The leading meme coins – Dogecoin and Shiba Inu – struggled to maintain their allure in the past week. Shiba Inu lost nearly 7%, while Dogecoin performed better with a 0.2% loss.
TON (The Open Network) is on track to overtake Ether in holder numbers by the end of the year. According to Maarten, a Community Analyst at CryptoQuant, TON has attracted around 500,000 new holders daily over the past month, pushing its total count to 112 million. With Ethereum at 137 million holders, TON’s rapid rise could close the gap by December 20 if current trend holds steady. But this isn’t set in stone. Maarten points out two important assumptions. First, TON’s growth could slow.
IMF Ranks Russia As World’s Fourth-largest Economy By Purchasing Power
Russia just clinched fourth place on the global economic ladder, based on purchasing power parity (PPP), in new data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This makes Russia one of the top contributors to global economic growth, moving ahead of several Western economies. PPP adjusts for price differences across countries, giving more weight to nations with large populations and lower costs of living.
Aave Among The Top 10 Coins By LunarCrush Galaxy Score
The latest data from LunarCrush has revealed the top 10 cryptocurrencies ranked by their Galaxy Score as of October 23, 2024. Leading the list are notable coins such as $BIFI, $AAVE, $TAO, $BTC, $SOL, $ETH, $REI, $BNX, $MLN, and $LTC, signalling a wide range of activity across major and emerging tokens.
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii Moves Release Forward By A Week
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will hit stores a week earlier than initially announced. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the game’s developer, stated that the early release was due to its smooth development. The game will introduce Goro Majima as a pirate lord and return to the action style used in previous titles in the franchise. The beloved Like a Dragon franchise will add to its game catalog when Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is released in early 2025.
TON Leads Top 10 Blockchains By YoY Growth As Transactions Surge
As per the latest data, prominent blockchains are demonstrating remarkable growth in the YoY transaction volume generating strong competition. According to the report from Swapspace, the transaction growth (YoY) for each of the top 10 blockchains shows that The Open Network (TON) is at the top of the list, governing an incredible 2492 % change in the transaction volume. TON, which has now made 241 million transactions, is the leading blockchain. Top 10 Blockchains by Transaction Growth 1.
Bad Decisions By Ethereum Foundation Hurt ETH Price, Hedge Fund CIO Says
Zaheer Ebtikar, the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and founder of Split Capital—a hedge fund specializing in liquid token investments—has attributed the Ethereum underperformance over the last months to strategic missteps by the Ethereum Foundation and structural shifts in crypto capital flows.
Top Crypto Projects By Weekly TVL Growth, PSTAKE Leading The Pack
In the latest market data, several crypto projects have shown substantial Total Value Locked (TVL) growth over the past week. According to data released on October 13, 2024, by Phoenix Group, PSTAKE leads with a notable TVL increase of 57.3%. Closely following is MOVE, which posted a 54.5% surge in TVL. Both projects have demonstrated strong market activity, contributing to their rapid growth.
$WBTC Activity Reaches Record High With The Introduction Of CbBTC By Coinbase
The crypto ecosystem has recently witnessed a significant development as Wrapped Bitcoin has touched unprecedented activity levels. As per CryptoQuant, a well-known crypto analytics company, this surge in the activity of $WBTC has taken place amid the launch of $cbBTC, the latest wrapped Bitcoin token of Coinbase.
Web3 Innovation And Transformation: InnoBlock 2024 Held By ABGA And BBS
Web3 technology is leading a global technological revolution, propelling the internet industry into a new era of profound transformation and reconstruction. In this digital revolution, innovation is not only the driving force for the development of the Web3 industry, but also a crucial strategy for its future layout. In response to this trend, ABGA and BBS have teamed up to host a two-day Web3 innovation event, InnoBlock 2024, at Singapore Expo from September 16-17.
MEV Bot Generates $37K From Just $100 By Manipulating Illiquid Pool On Uniswap
In a significant development in the sector of MEV bots, an exclusive transfer witnessed a massive yield from only $100. A popular blockchain analytics firm Arkham disclosed that a bot going by “0x12F” conducted a timely trade through Uniswap, resulting in the exploitation of an illiquid pool for a huge yield in COMBO tokens. This bot just turned $100 into $37K INSTANTLY MEV Bot 0x12F purchased $37K of COMBO tokens with only 0.05 ETH.
Ethereum Network Hits $46B TVL, Led By Lido And Major DeFi Protocols
As of recent data, the Ethereum network boasts an impressive total value locked (TVL) of approximately $46 billion. It reflects its significant role in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. As per the data provided by DefiLlama, it highlights how this value is been distributed across different protocols. Top Ethereum Protocols by Total Value Locked The total value of assets locked in @ethereum $ETH is around $46B, according to @DefiLlama.
Top Crypto Assets By Annualized Staking Reward Ratio
Phoenix Group, a reliable crypto analytical platform, shares an updated list of top staking crypto assets based on the annualized staking reward ratio. These top 15 staking assets open significant and valuable opportunities for investors. The report was shared on the official X account on the 17th of August 2024, which showcases 15 crypto assets offering competitive and lucrative staking returns.
PayPal’s PYUSD Stablecoin Approaches $1 Billion, Driven By Solana Integration
PayPal’s decision to extend its PYUSD stablecoin to the Solana blockchain is proving highly successful. The digital asset now ranks among the top six stablecoins, with its supply quietly approaching the $1 billion milestone. According to CoinGecko, PYUSD’s supply has grown by more than $300 million, or 45%, in the past month. This makes it the fastest-growing stablecoin among its peers, with a current supply close to $820 million.
Payeer Slapped With A €9.3 Million (~$10M) Fine By The FNTT
The Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT) announced a two-part fine imposed on Payeer for violating international sanctions (€8.23M) and anti-money laundering laws (€1.06M). The report stated that investigations started in 2023, and found that Payeer allowed transactions in Rubles through Russian banks sanctioned by the European Union.
Analysts Predict Ethereum ETFs To Launch By Mid-June
According to market analysts, Ethereum ETFs could make their debut by mid-June. The newly approved funds aim to broaden Ethereum investment by allowing shares to be traded on stock exchanges, mirroring the cryptocurrency’s price movements. Eight ETF applicants, including VanEck, BlackRock, and Fidelity, received regulatory approval on May 23. Hashdex was the only issuer not green-lighted that day.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Recovery Threatened By Potential Death Cross
Dogecoin (DOGE) is sitting in a crucial position, and losing it could cause considerable losses to investors. The broader market is becoming increasingly bearish, so DOGE may find it hard to prevent a drawdown. At the time of writing, Dogecoin’s price is trading above a crucial support loss, which could result in a potential death cross. The crypto market is cooling down from the recent rally, and this impact can be seen across digital assets.
Second Of Only Four Bitcoin "Epic Sats" Found By A Binance User
UPDATE: Additional blockchain analysis indicates this purchase was the result of a for-profit “sat hunting operation” that was programmatically buying and withdrawing Bitcoin from Binance. The article has been revised accordingly. One of just four rare “Epic Sats,” as defined the Ordinals protocol, was discovered and withdrawn from the Bitcoin and crypto exchange Binance today.
NFT Sales Dip By Over 25% As Bitcoin Dominates A Cooling Market
\ \ NFT Sales Dip by Over 25% as Bitcoin Dominates a Cooling Market By coinmaker Apr 21, 2024 NFT Sales Dip by Over 25% as Bitcoin Dominates a Cooling Market Recent data over a seven-day period ending April 21, 2024, shows that non-fungible token (NFT) sales have declined by 25.48%, totaling approximately $236.96 million. Bitcoin dominated the NFT market this week, contributing $111.8 million to the overall sales since April 14.
E& Life Joins Dubai FinTech Summit As A Powered By Sponsor
The collaboration reinforces Dubai FinTech Summit and e& life’s shared commitment to strengthening the global financial ecosystem through innovation and knowledge exchange. The partnership sets the stage for the transformative 2nd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit, empowering start-ups and entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and networks needed to innovate and grow.
Ripple To Respond To SEC’s Penalty Request By April 22
Ripple Labs Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has stepped up to defuse the misinformation about how the lawsuit between Ripple and SEC has been.
Terraform Labs And Former CEO Do Kwon Found Liable For Civil Fraud By Jury
\ \ Terraform Labs and Former CEO Do Kwon Found Liable for Civil Fraud by Jury By coinmaker Apr 06, 2024 Terraform Labs and Former CEO Do Kwon Found Liable for Civil Fraud by Jury On Friday, Zack Guzmán, founder of Coinage Media, announced that Terraform Labs’ co-founder Do Kwon and his startup were deemed responsible for fraudulent activities in its legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The lawsuit spanned approximately two weeks.
Bitcoin ETF Demand Surges, Outpacing Supply By 600%
The demand for US spot Bitcoin ETFs surged significantly on Tuesday, outpacing the new supply created daily by miners by a remarkable 614%, according to Gayatri Choudry, Quantitative Research Analyst at Bitwise Asset Management.
Bybit Adds Solana (SOL) Options To Its Trading Suite
In a significant development in the cryptocurrency trading sphere, Bybit, one of the global leaders in crypto exchange by volume, has announced the addition of Solana (SOL) options to its trading platform. This move positions Bybit as one of the pioneering venues to offer this innovative financial product, expanding its trading options beyond Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Starting today, traders on Bybit can engage with the Solana ecosystem in new and dynamic ways through SOL options.
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