Earlier this week, The Solana Hunger Games took Twitter (aka X) by storm. Now a crypto-fueled version of the TV reality series “Survivor” has people scouring Brooklyn for secret codes, and competing in online arcade games to oust each other from their crypto island. Dylan Albruscato, former head of partnerships of the breakout mobile game […]
Illustration by Mitchell Preffer for Decrypt Crypto Twitter was in classic form this week, with a cycle of minor controversies, dramatic u-turns, and splashy token launches culminating in Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announcing that he doesn’t want to be the face of the industry any longer. It all started last weekend when WEN, a Solana […]
Doge and Shiba Inu lead meme coin craze, while Scorpion Casino dominates crypto presales in the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
The chief investment officer of Ikigai Asset Management thinks that a setup never before seen in the history of crypto will push Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) to fresh all-time highs (ATHs). In a long thread on the social media platform X, crypto expert Travis Kling says that a confluence of factors is conspiring to […]
Chainlink, ImmutableX, and Pyth have all witnessed remarkable growth in market capitalization over the past week, with Chainlink surging by 34%, ImmutableX by 23%, and Pyth by 26%. The mainstream discussion surrounding these assets suggests that fear of missing out (FOMO) may drive high volatility in their prices. #Chainlink (+34%), #ImmutableX (+23%), and #Pyth (+26%) […]
Bitcoin hash rate continues to chart astounding record highs just weeks before the fourth halving. Meanwhile, critics worry Bitcoin mining could be hazardous to the environment. That hasn’t stopped the price from soaring to a multi-year record high of $46,670, 67% of its historical all-time high price of $69,000 in November 2021. However, according to […]
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a notice today (Monday) urging virtual asset investors to invest only through licensed exchanges. The notice came before the deadline of 29 February when all crypto exchanges in Hong Kong must obtain or apply for a virtual asset trading platform (VATP) license. Hong Kong’s Deadline for Crypto […]
Is rate of Binance Coin (BNB) ready for sharp move?
The allure of creating your own NFTs and BRC-20 tokens is undeniable. For artists, owning and monetizing their digital creations through NFTs offers a new level of control and potential financial reward. Beyond the realm of art, NFTs can foster passionate communities, grant exclusive access to events, and even act as fundraising tools. However, stepping […]
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is announcing that it will be carefully examining crypto mining operations in the country. In a recent press release, the EIA, a statistical and analytical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy, says that it wants to keep track of how much electricity is being used by US firms […]
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Magic Eden recently launched a cross-chain rewards program that incentivizes the use of its popular NFT marketplace across Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polygon, along with opportunities tied to its new multi-chain wallet. Beyond its rewards program, Magic Eden also recently announced that it will open-source its minting and trading protocols in collaboration with a new […]
Widely followed analyst PlanB is predicting the timeline for Bitcoin (BTC) to spark a rally to new all-time highs. In a new video update, the quant analyst tells his 96,300 YouTube subscribers that BTC is unlikely to ever dip below $31,000 again based on Bitcoin’s 200-week moving average. “Historically when Bitcoin is diverging from the […]
The Sandbox cryptocurrency, currently ranked 63rd, faces significant challenges in its attempt to rebound, with a loss of 16% over the past 30 days and struggles to gain traction in the past 24 hours due to a lack of buying volume. On-chain data has revealed that four wallets associated with The Sandbox Game recently deposited […]
The cryptocurrency market experienced losses of $1.9 billion in 2023 due to hacks, marking a substantial 93.6% decrease from the previous year. While this appears to be a positive trend, further examination reveals a bleaker outlook, with the frequency and sophistication of attacks on the rise, according to blockchain security auditor Hacken. 2023 Sees Onslaught […]
A pair of elderly women are suing JPMorgan Chase for allegedly enabling a massive theft of over $2.2 million of their combined life savings. Lawyers for the plaintiffs say 76-year-old Diane Artemis Yaffe and 80-year-old Alice Lin were victims of “pig butchering” scam in California when they were targeted by con artists posing as employees from […]
Does Cardano (ADA) have enough energy to keep growing?
Bitcoin SV (BSV), a hardfork of the Bitcoin token, has drawn much attention in the last day after top American exchange Coinbase announced its termination of support for the asset. Following this news, BSV’s price has taken a hit, falling by over 5% in the last 24 hours. Coinbase Ends Support For Bitcoin SV In […]
A mysterious transfer of 7000 BTC worth over $280 million sends ripples through the cryptocurrency market, sparking intrigue and speculation about …
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking legal action against Brian Sewell and his company Rockwell Capital Management for allegedly defrauding investors for more than a million dollars. In a new press release, the SEC says between early 2018 to mid-2019, Sewell urged hundreds of students of his online crypto course, the Bitcoin […]
Hedge fund veteran Anthony Scaramucci reportedly says that US-based crypto exchange Coinbase will emerge victorious from its legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Speaking at a conference at Duke University, the SkyBridge Capital founder says that a new Trump presidency would be better for crypto regulation in the short term, but […]
Since its January 23 release, “The Everything Token” has garnered substantial support from key figures in the NFT community—including Yuga Labs co-founder Wylie “Gordon Goner” Aronow, as the Bored Ape Yacht Club co-creator shared that he purchased 100 copies of the book. (There’s photo evidence, too.) While NFTs have now spent years in the spotlight, […]
The shift of investor attention from Solana (SOL) and Bonk (BONK) to Option2Trade (O2T) underscores the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency market. Option2Trade’s (O2T) innovative features, global accessibility, and potential for high returns position it as a highly attractive option for investors looking to diversify their portfolios and maximize their earnings. As the crypto landscape […]
The SlowMist Security team revealed receiving numerous reports of theft. Upon investigation, they found that a significant portion of these thefts were facilitated by deceptive comments under tweets from well-known projects. As such, approximately 80% of comments under tweets from such projects were identified as phishing scam accounts. SlowMist Exposes Phishing Tactics SlowMist also observed […]
Bitcoin price has fluctuated in range since mid-January
Cardano, a blockchain platform known for its research-oriented strategy and eco-friendly Proof-of-Stake consensus, is experiencing substantial growth. Increased transaction volumes, a variety of project launches, and active development within its ecosystem underline this expansion. Cardano Transaction Boom December and January saw Cardano process over 4 million transactions, showcasing a significant increase in on-chain activity. This […]
EIA will also be soliciting public comment on the collection of cryptocurrency miners' energy use data.” According to Joe DeCarolis, the EIA's …
An under-the-radar virtual reality metaverse altcoin teased an upcoming app release on the new Apple Vision Pro headset and surged by more than 24% in a matter of hours on Friday. Victoria VR (VR) is a blockchain-based virtual reality metaverse powered by the 3D creation tool Unreal Engine. The massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) […]
The crypto and NFT gaming space is busier than ever lately, what with prominent games starting to release, token airdrops piling up, and a seemingly constant array of other things happening at all times. It’s a lot to take in! Luckily, Decrypt’s GG is all over it. And if you need a quick way to […]
With only two stages left in the Pullix (PLX) presale, traders are flooding this crypto ICO event. In Stage 7, many analysts have even pegged it as the next 100x token in 2024. Meanwhile, Render Token (RNDR) and Immutable (IMX) have been the day’s top gainers. Let’s dive into all of these exciting developments. Pullix […]
Hester Peirce, a commissioner for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has expressed her disagreement with the agency’s denial of a petition to amend a rule that prevents defendants from denying any allegations in settlement enforcement actions. According to an official statement from the commissioner, popularly known in the digital asset community as […]