TL;DR Shibarium, Shiba Inu’s layer-2 scaling solution, released a new update to improve user experience and platform speed. Since its launch, the network has achieved notable milestones, including over 400 million transactions and a recent surge in daily transactions, which may positively impact SHIB’s price. Shibarium Keeps Progressing The team behind Shiba Inu’s layer-2 scaling […]

Over the past seven days, the stablecoin sector has expanded by $2.81 billion, bringing the dollar-pegged cryptocurrency market close to a total valuation of $160 billion. A significant portion of this growth, exceeding $2 billion, is attributed to the increase in USDT’s market capitalization, which reached $109.38 billion by Friday at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. […]

By Pete Rizzo, Kraken Editor at Large Pete Rizzo is a leading Bitcoin Historian and author of over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. He is also an Editor at Bitcoin Magazine. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of Kraken or its management. […]

The Solana-based memecoin, $BOME (Book of Meme), once a hot commodity that attracted significant investor interest during its peak in February/March, has since experienced a considerable decline of over 150% from its all-time high of $0.028. Currently, the token is trading at $0.0094, marking a 25% decrease in the past 7 days. Recent reports suggest […]

Bitcoin has broken down dramatically, and it may cause serious issues

… cryptocurrency in an event called bitcoin halving. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung … cryptocurrency in half. That could have a lot of implications, from the …

BNB price is attempting a fresh increase from the $515 zone. The price could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $572 resistance zone. BNB price started a fresh increase after it found support near the $515 zone. The price is now trading below $555 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There was […]

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand released a consultation paper this week outlining its thoughts on the possible introduction of digital cash. The paper is the second stage of a multi-stage, multi-year process that could result in the introduction of digital currency by around 2030. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) released a consultation […]

For the seasoned investor eyeing Bitcoin’s trajectory, recent developments have sparked an alternative to the bullish short-term sentiment. Marcus Thiel, co-founder of 10x Research, who called the 2022 Bottom and the 2024 pre-halving surge, shares insights that paint a bearish picture for the cryptocurrency giant.  Thiel points to a critical factor: the dwindling influence of […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Seychelles, Mahe, April 19th, 2024] ScapesMania, a new project in the blockchain space, is set to engage with the burgeoning casual gaming market, which is projected to reach $19.12 billion by 2027 according to industry forecasts. Overview of ScapesMania Inspired by successful blockchain gaming projects during previous bullish market cycles, ScapesMania combines […]

Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on the Financial Market Anatoly Aksakov stated that digital financial assets, issued by institutions regulated by the central bank, could replace fiat channels for international settlements. Aksakov also acknowledged that while not being controlled for this use case, digital assets were already being used to settle international payments. […]

We’re thrilled to announce that Bonk (BONK), Dymension (DYM), Jito (JTO), Jupiter (JUP), Polygon Ecosystem Token (POL), Wormhole (W) and Dogwifhat (WIF) are now available on Kraken for residents in the United Kingdom! Funding and trading BONK, DYM, JTO, JUP, POL, WIF and W funding and trading are live. Add your token to your Kraken […]

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci says Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to soar more than 200% within 12 months. In a new interview on CNBC Squawk Box, the hedge fund veteran says that the expected continual adoption of Bitcoin will keep driving the value higher and reduce price volatility. “I wish I could understand the […]

Major exchange executes calculated maneuver, shuffling significant $1 billion in Bitcoin right before halving

The crypto exchange Kraken has acquired TradeStation Crypto, the digital asset-focused division of online brokerage TradeStation, to support its expansion efforts in the United States, Coindesk reported. However, the closing date of the acquisition and other details remain unclear as neither company has announced anything officially. The financials of the deal have not been revealed. […]

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While to the greater Bitcoin culture, Bitcoin halvings are seen as a celebratory event, for miners, things tend to be a tad stressful. As Bitcoiners around the world gather to celebrate block 840,000, miners are hunkering down and preparing for their reward for mining blocks to decrease by 50%, while the cost of their operations […]

Toncoin, of the TON network, has captured the attention of the cryptocurrency community as its Total Value Locked (TVL) surpasses a staggering $148 million, marking a historic milestone. This meteoric rise, reported by DefiLlama, showcases an almost threefold increase in just one month and a jaw-dropping tenfold surge over the course of a year. As […]

TL;DR Based on data collected from various social media platforms, Santiment suggests that references to a bearish market have been increasing. Following the fluctuations of the past week, Bitcoin has lost almost 11% of its value. Analysts expect a drop in BTC price after the halving. However, a rebound in the long term is expected, […]

BlockDAG’s Keynote Video Teaser on the Moon, Eclipsing Solana DEX Volume and DOGE Price, Fueling a $0.001 Surge While Solana’s DEX volume has impressively recovered to $1.28 billion following a major network fix, and Dogecoin’s price prediction teases an exciting jump to $10 due to a significant $3 billion inflow, BlockDAG stands out with even […]

Aptos Labs has teamed up with Microsoft, Brevan Howard, SK Telecom, and Boston Consulting Group to create Aptos Ascend. The focus is on enhancing decentralised finance and asset management. Aptos Ascend aims to provide financial institutions with a secure, compliant, and scalable DeFi gateway. Despite the significant partnerships, Aptos’s market response was negative, with a […]

The average weekly network fee for Bitcoin transactions has tripled since the start of April, overtaking Ethereum for the first time since January. The increased fees comes on the back of heightened network activity due to the Runes protocol’s impending launch. Runes are set to bring a whole new level of engagement to the Bitcoin […]

A widely followed crypto analyst and trader is expressing bullish sentiment on a Solana (SOL) competitor while offering his forecast on three altcoins. Starting with Sei (SEI), the analyst pseudonymously known as Altcoin Sherpa tells his 215,200 followers on the social media platform X that the native token of the layer-1 blockchain “could be a […]

A cryptocurrency analyst and trader is issuing a warning on Bitcoin (BTC) amid a significant market correction. The analyst pseudonymously known as Rekt Capital tells his 73,400 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is currently experiencing a correction which typically occurs ahead of the halving. “So we’ve been talking about this danger zone for a while and […]

Public interest in the ‘Bitcoin halving’ is gaining steam as Google searches for the term have now risen to their highest level in history. According to Google Trends data, interest in the term began steadily ramping up at the start of 2024. Beginning with a score of 9 in January, interest in the “bitcoin halving’ […]

PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, April 19, 2024: Following a resounding success, VAP Group is thrilled to announce the triumphant conclusion of the inaugural editions of the Global AI Show and the Global Blockchain Show, held on April 16 and 17, 2024, at Grand Hyatt, Dubai. The heavy rainfall that hit Dubai on Tuesday this week, most […]

Bitcoin’s possibility of entering midterm bear market reaching new heights

A federal jury in New York yesterday (Thursday) convicted Avraham ‘Avi’ Eisenberg, a crypto trader, for fraud and market manipulation in carrying out a $110 million heist from the decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Mango Markets. It was the first conviction in a cryptocurrency market manipulation case. Jail Time Ahead He is now facing substantial prison time: […]

Bitcoin's long-anticipated 'halving' is, depending on where you sit, a vital event that will burnish the cryptocurrency's value as an increasingly …

Today marks a significant event as Bitcoin experiences its fourth scheduled halving. This event, also known as the halving, occurs approximately every four years and has far-reaching implications for the Bitcoin ecosystem. As Bitcoin Magazine prepares for a halving livestream, powered by Kraken, to commemorate this event, it’s crucial to understand what the halving is […]

In a recent interview on the future of Bitcoin, Anthony Scaramucci, the founder and managing partner of Skybridge Capital, has made a compelling prediction that the Bitcoin price could potentially reach $200,000 following its forthcoming halving event. This forecast comes at a time of considerable volatility within the crypto markets, exacerbated by recent geopolitical tensions […]

Ripple’s chief legal officer (CLO) Stuart Alderoty says the payments company is taking action in response to a court filing submitted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last month. In a motion filed on March 25th, the SEC requested that the US District Court for the Southern District of New York order Ripple […]