Bitcoin is edging closer to the $50,000 mark after a week of extreme bullish price action, a level not seen since December 2021. Amidst this price surge, the number of Bitcoin addresses in profit has now crossed over 90%. According to data from IntoTheBlock, 91% of Bitcoin addresses are currently profitable. This means the vast […]

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Nayib Bukele wins the presidential elections in El Salvador, the Brazilian tax authority finds over 25,000 irregularities in crypto tax statements, and Argentine President Javier Milei warns there will be no dollarization this […]

Bitcoin ETFs propel $500 million surge as BTC price hits local high

The cryptocurrency market has seen exponential growth over the past few years, with new projects launching constantly.

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is projecting that the US national debt will shatter the $50 trillion mark in the next decade. In a new report, the agency that provides financial and economic data to Congress says it expects the country’s national debt to reach $54.4 trillion by the end of 2034. According to the […]

A Malaysian man who responded to a job ad on Facebook reportedly fell victim to a human trafficking syndicate that forced him to engage in crypto scams.  CBC reports that the man, only referred to as John to protect his identity, answered a post on a Facebook group promoting a purported customer service job with […]

Glassnode analysts suggest BTC’s entry into a “high-risk” zone, based on on-chain data, may signal the beginning of a bull market. Recent data from Coinglass shows significant market liquidations totaling USD $129m, with short positions suffering most. Liquidation data reveals Bitcoin and Chainlink as notable examples of recent market volatility, with Chainlink experiencing the highest […]

Crypto security firm Blowfish has identified a new type of attack impacting Solana, dubbing them ‘bitflip attacks’. ‘Bitflip attacks’ allow seemingly legitimate transactions to be altered after they’ve been cryptographically signed, to drain users’ wallets. Scripts to run ‘bitflip attacks’ are being sold on scam-as-a-service marketplaces, making them much easier to run. Blowfish said it […]

On Tuesday, the Solana network experienced five hours of unusability. Validators, crucial components of Solana’s infrastructure responsible for processing and validating blockchain transactions, restarted the network before 10 am Eastern Time. Solana Labs attributed the recent five-hour blockchain downtime on February 6 to a bug that made transactions enter an infinite loop.  The Post-Mortem According […]

The cryptocurrency market has been abuzz with excitement as a mysterious Chainlink (LINK) whale embarks on a remarkable shopping spree, accumulating an astonishing volume of LINK tokens. Recent data from Lookonchain reveals that this enigmatic whale wallet has acquired more than 4.5 million LINK tokens over the course of just three days. Based on the […]

Tech billionaire and Dogecoin enthusiast has toyed with idea of integrating crypto into X platform; recently he rolled back, but what if this is yet another buzz move?

Researchers at Binance say that ordinals could lead to a massive overhaul of the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem in the coming years. Bitcoin ordinals allow users to inscribe digital data such as images and videos to a single satoshi, or an individual unit of BTC, to create the equivalent of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the crypto […]

A crypto strategist known for calling Bitcoin’s (BTC) 2018 market bottom thinks that Solana (SOL) looks ripe for a big move to the upside. Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 239,500 followers on the social media platform X that Solana appears to be in the midst of a wave-three rally. The trader shares a chart that […]

Analysts believe that Pushd (PUSHD) will have the most market gain in the next bullish market. Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) holders are not keen on this token because of its profits, alone. Pushd (PUSHD), in stage five and trading for only $0.094, offers many utilities that are not available in the current crypto market. […]

Discover the latest trends shaping the cryptocurrency market, from the impact of Bitcoin ETFs to the rise of DeFi and Ethereum's strength.

[toc] In the realm of digital riches, XRP wallets stand tall as a secure haven and a gateway to empowerment. These wallets not only offer a safe space for storing, sending, and receiving XRP, but they also grant you the keys to the kingdom. With robust security measures like password protection, encryption, and multi-factor authentication, […]

On Feb. 9, Ark Invest reported that its ARKB ETF had crossed $1 billion in Bitcoin holdings. “This isn’t just a number – it’s a testament to the growing trust and interest in digital assets,” it stated. The milestone was also commented on by Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, who said it suggests that Ark […]

Bitcoin is in recovery mode but with major high in view

In a changing cryptocurrency landscape, where familiar names like Ethereum Classic (ETC) and Avalanche (AVAX) grapple with uncertainties, the DeeStream (DST) presale emerges as a robust contender. It has attracted significant investments from holders of ETC and AVAX. While ETC maintains stability at $26.08 and AVAX undergoes changes with upcoming developments, DeeStream (DST) distinguishes itself […]

Employing DappRadar to claim Illuvium $ILV airdrops presents several advantages for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Firstly, it provides access to …

Shiba Inu (SHIB), the self-proclaimed “Dogecoin Killer,” is wagging its tail with anticipation as it approaches a critical juncture. The meme coin, known for its massive community and playful branding, is on the cusp of breaking through a key resistance level, potentially unleashing a new wave of bullish momentum. Shiba Inu Hovering Around Profitability Cluster […]

A small-cap altcoin is surging 40% as it upgrades to a privacy-focused Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 (L2) blockchain. In a recent article, the development team behind the decentralized payments platform Coti (COTI) says that it has successfully upgraded the project to become a privacy-centric layer-2 (L2) for the second-largest digital asset by market cap. “Upgrading COTI […]

CleanSpark Inc., a prominent participant in the Bitcoin mining industry, has unveiled plans to increase its operating hash rate. The company aims to double its hash rate in preparation for the upcoming Bitcoin halving event. In light of this, the firm has revealed strategic acquisitions and expansion initiatives to enhance its mining capabilities and geographic […]

Shiba Inu price enters bottoming phase with whopping inflow spike

In a whirlwind of market excitement, Ethereum (ETH) has surged to an impressive $2,500, showcasing the resilience and potential of the cryptocurrency …

Kevin Svenson, a crypto analyst on YouTube, recently provided an analysis of the future price trajectory of Bitcoin, predicting a strong surge to $100,000 this year. According to the analyst, BTC is poised to go parabolic after its halving in April as the crypto is looking very bullish on the weekly chart. The halving cuts […]

The loss of a JPMorgan Chase customer’s life savings has sent Apple scrambling to remove a group of apps from the App Store. Chase customer Avalon Grimes says her account was drained after she received a call that appeared to be from the bank, reports CBS New York. The phone number on her caller ID […]

A closely followed crypto strategist who nailed the end of Bitcoin’s 2021 bull market believes that BTC will print nearly 4x gains before 2025 expires. Pseudonymous analyst Pentoshi tells his 753,000 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin’s three-day chart looks “beautiful.” According to the crypto strategist, it is within the realm of […]

Leader of Shiba Inu team spotted in Bitcoin country El Salvador

Illustration by Mitchell Preffer for Decrypt. Bitcoin and all other major coins and tokens have made gains over a seven-day period after what looked like was going to be a boring week. BTC was sitting still on Monday but by Thursday it was surging. The price of Bitcoin is now comfortably over $47,000 per coin, […]

Phishing attacks have wreaked havoc in the crypto industry. In a recent move to combat cyber fraud, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) in the United Kingdom announced the blocking of 43 web domains associated with fraudulent activities. Spearheaded by the City of London Police, this crackdown follows the discovery of a spoof email address […]

Nigeria needs cryptocurrency regulations to combat financial crimes, says Adedeji Owonibi, co-founder of A&D Forensics. Despite the Central Bank …