Difficulty Drop Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has dropped slightly, indicating that miners may be pausing their expansion plans. The difficulty adjustment ensures that blocks are found at a consistent rate, preventing inflation. Hashrate Plateau Despite the difficulty drop, the hashrate (mining power) has remained stable. This suggests that miners are not actively increasing their computing resources….
Long Bitcoin, Short MicroStrategy Kerrisdale Capital, a hedge fund, is betting that Bitcoin will rise while MicroStrategy shares will fall. They believe MicroStrategy, which invests heavily in Bitcoin, is overpriced compared to Bitcoin itself. MicroStrategy’s Premium Kerrisdale says MicroStrategy’s stock price suggests Bitcoin is worth over $177,000, which is more than double its current market…
Abu Dhabi, known for its oil wealth, has made a significant leap into the world of blockchain technology with the development of the Venom Blockchain. This blockchain is designed specifically for Web3 applications and has recently been launched globally. High-Performance and Low Fees Venom Blockchain stands out with its Layer 0 (L0) infrastructure, which can…
A popular cryptocurrency analyst, Altcoin Sherpa, has shared his bullish outlook for three altcoins: Internet Computer (ICP), Sei (SEI), and Gala (GALA). Internet Computer (ICP) Altcoin Sherpa believes ICP has completed a consolidation period and is ready for a breakout. He suggests traders actively trade ICP in the coming weeks. Sei (SEI) SEI is expected…
Matt Hougan, the chief investment officer of Bitwise, believes that spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will continue to attract investments for years to come. Massive Adoption Potential Hougan notes that there are still many investors who have not yet invested in Bitcoin ETFs but are likely to do so in the future. He has observed…
Near Protocol (NEAR) Analyst Bluntz predicts that Near Protocol, an Ethereum competitor, could surpass its 22-month high of $9.01. He believes NEAR is poised for a rally based on technical analysis using the Elliott Wave theory. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Bluntz suggests that Bitcoin and Ethereum have formed price floors and are ready to…
Following the indictment of KuCoin and its founders, crypto traders have withdrawn a staggering $208 million worth of digital assets from the exchange. Mass Exodus of Funds According to blockchain analytics firm Nansen, $99 million worth of crypto left KuCoin via Ethereum (ETH), while $108 million was transferred out on Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains….
DAMN’s Rise to Popularity The Shiba Inu team has released the latest edition of their magazine, featuring the new meme coin DAMN. DAMN has quickly become one of the most popular meme coins in the crypto space, with a trading volume of over $3 million within five days of its launch. DAMN’s Connection to Shibarium…
Guilty of Fraud and Obstruction Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, was found guilty of fraud and obstruction of justice. Judge Lewis Kaplan said Bankman-Fried’s actions caused billions of dollars in losses to investors, lenders, and customers. Judge Highlights Severity of Crimes Judge Kaplan emphasized that Bankman-Fried’s crimes were serious and intentional. He misappropriated…
Sanctions on Gaza Now The US and UK have imposed sanctions on Gaza Now, an online platform allegedly funding Hamas, a militant group. Mustafa Ayash, the platform’s mastermind, and others involved in fundraising have been targeted. Cryptocurrency in Terrorism Financing After an attack in Israel, Gaza Now was found to accept cryptocurrency donations. The investigation…
