A popular crypto analyst thinks altcoins are about to have a big moment, potentially outperforming Bitcoin. Altcoin Market Cap Poised for Growth The analyst, Ali Martinez, is watching the total market cap of all cryptocurrencies excluding Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. He believes this market cap is on the verge of a major surge, potentially exceeding…
Kraken, a big name in the US crypto world, is making its mark in Europe. They just bought Coin Meester B.V. (BCM), a well-known Dutch crypto broker. This move is all about strengthening Kraken’s presence in the region. Dutch Footprint Expansion Kraken says the BCM acquisition gives them a big boost in the Netherlands. They…
Ethereum’s Early Days Pay Off Big Time A lucky investor who bought Ethereum way back in 2014 just cashed in big time. They originally invested a measly $46,500 and now their 150,000 ETH are worth a whopping $389.7 million! That’s an 837,964% return on investment – talk about a good day! This early bird investor,…
Hong Kong’s attempt to establish a spot ETF market for Bitcoin and Ethereum hasn’t been as successful as the US market. While the initial launch saw a lot of interest, the ETFs haven’t attracted as much investment as expected. Bitcoin ETFs: A Mixed Bag Hong Kong launched six Bitcoin ETFs in April, raising a significant…
Russian authorities are cracking down on illegal crypto mining operations, especially in the southern Republic of Dagestan. Hidden in Plain Sight The Dagestan government is calling for stricter enforcement against illegal crypto mining farms. The region’s prime minister, Abdulmuslim Abdulmuslimov, says miners are constantly coming up with new ways to hide their operations. Recently, authorities…
Two big names from different worlds are now sharing a room in a notorious Brooklyn jail. Diddy and SBF: An Unexpected Pairing Rapper and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, once household names in their respective fields, are now both inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn. Diddy…
Crypto is catching the attention of some of the most influential people in finance. Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise, recently shared some interesting insights about the growing trend of financial advisors investing in crypto. Advisors are Buying Crypto for Themselves At a recent financial conference, Hougan asked the attendees if they owned…
Arthur Hayes, the former BitMEX CEO, has sold off a big chunk of his family office fund’s holdings in the DeFi token PENDLE. He unloaded 1.59 million PENDLE for $5.62 million, taking a loss of $1.29 million. Hayes’s Explanation Hayes explained on X (formerly Twitter) that his fund, Maelstrom, reduced its PENDLE position to free…
Genesis, the bankrupt crypto lending firm, is on the move again. They’ve reportedly transferred a massive amount of Ethereum (ETH) – nearly $360 million worth – to another wallet. Blockchain sleuths at Arkham spotted the transfer. They believe the original wallet belongs to Genesis Trading: Bankruptcy Distribution, but the receiving wallet might also be linked…
A popular crypto analyst is predicting big things for Sui (SUI), a new blockchain platform that’s being called a “Solana killer.” He believes SUI is on track to reach new all-time highs, potentially even before Bitcoin. Sui’s Rise The analyst, who goes by the name Bluntz on social media, says SUI’s recent surge in price…
