BlackRock Drives Tokenization Push With $47 Million Investment In Securitize

With over $10 trillion under its management, asset management firm BlackRock has led a $47 million investment in Securitize, a prominent player in the tokenization space.  BlackRock’s Investment Boosts In The Tokenization Space As announced on Wednesday, notable participants in the funding round include investment firm Hamilton Lane, financial technology company Tradeweb Markets, and asset

How These Solana Meme Coin Traders Turned $6,400 Into $8 Million In 24 Hours

Despite the current market downtrend, crypto traders are still finding ways to make life-changing gains. This is the case of some Solana meme coin traders who recently turned $6,400 into $8 million in 24 hours.  How These Solana Meme Coin Traders Turned $6,400 Into $8 Million On-chain analytics platform Lookonchain revealed in an X (formerly

Boost For Polkadot As Kusama Sells All 3 Coretime in First Sale: DOT Rejects Bears

In a momentous event that heralds a new era for Polkadot, Kusama, its test network, sold all three cores in its first Agile Coretime sale, as reported on April 30. This achievement, shared by Parity Technologies, the developer of the interoperable blockchain, is a crucial step in their roadmap towards bringing Agile Coretime to the

$354 Million Crypto Longs Squeezed As Bitcoin Crashes To $57,000

Data shows the cryptocurrency derivative market has observed mass liquidations following the crash of Bitcoin and other assets. Bitcoin Has Seen Bears Winning As Price Has Plunged 6% Over The Past Day Recently, Bitcoin has been stuck in consolidation in the $60,000 to $70,000 price range, unable to mount any sustained move in either direction.

Cardano Founder And Ripple CTO Go Head To Head Over XRP Regulations And ETHGate Allegations

The crypto community is witnessing a virtual showdown between Cardano Founder, Charles Hoskinson and Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz. The two crypto giants are clashing over Ripple’s present regulatory challenges and the allegations surrounding the ETH Gate.   Hoskinson And Schwartz Embark On Heated Debate Tensions have flared up within the crypto community as

Ethereum Founder Buterin Warns Against Hardware Wallet Use: Here’s Why

In a statement on X that counters the prevailing wisdom among crypto enthusiasts, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has recently expressed reservations about the reliance on hardware wallets for securing digital assets. Buterin’s commentary emerged during a broader conversation on crypto security, which featured insights from several leading figures from the Ethereum ecosystem. Why The Ethereum

Grateful Despite Adversity: Binance Founder Acknowledges Support After Sentencing

Amidst the challenging circumstances of a prison sentence, Binance founder and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Changpeng CZ Zhao has taken to the X (formerly Twitter) platform to express his gratitude to those who supported him during these trying times. Binance Founder Promises Resilience On Tuesday, Binance founder Changpeng CZ Zhao was sentenced to 4

Is Litecoin Next? Proposed ETF Could Bolster Crypto’s Mainstream Appeal

The world of cryptocurrencies is abuzz with the potential arrival of a new Exchange Traded Fund (ETF): the Litecoin ETF. Championed by Litecoin founder Charlie Lee, the proposed ETF is aiming to gain the coveted approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Related Reading: Slap On The Wrist? DOJ Faces Backlash For Letting

Slap On The Wrist? DOJ Faces Backlash For Letting Binance Founder Off Easy For AML Failures

Changpeng Zhao, the ousted CEO of cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance, walked away from court this week with a sentence many see as a slap on the wrist. Zhao, better known in the crypto world as “CZ,” received four months in prison for failing to implement sufficient anti-money laundering (AML) safeguards at Binance. Related Reading: Stagflation

Crypto Market Awaits FOMC Meeting: Why It’s The Most Important In Years

As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) convenes for a highly anticipated meeting today (2 pm ET), the stakes are high not just for traditional finance but also for the crypto markets, which have become increasingly sensitive to macroeconomic signals. Kurt S. Altrichter, a notable financial advisor, has provided an in-depth analysis of possible outcomes

Unrealistic Demands? Crypto Figure Says Consensys Might “Need Prayers”

Ethereum (ETH) has faced some regulatory turmoil amid rumors of a rejection of ETH spot exchange-traded funds (ETF) in May. The second largest cryptocurrency has also been in the spotlight after a key component in its ecosystem, Consensys, sued the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for “unlawful seizure of authority” over the asset. The

New Era In Crypto? Stablecoin Legislation Could Eclipse Bitcoin ETF Impact – Bitwise CIO

The US Congress could catalyze a more significant shift than introducing spot Bitcoin ETFs. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan’s view underscores a pivotal moment for the crypto industry. Hougan suggests that 2024 could see “groundbreaking” legal frameworks that pave the way for mainstream stablecoin adoption, which might profoundly impact the crypto ecosystem. Related Reading: Coin

Shiba Inu Sees 144% Spike In Major Metric, But Why Is Price Down?

Shiba Inu (SHIB) saw a significant spike in a major metric, which signals a bullish outlook for the second-largest meme coin by market cap. Despite this, Shiba Inu’s price has failed to react positively, which can undoubtedly be a concern for token holders.  Shibarium Sees Increase In Active Accounts  Data from Shibariumscan shows that the

Coinbase Increases Bitcoin Transaction Speeds With Complete Integration Of Lightning Network

US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has taken a major step forward in the digital payments space by introducing support for the Bitcoin Lightning Network. This allows users to make instant and cheaper Bitcoin transfers.  Bitcoin Lightning Network Integration On Coinbase  According to Tuesday’s announcement, the integration of Lightning Network into Coinbase aligns with the company’s goal

Bitcoin Slips But These 3 Metrics Point To A Solid, Healthy Bull Market

Though Bitcoin might be shaky, dumping in the London session on April 30, IntoTheBlock data now shows that the market is, after all, solid. In a post on X, the blockchain analytics platform noted that Bitcoin is in a mid-bull cycle. Despite the price cool-off, potentially accelerated by whales exiting, most BTC holders still profit.  86% Of

This Legendary Bitcoin Metric Is Giving Green Light For Bullish Action, Quant Explains

A quant has pointed out that a popular on-chain indicator for Bitcoin gives the asset the green light to experience bullish price action. Bitcoin Puell Multiple Has Observed A Plunge Recently As explained by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the Bitcoin Puell Multiple is currently in the “safe to buy zone.” The “Puell

April Marks A Record Low In Crypto Hacks And Scams: A Sign Of Strengthening Security?

In April, the crypto community witnessed a historic downturn in financial losses due to fewer hacks and scams. According to blockchain security firm CertiK, the total damages of these types of crypto attacks dipped to a record low in April. Breakdown Of April’s Crypto Losses CertiK’s latest data reveals a substantial decline in the total

MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor Rakes In $400M From Bitcoin Investments, Report Reveals

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of business intelligence company MicroStrategy, went on a Bitcoin (BTC) buying spree in 2020 that has since paid off in a major way.  Saylor Turns $1 Salary Into $400 Million According to a Fortune Magazine report, Saylor has reportedly pocketed an estimated $400 million from pre-planned daily sales of

American Investment Bank Morgan Stanley Wants To Add Spot Bitcoin ETFs To 12 New Funds

American multinational investment bank and financial services company, Morgan Stanley has revealed intentions to add Spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) into a selection of its institutionally focused funds. This strategic move potentially reflects Morgan Stanley’s intent to expand into the digital asset space while also capitalizing on the growing interest in digital assets.  Morgan

Binance Founder CZ’s Trial Begins Today: Lawyers Discuss Potential Prison Time

Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, the founder and former CEO of Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is awaiting sentencing in a highly-anticipated court hearing in Seattle set to begin on Tuesday.  In November, Zhao pleaded guilty to enabling money laundering on the Binance platform, marking a significant development in a case that

Spot Bitcoin And Ethereum ETFs See Sluggish Start In Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s financial market witnessed a subdued start for its newly launched spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which did not meet initial trading volume expectations. Despite substantial initial issuance sizes, market interest appeared restrained, as evidenced by the trading data for the first day. Spot Bitcoin And Ethereum ETFs See Lukewarm Debut The