Algorand (ALGO), a smart contract platform employing the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, has showcased notable progress in the third quarter (Q3) of the year, as reported by Messari. Despite facing some challenges, the platform has seen remarkable growth in its ecosystem and significant developments in various aspects of its platform. Algorand Witnesses Surge In Transaction…
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While global equities slumped following the speech from U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday, crypto markets held strong with an overall market valuation of $1.4 trillion on Friday, November 10, 2023. Bitcoin and Ethereum Navigate Through Market Uncertainty The crypto economy is doing well considering that stocks dropped the day prior after the…
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Onchain data and reports have highlighted unusual outflows from cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, prompting concerns of a possible hot wallet breach worth approximately $114 million. Justin Sun, the exchange’s proprietor and Tron’s creator, has stated that the incident is under investigation. Poloniex’s Hot Wallets Breached in $114M Hack The breach at the centralized digital currency platform…
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The value of bitcoin (BTC) climbed over 38% against the U.S. dollar in the past six months, registering a 125% increase year-to-date. Riding high at a peak not seen in 18 months, bitcoin’s market capitalization has ascended to become the eleventh-largest among global assets. This ranking includes an array of assets such as precious metals,…
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Circle has announced a new v2.2 upgrade for its usd coin and euro coin digital stablecoins. The changes aim to significantly reduce gas costs, enable new use cases, and bolster security. Circle Unveils 2.2 Upgrade for Stablecoin Suite Circle unveiled the latest upgrade in a blog post on Thursday, touting six key changes coming to…
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has warned that anyone wanting to be in crypto must “do it within the law.” He advised crypto trading platforms to “Build the trust of investors” in what they are doing, cautioning that they must ensure they are not commingling functions, trading against their customers, or…
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Ripple has expanded its payments network to more than 70 crypto and traditional payout markets. “Accumulatively this adds up to 90% of the global foreign exchange market,” the company explained, highlighting that the Ripple network has facilitated over $30 billion in payment volume to date. Latest Iteration of Ripple’s Payments Solution Ripple announced at its…
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In a significant development for cryptocurrency investment vehicles, Blackrock Inc., through its subsidiary Ishares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, has filed a 19b-4 form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list shares of the Ishares Ethereum Trust on the Nasdaq. Blackrock Dives Deeper Into Crypto With Ethereum ETF Plan Amid Regulatory Clarity After…
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The Keep Your Coins Act has been introduced in the Senate to allow individuals to maintain custody of their cryptocurrencies in self-hosted wallets. The bill also seeks to prohibit federal agencies from “proposing a rule that would impair a person’s ability to act as a self-custodian of digital assets.” Keep Your Coins Act Introduced in…
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The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment to the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act that limits the authority of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to carry out enforcement actions against the crypto industry. “Gary Gensler is as ineffective as he is incompetent,” said Congressman Tom Emmer. “Congress will hold…
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