Solana dropped for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, as the token started the month of August nearly 5% lower. Overall, the global market cap was mostly in the red, dropping by 1.44% as of writing. Stellar fell to a one-week low, following a four-day losing streak of its own. Solana (SOL) Solana slipped for…
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As bitcoin dipped below the $29K threshold and the overall crypto economy experienced a 1.4% decrease to $1.17 trillion, cryptocurrency derivatives markets underwent $92 million in liquidations, primarily in long positions. Cascading Effect: Bitcoin’s Fall Under $29K Sparks $92 Million in Liquidations The crypto economy, along with a significant number of digital assets, faced a…
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Bitcoin dropped below the $29,000 level to start the month of August, as the greenback continued to strengthen versus other G7 currencies. The U.S. dollar rose ahead of this afternoon’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), which is expected to climb to a reading of 46.8. Ethereum fell to a five-week low. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) slipped…
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On July 30, a meme coin called BaldBaseBald (BALD) launched on Base Network, Coinbase’s new Layer 2 built on Optimism. The coin referenced Brian Armstrong, Coinbase’s “bald” founder, and quickly became a coordination point for speculators on the frontier chain. Within two days, the token had reached a market cap of $100 million, with over…
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Bitcoin’s price plunged under the psychologically significant support level of $30,000 over the past week, reaching a close of $28,874 today. The Federal Reserve’s decision to increase the rate by 25 bps on July 26 seems to have been largely shrugged off by Bitcoin, however. As Bitcoin continues to consolidate, what are the best cryptos…
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Shiba inu remained close to a two-month high to start the week, as sentiment in the meme coin remained mostly bullish on Monday. This comes despite the global cryptocurrency market cap mostly consolidating in today’s session. Bitcoin cash was another notable exception, as the price rose by over 4%. Shiba Inu (SHIB) Shiba inu (SHIB)…
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Bitcoin started the week trading higher, as markets prepared for a big week of economic data in the United States. The headline announcement will be Friday’s nonfarm payrolls, in addition to services and manufacturing activity data. Ethereum continued to trade above a key support point on Monday. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) was in the green to…
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A Malaysian energy supplier uncovered an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation stealing power from the local grid on the island nation of Borneo. Authorities in the town of Miri on the island of Borneo shut down an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation and seized equipment following a tip-off from the public. According to local news outlet The Borneo…
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A covert cryptocurrency mining operation, suspected of electricity theft, was uncovered in a Marina Square shophouse in Miri, Malaysia. Representatives from the Sarawak police and Sarawak Energy plant revealed that the successful operation was made possible by a tip-off from the public. Malaysia’s Sarawak Energy and Police Uncover Illegal Crypto Mining Camp in Miri The…
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Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Jan Schakowsky, part of the House Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, have sent a letter to Apple requiring information and documents regarding Apple’s iOS Appstore policies on blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and distributed ledger technologies. The representatives believe Apple’s policies might “limit innovation and American technology leadership” in these areas. Bilirakis…
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