Uniswap Labs, the software development company behind the decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap, was served with a Wells Notice by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday, which could result in an Enforcement Action. Amid these regulatory challenges, Uniswap Labs has partnered with Across, a cross-chain protocol, to propose a new standard for cross-chain […]
A recent Fortune Magazine report revealed that Dapper Labs, a prominent non-fungible token (NFT) company, was under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) until September 2023. The internal agency document obtained by Fortune indicates that the investigation was abruptly closed, leaving many questions unanswered. Dapper Labs Investigation Terminated By SEC Chief Per the […]
A recent survey by Policygenius found that one in five American adults own cryptocurrencies.
According to a recent Reuters report, Hong Kong is on the verge of becoming Asia’s first city to launch spot Bitcoin ETFs. Notably, the initial approvals for these ETFs are expected to be announced as early as next week, which is significantly ahead of industry expectations for such launches this year. Hong Kong’s Bid For […]
The recent volatility in the Bitcoin (BTC) price and its struggle to consolidate above the $70,000 mark has raised questions about the sustainability of its ongoing bull run. However, market expert Charles Edwards, co-founder of Capriole Invest, believes that the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Ethena Labs (ENA) could significantly extend and boost Bitcoin’s bull market to new heights. In a recent post on social media site X (formerly Twitter), Edwards suggested that Ethena’s actions, such as constraining over-leverage in derivatives markets and reducing spot supply, can propel Bitcoin’s price higher for a longer period. Bitcoin Bull Market Boost To provide further context as to why Edwards is suggesting this possibility, on April 4th, Ethena Labs announced its intention to engage in a cash-and-carry trade involving Bitcoin. According to the protocol’s announcement, Ethena Labs can manage risk and provide a more stable backing for its product by buying and shorting Bitcoin. Related Reading: Solana Open Interest Drops $370 Million Amid Network Troubles, $200 Still Possible? One of the key factors Edwards highlights is Ethena’s ability to constrain over-leverage in Bitcoin derivatives markets. By doing so, Ethena aims to prevent excessive risk-taking and potential market instability. Additionally, Ethena’s taking spot supply off the market can reduce selling pressure, thus supporting Bitcoin’s price and prolonging the bull market. The protocol also noted that Bitcoin derivative markets offer superior scalability and liquidity compared to Ethereum (ETH). This characteristic reportedly makes Bitcoin a suitable asset for delta hedging, a risk management strategy employed by Ethena. With $25 billion of Bitcoin open interest available for Ethena to delta hedge, the capacity for its synthetic dollar product, USDe, to scale has increased significantly. Ethena Labs noted in their announcement the following: In just 1 year, BTC open interest on major exchanges (exc. CME) has grown from $10bn to $25bn, while ETH OI has grown from $5 to $10bn BTC derivative markets are growing at a faster pace than ETH and offer better scalability and liquidity for delta hedging Weighing The Risks While Edwards’ statement is optimistic about Ethena’s impact on Bitcoin’s bull market, one user raised concerns about potential downsides. Edwards acknowledges that execution risks, such as custody failure or delta neutrality failure, could have adverse effects. Edwards identifies custody risk as the most significant risk in this context. However, he highlights that any negative impacts will likely be short-lived, and market forces will ultimately dictate Ethena’s net annual percentage yield (APY). Related Reading: Bitcoin To $150,000 Is “Programmed” With Halving Approaching: Analyst In short, by limiting over-leveraging in future markets and reducing spot supply, Ethena could significantly support the price of BTC and extend the current bull run. Currently, BTC’s price has experienced a significant decline, plummeting to the $68,800 level. This marks a 4.3% decrease compared to Monday’s price. In parallel, Ethena’s native token, ENA, has also followed the overall downtrend of the market, reflecting BTC’s price movement with a 4% decrease. Presently, ENA is trading at $1.22. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
In a detailed analysis shared on X, Miles Deutscher, a renowned crypto analyst, cast a spotlight on the burgeoning sector of Real World Assets (RWA) within the crypto market. Deutscher’s discourse comes in the wake of BlackRock’s groundbreaking venture into tokenized funds, signaling a seismic shift in the digital asset landscape. With projections indicating that tokenized assets are poised to reach a valuation of $10 trillion by 2030, Deutscher’s enthusiasm is palpable. “If you’re still sleeping on this sector, now is the time to wake up,” he declares, laying the groundwork for a deep dive into RWAs and their associated investment opportunities. The Genesis And Essence Of Real World Assets (RWA) Real World Assets (RWA) serve to bridge the tangible with the digital, tokenizing physical commodities such as gold, real estate, and various other commodities, thereby enhancing their efficiency and accessibility. This digitization process eliminates the need for traditional brokers, reduces entry barriers, and significantly cuts down on associated costs. “RWAs represent a revolutionary step forward in democratizing access to investment in major assets,” Deutscher asserts. He further explains that RWAs not only unlock vast markets for participation—such as global bonds and gold—but also integrate real-world, income-generating assets into the DeFi yield ecosystem. At their core, RWAs embody ownership rights over physical assets through the digital tokenization on blockchain platforms. Through smart contracts, issuers can mint these tokens, defining their value and the mechanics of their trade. This innovative approach has seen the market capitalization of tokenized public securities surpass $700 million, with the tokenized gold market nearing a $1 billion valuation, according to a report by Bank of America. Related Reading: Crypto Expert Reveals What To Expect For Bitcoin, Dogecoin, And XRP In 12-16 Months This growing demand underscores the sector’s potential, significantly buoyed by BlackRock’s recent foray into RWA with its digital asset fund focused on bonds. Within a mere fortnight, this fund ballooned to a $274 million market cap, capturing a 37.53% market share. BlackRock’s pivot towards RWAs is not an isolated trend but a bellwether for the industry’s trajectory. “Larry Fink’s bullish stance on tokenization heralds a new era for securities,” Deutscher notes, highlighting the BlackRock CEO’s long-maintained belief in the transformative power of tokenization. This movement is gaining momentum, with heavyweight TradFi players such as Citi, Franklin Templeton, and JPMorgan exploring RWA avenues. “The convergence of traditional finance and blockchain through RWAs is a testament to the sector’s viability and growth potential,” Deutscher adds, underlining the legitimization of RWAs by these financial titans. Deutscher’s Curated List Of Top RWA Altcoins Delving deeper into the specifics, Deutscher categorizes his top picks within the RWA ecosystem: Layer 1 and Layer 2 Blockchains: Highlighting the significance of foundational blockchain platforms, Deutscher points to L1 and L2 chains that are pivotal in hosting RWA protocols. He emphasizes the strategic advantage of these chains in attracting liquidity and users, albeit noting the nuanced investment approach needed to maximize RWA-specific gains. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts Shiba Inu Price To Rise 5000% To $0.001 – Here’s When “Hyped narratives often drive a lot of liquidity and users to the main chain that powers the underlying dApp. […] The issue with this style of investing, despite its ability to hedge against downside, is the lack of direct upside. If you want capture more RWA-specific upside, RWA-focused chains like Redbelly Network & MANTRA offer more direct exposure,” Deutscher argues. Oracles as the Backbone of RWA Tokenization: Oracles play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate reflection of real-world asset values on the blockchain. Deutscher is particularly bullish on Chainlink (LINK), citing its foundational role in secure, cross-chain information bridging. “Chainlink is indispensable for the RWA sector, offering real-time data verification that’s critical for the integrity of tokenized assets,” he explains. Moreover, the crypto analyst points to Pyth Network (PYTH) if investor want to “move further down the risk curve.” He added, “whilst Chainlink serves more broader sectors, Pyth is interesting as a DeFi-centric bet, due to its wide L1 compatibility.” RWA-Specific Protocols: Projects like Ondo Finance, Pendle Finance, and Frax Finance are lauded by Deutscher for their direct engagement with RWAs, each offering unique solutions to leverage real-world assets within the DeFi space. Deutscher applauds Ondo Finance for addressing liquidity challenges, Pendle Finance for its innovative yield-tokenization approach, and Frax Finance for its multifaceted DeFi offerings that include traditional investment avenues. Emerging Stars in the RWA Space: Deutscher also sheds light on upcoming projects like Lingo and Truflation, earmarking them as ones to watch. With Lingo’s unique model of funding RWA pools for brand partner rewards and Truflation’s infrastructure play in decentralizing economic data, these platforms are at the forefront of RWA innovation, according to him. At press time, ONDO had a market capitalization of $1.12 billion and was the 94th largest cryptocurrency by market cap. The price stood at $0.80. Featured image created DALL·E, chart from TradingView.com
As Bitcoin (BTC) continues its upward trajectory, regaining its bullish momentum after brief range-bound price action and inching closer to its all-time high (ATH) of $73,700, crypto analyst Miles Deutscher shared insights on several altcoins to watch for potential gains this week. Altcoins With Strong Potential First, Deutscher observes a robust recovery in Bitcoin following its recent dip below the $65,000 level on April 3rd. The analyst notes that Bitcoin’s structure appears positive, with $73,8000 being the critical level to watch as it represents the previous ATH and the cryptocurrency’s last resistance before further gains. According to Deutscher’s analysis, BTC’s ability to break through this level could signal further upward momentum for the market leader. Related Reading: Polygon (MATIC) In Buy Zone That Earlier Led To 112% & 87% Surges Despite recent network congestion issues, Deutscher remains optimistic about Solana’s long-term prospects, as it is the first of several altcoins on the analyst’s radar this week, promising further gains on top of its already 23% uptrend over the past month. The analyst highlights that sentiment around Solana has deteriorated slightly but emphasizes that these issues are unlikely to significantly impact the medium to long term. Next on the list, Deutscher identifies BTC’s equivalent to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Ordinals, as a strong performer within the BRC-20/BTC narrative ecosystem. With the Bitcoin halving scheduled for the last half of April just days away, Deutscher remains bullish on the ORDI token ahead of the event. While the narrative surrounding the halving remains relatively quiet, Deutscher continues to suggest that Ordinals stands out as a leader in the space. Orion And Altlayer Deutscher has expressed interest in Altlayer, an altcoin closely associated with the EigenLayer protocol, due to recent rumors surrounding the upcoming EigenLayer airdrop. According to the analyst, Altlayer’s proximity to the airdrop and its involvement in the restaking narrative contributes to its appeal. Given these anticipated developments, Deutscher sees a potential boost for the token as the market prepares for the airdrop. The token is up 14% in the last month alone and over 4% in the previous 24 hours. Similarly, Deutscher highlights ORN as the first restaking rollup on EigenLayer and emphasizes the limited opportunities to get exposure to EigenLayer before its official launch. This factor, combined with Orion’s rebranding to LUMIA, has attracted positive market sentiment, the analyst said, noting that recent weeks have demonstrated the market’s positive response to token rebrands, further increasing Orion’s potential. Dogecoin’s ‘Doge Day’ Next on the altcoin watchlist, Deutscher notes the upcoming “Doge Day” on April 20, which has historically seen increased interest and speculation surrounding the dog-themed meme coin. According to the analyst, the possibility of Elon Musk tweeting about the meme-inspired cryptocurrency has fueled expectations for potential price moves. Deutscher suggests monitoring DOGE for strength and considering it as a viable short-term trading opportunity. Related Reading: XRP Price Drops After Massive Whale Dump, Casting Doubt On $1 Target In April Finally, Deutscher points to previous instances where early altcoins airdrop participants experienced initial selling pressure, followed by potential rebounds. Wormhole’s native token, W, is facing a similar scenario as the token has fallen over 30% since trading began on April 3. Deutscher advises watching how the token reacts around the significant support level of $1. Once the initial selling pressure potentially subsides, Deutscher notes that a positive reaction can be expected, but whether the $1 support holds will be key to determining the cryptocurrency’s next moves. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
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In recent times, the increasing appeal of Bitcoin (BTC) among asset managers and traditional finance (TradFi) institutions has gained significant attention, particularly with the notable success of Bitcoin ETF products offered by industry leaders like BlackRock, Grayscale, and Fidelity. This success has prompted more Wall Street banking institutions to eagerly enter the newly approved ETF […]
The recent ratio between Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) prices suggests a potential decline in risk appetite within the crypto market. The ratio has reached its highest level since April 2021, indicating a stronger demand for Bitcoin than its smaller rival, Ethereum. This development has led crypto asset trading firm QCP Capital to speculate that this shift in the ratio could be an early indication of a transition from “fear of missing out” (FOMO) to outright fear. Bitcoin And Ethereum Performance Regarding recent market trends, the second quarter of 2024 has begun with relatively subdued activity. Bitcoin’s price has dipped below the $70,000 mark and has remained range-bound between $65,000 and $68,000 for the past few days despite briefly touching the $70,000 mark on Monday. Related Reading: XRP To $20 And Ethereum To $20,000: Crypto Analyst Reveals When This Will Happen According to QCP’s analysis, the inflow of funds into the spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) market has not been substantial enough to drive significant price movements in either direction. As a result, the company has observed that funding rates have stabilized, and the front end of the forward curve has declined from previous highs of 50% to less than 20% currently. Interestingly, while the front end of the forward curve has decreased, the back end remains elevated. This has led to interest in rolling spot-forward basis positions further out, potentially driven by the continued demand for long-dated Bitcoin calls extending into 2025. On the other hand, Ethereum’s performance has been relatively weak. QCP also notes that the ETHBTC ratio cross-tests a critical support level after breaking below 0.05. Notably, there has been sustained selling of Ethereum calls, resulting in lower volatility and downward pressure on the price. Ultimately, QCP finds that these developments are prompting speculation as to whether this could be an early sign of FOMO turning into fear, particularly about Ethereum’s role as a proxy for altcoins. While Bitcoin may find support from topside demand and ETF inflows, Ethereum’s performance and its impact on altcoins will be important factors to watch closely. Will BTC Experience A Double-Top? Renowned crypto analyst Crypto Con has raised an intriguing question about whether BTC is poised for a double top similar to the patterns observed in 2013 and 2021. Analyzing previous market cycles, Crypto Con highlights that more evident double tops, such as those witnessed in the first and third cycles of 2021, triggered significant initial surges on the Fisher Transform indicator. In contrast, the 2017 double-top formation showed a more subtle initial rise in June. Notably, all final cycle tops ended with a regular bearish divergence, where the price reached higher levels while the indicator declined, as seen in the chart below. Related Reading: Polygon Observes Buy Signal: Analyst Suggests MATIC Rebound To This Level Currently, Bitcoin is approaching levels similar to those seen in 2017, as seen in the lower part of the chart. Crypto Con suggests that if the Fisher Transform indicator can consolidate around these levels without spiking to the line seen in 2013 and 2021, it could indicate a higher likelihood of a single top formation, which is the analyst’s most likely outcome, for December 2024, marking the top of this cycle. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
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US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has obtained a registration license in Canada, signaling its intention to expand internationally amid increasing regulatory scrutiny in the US market, led by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ongoing crackdown on the industry. The company announced that it has been registered as a restricted dealer in Ontario under the Canadian […]
Wormhole, a cross-chain communication protocol enabling the transfer of assets between blockchains, recently launched an airdrop campaign for its newly issued governance token, W. Early users were rewarded with 617 million W tokens, and the protocol also released a roadmap outlining its plans. Wormhole Protocol Unveils Roadmap According to the protocol’s roadmap, W aims to become a native multi-chain token, leveraging the advantages of both the Solana and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains. Initially launched as a native SPL token on Solana, W will reportedly leverage Solana’s performance, offering increased performance, scalability, low transaction costs, and fast settlement times. Related Reading: Crypto Expert Encourages Investors To Buy The Dip As Bitcoin Price Falls To $64,000 After the Solana debut, W will be extended to all Wormhole-connected EVM chains using Wormhole Native Token Transfers (NTT). This framework allows W to continuously roll out across Solana, the Ethereum mainnet, and Layer 2 (L2s) without liquidity fragmentation. The open-source NTT framework allows projects to control token behavior on each chain, including token standards, metadata, ownership/upgradability, and custom features. Cross-Chain Governance System Wormhole also introduces a governance system where token holders on any supported chain can create, vote on, and implement governance proposals. This approach allows maximum participation in the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) by providing a frictionless user experience for token holders distributed across multiple chains. As announced, W holders can lock and delegate their tokens on Solana and EVM chains, allowing them to participate in governance decisions. The Wormhole DAO, composed of W token holders, will oversee the Solana, Ethereum mainnet, and EVM L2s governance system. Wormhole, developed by Jump Crypto, a division of Jump Trading Group, has been under development for several years. Despite encountering challenges, including a significant hack in February 2022 resulting in a loss of approximately $320 million, the protocol has continued to evolve. Furthermore, the recent listing of the W token on major exchanges such as Crypto.com and the future support planned by Coinbase on April 4 further validate its progress. W’s Debut On OpenBook The W token debuted on the Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) OpenBook at $1.66, with a market capitalization of $2.98 billion and a fully diluted value of $16.5 billion. However, the token’s market capitalization and fully diluted value have since fallen to $2.2 billion and $12.5 billion, respectively, according to updated data from CoinGecko. Trading volume for W has remarkably increased, reaching $555,937,593 in the last 24 hours, representing a staggering 25,732,359.60% surge. Related Reading: Fear Grips XRP Market As Liquidations Top $6 Million – Details Following the airdrop, some users openly shared their sell-offs of the W token on social media platforms, resulting in a 23% price drop. At the time of writing, the token is trading at $1.32. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
In a move highlighting the growing interest in the stablecoin market, Nick Van Eck, son of investment management veteran Jan Van Eck, is making a significant bet on cryptocurrencies through the family business. Agora, a startup co-founded by spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) manager firm VanEck, along with crypto veterans Drake Evans and Joe McGrady, […]
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocol MakerDAO is considering allocating 600 million DAI stablecoins to the USDe and staked USDe (sUSDe) protocols through the DeFi lending platform Morpho Labs. The proposed allocation aims to improve risk management and maximize user incentives in the DeFi landscape. MakerDAO Sets Maximum 600 Million DAI Allocation The Spark DAI Vault, launched in 2023 as a lending platform, experienced strong demand soon after its launch, according to MakerDAO’s announcement on the protocol’s governance forum. Related Reading: Tether Buys 8,888 Bitcoin For $618 Million, But Why Is Price Down? Given the desire to keep liquidity risk at an acceptable level, MakerDAO proposes a greater allocation of DAI to the USDe pools, which can be immediately redeemed via Ethena (ENA), a synthetic dollar protocol developed on the Ethereum blockchain. This reallocation also allows Ethena to retain a larger revenue share for their insurance fund, potentially improving the overall risk profile of MakerDAO’s Ethena allocation. Furthermore, MakerDAO recommends focusing future allocations on the 86% and 91.5% Loan-To-Liquidity-Value (LLTV) pools, which have shown “higher efficiency” regarding borrow rates and user demand. While lower LLTV pools, such as the 77% and 94.5% pools, will continue to receive allocations, they will be proportionally lower than the two primary pools. To mitigate potential insolvency risks and ensure a favorable risk-reward ratio, MakerDAO limits the total allocation to 600 million DAI. However, the Dividend Debt Mechanism (DDM) line parameter is set at 1 billion DAI to provide flexibility for future increases if constraints change. In addition, MakerDAO recommends marginally increasing the funds deployed in the 77% and 94.5% pools to 10 million DAI each to ensure sufficient pool size for “efficient management of positions” and the calibration of interest rate models. The recently unveiled Ethena points program for Season 2 introduces a $500 million cap on total eligible collateral for incentives on Morpho. If demand for DAI borrowing through the vault declines after this threshold is reached, the protocol states that Multisig can reduce allocations below $600 million to maintain a balanced supply/demand dynamic and align with expected collateral returns. MKR Surges To Near Three-Year High MakerDAO’s native token, MKR, hit a nearly three-year high of $4,074 on Sunday, which is 40% below its current all-time high (ATH) of $6,292 in May 2023. The token has pulled back nearly 2% and is currently trading at $3,717. It is consolidating above its next support level of $3,640. Despite the retracement, MKR still boasts significant gains over longer time frames. It has posted a 25% gain over the past fourteen days and an impressive 80% gain over the past thirty days. Related Reading: Solana Price Could Explode By 80% If This Happens: Crypto Analyst Demand for MKR tokens is evident as trading volume has increased to $274,659,607 over the past 24 hours, a substantial 40% increase from just one day ago, according to CoinGecko data. In addition, MKR’s market capitalization has seen a remarkable increase of nearly 100% over the past month. Starting in March with a market cap of $1.8 billion, as of the most recent update on April 2nd, the market cap stands at $3.46 billion. This significant increase underscores the high level of interest in the MakerDAO protocol and its native token. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
Nexo and over 35 prominent crypto organizations are petitioning to secure a Bitcoin emoji, garnering worldwide support and aiming for 50,000 endorsements.
As the crypto market ended March positively, the industry gears up for an eventful April, marked by crucial developments and milestones that could significantly impact the digital asset landscape. Crypto Halvings And Regulatory Deadlines The month starts with the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) halving event scheduled for April 2nd. Similar to Bitcoin (BTC), BCH undergoes a […]
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A non-profit organization focused on Bitcoin (BTC) education, operating out of El Salvador, has recently unveiled an updated version of its Bitcoin Diploma program. The initiative aims to promote wider adoption of the leading cryptocurrency and educate individuals about the benefits of understanding its underlying technology. BTC Education Goes Mainstream Known as “Mi Primer Bitcoin” […]
The Swiss city of Lugano is allowing its residents and visitors to use cryptocurrency for everyday transactions — including their tax payments.
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As we head toward the Bitcoin halving event, just a few days away, the market is experiencing a battle between the bulls and bears. Buyers are pushing hard to set a new all-time high for Bitcoin ahead of the event. Meanwhile, despite the presence of sellers at resistance levels, every dip in Bitcoin and Ethereum’s …
Data shows the total open interest in the crypto sector has recently been at an all-time high, indicating that volatility may be coming for the coins. Crypto Open Interest Has Been At Extreme Levels Recently As CryptoQuant Netherlands community manager Maartunn pointed out in a post on X, the total crypto open interest has recently […]
Abu Dhabi, known for its economic strength in the oil industry, has entered the realm of blockchain technology with a team that built the Venom Blockchain for Web3 application, which recently launched worldwide. Over 20 Projects Ready To Launch On Venom Blockchain The Layer 0 (L0) Venom blockchain differentiates itself with an infrastructure capable of […]
With the growing adoption of blockchain technology in various digital asset infrastructures, a team from Abu Dhabi, known for its wealth from the oil industry, has made a significant entry into the space with the launch of the Venom Blockchain. Venom Blockchain Market Cap Soars Venom operates as a foundational Layer 0 blockchain network, equipped with dynamic sharding and a proof of stake (PoS) consensus method. Designed to offer a scalable and efficient infrastructure, this advanced blockchain platform is tailored for the development of diverse products. It seamlessly bridges governmental applications and traditional Web3 projects through its sophisticated mesh network architecture. Related Reading: BREAKING: Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison The distinguishing feature of the Venom blockchain is its infrastructure, which, according to its official website, is capable of processing 100,000 transactions per second, with an average fee per transaction of just $0.0002. As a result, the Venom Blockchain is currently attracting significant attention, as evidenced by various metrics. The Venom Blockchain currently boasts a market capitalization of over $5.2 billion and a trading volume of over $200 million, highlighting Abu Dhabi’s interest in the technology. Over One Million Users In The First Year The launch of Venom had a significant impact, attracting over one million users in 24 hours, demonstrating the platform’s appeal to investors and developers for building Web3 products. In addition, the platform reportedly has over 20 projects ready to debut on the platform and several pilot stablecoin initiatives in different countries, underscoring the confidence developers have in its infrastructure. Related Reading: New Era For VeChain: Marketplace Platform Unveiled, Price Spike Looming? Overall, the rise of Venom Blockchain underscores Abu Dhabi’s ability to adopt innovation beyond its traditional sectors and demonstrates the emirate’s interest in promoting the advancement of blockchain technology. On March 27, the native token of the blockchain, VENOM, was listed on KuCoin, leading to a significant price surge of over 27% within 24 hours. Presently, the token is trading at $0.6580, reflecting a recent increase of 3.8% in the past trading hour. In the past 24 hours, the trading volume of the VENOM token has reached $62,515,705, marking a notable increase of 193.60%, according to CoinGecko data. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
In a joint effort, Republican lawmakers led by House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry and House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson have called upon Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to provide further clarification on the agency’s stance regarding the custody of Ethereum (ETH) by Prometheum. The lawmakers, including Representatives French Hill, […]
A recent development highlights the ongoing interagency drama between the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): the classification of major cryptocurrencies has become a focal point of contention. Once again, the CFTC has affirmed its position that Ethereum (ETH) and several other cryptocurrencies should be classified as commodities, […]
In a highly anticipated judgment with significant implications for the crypto industry’s legal battles against regulators in the United States, the court overseeing the Coinbase and US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) legal battle has delivered a ruling. The court found against the crypto firm, supporting the SEC’s claims that the platform operated as an […]
In a significant development, federal prosecutors in the United States have charged cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin and two of its founders with violating anti-money laundering (AML) laws. Founders Face DOJ Charges The US Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed an indictment against KuCoin and its founders, Chun Gan (also known as “Michael”) and Ke Tang (also known […]
Solana (SOL) has experienced a notable resurgence in its bullish momentum, with a rebound of over 9% in the past 24 hours. This notable performance has outpaced the top 10 largest cryptocurrencies in terms of market capitalization. The latest surge in SOL’s price has allowed it to surpass its resistance level on the daily chart at $184. The remaining hurdle of $201 now stands as the final barrier to prevent further gains for the cryptocurrency. However, industry experts and crypto analysts suggest that SOL’s price action indicates a potential continuation towards its previous all-time high of $259, achieved during the market’s bullish run in November 2021. SOL Price Expected To Breakout And Target All-Time Highs One analyst, “Jelle,” highlights SOL’s successful transformation of the last significant resistance level into support, suggesting a positive outlook for the token’s future. The analyst predicts that the SOL price will continue to rise and potentially exceed $250 by the summer. Related Reading: Bitcoin is “Overheating” For The First Time Ever Before Halving Similarly, another analyst using the pseudonym Mikybull points out that SOL is currently consolidating within a symmetrical triangle pattern on a daily timeframe. According to the analyst, a breakout from this pattern is expected to trigger an “explosive” price movement, aiming to reach its previous all-time high levels at around $255. Supporting SOL’s renewed bullish momentum, CoinGecko data reveals a significant increase in trading volume, with $4,514,426,127 traded in the last 24 hours. This represents a 74.20% surge compared to the previous day, indicating a notable surge in market activity. Solana Metrics Demonstrate Growing Investor Interest According to data from Token Terminal, Solana’s key metrics further highlight the use and adoption of its blockchain among investors. Starting with market capitalization, the fully diluted market capitalization is $99.32 billion. This figure represents the total market value if all tokens were in circulation. The fully diluted market capitalization over the past 30 days has increased by 70.0%. On the other hand, the circulating market cap, which only considers the tokens currently in circulation, is valued at $77.05 billion. It has witnessed a 30-day growth of 71.3%. Examining fees generated through transactions on the Solana network, the 30-day fees amount to $51.46 million. This represents a notable surge of 220.7% within 30 days, highlighting increased network usage and demand. When annualized, the fees reach $626.15 million. Related Reading: 7 Days Of Crypto: Key Events That You Should Keep An Eye On This Week In terms of revenue, Solana has seen positive growth. The 30-day revenue is $25.73 million, reflecting a significant increase of 220.7% over the past month. When annualized, the revenue amounts to $313.08 million, showing the sustainable income generation within the Solana network. It remains to be seen if these metrics and bullish momentum will sustain SOL’s path to its current all-time highs. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
There are a couple of events to watch out for this week, as they could prove pivotal in determining the future trajectory of the crypto market. These events could provide some certainty to the market or cause investors to wait on the sidelines for more favorable market conditions. Events That Could Affect The Market This Week Some Federal Reserve officials are scheduled to speak at different events this week. One of them is Governor Lisa Cook, who will give a lecture on March 25. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will also participate in a discussion at the Monetary Policy Conference on March 29. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Bleed For One Week Straight – Can Price Recover To $73,000? Their speeches are significant as they could provide valuable insights into the current state of the economy and what to expect from the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates in its fight against inflation. Macroeconomic factors like interest rates usually impact the crypto market and partly determine the sentiments among crypto traders. The crypto market is usually bullish whenever the Federal Reserve adopts a dovish stance on whether or not to hike interest rates. Therefore, these officials sounding positive in their speeches could help boost investors’ confidence in the crypto market since they would be less worried about things on the macro side. Meanwhile, several economic data will be released this week, including the Consumer Confidence and Consumer Sentiment data and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index. These releases offer insights into the economy’s strength and guide the Fed in deciding on future interest rate decisions. Crypto Needs A Big Win This Week Stakeholders and investors in the industry will no doubt hope that the events lined up for this week will provide a momentum boost for the crypto market. Last week was one to forget as things cooled after weeks of seeing the flagship crypto, Bitcoin, and altcoins make significant runs. This downward trend is believed to have been due to some external factors. Related Reading: Bernstein Analysts Says Bitcoin Will Reach A New ATH By Year End, Here’s The Target One of them is the net outflows that the Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded throughout last week, with many investors taking profits from the various funds. These Bitcoin ETFs had previously seen an impressive amount of inflows into them, which positively affected Bitcoin’s price. As such, a trend of outflows was also expected to influence Bitcoin’s price, although negatively. These Spot Bitcoin ETFs will again be in the spotlight this week, with the crypto community waiting to see if the sentiments among the ETF investors will change. A sustained trend of profit-taking this week could spark another decline in the crypto market. Total market cap chart at $2.47 trillion | Source: Crypto Total Market Cap on Tradingview.com Featured image from CNBC, chart from Tradingview.com