Japan’s recent devastating earthquake has left its West Coast in ruins, prompting various Web3 companies in the country to initiate relief efforts. Astar Network, Oasys, and Fracton Ventures are among the prominent blockchain firms assisting the impacted communities. With their combined efforts, these companies have managed to raise over $100,000 so far. On Monday, Honshu’s
Coinbase UK has recently implemented a new requirement for its users to complete a risk-acknowledgment form in order to comply with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) latest financial promotions regulations. According to emails obtained by CryptoSlate, users are now being asked to identify their investor type and complete an assessment that acknowledges the high-risk nature
The popular cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has announced that it may delist three privacy tokens from its platform. Zcash (ZEC), Monero (XMR), and Horizen (ZEN) are all at risk of no longer meeting Binance’s listing criteria. This move has not only affected these tokens but also impacted the wider privacy sector, which has experienced a significant
Bitcoin’s recent decline to around $40,500 sent shockwaves throughout the cryptocurrency market, including Hedera Hashgraph’s HBAR token. Despite experiencing a selloff of nearly 9% and dropping to $0.0885, HBAR has managed to remain within its current trading range. The previous rally in HBAR’s price was largely driven by increasing adoption and development activities on the
The recent market sell-off has caused Bitcoin’s price to drop by over 10%. However, for savvy investors, this dip presents an opportunity to buy into the market at lower prices. While Bitcoin remains the dominant cryptocurrency, there are other established cryptocurrencies that may lead the charge when the market sentiment turns bullish. One such cryptocurrency
Matrixport, a prominent crypto financial services platform, has recently stirred up controversy with the release of two contradictory articles regarding the future of Bitcoin (BTC). The first article, published on January 2nd, painted a highly optimistic picture of Bitcoin’s prospects, projecting a potential surge in price to $50,000 in January. This surge was attributed to
Cross-chain lending protocol Radiant Capital recently experienced a significant security breach, resulting in the loss of 1,900 ETH, equivalent to approximately $4.5 million. This incident sheds light on the vulnerabilities inherent in cross-chain lending systems and highlights the importance of robust security measures within the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. According to blockchain security firm PeckShield
Tether, the widely recognized stablecoin, is nearing a significant milestone with its total assets creeping towards the $100 billion mark. In a testament to its exponential growth over the past six years, Tether’s current total assets stand at an impressive $95.2 billion, according to the firm’s transparency report. Of this amount, a staggering $92 billion
Global macro investor Lyn Alden has set her sights on Bitcoin (BTC) reaching a whopping $200,000 per coin within the next two years. According to her, achieving a price of $100,000 would be a “disappointing” outcome. In a recent episode of What Bitcoin Did, Alden discussed Bitcoin’s role in the current macroeconomic environment and the
Solana (SOL) has experienced an extraordinary surge in value, with a staggering 722% increase year-to-date. This rapid growth has not only attracted attention but also brought along several challenges. The popularity of Solana-based meme coins like Bonk Inu (BONK), which has seen an 854% increase this year, and decentralized applications (dApps) has skyrocketed. However, this
