The short-term loans that Digital Currency Group (DCG) had with the now-defunct Genesis crypto lending platform have all been paid off, according to the venture capital company. On January 6th, DCG verified in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) that it had paid all of its debts, including almost
January 6, 2024 1 min read
Q4 2023 saw record highs across the board for digital asset markets as institutional investors amplified their bullish positions in preparation for the anticipated approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S. Increased optimistic mood prompted by several reasons contributing to good on-chain metrics is detailed in a new
January 4, 2024 2 mins read
In regards to a possible involvement in its planned spot Bitcoin ETF, crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments is allegedly in discussions with companies like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. Sources close to the situation told Bloomberg on January 4 that Grayscale had discussions with both investment banks about the role. It
January 4, 2024 2 mins read
A prominent Ethereum network block explorer, API, and analytics platform, Etherscan, has announced a strategic acquisition of Solscan, the well-known Solana block explorer. According to the announcement, Bscscan, an explorer for the BNB Smart Chain, and the Solscan ecosystem are now officially a part of Etherscan’s portfolio. The acquisition by
January 3, 2024 2 mins read
A strategic purchase of Solscan, the renowned block explorer of Solana, has been announced by Etherscan, a major Ethereum network block explorer, API, and analytics platform. As stated in the release, the Solscan ecosystem is now officially a part of the Etherscan portfolio, including Bscscan, an explorer for the BNB
January 3, 2024 2 mins read
There have been several recent discussions on twitter that have highlighted certain weaknesses in the Solana ecosystem. In the middle of all this, sharing insights and interacting with platform users is Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana Labs. In a time when the cryptocurrency sector is worried about lost funds and
January 2, 2024 2 mins read
Prominent Bitcoin supporter Michael Saylor has declared 2024 “The Year of Bitcoin,” a reflection of the industry’s lofty ambitions. On December 27, 2023, MicroStrategy, headed by Michael Saylor, made a daring move by acquiring 14,620 BTC, which is worth almost $615 million. A total of 189,150 BTC is now in
January 2, 2024 2 mins read
Final versions of the S-1 applications were submitted on December 29th by the contenders in the race for a spot Bitcoin ETF. Bitwise, Invesco Galaxy, WisdomTree, and Fidelity engaged with the U.S SEC, following BlackRock, Van Eck, and Valkyrie, as the day progressed. Among the new filings, Fidelity, WisdomTree, and
December 30, 2023 2 mins read
Ten Bitcoin mining operations allegedly have been shut down by Indonesian police, who have accused the organizers of stealing roughly $1 million USD worth of power. The North Sumatra Police Force reportedly raided a ten-location Bitcoin mining enterprise, seizing 1,134 mining machines, 11 meters of electrical cable, and a variety
December 30, 2023 1 min read
The Solana (SOL) community is poised at the crossroads of achievement and expectancy as the whispers of 2023 dissipate. A new rivalry between Solana and Ethereum has emerged in response to market events, and it has been the talk of crypto forums lately. Investors and traders in the crypto market
December 29, 2023 2 mins read
