Global investment products focused on crypto, managed by firms such as BlackRock, Bitwise, Fidelity, Grayscale, ProShares, and 21Shares, have witnessed a significant reversal after a remarkable three-week net inflow period, with $147 million exiting these funds last week. This development marks a sharp decline from nearly $2 billion in inflows
At the start of this week, the crypto market has regained momentum, with the total market cap rising above $2.3 trillion. Bitcoin climbed back over the $63K zone, reaching as high as $63,987, with meme coins showing a significant rally. Dogwifhat (WIF) has been on a remarkable upward trend. In
Donald Trump has taken a slight 3% lead in the U.S. presidential polls ahead of the November 2024 election, with his pro-crypto stance drawing significant attention from both traditional and digital markets. His recent endorsement of Bitcoin, alongside calls for a strategic U.S. Bitcoin reserve, has positioned him as a
On its 10th anniversary, stablecoin issuer Tether announced that a documentary on USDT and its role in combating inflation would be released. Interviews with Tether users who have used the stablecoin to fight inflation were included in the trailer. High inflation rates were shown in the trailer via conversations with
The cryptocurrency market is holding its breath until later this week when the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is revealed. After the dismal US job statistics dampened market confidence, investors would be watching the data attentively since it is essential to understanding the inflationary pressure in the economy. The
Nearly half of American voters (49%) say a candidate’s pro-cryptostance is significant when picking them, according to a recent poll by ConsenSys and HarrisX. Furthermore, 62% are prepared to vote against their party’s candidate in order to support a candidate that is pro-cryptocurrency. The survey also revealed that a whopping
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has recently backed a significant update to the SuperchainERC20 protocol, detailed in a GitHub pull request by Optimism. This redesign introduces a new cross-chain interface, aimed at fostering collaboration among Ethereum infrastructure entities and solidifying a more unified ecosystem. The update seeks to revamp the SuperchainERC20
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently expressed confidence in X, declaring the proof-of-stake blockchain as still “number 1,” highlighting its unique edge in decentralized governance compared to competitors. He teased more “amazing” developments on Cardano’s roadmap, including its consensus mechanism, Ouroboros, and the recently launched Chang hard fork, which facilitates decentralized
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. has announced plans to delist stablecoins that do not comply with the new requirements across the European Economic Area (EEA) by the end of this year. The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation moves toward full implementation by the end of 2024. Coinbase plans
Brazil’s Central Bank (Banco Central do Brasil) is advancing its Drex central bank digital currency (CBDC) project by integrating decentralized finance (DeFi) elements. Currently, the initiative is in its second pilot phase. It aims to enhance financial inclusion and improve transaction efficiency within Brazil’s evolving digital economy. The pilot program
