Ethereum Blockchain’s Q1 2024 Success: Unveiling The Factors Behind The $370M Profit Surge

Not only has Ethereum (ETH) seen an impressive rise of nearly 100% in the first quarter of 2024 in terms of price action, but the Ethereum blockchain has also generated substantial profits of up to $369 million during this period. This unexpected profitability has raised questions about how a blockchain like Ethereum can be profitable.  Ethereum Revenue Potential As noted in a recent analysis by the on-chain data platform Token Termina, the collection of transaction fees is a critical aspect of Ethereum’s business model.  All network users are required to…

Bitcoin Halving: Goldman Sachs Downplays Impact of ‘Buy the Rumor, Sell the News’

Goldman Sachs analysts believe that whether the upcoming Bitcoin halving will turn out to be a “buy the rumor, sell the news” event may have less impact on bitcoin’s medium-term outlook. They explained that the bitcoin price performance will likely continue to be driven by the supply-demand dynamic and continued demand for spot bitcoin exchange-traded […] Original

Chia Network (XCH) Makes Progress Toward an IPO, CEO Gene Hoffman Says

The company confidentially filed an amended S-1 form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at the end of March, after the regulators sent a comment letter to the company, CEO Gene Hoffman said at a conference hosted by law firm Brown Rudnick in Manhattan. However, there is still no firm timeline for the IPO since the company wants to wait for the right market conditions, he later told CoinDesk. Source

Bitcoin Could Drop To $52,000 If Price Breaks Below This Mark

Amidst the ongoing fluctuations in the cryptocurrency market, the price of Bitcoin has surged by 1.7% in the past 24 hours, hovering above the $62,000 mark. However, recent warnings from CryptoQuant, a leading crypto analytics platform, suggest that Bitcoin could face a significant downturn to $52,000 if specific key levels are violated. This cautionary note comes amidst growing uncertainty in the Bitcoin derivatives market, with derivative traders showing unprecedented caution compared to previous halving cycles. Bitcoin Risky Level CryptoQuant’s analysis highlights declining open interest and funding rates in the Bitcoin…

Bitwise: Bitcoin Halving Is a ‘Sell the News’ Event, Market Underestimates Long-Term Impact

Asset management firm Bitwise has cautioned that data suggests the upcoming Bitcoin halving is a “sell the news” event. However, the firm explained that the market likely “prices in the short-term impact of the halving but underestimates the long-term impact,” emphasizing that the data “also suggests that, long-term, the halving may be conducive to price […] Original

Crypto Analyst Predicts Cardano Rally To $3 As Price Reaches ‘Ultimate Support Test’

Crypto analyst Trend Rider has drawn Cardano (ADA) holders’ attention to the crypto token’s potential to experience a significant price rally soon enough. Based on Trend Rider’s analysis, Cardano could rise to as high as $3 when this happens.  Cardano To Rise To $3 If History Repeats Itself Trend Rider mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post that if history repeats itself, Cardano might be on the brink of its “ultimate support test” before it makes a parabolic move to the upside. He further suggested that the crypto token could…

SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s Social Media Post Led Some to Believe He Was Resigning

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s social media post expressing that “it’s been an honor to serve” as SEC chairman sparked speculation within the crypto community that he might be resigning from his position. Many people, including lawmakers, have criticized Gensler for taking an enforcement-centric approach to regulating the crypto industry. Gary […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Aptos Labs Teams Up With Microsoft, SK Telecom For New Institutional Platform, APT Soars 3%

In a notable collaboration, Aptos Labs, the developer of the Aptos (APT) Layer-1 (L1) blockchain, announced a partnership with tech giants Microsoft, Brevan Howard, and South Korean telecommunications company SK Telecom for a new decentralized finance (DeFi) platform. Aptos Labs Unveils Aptos Ascend The announcement, made on Thursday, revealed that Aptos Labs is launching Aptos Ascend, which will leverage the technologies of cloud computing platform Microsoft Azure, Azure OpenAI service, and SK Telecom while benefiting from the expertise of Brevan Howard and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to provide digital currency…

This Bitcoin Halving Is Different. But Is It ‘Priced In’?

“The people, institutions and governments that matter in the big picture are only *just beginning* to wake up to Bitcoin,” Lane Rettig, founder of SpaceMesh and former Ethereum developer, said. “Yes, this process takes a painfully long time, longer than we expect or would like – it’s like a dragon slowly awakening, and right now it’s just begun to stir.” Source

Recent Analysis Shows Common Transaction Patterns Among Several Bitcoin Mining Pools

A comprehensive X thread by Bitcoin developer and observer 0xB10C has uncovered that several prominent bitcoin mining pools are using identical block templates and transaction prioritization methods, mirroring those of Antpool. This revelation follows earlier findings that highlighted a notable concentration of custodianship among the same pools. Analysis Reveals Shared Mining Practices Among Top Bitcoin […] Original