Ethereum core developer Ansgar Dietrichs, who co-wrote EIP-3074 and EIP-7702 with Buterin, said in an interview with CoinDesk via chat that the newest proposal was “the result of a week or so of him being involved in the account abstraction research conversation.” Source
Day: May 14, 2024
El Salvador Launches Treasury Holdings Site, Confirms Daily Bitcoin Purchases
The Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) has launched a site that allows anyone to confirm the treasury holdings of the country, offering a large degree of transparency in its finances. The site, composed as a custom instance of mempool space, a popular block explorer, confirms that the country has been purchasing one bitcoin per […] Original
Cat-Themed Memecoins Soar 16.1% After Roaring Kitty’s Return
On Monday, popular internet figure and trader “Roaring Kitty” made a surprise comeback to social media that sent the crypto market into shock and excitement. His return post was followed by a series of cryptic videos, including catsm, which seemingly fueled a price increase for cat-themed memecoins in the past 24 hours. Related Reading Memecoin Frenzy And Market Reaction Keith Gill, known as “The Roaring Kitty,” returned to social media after a three-year hiatus by posting the popular “leaning forward in the chair” meme. pic.twitter.com/YgjVqtgcNS — Roaring Kitty (@TheRoaringKitty) May…
TRON DAO Adds Google Cloud as a Super Representative Candidate on the TRON Blockchain
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, May 14th, 2024 – TRON DAO today announced that Google Cloud has joined its roster of Super Representative candidates on the TRON blockchain. Super Representatives are responsible for producing blocks and packing transactions to help ensure blockchain governance on the TRON network. This initiative builds on TRON’s collaboration with Google Cloud […] Source CryptoX Portal
The Crypto Industry’s Influence on U.S. Elections is Bigger Than Ever, Industry Insiders Say
“It’s a much more sophisticated operation,” Smith said. “I feel like I used to walk around Washington, and people would say ‘Oh, there’s Kristin, she works for that little blockchain industry thing.’ Now it’s like, ‘Oh wow, that’s the powerful crypto industry and they’re here to influence Washington and are pulling out all the tools to do it.” Source
Is Ethereum Set For A Major Rally? Options Traders Bet Big On $3,600+ Targets For June
Ethereum (ETH) options for June show a marked interest in higher strike prices, focusing on levels exceeding $3,600. Data from Deribit reveals a concentrated bet among traders on calls surpassing this price, indicating a bullish sentiment toward Ethereum’s near-term trajectory. The most favored strike price among these optimistic bets is an ambitious $6,500. Related Reading Options Market Bullish On Ethereum Notably, options are contracts that give traders the right, but not the obligation, to buy (in the case of calls) or sell (in the case of puts) the underlying asset…
Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Enhances Paraguay Facility With New 100 MW Hydropower Deal
On Tuesday, bitcoin mining company Bitfarms, listed on the Nasdaq and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), announced it has secured an additional 100 megawatts (MW) of power from Paraguay’s state-owned utility firm, ANDE. The 100 MW is anticipated to double the capacity of the hydro-powered Yguazu site and should be fully operational by 2025. Bitfarms to […] Original
Wisconsin holds nearly $170m in Bitcoin ETFs
Wisconsin’s Investment Board has capital invested in the two largest spot Bitcoin ETFs and shares in several crypto companies. A U.S. SEC filing on May 14 showed that the State of Wisconsin holds 2.4 million shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) worth almost $99.1 million. According to the document, the jurisdiction also owns over 1 million Grayscale GBTC shares valued at more than $63.3 million at the close of March. The filing indicates that Wisconsin’s government purchased its spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF shares before the year’s first quarter ended. …
This Crypto Expert Called The Bitcoin Top in 2021, Now He’s Calling The Bottom In 2024
As the Bitcoin price continues to fluctuate wildly, the question in every investor’s mouth right now is when the digital asset will find its bottom. For some, the bottom has already been met, while for others, there are still more price crashes to come. However, one analyst’s prediction in particular stands out and this is due to his track record of accurately calling the top of the market back in the 2021 bull market. Crypto Expert Says Bitcoin Bottom Is In Crypto expert Dave the Wave first came into prominence…
Roaring Kitty Return Continues to Fuel Meme Stock and Crypto Frenzy: GME, AMC, and Meme Coins Soar
On Tuesday, shares of Gamestock and AMC Entertainment Holdings continued to soar, fueled by retail investors following the reappearance of Keith Gill’s online persona, ‘Roaring Kitty.’ This upward momentum also spilled over into the cryptocurrency market, with meme coins like roaring kitty (ROAR) jumping 175% and the wall street bets token rising 1,121% against the […] Source CryptoX Portal