Month: May 2024

NFT sales dip, Bitcoin takes hit but dominates market share

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Sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) took a hit this past week, dropping by 11.16% compared to the previous week. Data from cryptoslam.io shows that this week’s total sales reached $144.33 million, with Bitcoin-based NFTs contributing more than $49 million to this total. However, despite the impressive figures, the sales of digital collectibles on Bitcoin (BTC) fell by 14.65%. NFTs on Ethereum (ETH) generated $41.55 million in sales, also down by 11.7% from the prior week. Solana (SOL) NFTs, ranking third in sales, earned nearly $26 million, experiencing a modest increase…

Ex-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Says Bitcoin Will Reach $1 Million, Here’s When

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Jack Dorsey, the former CEO of X (formerly Twitter) has predicted when Bitcoin will reach $1 million. The tech entrepreneur is a familiar figure in the crypto space and is known to be heavily invested in the flagship crypto.  When Bitcoin Will Hit $1 Million In an interview with Pirate Wires, Dorsey mentioned that BTC could hit $1 million in 2030 and beyond. In addition to predicting Bitcoin’s future trajectory, Dorsey took time to appreciate the Bitcoin ecosystem. He remarked that besides its history, “the most amazing thing about Bitcoin”…

Bitcoin Network Adjusts to Lower Fees and Reduced Hashrate After Latest Halving

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Based on the three-day simple moving average, Bitcoin’s hashrate has continued its downward trend, registering at about 550 exahash per second (EH/s). Following the halving, onchain costs have decreased significantly, with data indicating transfer fees ranging from $1.50 to $3.65 per transaction. Bitcoin’s Hashrate Slides 19% in 16 Days According to statistics, the three-day simple […] Original

Mobile is make-or-break for web3 gaming adoption

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The web3 gaming industry stands at an inflection point. While the promise of decentralized gaming and true digital ownership holds immense potential, the industry’s current focus on browser-based PC gaming represents a glaring missed opportunity—one that threatens to relegate it to the periphery of the gaming world as the mobile gaming juggernaut continues its inexorable rise. If we want web3 gaming to rival the web2 games industry,…

Crypto Exchanges Helping Brazilian Flood Victims

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Several cryptocurrency firms are stepping up to support flood victims in Southern Brazil. For example, Okx has partnered with Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange Foxbit to match donations of up to $10,000 to the “Ajude o Rio Grande do Sul” emergency campaign, channeling funds to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the affected areas. Similarly, Bingx is doubling cryptocurrency […] Source

One Metric Holds The Key To Its Next Rally

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Dogecoin, the meme-inspired cryptocurrency that took the internet by storm in 2021, has seen a recent uptick in price. However, experts are cautioning investors against mistaking this blip for the start of a moon mission. Related Reading DOGE Price Volatility Takes A Vacation One factor tempering enthusiasm is Dogecoin’s current lack of volatility. While price swings are often a hallmark of the cryptocurrency market, DOGE’s volatility has hit a 30-day low. This calmness suggests the recent price increase might not translate into a sustained upward trend. Memecoins like Dogecoin thrive…

NFT Sales See Week-Over-Week Decline as Market Continues to Cool

Non-fungible token (NFT) sales from May 4 to May 11, 2024, saw an 11.35% decline compared to the previous week’s figures. Leading the sales, Bitcoin-based NFT transactions totaled $49.8 million, yet this was a 13% decrease from the preceding week. NFT Marketplace Struggles as Sales Dip for Another Week As another week concludes, the metrics […] Source CryptoX Portal

Don’t expect quick gains solely because of spot Bitcoin ETFs

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Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. If we were to judge the immediate effects of the SEC approving 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs in January as a bellwether for its long-term price response, HODLers probably would have been let down by the price only rising six percent in a little over a month. While the approvals brought a new wave of positive attention and robust institutional activity in the crypto market, the instant price…