Holdings Now Reach 358,000 BTC Worth $22 Billion

Este artículo también está disponible en español. In less than nine months since the launch of its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) following the approval of these investment vehicles by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), asset manager BlackRock has established itself as the world’s largest Bitcoin fund.  A Tale Of Two Titans In Bitcoin And Ethereum Holdings According to on-chain data from blockchain analysis platform Arkham, BlackRock has aggressively expanded its Bitcoin holdings through its ETF, known as IBIT over the last months.  Despite recent market volatility that saw…

Memecoin Sensation Popcat Hits New ATH After Surge To $1

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Popcat, the latest Solana-based memecoin sensation, has crowned itself as one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies in the market. The memecoin has stolen the spotlight following its 117% surge throughout Q3, outperforming other well-established tokens in the sector. The feline sensation has now consolidated as the first cat-themed memecoin to hit a $1 billion market capitalization, leading the market’s bullish run alongside tokens like Sei (SEI) and Worldcoin (WLD). Related Reading POPCAT Hits $1 Billion Market Cap Status Memecoins became the leading sector during…

Musk and Trump used to shill crypto scam after Indian influencer’s YouTube hack

Cryptocurrency scammers took control of Indian YouTuber and influencer Ranveer Allahbadia’s channels to promote a fraud that promised up to 200% returns on crypto investments. On Sept. 25, Allahbadia, an Indian content creator, entrepreneur, and social media influencer, became the latest victim of crypto scammers after hackers hijacked and rebranded several of his YouTube channels to livestream an AI-altered video of Elon Musk urging viewers to invest in a ‘double your crypto’ scam. His first channel, BeerBiceps, boasts over 7.8 million subscribers, along with his personal channel, Ranveer Allahbadia, with…

BOS Open-Sources Zero-Knowledge Protocol, Paving the Way for Advanced Cryptography on Bitcoin

BitcoinOS (BOS) has open-sourced its BitSNARK verification protocol, marking a significant advancement in blockchain technology. This protocol, which successfully verified the first zk-SNARK proof on the Bitcoin blockchain, enables zero-knowledge cryptography without altering Bitcoin’s core protocol. By facilitating decentralized atomic swaps, cross-chain transfers, and 2-way pegging, BitSNARK opens up new possibilities for Bitcoin to interact […] Original

DEX Curve Finance Mulls Removing TrueUSD (TUSD) as Collateral for Stablecoin Curve USD (crvUSD)

“WormholeOracle” proposed reducing the upper limit on TUSD backing for crvUSD to zero, meaning that TUSD tokens can no longer underpin crvUSD if the proposal is passed. They also recommended reducing the minting capacity of crvUSD with PayPal’s stablecoin, PYUSD, from $15 million to $5 million, aiming for a more balanced reliance on different collateral assets. Source

Russian Republic Dagestan Battles Underground Crypto Mining Amid Power Outages

Dagestan, a republic in Russia, is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal cryptocurrency mining due to its impact on the power grid and public safety. Underground mining operations have caused recent infrastructure damage, including a substation fire. Officials call for stricter measures to address these issues as miners bypass regulations. Dagestan Cracks Down on Illegal […] Source CryptoX Portal

Decisive 24 Hours Ahead With Crucial Support And Resistance Levels

Este artículo también está disponible en español. According to technical analyst InspoCrypto, the current state of the Bitcoin (BTC) market reflects mixed sentiment and potential for volatility, particularly as the Bitcoin price hovers between $63,000 and the $64,000 mark.  Bitcoin Price Analysis InspoCrypto’s analysis indicates that the maximum slippage recorded was 16.5, which points to moderate liquidity in the market.  A volume delta of 415.848 million suggests a cumulative imbalance between buy and sell orders, with increased buying pressure supporting the recent price rise. This indicates that liquidity is sufficient…

Lightning Wallet Osmo Brings Financial Services to Puerto Rico

Piero Coen, co-founder and CEO of Osmo, a Latam-focused bitcoin and lightning network wallet, has announced that they are now bringing their full suite of financial services for customers in Costa Rica. Costa Ricans can top up their wallet using Sinpemovil, a quick cellphone-linked fiat payment method, debit and credit cards. In addition, wallet users […] Source CryptoX Portal