Category: News

Solana Price Ready For A Big Move — Is It Time To Jump In?

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Opeyemi is a proficient writer and enthusiast in the exciting and unique cryptocurrency realm. While the digital asset industry was not his first choice, he has remained absolutely drawn since making a foray into the space over two years. Now, Opeyemi takes pride in creating unique pieces unraveling the complexities of blockchain technology and sharing insights on the latest trends in the world of cryptocurrencies. Opeyemi savors his attraction to the crypto market, which explains why he spends the better parts of his day looking through different price charts. “Looking”…

Drivechain Architect Paul Sztorc Unveils August Bitcoin Hard Fork With 1:1 BTC Coin Split

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Key Takeaways: Paul Sztorc announced eCash, a new Bitcoin hard fork dropping in August 2026, with a 1:1 BTC coin split for holders. The fork activates BIP300/301 Drivechains, targeting 8 billion users across 7 Layer 2 chains in development. Sztorc plans to freeze the client 30 days before the fork and run bug bounty contests through summer 2025. Sztorc Announces eCash Hard Fork Four Months Out, Sets 30-Day Code Freeze Before August Launch Sztorc broke the news in a post on X, writing: “BREAKING: New Bitcoin Fork — I am…

Bitcoin ‘Sharks’ Silently Accumulate Amid Market Uncertainty — Details

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Semilore Faleti is a cryptocurrency writer specialized in the field of journalism and content creation. While he started out writing on several subjects, Semilore soon found a knack for cracking down on the complexities and intricacies in the intriguing world of blockchains and cryptocurrency. Semilore is drawn to the efficiency of digital assets in terms of storing, and transferring value. He is a staunch advocate for the adoption of cryptocurrency as he believes it can improve the digitalization and transparency of the existing financial systems. In two years of active…

Brazil and Venezuela Show Potential to Grow Latam’s Bitcoin Mining Share

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Key Takeaways: A 2026 Hashrate Index report highlights Latam’s mining growth, noting Paraguay holds 4.3% of global hashrate. Brazil grew its Bitcoin hashrate by 133% YoY as miners secure lower tariffs directly from energy generators. Future Venezuela operations can leverage its potential by capturing stranded energy via OFAC licenses. Hashrate Index’s Latam Bitcoin Mining Report Highlights Brazil’s and Venezuela’s Potential While the global share of bitcoin mining hashrate is dominated by nations like the U.S., China, and Russia, Latam might be on the verge of becoming a larger player in…

Alleged Misuse of Secret Intel on Polymarket

Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a 38-year-old Master Soldier in the U.S. Army’s Special Forces stationed at Fort Liberty in Fayetteville, North Carolina, was arrested by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on charges alleging that he accessed classified intelligence related to a military operation against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and subsequently placed 13 bets across multiple Polymarket event contracts, netting approximately $404,222 on an initial outlay of $33,933, in what federal prosecutors have characterized as the first DOJ prosecution of insider trading on a prediction market platform. The indictment, unsealed…

Brazil Bans 27 Prediction Platforms, Including Kalshi and Polymarket

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Brazilian authorities have moved to shut down 27 prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket. The decision, announced Friday, follows a directive from the Ministry of Finance and enforcement by the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), according to state-owned news outlet Agência Brasil. Authorities claimed that such services fall outside Brazil’s current legal framework and therefore operate illegally. “We have been monitoring the evolution of this sector in Brazil, which suffered a period of anarchy because there were no rules, no oversight, from 2018 to 2022,” Finance Ministry executive secretary Dario…

Bitcoin’s Big Players Are Accumulating — Is $80K Just The Start?

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Crypto market sentiment shifted from “extreme pessimism” to “ultra FOMO mode” in just three days — and analysts say that kind of rapid swing is exactly what makes the current Bitcoin moment worth watching closely. Related Reading Bitcoin Whales Load Up As Price Pushes Higher Data from crypto analytics firm Santiment shows Bitcoin wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC have added roughly 41,000 coins since April 10 — a haul worth approximately $3.17 billion. The buying has come as Bitcoin climbed toward $80,000, a price level the asset hasn’t…

XRP Eyes 30% Gains as Exchange Outflows Hit 35M Tokens in a Day

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XRP (XRP) has rallied more than 30% in the last three months, and fresh technical and on-chain signals suggest the XRP/USD pair may have more upside ahead. XRP/USD daily chart. Source: TradingView Key takeaways: Exchange outflows, positive whale flows and strong ETF demand raise XRP’s bullish outlook. A wedge setup sees the price rising roughly 30% by June. Nearly 35 million XRP in exchange outflows boost upside case As of Saturday, XRP Ledger (XRPL) had recorded nearly 35 million XRP in exchange outflows in the last 24 hours, logging its…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See 9-Day Inflow Streak as Investors Show Conviction

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US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have extended their inflow momentum through late April, notching a nine-day streak amid growing investor conviction. During the period, which spanned April 14 and April 24, total net inflows reached roughly $2.12 billion, with the strongest single-day performance on April 17, when funds attracted $663.91 million. April 14 and April 22 also posted robust gains of $411.50 million and $335.82 million, respectively. The weakest day came on Friday, with a more modest $14.45 million in net inflows. BlackRock’s IBIT led the day with $22.88…