Category: Reviews

Google Cloud Joins Flare Blockchain as Validator 

Google Cloud also said Flare has become part of the Google for Startups Program, which aims to accelerate the growth of Web3 startups. Google Cloud, the cloud computing and data storage unit of the technology giant Google, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Flare blockchain to join the network as a validator. The cloud unit has become the latest corporate institution to join the growing list of validators on Flare, verifying blocks, confirming transactions, and proposing new updates to the protocol. These efforts contribute to bolstering security and…

Insights from Davos 2024 World Economic Forum: AI, Growth, Climate

The 54th World Economic Forum in Davos gathers global leaders to discuss challenges ranging from geopolitical tensions to AI impact. Key themes include security, economic growth, AI ethics, and climate strategy. From January 15 to 19, 2024, the small Swiss alpine town of Davos will once again become the epicenter of global discussions with the celebration of the 54th edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF), under the theme “Rebuilding Trust”. With over 1,000 leading companies from different countries and the participation of 100 governments, along with heads of state,…

Celestia’s Native Token TIA Crosses $20, Reaches New All-Time High

Besides being in the top 40 tokens in terms of market cap, TIA is also listed on CoinGecko’s trending tokens list. 2024 has started off on a positive note for the crypto market. Besides the Bitcoin ETF and the air of excitement that it has created, several altcoins are seeing positive price movement. Along with more optimism from investors, many of these projects offer new and exciting uses for crypto and blockchain. One example of this is TIA, the native token of Celestia. TIA has just crossed the $20 mark, which…

SUI Price Jumps 78% to New ATH in One Week

SUI has demonstrated an impressive surge over the last couple of days, taking the token’s price to a new ATH. The price of SUI, currently the 50th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization according to CoinMarketCap data, hit a new all-time high (ATH). SUI rose to $1.43, the highest price since May 2023, shortly after the network’s launch. The platform’s market cap is now at $1.54 billion. SUI seems to be on an impressive bull run, climbing more than 10% in the last 24 hours, and over 78% in 7 days.…

Binance Unveils 2023 Full-Year Market Performance Report

The Binance report revealed that on-chain metrics indicated a remarkable resurgence in gaming activity in 2023. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has released its yearly report on the digital assets industry for 2023 and a possible outlook for the new year. In a blog post published on January 15, 2024, the company revealed that the industry witnessed a significant comeback with a 109% increase in total market capitalization after the year-long turbulence in 2022. Market Resilience amidst Turbulence The report, authored by the Binance research team, JieXuan…

Exploring Real-World Potential of DLT Solutions

The announcement of Hitachi joining the Hedera Council aligns with broader advancements in DLT within traditional finance. In a move towards advancing sustainability and enhancing supply chain solutions, Hitachi America Ltd (Hitachi) has joined the Hedera Council, as recently announced in a blog post by the Council. Hedera’s Unique DLT for Real-World Applications Hitachi’s decision to join the Hedera Council stems from the belief in the real-world potential of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) solutions built on Hedera’s highly scalable and secure network. The commitment to sustainability and the unique features…

New Bitcoin Spot ETF Attracting Capital from Other Products, Says JPMorgan

JPMorgan predicts that a lot of money currently invested in other crypto instruments will be re-directed to the Bitcoin spot ETF. Even before the Bitcoin spot ETF was approved, industry experts had already predicted that it would be high in demand. Given how many years companies in the crypto space pursued an ETF, that was to be expected. But now, a report from JPMorgan casts light on just how popular the new crop of spot Bitcoin ETFs has been. As per the report, a lot of the capital already invested…

Bitcoin Price Faces Volatility, Is Around $42K Now as ETF Hype Subsides, Triggers Sell-Off

Analysts anticipate that the outflows from Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) ETF, coupled with investors shifting to lower-fee options, will exert downward pressure on Bitcoin price. Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a rocky weekend as it fell below $42,000 for the second time, failing to break above $43,100 amid subdued trading volumes. The excitement surrounding the approval and launch of spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) initially propelled the flagship crypto to a two-year high above $49,000. However, the aftermath has been marked by a notable downturn, with market reactions reflecting the classic “sell…

UN Flags Increased USDT Stablecoin Use in Money Laundering across Asia

Despite the increasing involvement of the USDT stablecoin in criminal activities, the UN has reported that law enforcement authorities have successfully dismantled various money laundering organizations responsible for transferring illegal funds using USDT. The United Nations (UN) has warned that Tether’s USDT stablecoin has become the preferred cryptocurrency for money laundering schemes and other illicit activities in Asia. The Financial Times reported Monday, citing a report published by the UN’s Office of Drug and Crime Unit, that nefarious actors in Southeast Asia are using the digital assets to engage in…

OpenSea NFT Marketplace Prepares to Onboard Millions to Web3 Space

OpenSea NFT marketplace is currently developing a 2.0 upgrade to enable users to seamlessly track digital collectibles from different blockchains. The mainstream adoption of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) will significantly accelerate in the coming quarters fueled by improved infrastructure and heightened demand from institutional investors. Leading NFT marketplace OpenSea, with more than $20 billion in traded volume and over 80 million NFTs, has taken the initiative to ensure its future growth prospects by simplifying the adoption of digital collectibles. Furthermore, more metaverse and gamify-oriented protocols that depend on the NFT industry…