On-chain data shows the Aptos (APT) trading volume has continued to be extremely high after the rally, a possible sign that more gains may be coming. Aptos Social Dominance Calms Down, But Trading Volume Remains Elevated Yesterday, news came out that tech giant Microsoft has partnered up with Aptos Labs to work on blockchain-based AI tools. This big announcement naturally caused a reaction in the market, as the company’s token, APT, observed a very sharp 17% jump. The token had neared the $8 level at the peak of this surge,…
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Litecoin Hashrate Taps New All-Time High, Will LTC Price Follow Suit?
The Litecoin hashrate has been going up steadily over the last year. This was mainly driven by the anticipation leading up to the Litecoin halving that was slated to take place in August. Now that the halving event has come and gone, the hashrate has risen to a new all-time high, but the question is, whether the price of LTC will follow suit. Litecoin Hashrate Taps New ATH Of 1.03 PH/s The steady rise in the Litecoin hashrate is a testament to the growing interest in the network. The hashrate…
Optimism (OP) Tallies 13% In 7 Days Despite High Profile DeFi Hack
In the midst of the ever-changing cryptocurrency landscape, Optimism (OP) has shown remarkable resilience, posting a notable price increase of 13.53% in the past seven days. Despite facing a slight decline of 1.80% in the last 24 hours and a further 1.35% shrinkage within the hour, Optimism remains on an upward trajectory. With the current price sitting at $1.68 per OP and still 48.38% below its all-time high of $3.26, traders and investors are eager to uncover the reasons behind its recent gains. This article explores the factors contributing to…
NFT Trading Is Down But Developer Sentiment is High
What: CryptoPunks, one of the earliest NFT projects on Ethereum and also one of the most popular collections of all time, experienced a number of high-profile trades this week, including one from prolific NFT artist Beeple. His first profile-picture (PFP) NFT purchase, the clownish Punk #4953 set the stage for other high-value buys, including Punks #6634, which sold for 235 ETH (about $432,000) and Punk #3307, which sold for 500 ETH (about $915,000). Source
Bitcoin Addresses In Loss Soar To One-Month High Amid Mixed Market Indicators
Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, is currently exhibiting mixed market signals, according to the latest data from Glassnode. The analytics firm points out that Bitcoin addresses in loss have reached a one-month high, even as the count of addresses holding smaller balances of the coin marks a record high. The contrasting trends paint an intriguing picture of the current state of the Bitcoin market, further spurring dialogues on the future trajectory of this digital asset. BTC Addresses In Loss Reaches New Heights Glassnode’s report reveals earlier today that the number of…
Curve Debacle Triggers Transaction Frenzy, Sending Ethereum ‘MEV’ Rewards to Record High
On July 30, over 6,000 ETH ($11M worth) in so-called Maximal Extractable Value rewards were paid out to Ethereum validators, the most ever for a single day. Source
Crypto Exchange Temporarily Suspends CRV Trading Citing High Volatility
“Today, certain vulnerabilities have been discovered in some of the stablecoin pools associated with Curve (CRV). As a result, CRV is currently experiencing significant volatility. We advise exercising caution when considering any investments related to CRV,” reads the announcement. “To ensure the safety of digital asset transactions, we have temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals for CRV.” Source
Singapore High Court rules crypto personal property, compares it to fiat money
Cryptocurrency is deemed property capable of being held on trust, Judge Philip Jeyaretnam of the High Court of Singapore decided in a ruling on July 25. The Judge said he didn’t see any difference between crypto, fiat money or shells, as long as all those objects, physical or not, share value, created by mutual faith in it. Judge Jeyaretnam handed down his ruling in a case brought by ByBit against its former employee, Ho Kai Xin. ByBit claimed the staff-member transferred around 4.2 million of USDT from the crypto exchange to her…
Bitcoin whale exchange inflow share hits 1-year high — over 40%
Bitcoin (BTC) whale buying and selling in 2023 is mostly from speculative investors, new data reveals. In the latest edition of its weekly newsletter, “The Week On-Chain,” analytics firm Glassnode shows that contrary to popular belief, opportunistic entities are the most active whales. The birth of the Bitcoin “short-term holder” whale Since BTC price action returned to $30,000, a shift has taken place among Bitcoin traders. As Glassnode shows, so-called short-term holders (STHs) — investors holding coins for a maximum of 155 days — have become significantly more common. As…
Open Interest on XRP Futures Climbs to 2023 High
Open interest, or the number of unsettled futures contracts, has risen 21% since Tuesday. Higher open interest is a sign of increased bets on any asset, such as tokens or stocks, as it suggests an inflow of new money into a financial market – usually meaning a current trend is expected to continue. Source