The storm is raging in the crypto universe. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has just launched an offensive against Opensea, the largest NFT marketplace. The regulatory body has issued a Wells notice, alleging that some of the tokens traded on the platform are actually securities. A serious…
Charles Hoskinson announces the end of the Genesis keys, marking a new era of decentralization for the Cardano crypto network.
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, recently caught the attention of the crypto community with a transfer of 800 ETH. This move raised questions and speculations, but Vitalik quickly clarified the situation: he did not sell these ETH for personal gain. So, why this transfer? Let’s examine the potential reasons. An…
Volatility is an inherent part of the cryptocurrency market, but when Bitcoin dips below the $60,000 mark, a burning question arises: Are we witnessing just a technical pullback or a worrying signal for the entire ecosystem? While traditional markets absorb the shocks of the global economy, Bitcoin, once seen as a digital safe haven, is also swept up by economic uncertainties and fluctuations in bond yields. This latest episode of decline, marked by massive liquidations and a concerning slowdown in capital flows, highlights an unexpected fragility.
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms, recently announced the launch of cbBTC, a new wrapped Bitcoin token aimed at competing with BitGo's wBTC on Ethereum. This cbBTC is designed to operate on Coinbase's Layer 2 blockchain, called Base.
Ethereum, the leading platform for smart contracts, is now established as the preferred playground for a growing army of developers and researchers. With a tremendous increase in the number of its researchers since 2019, this blockchain is positioning itself as a true laboratory of ideas and technologies for the future. How has this dynamic taken hold, and what are its implications for the crypto ecosystem?
The question of liquidity in the crypto market remains a major challenge. The recent introduction of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in the United States had raised hopes for improvement. However, according to the latest report from Kaiko, these expectations have only been partially met. Despite an increase in trading volumes on major platforms since November 2022, the reality is that the market remains fragile and vulnerable to sharp fluctuations. This report highlights two areas for reflection: the limited impact of ETFs on the true liquidity of the market, and structural issues.
Bitcoin in September: a historical curse of decline! Will this bearish trend repeat itself this month?
In 2024, Ethereum is going through a particularly dark period. The third quarter of the year, traditionally bearish, has been marked by a continuous decline in prices, leaving crypto investors perplexed. While Bitcoin has managed to maintain some balance, Ethereum seems to be falling into a negative spiral. What does…
The world of finance has once again been shaken by a resounding scandal, this time related to the crypto space. Shan Hanes, former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank (HTSB), has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for embezzling $47.1 million from his clients into anonymous crypto wallets.