Getting informed

As the magic of the holiday season fills our hearts, another kind of magic is happening in the crypto sphere: the countdown to the launch of Bitcoin spot ETFs. With the US SEC setting December 29 as the ultimate deadline for filing applications, a true financial ballet is unfolding, where giants like BlackRock and Grayscale play leading roles.

The specter of fraud hangs over the world of crypto. Will MEXC, once a reputable exchange, be the next to succumb to temptation? Between technical issues, approximate communication, and legal threats everywhere, serious doubts now surround this giant with feet of clay. Don't let your cryptos be stolen during these end-of-year days, keep an eye out!

Will Bitcoin experience an intoxicating rise or a chilling fall? With a fear and greed index at 73 and a price flirting with $43,016, predictions are as varied as snowflakes. Let's dive into this fascinating universe where cryptos and Christmas tales intersect.

Fueled by the recent price surge, the Solana network records a record adoption rate at the end of 2023, with over 15.6 million active crypto addresses in December. A new all-time high.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has just appointed Fatma Ozkul, a professor specialized in crypto assets and blockchain, to the monetary policy committee of the Turkish central bank. This decision, announced by presidential decree on December 22, comes amidst high inflation in Turkey and the thriving Turkish crypto market.

The sale of NFTs issued on Bitcoin has seen remarkable growth in the past week, reaching $425.63 million.

The Solana blockchain has been in a state of euphoria for the past few days, with SOL exceeding $100 this weekend for the first time since April 2022. Fueled by a record trading volume, the Solana crypto outperforms Bitcoin and Ethereum by a wide margin.

Billy Marcus, the brain behind Dogecoin, recently shook the crypto community by pitting Ethereum and Solana against each other. His unprecedented approach prompted a swift response from investors, sparking heated debates on the respective merits of these two blockchain giants.

No conditions will be imposed on these 'altruistic foreigners': they just need to make donations in BTC.

In the crypto arena, a new showdown is emerging between Coinbase and Senator Elizabeth Warren. At the heart of the discord are accusations of collusion between Coinbase and former government officials, aiming to influence crypto regulation. Coinbase's response, both firm and categorical, marks a new chapter in the debate on ethics and legitimacy within the cryptocurrency sector.

The hashrate of Bitcoin mining has just reached a new historical record, indicating enhanced network security.

China is embracing the crypto revolution? Over 50,000 developers are working on the state's blockchain platform!

Some crypto users holding Dogecoin (DOGE) became millionaires in 2023. A direct consequence of the dynamism that this asset has experienced throughout the year. This, in a particularly bullish crypto context in recent weeks. But this outcome is somewhat mixed. We explain why.

Crypto market in turmoil: Solana (SOL) challenges XRP with rapid ascent and bullish prediction towards $100. Details!

Boosted by rampant speculative appetite, Solana, Stacks, and NEARprotocol have recently seen their online visibility explode. Their mentions on social networks have reached a peak, reflecting a crypto frenzy amplified by the fear of missing out (FOMO). However, this excitement also carries the threat of a brutal reversal.

Bitcoin is gearing up for a high-voltage act. With the imminent arrival of the BTC Spot ETF, planned for early January 2024, markets are oscillating between excitement and apprehension. What looms on the horizon is a scenario where bitcoin could soar to unprecedented heights only to later plunge into the depths of volatility. It is a period where every investor must juggle boldness and caution.

Like VanEck, Bitwise, and Bitget before it, the Messari platform recently published a fairly comprehensive summary of the crypto industry in 2024. The company projects what it believes will be the major trends in this constantly developing market. Messari addresses almost all segments of the crypto industry in 10 key points, from investment to peer-to-peer infrastructure, layers-1, CeFi, DeFi, crypto products, and even the key figures to follow in the crypto sector in 2024. As you may have understood, Messari's projections, spanning 192 pages, aim for completeness. However, this article's goal is not to provide a comprehensive review, but rather to focus on some of the most relevant points mentioned.

Almost every day, the crypto exchange Binance finds itself at the center of a new intrigue. The latest one concerns the firm's data request portal, which is said to have been breached. The situation is particularly significant because it involves potentially compromised personal data of crypto users.

Bitcoin is gearing up to cross a historic milestone in the world of institutional finance. As dawn approaches on January 10th, the crypto community holds its breath in anticipation of the SEC's much-anticipated approval of the first Spot ETF.

The ".shib" domain far surpasses ".eth" and ".crypto" domains in terms of convenience.

The BRICS have co-opted several countries this year. A historic geopolitical moment that is expected to continue in 2024. An official from the group of countries revealed that six new countries will join the organization next year.

After a tumultuous year in 2022, the crypto market is experiencing a revival in 2023 with Bitcoin recently surpassing $40,000. The bullish trend is encouraging Web3 businesses to rehire.

The vice is tightening around Binance France following the explosive revelations by the Anticor association, which has reported to the justice suspicions of illegal taking of interests related to the recruitment of Stéphanie Cabossioras, former deputy legal director of the AMF.

As 2023 draws to a close, it's time for major projections about the trends that will dominate the crypto ecosystem in 2024. We have already presented VanEck's forecasts regarding the developments in this market next year. Keeping in line with providing you with an overview of the expected movements in this industry, we have also presented Bitwise's crypto predictions for this period. In the following lines, we will present Bitget's crypto speculation for 2024. What makes these forecasts unique is that they do not address the entire crypto industry, but rather focus solely on the ecosystem surrounding the flagship cryptocurrency: Bitcoin (BTC).

Since its spectacular rise on October 23rd, a day when it was flirting with $35,000, bitcoin has seen little decline. Today, the queen of cryptocurrencies surprised the community again by trading at $44,200. What can we expect from this change of pace?

The Solana crypto platform is making a name for itself. Its remarkable performance in key indicators, compared to Ethereum, is attracting attention. This is certainly a sign of a certain dynamism. However, this comes with certain limitations in terms of operational costs. We explain everything.

Bitcoin is gearing up for anything. Veteran options market expert Jon Najarian predicts a turbulent future for BTC. According to him, the approval of an ETF would propel its value to new heights. However, this surge would be short-lived, quickly followed by a precipitous drop. These predictions blend regulatory excitement with technical analysis vigilance. They chart an uncertain path for the most iconic cryptocurrency.

Ethereum has long been the cornerstone of crypto innovation and digital freedom. However, a recent announcement from bloXroute, a significant player in blockchain relays, is shaking this foundation. The decision to block transactions involving addresses sanctioned by the OFAC casts a shadow on Ethereum's decentralized philosophy. This new policy raises a crucial question: Is Ethereum on the verge of unprecedented censorship?