Bitcoin (BTC) is rapidly regaining its lost dominance in the crypto market so far into 2023. On Jan. 30, Bitcoin accounted for 44.82% of the total crypto market capitalization, the highest since June 2022. In September 2022, Bitcoin‘s dominance index was as low as 38.84%. The index typically rises when most crypto investors reduce their exposure to smaller tokens and…
Month: January 2023
Top 5 Bitcoin documentaries to add to your watchlist
Bitcoin documentaries play an important role in educating and informing the public about the cryptocurrency space. They can help to demystify complex concepts and technology, making them more accessible to a wider audience. Additionally, documentaries can provide a historical perspective on the development of Bitcoin (BTC) and the cryptocurrency industry, helping to contextualize current events and trends. By highlighting the…
Tron and Huobi Launch Grand Hackathon Season 4 With 500K USDD Prize Pool
Blockchain platform Tron and crypto exchange Huobi will open submissions for the fourth Grand Hackathon season on February 1, with 500,000 USDD up for grabs for developers that impress judges with promising blockchain solutions and decentralized applications (dapps). The fourth “HackaTron” event will let developers take part in six different tracks, including a new one dedicated to returning participants, and…
How AI can make the metaverse a more interactive space
The potential behind the metaverse is becoming greater as virtual and physical worlds converge. Market intelligence firm Contrive Datum Insights recently found that the global metaverse market is estimated to surpass $1.3 trillion by 2030. According to the study, this growth will be driven by newly adopted virtual economy trends, combined with the rise of both crypto and online games.…
Celsius Problems ‘Dated Back to at Least 2020’: Examiner’s Report
“Celsius’s problems did not start in 2022,” read today’s examiner’s report on the now-bankrupt crypto lender. “Rather, serious problems dated back to at least 2020, after Celsius started using customer assets to fund operational expenses and rewards.” The final examiner’s report for Celsius’s bankruptcy proceedings paints a detailed account of the crypto lender’s finances and actions in the lead-up to…
Bitcoin miner Greenidge cuts NYDIG debt from $72M to $17M
Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Greenidge Generation has significantly reduced its debt with the investment management firm, New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG). On Jan. 30, Greenidge entered into several agreements associated with its secured debt with NYDIG, transferring ownership of Bitcoin mining hardware and certain credits to NYDIG. The transaction reduced the principal and accrued interest balance of debt with…
BTC, ETH Lower, Ahead of Key Week of US Economic Data – Market Updates Bitcoin News
Bitcoin fell below $23,000 on Jan. 31, following a recent move to a five-month high over the weekend. Market volatility has since increased, as traders prepare for a big few days of economic data from the United States. The conference board will release its consumer confidence report later today, with the Federal Reserve holding its policy meeting on Wednesday. Ethereum…
ADA-backed algorithmic stablecoin Djed launched on Cardano
Since the fall of the Terra (LUNA) algorithmic-stablecoin in mid-2022, many users in the crypto space have developed a weariness towards that particular asset class. The market for algorithmic stablecoins has dropped 10 times what it was at its all-time high prior to the Terra incident. However, this has not stopped developers on the Cardano network pushed forward with the…
BAYC investors have less than a week to join class action against Yuga Labs
Troubled cryptocurrency fintech Yuga Labs is about to face more lawsuits in relation to its nonfungible tokens (NFT) collection, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and other projects. Rosen Law Firm, a global law firm focused on investor rights’ protection, announced on Jan. 30 that it’s planning to file a class action lawsuit against Yuga Labs. Rosen invited purchasers of Yuga…
Panamanian Crypto Bill Might Get a Second Wind in the Highest Court of the Country – Regulation Bitcoin News
The fate of the Panamanian crypto bill project, which was approved by the Panamanian National Assembly last year, now depends on the decision of the supreme court of the country. The sanction of the project, which was vetoed by President Laurentino Cortizo, is now in the hands of the court after Congress rejected the veto measure. Panamanian Law Still Has…