Another solo miner has beaten the odds and processed a block on the biggest crypto network—pocketing 3.275 Bitcoin, or just shy of $200,000 as a reward. The lucky miner processed block number 858,978 at 12:21pm Eastern Time, according to blockchain data. A total of 2,391 transactions were contained in the block, and the miner received $199,094 worth of Bitcoin for the…
Month: August 2024
Kylian Mbappé Token Hit a $464 Million Market Cap—Then Crashed to Zero Because It Was Fake
Real Madrid and France National Team soccer star Kylian Mbappé appeared to have his Twitter account hacked late Wednesday as the account went on a rampage with a string of offensive comments about fellow athletes and rival clubs—all while promoting a meme coin that rapidly pumped and then dumped. The MBAPPE token on Solana quickly hit a market cap of…
Study: Bitcoin Millionaires up by 111%, Crypto Users Reach 560 Million
A new report reveals a significant increase in wealthy crypto asset holders, with bitcoin (BTC) millionaires rising 111% to 85,400 and individuals with crypto assets worth $1 million increasing 95% to 172,300. Dominic Volek of Henley & Partners attributes this surge to the introduction of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a BTC rally surpassing $70,000. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/study-bitcoin-millionaires-up-by-111-crypto-users-reach-560-million/
In prison and awaiting sentencing — Where are the FTX execs now?
Sam Bankman-Fried faces 25 years behind bars, while the fate of four others indicted in the case has largely yet to be determined. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-execs-prison-sentencing-legal-troubles?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Cboe files amended applications to list Bitcoin, Ethereum options in US
The applications cover ETFs from issuers including Grayscale, iShares, and Fidelity. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/cboe-files-amended-applications-bitcoin-ethereum-options-us?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
‘The Quantum Apocalypse is coming’ — decoding Meta’s weird warning
The biggest threat posed by quantum computers may be impossible to defend against. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-quantum-apocalypse-coming-decoding-meta-s-weird-warning?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin Market Reaches ‘Equilibrium’ as Speculation Declines, Glassnode Reports
The bitcoin market has hit a phase of tranquility, where investor enthusiasm has cooled, and speculative activity has sharply decreased. According to a thorough report from Glassnode, this quiet spell might be setting the stage for an uptick in market volatility. Glassnode Analysis Shows Bitcoin Market Entering a Tranquil Phase Amid Decline in Speculative Activity […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-market-reaches-equilibrium-as-speculation-declines-glassnode-reports/
FOMO HOUR 190 – OPENSEA VS SEC
BTC: 59.7k (0%), ETH: 2545 (0%), SOL: 146 (-1%). Top Gainers: HNT, IMX, ICP, ADA, KCS. BTC ETFs: -$105m, ETH ETFs: +$6m. Bitcoin in tight liquidation range, ETH outperforms. ETH ETF sees first in flow in 10 days. Funding rates all turn negative. Mr 100 buys 500 BTC in dip. France formally charges Durov, can’t leave country. TON jumps 6%…
Track live market sentiment with our new technical analysis (TA) widget on Kraken Pro
August 29, 2024 | Pro Track live market signals for 22 technical analysis oscillators and moving averages on your Kraken Pro layout. Kraken Pro is excited to introduce a comprehensive new tool to our web trading interface: The technical analysis (TA) widget. This feature provides real-time market signals for 22 technical analysis oscillators and moving averages, enabling you to make…
How Celebrities Are Building ‘Unstoppable Communities’ With NFTs
Celebrities may seem like they have the world at their feet—but like the rest of us, they’re at the mercy of centralized gatekeepers, in their case the social media platforms that connect them with their fans. Those platforms can cut creators off from their audiences at a stroke, explained Andras Kristof, CEO of “unstoppable communities” platform Galaxis. “If YouTube gives…