Ethereum developers are preparing to introduce the network’s next upgrade, Pectra, in March 2025. This timeline was discussed during the latest Execution Layer Meeting on Jan. 16, where key milestones leading to the mainnet activation were outlined. According to the developers, preparation begins with finalizing block numbers for the Sepolia and Holesky forks, which is […]
Senator Cynthia Lummis sent letters to US authorities expressing her concerns over the plans to liquidate the 69,370 Bitcoins (BTC) tied to the Silk Road and the alleged destruction of material regarding the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) activities on digital assets. In the letter addressed to Ronald L. Davis, Director of the US Marshals […]
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly exploring the inclusion of US-developed digital currencies like Ripple’s XRP and Solana in his proposed national crypto reserve, the New York Post reported on Jan. 16, citing insider sources. This move aligns with his campaign pledge to establish a Bitcoin reserve alongside other potential crypto-focused policies to strengthen the US […]
Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest market correction from its 2024 all-time high (ATH) of over $108,000 reflects a cooling phase but relatively low levels of investor stress indicate the bull market is far from over, according to a recent report by Glassnode. The report highlighted that the number of BTC held at an unrealized loss currently fluctuates […]
Thailand is ramping up its involvement in the crypto space with two contrasting regulatory moves. Media reports in the Asian nation have revealed that it is weighing the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) while considering a ban on Polymarket. Bitcoin ETF The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly considering introducing spot Bitcoin […]
Bitcoin’s pullback to $90,000 caused quite a stir in the market. Although its recovery to above $96,000 on Jan. 14 offered some relief, many on-chain indicators revealed underlying stress in market health. Key metrics like Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) and the percentage of supply in profit showed significant declines over the past week, reflecting shifts […]
Bitcoin traded around $96,500 Tuesday following the release of US December Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which indicated a deceleration in producer price growth. The monthly PPI rose 0.2% in December, below November’s 0.4% increase and in line with forecasts of 0.3%. Core PPI, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, remained flat […]
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly lost the $90,000 level to hit $88,900 on Jan. 13 after falling nearly 7% amid the macroeconomic uncertainty gripping the markets, according to Bitfinex’s latest Alpha report. The report noted that the price drop coincides with a reversal in market sentiment. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced net outflows on 7 of the […]
Binance continues to solidify its position as the top global crypto exchange, as recent data highlights its growing dominance across key markets. Data from CryptoQuant shows that the crypto commands a staggering 96.91% of crypto trading activity in South Korea. In contrast, local exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb collectively account for only 3.09% of the market. […]
A recent report by Bitwise and VettaFi reveals that 56% of financial advisors are more likely to invest in crypto this year, with the 2024 US election results pivoting sentiment. The 2024 surge in crypto prices and increased regulatory clarity have sparked greater interest from clients and advisors alike. In 2024, 96% of advisors fielded […]