An Analysis of Solana’s Celebrity Memecoin Invasion
This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, writer Ollie of Blocmates delves into the rise of Solana celebrity memecoins. With memecoins being one of the most consistently active sectors of crypto, […]
Latam Insights: El Salvador Proposes Using Crypto for International Settlements; First Bitcoin-Funded Company Registered in Argentina
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: El Salvador proposes using crypto as a tool to complete international settlements with Russia, Argentina registers its first bitcoin-funded company, and the Polymarket Venezuelan presidential election bet is still undecided. Russian Diplomat: El […]
ZKX Shutdown: Amber Group Slams the Protocol’s Lack of Transparency
Amber Group has criticized ZKX protocol’s abrupt decision to cease operations, stating that it sets a concerning precedent. Hashkey Capital, another market participant, has also expressed dissatisfaction with ZKX’s lack of transparency and accountability. ZKX founder Eduard Jubany Tur identified limited user engagement and low trading volumes as factors that ultimately impacted the protocol’s financial […]
Macroeconomics Expert Predicts Hard Landing for US Economy
Despite recent positive economic indicators, investor and macroeconomics expert George Gammon foresees a hard landing for the U.S. economy. In an interview with Michelle Makori of Kitco News, Gammon pointed to several warning signs in the banking sector and the broader financial landscape. Banks See Economic Storm Clouds Ahead: George Gammon’s Warning Gammon explains that […]
Market Mayhem: Bitcoin Crashes Below $59K, $223M in Liquidations as South Korea’s Premium Spikes
The price of bitcoin (BTC) fell below the $59,000 threshold on Sunday, hitting a low of $58,080 per unit. Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin’s value has decreased by 3.5% against the U.S. dollar, and it has dropped 13% over the week. Bitcoin Slides Below $59K At 1:24 p.m. EDT on Sunday, bitcoin dropped to […]
US Lawmaker Hosts Meeting to Help Kamala Harris Gain Crypto Industry Support
U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna will host a meeting to help Vice President Kamala Harris improve her relationship with the cryptocurrency industry. This is the second event of its kind in two months to aid Harris’ campaign efforts amid the Biden administration’s tough stance on crypto assets. Meeting Arranged to Help Vice President Kamala Harris Mend […]
Nigeria Acts to Stabilize Currency with Forex Auction
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will reintroduce a foreign exchange auction system as part of efforts to ease pressure on the local currency. The CBN has called on authorized dealer banks to share their respective lists of outstanding forex demand by end users. Auction System Aims to Mitigate Impact of Dollar Shortage on Exchange […]
Historic Drop in Bitcoin Revenue Leaves Miners Struggling
After peaking at 677 exahash per second (EH/s) on July 25, Bitcoin’s network hashrate declined to 629 EH/s as of Aug. 4. The recent uptick in Bitcoin’s mining difficulty, coupled with the subsequent drop in its price, has driven bitcoin mining revenue to record lows. Monthly Bitcoin Fee Revenue Drops 75%, Hashrate Slides 48 EH/s […]
Several 2017 Wallets Reactivate in August: $28.2 Million in Bitcoin on the Move
In July, numerous dormant bitcoin wallets, established in 2017, showed substantial activity. This trend continues into August, with 467.63 BTC spent so far, amounting to approximately $28.2 million. Millions on the Move: What’s Behind the Reawakening of 2017 Bitcoin Wallets? Last month, sleeping bitcoin wallets from 2017 moved about 1,636.94 BTC through 23 distinct transactions. […]
Markets in Freefall, Coinbase Reports Great Q2 Revenue, and More — Week in Review
The U.S. stock market experienced significant declines, and the crypto market fell by 5.82% following a disappointing jobs report, sparking concerns about a potential recession. Meanwhile, Coinbase reported $1.4 billion in Q2 revenue, highlighting growth and regulatory progress in the crypto sector. In Zambia, the central bank aims to enforce the kwacha as the sole […]
