Crypto

In a dramatic turn for the cryptocurrency market, five prominent players—Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Solana—faced significant volatility this past week. A historic liquidation event saw an unexpected plummet in prices, laying bare the fragility of the current market conditions. This inability to maintain upward momentum raises critical questions about the resilience of these
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As the largest asset manager in the world, BlackRock’s intentions to launch a Bitcoin-linked exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe represent a seismic shift in the landscape of cryptocurrency investments. This initiative, which marks their inaugural pursuit in the European crypto markets, is set to debut amidst growing interest in digital assets. With the ETP poised
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The decentralized finance (DeFi) space, known for its innovation and rapid growth, is not without its vulnerabilities. A recent incident involving Jupiter, a Solana-based decentralized exchange aggregator, has highlighted the precarious balance between security and the excitement of new opportunities in the cryptocurrency market. On February 6, an unknown assailant managed to seize control of
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On February 4, 2024, Ripple’s chief technology officer, David Schwartz, disclosed that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) experienced a rare and concerning one-hour outage, halting block production at ledger height 93927173. During this period, validators were unable to publish validations, leading to significant disruptions in the network’s functionality. While the exact cause of this downtime remains
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In recent weeks, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has thrust two key players, Crypto.com and Kalshi, into the spotlight due to concerns surrounding their event contracts related to the Super Bowl. The CFTC, given its mandate to oversee and regulate financial products, is investigating how these contracts align with existing derivatives compliance requirements. This
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In recent conversations around government efficiency and transparency, Elon Musk has emerged as a vocal proponent for the incorporation of blockchain technology into U.S. Treasury operations. His criticisms of the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.), particularly under the leadership of Scott Bessent, underline serious concerns regarding fraudulent payments and administrative mismanagement. Musk’s insights provoke a
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