Vitalik Buterin Hails Optimism After $100 Million Funding To Developers

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on Thursday gave a big shout-out to Optimism, a Layer-2 blockchain network built atop Ethereum, for its continuous efforts to fund public goods. Buterin took to X (formerly X) and said he was “impressed” by Optimism’s dedication to aiding developers and contributors despite not having a conventional business model. The comments […]

Breaking: Franklin Templeton Breaks Records With Lowest Bitcoin ETF Fee

In a groundbreaking move, the Spot Bitcoin ETF issuer Franklin Templeton reduced its sponsor fee, setting the record for the lowest fee among its competitors. The filing, dated January 12, suggests that the firm has decided to lower its annual Bitcoin ETF fee from 0.29% to 0.19%. Franklin Templeton Files For Record-low Fee In the […]

Terrible Day For Spot Bitcoin ETFs And Bitcoin Despite $4.6 Billion In Total Trade

Spot Bitcoin ETFs debuted strongly on Thursday after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved listing and trading for all 11 spot Bitcoin ETF issuers including BlackRock and Grayscale on exchanges on January 10. However, experts believe spot Bitcoin ETFs actually recorded zero inflows when the 4.6 billion in total trading volume for newly […]

Solana Price Prediction: Bullish Pattern Signals $SOL Breakout Rally to $165

Solana price dynamics have recently positioned it as a standout performer in the cryptocurrency market, particularly after Bitcoin ETFs spurred a wave of optimism. As of January 10th, despite encountering a minor setback in the last 24 hours, SOL’s trajectory remains a focal point for investors and analysts. Solana price movements in recent months have […]

Elizabeth Warren Faces Backlash Over Criticism Of SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Approval

In a gust of developments revolving around the SEC’s recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s comments seem to have fueled a sense of dissent among renowned individuals within the crypto industry. As revealed by a series of replies to Warren’s critic post on X, leading crypto market analysts globally cracked down […]

Binance Labs Leads SkyArk Chronicles $15 Mln Funding Round

SkyArk Chronicles, a Triple-A gaming platform, completed a funding round of $15 million on Friday, January 12, 2024. Binance Labs, the world’s leading crypto exchange Binance’s investment wing, led this funding round. In addition, more than 40 institutions participated in the funding round. SkyArk Raises $15 Million In Funding Round The one-of-a-kind gaming ecosystem has […]

Crypto Price Prediction For January 12 as First Spot BTC ETF Begins Trading: ETH, BCH, SUI 

Crypto Price Prediction: On January 12th, the cryptocurrency market experienced steady trading with a noticeable positive sentiment among investors. This comes as the Bitcoin asset class embarks on a transformative journey following the SEC’s approval of 11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs.  On Thursday afternoon, the U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs witnessed a massive $4.6 billion in trading volume. […]

Solana Unveils 2024 Roadmap, SOL Price To Rebound?

Solana emerges as a prominent player as the cryptocurrency landscape evolves, gearing up for a transformative 2024. Notably, the recent updates from Solana, as shared on the X platforms, shed light on the platform’s robust developer community, surging on-chain activity, and exciting prospects for the coming year. Meanwhile, the announcement highlights that the developers in […]

South Korea Restricts Overseas Spot Bitcoin ETF Trading Amid Regulatory Woes

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) issued a press release on January 12, highlighting potential violations in brokering overseas-listed Spot Bitcoin ETFs by domestic securities firms. The advisory comes as the FSC grapples with regulatory frameworks and challenges posed by virtual assets, leaving major securities companies like Mirae Asset Securities and Samsung Securities to preemptively […]

Solana Ousts XRP from Hong Kong’s HKVAC Top 5 Crypto Index

In December 2023, Solana (SOL) overtook Ripple’s XRP to emerge as the 5th largest cryptocurrency. Subsequently, HKVAC, a Hong Kong-based digital asset agency, has undergone index rebalancing. The agency recently announced that the HKVAC Top 5 Global Large Cryptocurrency Index would add SOL and remove XRP with effect from Friday, January 19, 2024. Inside HKVAC […]