Category: crypto

Bitcoin dropped to its lowest level in over a month as a major investor moved thousands of coins into Ethereum. The sell-off erased gains from a week earlier, causing Bitcoin to trade at $111,600. The investor deposited 23,000 BTC on Hyperliquid, buying 473,000 ETH. Trading activity surged on Hyperliquid, generating $4.7 million in fees.

Blockchains have scaled, but liquidity is fragmented across L2s and bridges are breaking. Avail aims to solve this with a full-stack unification layer, Nexus for interoperability, and Fusion for security. Their goal is seamless blockchain connectivity for developers and users. The project is expanding with real-world partnerships and technical advancements.

Bitcoin’s volatility has reached a five-year low, indicating a maturing asset class. The decreasing volatility has made Bitcoin less unpredictable than blue-chip tech stocks, attracting more mainstream investors. The launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. and regulatory changes allowing Bitcoin in retirement accounts have further integrated Bitcoin into traditional markets.

Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief of The Tokenist, discusses the collapse of Terra (LUNA) in May 2022 and the subsequent FTX exchange catastrophe that popped the crypto bubble. The blockchain narrative has shifted to AI hype, and the Biden administration has been harassing the crypto space. Ethereum, Avalanche, and Cardano are discussed as potential long-term…

A video by Bitcoin media company TFCT highlights the negative consequences of leaving the gold standard, leading to generational ruin and a decline in society. This shift allowed unchecked government spending, leading to economic instability and societal breakdown. Bitcoin offers hope for future generations by providing a fixed currency solution.

Corey Billington, CEO at Blubird, discusses the common issues with token launches where founders prioritize fundraising over long-term utility. He emphasizes the importance of building a solid business plan before launching a token to ensure sustainability and avoid legal and market risks. Tokens should be essential to the product and tied to real milestones for…

Bitcoin has been declared dead 431 times by critics since 2010, with Peter Schiff leading the pack with 18 declarations. Despite harsh criticism from notable figures like Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon, Bitcoin continues to thrive. The phrase “Bitcoin is dead” has become a meme, as the cryptocurrency consistently proves its resilience.

Slate Sundays showcases interviews, analysis, and op-eds on the future of crypto, focusing on the rise of crypto payments. While regulations are improving, UX remains a challenge with high fees, network issues, and lack of user-friendly interfaces. Crypto payments work well domestically, but cross-border transactions face obstacles. Custody issues also hinder widespread adoption. Many people…

Ethereum bulls are nervous as September approaches, historically the worst month for the coin. Despite this, Ethereum has seen a strong rally fueled by institutional interest and corporate treasury adoption. While September typically brings bearish trends, some analysts remain optimistic, with price targets of $7,500 by year-end 2025.

SharpLink’s stock rose over 15% after approving a $1.5 billion stock buyback program. The company aims to prevent dilution and strengthen its Ethereum-per-share value. The surge was supported by ETH’s price rally, with SharpLink being the second-largest corporate holder of Ethereum. Ethereum’s market cap is $569.63 billion.