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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has posted a photo of himself taken at the TOKEN2049 blockchain event in Singapore. He was captured by a camera standing next to the stand of the Gemini crypto exchange run by the Winklevoss twins and holding a piece of paper, which says “Wen ADA?” I’m just saying… @Gemini pic.twitter.com/hyaNFLcVAt — Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) September 18, 2024 “Wen…?” is a typical question asked by multiple community members of meme coins, such as Shiba Inu, BabyDoge, etc, when they urge major cryptocurrency trading platforms to list those cryptos. As for ADA, it is already on the Gemini’s…
In a groundbreaking move to enhance cross-chain functionality and expand the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem on Bitcoin, Bitlayer, a leading Bitcoin layer-2 network, announced in its official Medium blog that it will integrate Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) as its canonical cross-chain infrastructure. This strategic integration is set to empower Bitlayer developers to create seamless cross-chain applications, fostering greater interoperability and innovation within the Bitcoin network. Introduction to Bitlayer and Chainlink’s CCIP What is Bitlayer? Bitlayer is an advanced layer-2 scaling solution for Bitcoin, designed to improve transaction speeds, reduce fees, and enable the development of decentralized applications (dApps) on…
With staking becoming a reality for Bitcoin’s own layer-1, you’ll just as soon be able to trade liquid staking tokens on Bitcoin layer-2 networks. Zest Protocol, a Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi) service available on Stacks, announced the launch of BTCz on Thursday—a BTC equivalent that will earn yield for holders through the fast-rising Babylon staking system. “The BTC yield comes from Babylon staking or other BTC staking protocols that might launch in the future,” said Tycho Onnasch, co-founder of Zest Protocol, to Decrypt. Babylon Labs told Decrypt last week that its protocol will allow users to stake their BTC to…
A Celsius Network-linked address conducts major Ethereum transfers to FalconX, sparking interest. Joint Ethereum movements signal institutional-level asset shifts from Celsius. Ethereum’s indicators show slight bullish signals, with stable price action and neutral RSI. An address believed to be associated with the recently bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network has conducted notable Ethereum (ETH) transactions, raising attention in the crypto market. The address transferred 2,278 ETH, valued at approximately $6.07 million, to the digital asset trading platform FalconX. 时隔三个月，Celsius Network 关联地址再次向 #FalconX 充值 2278 枚 ETH，价值 607 万美金，充值价格 $2664💰至此，该地址六个月前从 Coinbase Prime 收到的 2581 枚 ETH 已全部流向交易所，Arkham 标记充值地址归属于 Celsius钱包地址 https://t.co/hVezV1hBsK pic.twitter.com/Gt790K4gML —…
OKX Ventures, The Open Platform, and Folius Ventures have teamed up to support innovation on the TON blockchain. The trio has established a $10 million Telegram Growth Hub to fund and support user-engaging blockchains, therefore expanding the Telegram mini-app ecosystem. OKX Ventures has established a Telegram Growth Hub by partnering with The Open Platform (TOP) and Folius Ventures. The three entities have contributed $10 million to support promising projects in The Open Network (TON) and Telegram ecosystems. The Telegram Growth Hub aims to support projects in three categories The Telegram Growth Hub will focus on supporting projects in three critical…
Dog-themed cryptocurrency Shiba Inu (SHIB) is seeing a surge in large transactions, increasing by 129% as whale activity resurfaces. According to data from IntoTheBlock, these large transactions — those exceeding $100,000 — have skyrocketed 129.64% in the last 24 hours to $33.41 million or 2.51 trillion SHIB, suggesting that large holders, or whales, are once again paying attention to Shiba Inu. This increase suggests that whales might be actively buying or selling substantial amounts of Shiba Inu as the crypto market stays in a holding pattern ahead of the Fed rate decision. SHIB was mildly down, lower by 1% in…
In a strategic move to revolutionize the loyalty rewards landscape, Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has announced a partnership with HKT, a leading mobile network service provider based in Hong Kong. This collaboration, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), aims to explore and develop blockchain-driven loyalty programs tailored for Hong Kong merchants. The announcement was made on Circle’s official website, signaling a significant advancement in the integration of blockchain technology within the retail sector. Introduction to Circle and HKT Who is Circle? Circle is a prominent financial technology firm known for its role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem…
In a recent analysis, CryptoQuant indicated that the total number of active addresses on the Bitcoin network has hit new lows in 2024, reaching the same level as three years ago, when the price of BTC was quoted at around $45,000. A decrease in active addresses shows less overall activity on the Bitcoin network, implying that fewer transactions are taking place, which could reflect a lack of interest in using the network at this time. Active addresses on the $BTC network hit new lows in 2024“Active addresses on the #Bitcoin network hit new lows in 2024, reaching the same level…
Ethereum (ETH) has been criticized by the cryptocurrency community for underperforming in the current cycle compared to competitors such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL). However, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool forecasts that the second-ranked digital asset by market capitalization will end the year on a bullish note. Currently, the decentralized finance (DeFi) asset is attempting to reclaim the $2,631 support zone. As of press time, ETH was trading at $2,634, dropping over 1% in the past 24 hours. On the weekly timeframe, the asset is up 4.3%. AI predicts Ethereum’s price for December 31 For Ethereum’s price by the…
Africa’s cryptocurrency adoption is surging, with Telegram-based crypto communities growing by an unprecedented 189% since early 2023, according to new research from cryptocurrency exchange Bitget. The findings highlight a significant shift in global digital asset adoption from traditional Western markets to emerging economies. The study, which analyzed crypto-related Telegram activity across multiple regions between January 2023 and August 2024, reveals that Africa’s crypto-focused Telegram groups have expanded to include over 3 million users, driven by a predominantly young population where more than 56% are under 25 years old. “The leading factors for crypto adoption are economic instability, limited access to…