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In 2023, two countries in Eastern Europe and the CIS showed a high index of cryptocurrency adoption. Thus, Ukraine took fifth place in the ratings of crypto-friendly countries, and Russia took 13th place. Other countries, such as Belarus, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, are also following the path of mass adoption, which makes this region very attractive for crypto business. This point of view is also supported by the executive director of the Bitget exchange, Gracy Chen. In an exclusive interview, we discussed the main trends in the development of the crypto market in 2024, and also learned her stance about the…

Bitcoin halving is the hottest topic on the cryptocurrency market right now. But former Ark Invest analyst Chris Burniske suggests there is more to the story. His analysis using the past Bitcoin cycle provides a reminder that Bitcoin’s halving and movement in cycles is not as straightforward as it may seem at first glance. The chart showing Bitcoin’s cycles post-halving reveals a pattern of surges and plunges over several years. Post-halving periods often start with a surge, followed by a cool-off phase. We are currently in such a phase, where growth has slowed down, tempting “lettuce hands” (those quick to…

Despite the apathetic performance of cryptocurrency market, meme coins on Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH) are printing impressive gains. Pepe (PEPE) capitalization is back above $3.3 billion, while its trading volume exceeded $1.45 billion in equivalent. PEPE meme coin price surges by 26%; WIF, BONK post double-digit gains Pepe (PEPE), the third-largest meme cryptocurrency, demonstrates the largest gains today out of all top 100 cryptos by market cap. In just 24 hours, the PEPE price added over 26%, while net trading volume in spot and futures pairs exceeded $1.4 billion. Other meme cryptocurrencies also posted significant increases in the past…

OKX announced the delisting of six spot trading pairs as part of its ongoing efforts to maintain a robust trading environment. OKX Will Delist SKEB, MOVEZ, PIT, EM, LET and MRST Spot Trading Pairs Affected trading pairs, which include SKEB/USDT, MOVEZ/USDT, PIT/USDT, EM/USDT, LET/USDT and MRST/USDT, will be removed between 11:00 and 11:30 on May 27, 2024. The decision to delist these pairs is based on user feedback and the OKX Token Delisting/Hiding Guidelines, which ensure that all listed pairs meet the platform’s stringent performance and listing criteria. The specified trading pairs will be delisted between 11:00 and 11:30 on…

Charlie Shrem, a Bitcoin pioneer and the Bitcoin Foundation co-creator, has taken to the X social media platform to share a notable memory about the very first Bitcoin halving that took place in 2012. He and his colleagues shared a major concern back then, which he has shared with the crypto community now. Here’s what happened before first BTC halving In a recent X post, Charlie Shrem shared his memories of the very first Bitcoin halving that took place at the end of November 2012. Shrem tweeted that on that day, the miner’s reward for a new block was reduced…

Ex-Revolut employees have launched Zeal, a DeFi wallet and crypto debit card that allows users to spend cryptocurrencies directly on everyday purchases. The launch follows a strategic partnership and $2 million investment from Gnosis, which aims to seamlessly integrate Web3 financial rails into existing payment experiences. Zeal, now available as both a browser extension and a mobile app, allows users to make onchain payments as well as everyday transactions using a crypto Visa debit card provided by Gnosis. The information was confirmed by Hannes Graah, the Founder of Zeal and former VP of growth at Revolut, during the ongoing DappCon…

As Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 scaling network Base continues to gain steam, NFT marketplace OpenSea is gearing up to throw a spotlight on the network and its artists with the launch of “Get Based”—a series of free or low-cost digital artwork drops. Kicking off Thursday with a mint of a reimagining of the classic “Endless Summer” film artwork (seen in full below) by Carty Sewell—an artist and OpenSea employee, as well—the “Get Based” series is set to encompass works by as many as 15 artists over the summer. Weekly drops will take place via both OpenSea’s website and via frames on…

EMURGO is a global blockchain technology company. It acts as the official commercial and venture arm of the Cardano project, which is a decentralized blockchain platform that runs the ADA cryptocurrency. EMURGO aims to foster the development of the Cardano ecosystem by investing in startups and companies that are building on the Cardano platform. The company provides solutions and services to businesses and governments in industries ranging from finance and healthcare to education and retail, helping integrate blockchain technology into their operations. The precious metals industry involves a complex network of stakeholders, including mines, ports, refineries, and exchanges. As EMURGO…

SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) has announced transactions exceeding 1 billion Swiss Francs (CHF) in digital asset issuance. This was marked by the settlement of a CHF 200 million bond by the World Bank, which was priced on May 15. The collaboration between the World Bank, Swiss National Bank, and SIX Digital Exchange highlights a collective effort to advance digitalization within capital markets. The participation of key issuers, such as The World Bank, UBS AG, various Swiss municipalities, and SIX Group AG, has played a pivotal role in propelling the Swiss Financial Centre’s journey toward digital transformation. Notably, several issuances have…

Bernstein recommends buying bitcoin miners Riot Platforms and CleanSpark ahead of the halving. Bitcoin’s bullish trajectory to resume after the reward halving, Bernstein said. The broker maintained its cycle high forecast of $150,000 by 2025. The “miner fear factor” is at its peak ahead of the imminent halving, and investors should buy outperform-rated Riot Platforms (RIOT) and CleanSpark (CLSK) because the market will reward these companies for their superior execution and for being market leaders by self-mining hashrate, broker Bernstein said in a research report on Wednesday. Bernstein notes that mining stocks have continued to underperform bitcoin (BTC) year-to-date as…