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Ethereum is the leading alternative crypto token. Except for Bitcoin, ETH is the most reputable coin in this market. The token kept that position for over a decade. So, should you then convert BTC to ETH, and what should you expect from Ethereum in the future? Whether you’d like to learn ETH basics, current market trends, or price predictions, you are on the right page. This quick guide will tell you all the details of Ethereum for your upcoming trades. What Do We Know About Ethereum? Ethereum is a project launched by utilizing blockchain technology. Its primary success lies in…
Bitfinex Securities announced the launch of two new tokenized bond issues under an ongoing issuance program from Mikro Kapital’s securitization fund, ALTERNATIVE. This marks the second tokenized bond since the companies announced a Memorandum of Understanding in October last year. Mikro Kapital is a Luxembourg-based microfinance and impact investment company founded in 2008. The company focuses on providing microcredit and financial services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets, particularly among countries in Central Asia and Europe. The bond program will feature 11-month and 36-month bonds with 10% and 13.5% coupon rates, respectively. The bonds, issued on the…
As a Pension Embraces Bitcoin, Hope Grows for Cryptocurrency’s Long-Term Prospects Even Among Conservative Pros
Roughly 500 institutional investors revealed allocations into the spot bitcoin ETFs in the first quarter. These included institutions of all sorts, with institutional advisors making up 60% of holders and hedge funds roughly 25%, an outcome that isn’t normally the case after only a few months after the launch of a new ETF, an expert says. One surprising investment came from the State of Wisconsin, which allocated $160 million into the funds, and could spur more interest from pension funds in the future. Spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds debuted with a giant splash in January, quickly attracting billions of dollars…
The governance token of Pendle declined 20% earlier this week amid steep roll-off in the value of assets locked on the platform. AAVE, LDO also saw more than 10% price drops as a large investor moved $10 million of tokens to Binance. Cryptocurrencies in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector were hit harder than the broader crypto market this week, with the CoinDesk DeFi Index losing 9% from its Monday high versus the CoinDesk 20 benchmark’s 5% decline during the same time. Leading the plunge was the governance token of Pendle – a DeFi protocol that offers crypto yields in the…
Sentient’s platform will be built on Polygon, representing an expansion of the Ethereum scaler into AI. The round was co-led by Pantera Capital and Framework Ventures. Peter Thiel’s venture capital firm Founders Fund has co-led a huge $85 million seed round investment in open-source AI development platform Sentient. Sentient’s platform will be built on Polygon, representing an expansion of the Ethereum scaler into AI. Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal is one of Sentient’s core contributors. The project aims to address concerns about the proliferation of AI whereby the underlying code is concentrated in the hands of a few superpowers like Google…
KARRAT, the governance token of the KARRAT protocol, has surged over 40%, reaching an all-time high since its launch. At the time of writing, the token was trading at $1.10, marking a 41% increase in the last 24 hours. The crypto assets trading volume also saw a significant rise, climbing by 600% to $32 million. KARRAT 24-hour price chart | Source: CoinMarketCap Launched on April 22 by the KARRAT Foundation in Camana Bay, Cayman Islands, the KARRAT Protocol is funded by KARRAT tokens, focusing on the gaming and AI sectors. AMGI Studios, an independent animation and gaming company at the…
Bitcoin’s price surged another 6% on Thursday, surpassing $66,000 for the first time since March. As of press time, it stands at $66,225.85 with a market capitalization of $1.295 trillion. Similarly, its trading volume has surged by 76.00%, amounting to $42.575 billion. BTC/USD 24-Hour Chart (Source: CoinStats) This surge comes after the recent U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release on Wednesday. Bitcoin has now crucially broken above the $64,000 resistance level, potentially setting the stage for further gains to new all-time highs. Market Analysts Signal End of Downtrend Rekt Capital, a cryptocurrency research firm, said the recent breakout suggests…
This app will be the first multi-chain, multi-layer, non-custodial wallet to offer in-app lending, borrowing, swapping, and staking while mitigating bridging risks. Nycrypto Labs, a hub for blockchain development aiming to streamline the shift from Web2 to Web3, just disclosed that it successfully secured $800,000 in pre-seed funding. This funding achievement coincides with the debut of Nycrypto’s primary product, Tidus Wallet. This wallet serves as the sole multi-chain wallet, allowing cross-chain lending, borrowing, and staking within the app. DNA Fund spearheaded the funding round, joined by Transform Ventures, led by Michael Terpin, and a group of distinguished angel investors. Tidus…
NOT: Empowering 30 million users, NOT stands out with its engaging clicker game and widespread adoption. GRAM: Revolutionizing mining with its unique video card-based approach, GRAM offers a lucrative alternative. STON: Setting the standard for DEX, STON’s AMM methodology ensures seamless cross-chain exchanges. The cryptocurrency world is developing, and The Open Network (TON) is emerging as one of the most striking ecosystems. TON started as a blockchain stage for Telegram and has developed into a solid and versatile arrangement with speedy exchange speeds and user-friendly applications. There are five interesting cryptocurrency initiatives in the TON ecosystem that have the potential…
JPMorgan estimates that the current mining cost for bitcoin miners is around $45,000. The launch of the Runes protocol meant the hashrate didn’t immediately fall post-halving as expected, the report said. Due to several headwinds, the bank doesn’t see any upside in the bitcoin price in the near term. The current hashrate and power consumption on the Bitcoin (BTC) network implies an estimated mining cost of about $45,000, down from above $50,000, JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report on Thursday. The bank said it had previously anticipated a significant drop in the hashrate after the halving as unprofitable miners…