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COTI Announces V2 Airdrop Worth Over $10 Million

COTI has announced that it intends to airdrop its new COTI V2 tokens worth over $10 million to holders of its previous tokens. This airdrop, slated for March 25th, 2024, is a token of appreciation to the COTI followership who have always been with the project from its humble beginnings. COTI has rapidly become one of the most innovative decentralized web builders. Their key product is an Ethereum blockchain confidentiality layer using advanced cryptography enabling on-chain data privacy while maintaining Ethereum network safety and integrity. This new development can change everything as far as applying real-world privacy needs to public…

AltcoinsMar 31

Bitcoin (BTC) to Test $80K Before Upcoming Halving, Says Top Analyst

In the volatile sea of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) has been a beacon for investors and enthusiasts alike. Recently, renowned crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe ignited the crypto community with his latest tweet, predicting a significant uptick in Bitcoin's value as it prepares to test the $75-80K range before the impending halving event. According to van de Poppe, Bitcoin is currently in a phase of consolidation, and he believes that it is nearing the peak of its current run. He expects that there could be another test of the all-time high (ATH), possibly reaching between $75,000 to $80,000 before the…

BitcoinMar 31

Cardano Reaches Historic Milestone With Fiat-Backed Stablecoin

Cardano, a layer 1 smart contract network, has reached a historic milestone with the launch of Mehen USDM, a fiat-backed stablecoin. Mehen Token (USDM) is a digital token issued by Mehen Finance that is convertible into US dollars at a 1:1 ratio. USDM, as Cardano’s native token, can be transferred on the Cardano blockchain without the need for additional smart contracts. In a tweet announcing the arrival of the USDM stablecoin on Cardano, Mehen stated that institutional customers will immediately begin the onboarding process, which might take one-two days. This means USDM will gradually arrive on-chain during the week of…

AltcoinsMar 31

Another fund joins the US spot bitcoin ETF fold

Crypto asset manager Hashdex’s bitcoin futures fund is now able to hold BTC directly — finally joining a segment that has seen heavy demand over the past two-plus months. The Hashdex Bitcoin Futures ETF (DEFI), which launched in September 2022, has been renamed the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF — retaining the same ticker on NYSE Arca. The change reflects a new investment strategy, effective Wednesday, by which the fund intends to invest at least 95% of its assets in spot bitcoin, the company said. Up to 5% of DEFI’s remaining assets may be invested in bitcoin futures contracts traded on the…

BitcoinMar 31

Which Is The Superior Blockchain?

Avalanche and Solana are among the most credible Ethereum competitors on the market today. The two blockchains are similar in terms of user experience, as they both offer very fast and cheap transactions to users transfering tokens and interacting with smart contracts. However, there’s also a number of key differences between Avalanche vs. Solana. In this article, we’ll compare the two projects and recommend which one you should choose based on your needs. Key highlights: Avalanche and Solana, both launched in 2020, are top Ethereum competitors, offering fast, low-cost transactions with distinct features. Avalanche supports EVM-compatible smart contracts using Subnets…

AltcoinsMar 31

Mega Whale Moves 2,000 Dormant Bitcoins From 2010 in Third Series of Transfers This Month

On March 1, a well-known colossal whale holding bitcoins from 2010 activated 2,000 dormant bitcoins across 40 transactions in a single block. Just four days afterward, on March 5, this entity once more made waves by transferring 1,000 bitcoins originating from the same year. For the third instance in March, this entity has returned, reallocating 2,000 bitcoins from 2010, marking another significant string of BTC movement after the assets had not been touched for more than a decade. 2,000 Bitcoins From 2010 Moved by Notorious Whale On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the prominent entity known for its vast bitcoin (BTC)…

BitcoinMar 31

XRPL Validator Successfully Deploys XRP on Upcoming AMM

Vet, a dUNL validator on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), recently demonstrated the successful deployment of XRP in an XRP/USD pool on the upcoming XRPL AMM. In the demonstration, Vet leveraged Orchestra Finance, an AMM decentralized exchange (DEX) built atop the XRP Ledger to add 20 XRP (worth $12.23 at the time) and $12.25 worth of USDC to the XRP/USDC pool on the devnet version of the upcoming AMM. A Live Demonstration of the AMM Before deploying the tokens to the liquidity pool, the dUNL validator first connected his devnet Xaman wallet to the Orchestra Finance platform. For the uninitiated, the…

AltcoinsMar 31

the proposals of the Paris protocol

After the successful activation of the Oxford 2 protocol on February 9th, the Tezos Blockchain community is once again buzzing. This time it’s about the proposals of the Paris protocol – Paris A and Paris B – which each promise significant advancements to the Tezos protocol. These proposals, identified by their hash keys, aim to introduce lower latency, faster finality, and crucial updates to the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) mechanism. Let’s delve into the complexity of these proposals and their significance for the future of Tezos. Updates and important improvements of the Tezos blockchain Main features Conclusions Updates and important improvements of…

BlockchainMar 31

'Bitcoin Miner' Was a Dead Game—Until It Started Paying Real BTC Earnings

Idle tapping game Bitcoin Miner was developed in the wake of the 2017 bull run as a colorful and amusing riff on the wild world of crypto. And to hear Fumb Games co-founder Paul West tell it now, almost nobody cared when the game first launched on iOS and Android. “Nothing happened. Like, literally nothing happened at all,” West told Decrypt’s GG. West said they didn’t promote the game due to hurdles with the Bitcoin branding and that even getting the game live on the App Store and Play Store was a challenge. And then… it just went nowhere. “We…

BitcoinMar 31

Ether.Fi (ETHFI) token dumps after trading debut

ETHFI, the governance token of liquid restaking protocol Ether.Fi, fell nearly 30% after its market debut. Ether.Fi’s token listed on major exchanges like Binance and OKX. The price of ETHFI, the governance token of liquid restaking protocol Ether.Fi, has declined 30% just hours after its market debut. ETHFI listed on major exchanges, including Binance and OKX, and traded to highs of $5.32. However, with profit taking in full swing, the token’s price has fallen by about 30% to hit lows of $3.30. According to CoinGecko, Ether.Fi has a market cap of $394 million at the time of writing and a…

AltcoinsMar 31