In recent years, cryptocurrency has transitioned from a niche investment vehicle to a mainstream asset class, marked by a surge in ownership reported on tax filings across the United States. According to a report from economists at the U.S. Treasury, the period between 2020 and 2021 saw the number of households declaring cryptocurrency holdings nearly
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Since its mainnet launch on August 9, 2023, Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 solution developed by Coinbase, has emerged as a remarkable case in the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape. By the end of 2024, the network has demonstrated exponential growth, especially in daily transaction volumes. Reports from Delphi Digital indicate an astronomical increase of 1,600%
Cardano (ADA) has firmly established itself as a prominent player among the top ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Despite encountering minor fluctuations recently, it has shown remarkable resilience, reflecting the broader optimism in the crypto market. Over the past day, Cardano experienced a notable price increase of more than 7%, suggesting a potential return to
In November 2024, the world of decentralized and centralized finance showcased an alarming pattern—hacks and security breaches dominated the landscape, accounting for an astounding 99.96% of total losses across the sector. This presents a stark contrast to the previous year’s figures, indicating that while decentralized finance (DeFi) showed signs of resilience, hackers are increasingly honing
In a recent communication to its clients, Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, announced a significant change for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). Beginning November 1, the platform will cease providing rewards for holders of the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin in the EEA. This strategic move arises from
Recent developments in U.S. customs regulations have created significant challenges for importers of cryptocurrency mining hardware. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has reportedly detained shipments of Antminer ASIC miners at multiple ports across the nation, stirring concerns among domestic miners. Seven bitcoin mining companies, wishing to remain anonymous, indicated that the Federal
As of now, the stablecoin market caps are below $200 billion, representing a mere 1% of the United States’ money supply (M2) and foreign exchange (FX) operations. Despite this modest share, emerging research indicates a strong potential for growth, predicting that stablecoins could capture up to 10% of M2 and FX transactions in the future.
The cryptocurrency market is at a pivotal juncture as a blend of new altcoins is starting to challenge Bitcoin’s long-standing reign. With Bitcoin currently holding steady around the $97,000 mark, the total market valuation has climbed to approximately $3.56 trillion. The market’s ebb and flow is marked by intense fluctuations; Bitcoin’s price recently dipped to
The world of finance is witnessing a remarkable transformation, particularly in the realm of stablecoins. Recent data released by DefiLlama highlights a staggering 46% increase in the global market capitalization of stablecoins, elevated to an unparalleled $191.6 billion. This robust growth is underpinned by two dominant players, Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), which together
In the realm of cryptocurrency, Cardano’s ADA has been catching the attention of both veteran and new investors alike, demonstrated by a recent surge in whale buying activity. Observations indicate that large-scale investors, colloquially referred to as “whales,” have amassed over 130 million ADA tokens during the recent price corrections, equivalent to an influx of