Author: William

The past 24 hours have brought another wave of volatility to the cryptocurrency market, this time dealing a blow to the bulls. Bitcoin (BTC), for instance, briefly dropped below $85,500. Altcoins have fared no better, with several major ones experiencing even steeper declines than the leading cryptocurrency. BTC Slips Into the Red Again As anticipated, the highly awaited crypto summit at the White House on March 7 stirred turbulence in the digital asset market. While some speculated that the event might trigger a Bitcoin (BTC) price surge, the cryptocurrency once again demonstrated its unpredictable nature. US President Donald Trump hosted…

Unichain and Berachain, which launched last month, led blockchain growth over the past 30 days, followed by Iota. According to Nansen, Unichain, Berachain, and Iota were the fastest-growing chains, experiencing significant increases in both active addresses and transactions. Unichain, Uniswap’s newly introduced Ethereum layer-2 network, saw a remarkable 21,713% surge in active addresses and a 350% rise in transactions over the past month. This spike is likely due to Uniswap waiving all interface fees for swaps at launch. Additionally, the network offers rapid one-second block confirmation times. Berachain (BERA), which also made its debut last month, ranked as the second-fastest-growing…

Bitcoin (BTC) has remained at the forefront of the cryptocurrency market for over a decade, captivating investors with its price volatility and the vision of a decentralized financial future. Currently priced at $82,922, many are wondering: What lies ahead for Bitcoin? Could it soar to $200,000, and if so, when? This article explores Bitcoin’s potential price trajectory, analyzing key factors such as adoption, regulatory developments, and global economic conditions that could influence its value in the coming years. Bitcoin’s Market Outlook: Uncertainty and Volatility Bitcoin is no stranger to dramatic price swings, and the current market landscape is no exception.…

Deutsche Boerse’s Clearstream is set to introduce cryptocurrency custody services for institutional clients in April 2025. Initially, the service will support Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), facilitated by Crypto Finance AG, a Deutsche Boerse majority-owned company. This launch comes amid growing demand for regulated crypto custody solutions in Europe, particularly following the implementation of the MiCA regulatory framework. Clearstream’s New Crypto Custody Offering As part of Deutsche Boerse Group’s central securities depository division, Clearstream is making a significant move into digital asset custody. The company aims to provide institutional investors with a secure infrastructure for digital asset settlement and storage.…

Pakistan, one of the top 10 countries receiving money from overseas workers, could use blockchain technology to make the process faster and cheaper, according to Bilal bin Saqib, chief adviser to the finance minister and a member of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC). In an interview with CoinDesk, Saqib shared that Pakistanis living abroad sent over $31 billion home in 2023-24. However, traditional money transfer methods can be slow and costly, with fees exceeding 5%. These remittances, which are money or goods sent by migrants to their home country, are crucial for many nations. They provide financial support during tough…

Ever looked back at a skyrocketing crypto and thought, “I should have invested earlier”? That fear of missing out keeps savvy investors on high alert, always searching for the next breakout opportunity. The crypto market moves fast, and once whales start accumulating, low prices don’t last long. The real question isn’t if another major rally will happen—it’s whether you’ll be in before it does. Right now, a few projects are generating serious buzz, capturing the attention of those who know where to look. Among them, Qubetics ($TICS) is making waves with its innovative non-custodial multi-chain wallet, currently in its presale…

The NFT market is recovering even though the crypto market is still struggling. Bitcoin has fallen to $86,000, and Ethereum is down to $2,100. The total value of the global crypto market has also dropped slightly, decreasing from $2.84 trillion last week to $2.83 trillion now. According to CryptoSlam data, NFT sales volume has up to $121.5 million, marking a 15.27% appreciate from the previous week. However, market participation has contracted sharply, suggesting larger trades from fewer participants. The weekly metrics reveal contrasting trends: Ethereum sales jump, but buyer numbers drop Ethereum eth-7.96%Ethereum sales jumped 50.76% to $37.6 million, though buyer numbers dropped…

Coinbase Derivatives, a regulated futures exchange, is set to launch 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading for U.S. traders. This will be the first time crypto futures can be traded around the clock in the U.S., just like regular cryptocurrency markets. Crypto futures allow traders to bet on price changes without owning the actual coins. These contracts make up more than 75% of global crypto trading. Until now, U.S. traders had to deal with fixed market hours and futures contracts that expired on certain dates, making it harder to react to market shifts. With 24/7 trading, traders can manage their…

The cryptocurrency market is facing a downturn after reaching a new all-time high on the day of President Trump’s inauguration. Early Friday morning, Bitcoin dropped below $80,000. But it’s not just cryptocurrencies taking a hit—Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN), the largest cryptocurrency exchange, also saw its stock fall, trading near a 50-day low of around $211 per share. While crypto rates often up and down, this could be a good time for investors to explore other blockchain-related opportunities. Here are four stocks that offer exposure to blockchain technology beyond just Coinbase’s trading platform. MARA Mines Bitcoin, Record Earnings MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:…

Zora, an Ethereum-based NFT and tokenization platform, is announcing its own cryptocurrency, ZORA, this spring. The platform, which has been working for years to bring creativity on-chain, will launch its token on Base, an Ethereum layer-2 network. “What started as an experiment six years ago has now grown into something much bigger,” Zora wrote in a blog post. Airdrop for the Community To congrats its users, Zora is giving away 1 billion ZORA tokens (10% of its total supply) through an airdrop to creators, collectors, and developers. Eligibility is based on a snapshot taken on March 3, with another snapshot…