Blockchain & crypto news from India
On July 26th, there is a possibility that the price of Bitcoin could experience a decline, potentially dropping to around the $63,000 level. This potential drop is attributed to the expiration of a significant amount, over $3.9 billion worth, of Bitcoin futures options at 8:00 am UTC on Deribit, which is recognized as a leading…
Over the past few months, the cryptocurrency market has been marked by substantial fluctuations and uncertainty. Despite a recent increase, the market capitalization remains 14% below its peak in March. In June, the total market capitalization experienced a significant 11.4% downturn, described as “brutal” in a report by Binance Research. This decline coincided with the…
The inflows into digital asset investment products have set a remarkable new record, exceeding $17.8 billion year-to-date (YTD). This surge in investment suggests the potential beginning of a recovery in the cryptocurrency market. Notably, the recent record-breaking figure follows a substantial influx of $1.44 billion into cryptocurrency investment products in the last week. Based on…
The Open Network (TON) is a revolutionary platform designed to support blockchain and cryptocurrency activities within the Telegram messenger ecosystem. In an exciting development, the platform is receiving a significant boost through the establishment of the $20 million TON Ecosystem Fund. This fund is being launched in collaboration with Bitget, a prominent crypto exchange, and…
During what has been described as one of the most tumultuous weeks for the crypto market in 2024, the transaction fees for Bitcoin and Ether have plummeted to levels not seen in months. On June 23, the average cost of a Bitcoin transaction hit a low of $1.93 per transaction, marking a significant decline since…
MetaMask, a crypto wallet firm, has introduced a staking service that enables users to combine their funds and stake their assets in enterprise-grade validators operated by Consensys, a blockchain software company. This service allows MetaMask wallet users to stake their Ether without having to meet Ethereum’s high minimum requirement of 32 ETH, which is currently…
Recently, a released data indicating that the total supply of Ether has increased from 120 million on March 12 to 120.1 million on May 7. This small but noteworthy increase marks the first time since September 2022 that Ether supply has turned inflationary, following the highly anticipated Merge transition that moved Ethereum to a proof-of-stake…
The regulatory authorities in Hong Kong have recently approved the use of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the popular cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ether. This means that at least three local issuers have been granted regulatory approval to offer ETFs that track the price of these two digital assets. This is a significant development in the…
Fidelity, a well-known player in the financial services industry, has plans to utilize a portion of Ether held within their proposed spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) to offer investors an added source of income. This move is aimed at enhancing the returns for investors in the ETF. On March 18, Fidelity submitted a 19b-4 amendment…
Hackers stole crypto worth more than $600 million from a digital ledger used by players of the famous online game Axie Infinity, in a huge digital cash heist disclosed on Tuesday. Interest in crypto has surged, along with its values, but the money has also become a lucrative target for tech-savvy thieves. Ronin Network said…