The BRICS bloc might have already overcome its dollar-dependence problem, as the volume of settlements in the national currencies of its member nations has already surpassed the USD-based exchanges. Using the U.S. dollar can lead to expenses that can be avoided when paying with other currencies, BRICS Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and […]
2024 Crypto Losses Attributable to Deepfakes Projected to Exceed $25 Billion
Losses attributed to crypto crimes involving the use of deepfakes are projected to surpass $ 25 billion in 2024. According to the latest Bitget research study, these losses are expected to continue rising if no regulatory intervention is introduced to curb this type of fraud. Educating users and implementing comprehensive legal and cybersecurity frameworks …
China Asset Management Exec Anticipates Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin ETFs to ‘Exceed’ US Debut
With the debut of spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong trading on Tuesday, market observers are speculating about the potential demand for these ETFs in the region, reminiscent of the enthusiasm seen in the U.S. following the approval of 11 spot bitcoin ETFs on Jan. 10. Zhu Haokang, head of digital […]
Ethereum Blob Inscriptions Exceed 40%, Triggering Unprecedented ‘Blob Contention’
Following the debut of the Dencun upgrade and Ethereum blobs, enthusiasts have devised methods to embed data akin to how Ordinal inscriptions operate. Since this development, inscription-based activities now account for over 40% of blob transactions, leading to a significant increase in network activity. This uptick has resulted in a congestion of blob transactions, pushing […]
Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Shatters Inflow and Volume Records — Holdings Exceed 141K BTC
Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has had a second consecutive record-breaking day with over $ 1.3 billion in trading volume. The world’s largest asset manager’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) also saw a record net inflow on Tuesday. The fund’s total bitcoin holdings have now surpassed 141K bitcoins. Another Record Day for Blackrock’s Bitcoin …