According to the latest data, $ 305.43 million was liquidated across crypto derivatives exchanges when bitcoin dipped below $ 57,000. One analyst predicts that with the Mt Gox and German government sell-offs, “supply will likely outstrip demand.” Conversely, QCP Capital notes that despite the current crypto sell-off, the options market remains hopeful. Crypto …
Central Banks Kept Purchasing Gold in February; China Continues Gold Run
Central banks kept up demand for gold in February, registering net purchases of 19 tonnes. Albeit the purchasing trend continued, purchases fell 58% compared to January’s demand, according to IMF and World Gold Council numbers. China reported the largest gold accumulation, acquiring 12 tonnes to maintain a 16-month gold purchasing streak. Gold Demand Still High […]
Bitcoin Miners on the Brink of Surpassing February Earnings as 2 Difficulty Adjustments Loom
Bitcoin miners face two additional difficulty adjustments before the network’s halving event, which is rapidly approaching, with less than 4,300 blocks remaining. Data indicates the total hashrate has recovered from a minor dip, suggesting miners might see a decrease in difficulty at the next adjustment, set for on or around March 28, 2024. With the […]
Phishing Scammers Stole $47 Million From 57,000 Victims in February Alone — Report
Nearly $ 47 million was stolen from approximately 57,000 crypto users by criminals who use phishing scams to lure victims. The Scam Sniffer data highlights that most of the thefts occurred on the Ethereum chain, with ERC-20 tokens being the most targeted. Unlike in January, the number of victims who lost digital funds exceeding …
WordCamp Asia 2025 Scheduled For Next February in Manila, Philippines
WordCamp Asia has unveiled its host city for 2025 – Manila, Philippines. After Bangkok and Taiwan, it is Manila’s turn to take center stage as the venue for the flagship event, tentatively slated for February 2025. The host city was announced at the Taipei International Convention Center in Taiwan as the …