Two young men pulled off a $ 230 million bitcoin heist in one of the largest crypto thefts from a private individual in U.S. history. But after indulging in luxury cars and a $ 2 million watch, the story took a sinister twist. Now, prosecutors say the crime may be tied to a …
1.71 Million BTC From 2009-2012 Block Rewards Still Dormant, Worth Over $100B
This past week, a batch of five block rewards from 2009 were moved for the first time in almost two years. Interestingly, since 2015, only 48 block rewards from Bitcoin’s creation year have been spent. With the reawakening of these so-called ‘sleeping’ bitcoins from Bitcoin’s early days, it’s a good time to reflect on just […]
Altcoin Season Chatter Heats up on X, While Index Indicates It’s Still Far Off
Just ten days ago, Bitcoin.com News highlighted blockchaincenter.net’s Altcoin Season Index (ASI), which was sitting at a modest 22 out of 100. Fast forward to Sept. 3, 2024, and despite all the buzz about the elusive “altcoin season,” the ASI has dipped slightly, now standing at 18 out of 100. Altcoin Season Speculation Swirls on […]
Ethereum Still Holds the Lion’s Share of Defi TVL as Tron and Solana Rise
Currently, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) stands at $ 82.2 billion, with Ethereum hosting a commanding 57.24% of that amount. Hot on its heels, Tron and Solana take the second and third spots for the largest TVLs today. Ethereum Reigns Supreme in Defi With 57% of Total Value Locked Despite …
Jamie Dimon Says US Recession Still on the Horizon as JPMorgan Increases Forecast
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reiterated his belief that a recession remains the most likely outcome for the U.S. economy. Dimon pointed to various uncertainties such as geopolitics, housing, and spending. Meanwhile, JPMorgan has raised the likelihood of a U.S. recession this year. Jamie Dimon Maintains Recession Likely for US Economy JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie […]