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Confirmed Bitcoin payments per day hit yearly lows – Illiquidity hits BTC whales
Daily confirmed Bitcoin payments fell to a yearly low on December 26, a pattern typical of the holiday season’s market illiquidity. Blockchain.com data revealed that confirmed Bitcoin transactions sank to 623,434, the lowest point in 2024. Confirmed BTC payments are transactions successfully added to the blockchain, making them immutable. The metric is often used to […]Cryptopolitan
19 hours ago
Will the Tables Turn for Retail Investors as Trump Appoints Pro-crypto Lawmakers?
A huge part of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was based on cryptocurrency. He promised to introduce a new regulatory framework for crypto and promote it as a more mainstream asset. Cut to the present, Donald Trump has won the election, which is why the crypto industry is pushing to see him ful...Bitcoinist
19 hours ago
Crypto whales moving stablecoins to centralized exchanges – developing trend
After a market-wide dip on Christmas day, cryptocurrency markets are showing signs of recovery, driven by increased stablecoin inflows to centralized exchanges. On-chain intelligence provider Santiment highlighted a notable shift in whale activity, with multiple large stablecoin deposits into centralized exchanges, signaling potential increased demand for cryptos. In the past 24 hours alone, Santiment’s dashboard […]Cryptopolitan
19 hours ago
Here’s Why The Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Prices Crashed Today
The Dogecoin and Shiba Inu prices have crashed in the last 24 hours as the broader crypto market correction continues. This price crash is due to several developments, including the holiday season, with several traders choosing to stay out of the market during this period. Why The Dogecoin And Shiba...Bitcoinist
19 hours ago
Solana Dips Below $194 – A Continued Consolidation In Sight?
Solana price action is at a critical juncture, with the cryptocurrency testing market’s patience, it hovers just below the pivotal $194 resistance level. This threshold has emerged as a significant hurdle as bulls struggle to sustain enough momentum to power a breakout despite recent attempts to pus...NewsBTC
19 hours ago
Taiwan warns that spending cuts will affect AI growth
Taiwan’s government is furious. The Ministry of Science and Technology just announced that next year’s budget for cutting-edge fields like semiconductors, AI, and aerospace is set to shrink by T$20 billion ($609 million). This comes after opposition lawmakers pushed through a controversial law to redirect central government funds to local municipalities. The ruling Democratic Progressive […]Cryptopolitan
19 hours ago
SuperTrust expands its ecosystem with the SUT QuickSwap listing
In this post: SuperTrust (SUT) has been listed on QuickSwap V3 (Polygon) with a current price of $2.68 and a 24-hour trading volume of $339,253 (at the time of this release). It has a liquidity score of 260, which shows investor confidence in the token. SUT will reach the next phase in its evolution with […]Cryptopolitan
20 hours ago
US stocks disappoint markets with weak year-end performance. But the Santa Rally is still possible
US stocks are limping toward the finish line, leaving investors questioning whether the traditional Santa Claus Rally will make its appearance. This year’s rally window—spanning the last five trading days of December and the first two of January—opened Tuesday. The S&P 500 ticked up by 1.1% on day one but quickly lost steam, dropping a […]Cryptopolitan
20 hours ago
The Federal Reserve desperately tries to decode Trump pre-inauguration
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is tiptoeing through a minefield as Donald Trump barrels toward his second term as president. The central bank is trying to maintain its image of neutrality while secretly bracing for the economic chaos Trump’s policies could unleash. Powell claims the Fed won’t speculate on Trump’s plans, but insiders reportedly say […]Cryptopolitan
20 hours ago
Matrixport shares the greatest risk to Bitcoin’s bull market in 2025
Multiple risks to Bitcoin’s 2025 bull market have emerged, according to a new report from Matrixport. The report outlines threats ranging from BlackRock’s concerns about Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap to Google’s advances in quantum computing.
Ethiopia uses GERD, Africa’s largest dam for Bitcoin mining – Revenue hits 18%
As the year nears the end, Bitcoin has set up shop in the middle of East Africa. Ethiopia used its hydroelectric power, produced by the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), to facilitate Bitcoin mining. To that end, Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) has converted latent energy into valuable digital assets, generating a revenue of 18%. Hiwot […]Cryptopolitan
20 hours ago
Bitcoin Meets Bonds: Ramaswamy’s Strive Asset Management Files With SEC
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Asset Management is joining the ETF bandwagon by formally filing the Strive Bitcoin Bond ETF with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a 475A filing submitted on December 26th, Strive aims to leverage the changing investment landscape favoring Bitcoin, digi...Bitcoinist
20 hours ago
A new hack in town – Crypto users warned of phishing attacks disguised as Zoom meeting links
SlowMist has brought attention to a new phishing scam targeting cryptocurrency users. The scam disguises itself as fake Zoom meetings to distribute malware that steals sensitive data. It involves counterfeit Zoom links that trick victims into downloading malicious files aimed at extracting cryptocurrency assets. According to blockchain security platform SlowMist, the attackers behind the scam […]Cryptopolitan
21 hours ago
5 Best Altcoins to Buy Now as Bitcoin Bounces
2024 seems set to go out with a sigh, rather than a bang. After a hectic two months during which $BTC saw record-setting, all-time highs and the crypto market cap surged dramatically, investors have settled down considerably. It was only September – barely four months ago – when investor confidence,...Bitcoinist
21 hours ago
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC misses Santa rally even as on-chain metrics show signs of price recovery
Bitcoin (BTC) price hovers around $97,000 on Friday, erasing most of the gains from earlier this week, as the largest cryptocurrency missed the so-called Santa Claus rally, the increase in prices prior to and immediately following Christmas Day.Best Wallet Presale Raises $5.8M, Overrides ‘Decembear’ Doubts
The Best Wallet presale has raised over $5.8M. In the four days before Santa did his rounds, it garnered an additional $500K, easing any ‘Decembear’ doubts. Still, this month has presented unfavorable times for the broader crypto market. On December 17, $BTC was valued at a hefty $108K, but it’s dro...Bitcoinist
21 hours ago
Bitcoin’s Realized Capitalization Surges To 2019 And March 2024 Level Amid Improving Market Sentiment
Following the recent upswing in Bitcoin’s price, old and new investors are beginning to demonstrate robust confidence in its long-term potential. This is evidenced by an increase in interest and accumulation of the digital asset as it draws closer to resistance levels that are crucial for its ...Bitcoinist
22 hours ago
Dogecoin Price Gaining Another 179% in December Is Unlikely, But This DOGE Alternative Under $0.003 Will Hit $15 in the Next 3 Months
The rise of memecoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) has always been fueled by their potential for rapid, explosive gains. But as analysts grow doubtful of DOGE achieving another 179% price surge by December, investors are shifting their focus to a promising alternative Lightchain AI (LCAI). Currently priced under $0.003, LCAI is gaining momentum thanks to its […]Cryptopolitan
22 hours ago
XRP tanks in South Korea, affecting global markets as lawmakers impeach acting president Han Duck-soo
South Korea’s ongoing political upheaval continues to derail its economy and crypto markets. XRP and the local currency, the Korean won (KRW), have experienced notable drops in market value amid the impeachment of acting President Han Duck-soo. Investors are now worried that market reactions will reverberate far beyond the country’s borders. As news of Han’s […]Cryptopolitan
22 hours ago
Bitcoin set to finish an outstanding year steep in the red
Bitcoin is sliding into the year’s final days like a boxer on the ropes. After punching through records and shaking up financial markets, the apex crypto is now bleeding value. As of press time, Bitcoin was trading at $95,260, down 4% in 24 hours. After an incredible year, BTC looks dead set on finishing in […]Cryptopolitan
22 hours ago
Bitcoin Could Crash To $70,000, Warn Leading Financial Analysts
The recent rejection at the $100,000 has prompted a wave of warnings from leading financial analysts, who caution that Bitcoin could be poised for a significant pullback toward the $70,000 region or, in some cases, even $60,000. Ali Martinez (@ali_charts), a crypto analyst, compiled the viewpoints o...NewsBTC
22 hours ago