Crypto Market Cap Surpassed Global Inflation-Linked Bond Market in Q4: Grayscale Report

December 31, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The Q4 2024 crypto valuation surge saw the digital asset market cap surpass that of the global inflation-linked bond market. Crypto Market Cap Dwarfs U.S. High-Yield Bond Market The crypto market capitalization surged from $1 trillion to over $3 trillion in the last quarter of 2024, surpassing that of the global inflation-linked bond market, according […]

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How XRP Soared 236% in 2024 to Become the 4th Largest Crypto by Market Cap

December 31, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The digital asset XRP wrapped up 2024 on a high note, climbing above $2 for the first time in years after spending much of the year under $0.72 per coin. Since early Jan., XRP has jumped by more than 236% against the greenback. From $0.63 to $2.12: XRP’s Wild Ride Through 2024’s Crypto Economy Boom […]

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2024 Fiat-Pegged Economy Swells—Stablecoins Reach $200B, Tether’s Market Soars 50%, New Players Emerge

December 31, 2024 Bitcoin.com

2024 Fiat-Pegged Economy Swells—Stablecoins Reach 0B, Tether’s Market Soars 50%, New Players Emerge

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With bitcoin (BTC) cruising past the $100,000 mark and the crypto economy swelling dramatically in value this year, multiple sectors saw significant expansion. Stablecoins, a major player in the digital asset realm, now exceed $200 billion in total valuation, reflecting a $73 billion increase in this subset of fiat-pegged cryptocurrencies. Stablecoins Flourish While Rankings Shift […]

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Hyperliquid Launches HYPE Staking to Amplify Network Decentralization

December 31, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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According to the Hyper Foundation, the organization associated with the Hyperliquid ecosystem, users can now stake HYPE on the network. The foundation detailed that users can stake HYPE to a trusted validator and earn staking rewards in HYPE. Hyperliquid’s HYPE Staking Debuts Amid Rapid Growth Over the last few weeks, Hyperliquid, the decentralized perpetuals exchange […]

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Weekly Inflows and Outflows Show Contrasting Fortunes for BTC and ETH ETFs

December 30, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Ethereum ETFs closed the week strong with inflows above $300 million while bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of close to $400 million. Last Week of 2024 Sees Outflows for Bitcoin ETFs and Inflows for Ethereum ETFs Bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced mixed fortunes in the final week of 2024. According to Sosovalue‘s weekly inflow/outflow […]

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Numerology Combined With Strategy? Tether’s Bitcoin Holdings Soar Past 83,000 BTC

December 30, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Blockchain sleuths have flagged a notable acquisition: on Dec. 30, 2024, a bitcoin address believed to be linked to stablecoin issuer Tether added 8,404.48 BTC to its reserves, valued at a cool $772 million. Blockchain Detectives Spot $772M Bitcoin Transfer to Tether Tether, known for issuing the largest stablecoin by market cap, now holds a […]

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Meme Tokens Dominate: 9 of 2024’s Top 10 Crypto Gainers Are All About the Laughs

December 30, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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As 2024 winds down, the crypto economy has flourished, growing by an impressive $1.62 trillion in value over the year. Interestingly, nine of the top ten gainers for the year turned out to be meme tokens, with only one utility token breaking into the elite group. Meme Coins Take the Crown The crypto sector expanded […]

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Vitalik Buterin denies selling Ether for profit

August 31, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin addresses allegations of profiting from ETH sales, emphasizing his long-term support for Web3 projects and charities.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin refuted allegations that he sold millions of dollars of Ether (ETH) for personal profit. He claimed to have sold his ETH holdings only to support various crypto projects and philanthropic initiatives.

On Aug. 30, a crypto community member on X accused Buterin of dumping over $2 million worth of Ether (800 ETH) after making a bullish tweet. Onchain analytics firm Lookonchain further suggested that the same wallet address received 3,000 ETH from the entrepreneur on Aug. 9.

Source: Lookonchain

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Dogecoin Core reproducibility update ‘imminent’

August 4, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The Dogecoin Core client is essential for several functions, including participating in the network and validating and relaying transactions.

Dogecoin, the popular memecoin, is about to receive a significant security update with the release of Dogecoin Core 1.14.8. This latest update focuses on enhancing the reproducibility of the compilation process, a crucial step toward bolstering the network’s security and reliability.

X user, “junior developer,” said that Dogecoin Core 1.14.8 had passed the “can multiple developers reliably reproduce the exact output from the compilation process” test.

The Dogecoin Core client is essential for several functions, including participating in the network and validating and relaying transactions. It can also hold keys for users.

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Mt. Gox still has 90,000 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $6 billion

July 25, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The infamous collapse of the Mt. Gox exchange occurred in 2014, and creditors have been waiting for reimbursement for over a decade.

Mt. Gox still has a whopping 90,000 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $6 billion, as investors and speculators weigh the effects the sell-off will have on the Bitcoin market.

Data from Arkham Intelligence indicates the last transaction made from Mt. Gox occurred on July 24, 2024, at 06:50:05 UTC and contained roughly 382 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $25 million, sent to Bitstamp.

News of the Mt. Gox sell-off has created fear, uncertainty, and doubt among market participants during the last several weeks, with the $8.2 billion question coming down to whether or not the Mt. Gox creditors, who have been waiting over 10 years for reimbursement, will sell their holdings.

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