Global crypto exchange Binance experienced a significant decline in trading activity in September. According to a CCData report, trading volume for derivatives on Binance fell by 21% to $1.25 trillion in September, the lowest level since October 2023. With the decline in activity, the exchange’s derivatives market share stood at 40.7% at the end of … Read more
Meta recently showed off a new “Hyperscape” tech that takes the idea of stitching photographs together to form a 3D environment — such as YouTube’s 360 videos — and turns it into a real-time rendering system that could potentially revolutionize telepresence and redefine the idea of working from home. Hyperscape Meta’s still as bullish as … Read more
According to Geoff Kendrick, Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research, Bitcoin (BTC) dropping below $60,000 due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could offer a prime buying opportunity. Bitcoin Below $60,000, A Buying Opportunity? As tensions between Iran and Israel intensify, risk-on assets like Bitcoin may face a downturn as investors … Read more
The Bitwise XRP ETF filing has gone live on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website. This application, which is a first of its kind, will offer institutional investors an avenue to gain exposure to XRP if approved. Bitwise XRP ETF Now Live On SEC Website The asset manager has filed Form S-1 for … Read more
While October has historically been one of the strongest months for Bitcoin (BTC), a trader argues that placing too much importance on the entire month is wrong. “I do believe focusing too much on one month versus periods or larger blocks of time is a mistake,” Oliver Velez wrote in an Oct. 2 X post. The … Read more
Asset manager Grayscale Investments launched a new investment fund for Aave’s governance token, AAVE, according to an Oct. 3 announcement. The Grayscale Aave Trust “offers investors the opportunity to gain exposure to AAVE, the governance token for Aave’s platform,” Grayscale said. The fund, which is only available to qualified investors, adds to Grayscale’s suite of … Read more
In the cryptoverse, no coin is immune to fluctuating market forces. Shiba Inu hit highs of $0.000036 earlier this year but has been on a decline and is now at $0.000016. This SHIB price drop is no accident; it’s a symptom of the trouble in its universe. Slowed Shibarium adoption and declining Shibaswap stakes means … Read more
Follow Frank on X. Last night, I had the distinct pleasure of having an in-depth conversation with Jeff Booth, who I often refer to as the Eckhart Tolle of Bitcoin. Booth, soft-spoken yet direct, harped on one point in particular in the conversation that, while at first I didn’t grasp, ended up resonating deeply with me. … Read more
A crypto investigation recently deep-dived into one of the industry’s largest problems, revealing its extent might be larger than suspected. The report exposed how North Korean hackers have targeted and infiltrated the sector, presenting many legal and cybersecurity risks for companies and investors. DPRK Infiltration Targets The Whole Industry CoinDesk recently published an investigation detailing … Read more
Nothing stops this train. No, I’m not talking about the Federal Reserve money printer, I’m talking about the string of ETF announcements from Wall Street and the related crypto firms servicing it this week. I’m talking about today’s hybrid Ethereum-Bitcoin ETF, yesterday’s XRP ETF, and what will likely be 2025’s basket memecoin ETF offering exposure … Read more
