Get the weekly summary of crypto market analysis, news, and forecasts! This Week’s Summary The crypto market ends the week at a total market capitalization of $2,17 trillion. Bitcoin continues to trade at around $62,300. Ethereum experiences no changes and stagnates at around $2,400. XRP is down by 2%, Solana by 1%, and Dogecoin by 3%. Almost all altcoins are trading in the red, with very few exceptions. The DeFi sector decreased the total value of protocols (TVL) to around…
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Ethereum’s Priority Transaction Network Eden Raises $17M to Protect Against Malicious MEV
The Eden network has raised about $17.4M in a funding round led by Multicoin Capital to protect its users against miner extractable value(MEV). Several frontiers, including Jump Capital, Alameda Research, and Yearn Finance Founder Andre Cronje, also procured the funding round. The network raised funds following the sales of EDEN tokens. Consequently, the funds will enable it to increase adoption, improve infrastructure and develop its network. In addition, the network plans to protect users against front-running with MEV fully. The…
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Coinbase Accuses the SEC of ‘Using Intimidation Tactics’
Earlier today, Pro-XRP Attorney James Filan tweeted that the SEC "will stop at nothing" to have authority over the crypto space. In the tweet, he revealed that Coinbase believes the SEC is unlawfully stalling the launch of the exchange’s crypto lending program. More crypto enthusiasts have made their stance against the SEC’s ‘intimidation tactics.’ Coinbase's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, wrote in a blog post that the regulatory agency threatened to sue the company if it launched the feature. Subsequently,…
4 years ago
Could Solana be a Victim of a Pump and Dump Scheme?
The Solana (SOL) token has tripled its price in less than a month as the cryptocurrency market posted staggering losses. On Tuesday, a wave of selling pressure pummeled the prices of nearly every single coin. SOL is heading to better heights as many DApps, stablecoins, and DeFi projects build platforms on the network. The token now has a market value of over $51 billion, according to CoinGecko. Solana hit the news recently as among the fastest-growing cryptos this year as it…
4 years ago
DeFi Yield Protocol Expands its Ecosystem by Introducing a Launchpad Platform
DeFi Yield Protocol (DYP) announced on Twitter that it would soon introduce a Launchpad to its ecosystem. According to the 5th September tweet, the Launchpad will introduce some critical features, which should serve as a gateway for high-quality crypto projects. The Launchpad should be an excellent addition to DYP’s decentralized tool dashboard. Also, it brings together all the ecosystem’s advanced features. As of now, the platform consists of DYP Locker, Yield Farm Data, and Decentralized Score. These elements help crypto…
4 years ago
Charles Hoskinson Re-confirms Launching of Smart Contract Support On September 12th
On September 7th, Charles Hoskinson re-confirmed IOHK's tweet on submitting a proposal for the smart contract launch. Hoskinson confirmed that Cardano's smart contracts program will go live on September 12th. The proposal should trigger the Cardano network Alonzo Hard Fork event on Sunday. Smart Contract Support Coming Soon On Tuesday, IOHK and Charles Hoskinson announced that they already submitted a proposal to trigger the smart contract launch. IOHK has been famous for the developments of the Cardano network for several years. Cardano has had…
4 years ago
Brian Armstrong Bashes The SEC for Not Explaining How Crypto Lending Falls Under Securities
Earlier today, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expressed his disappointment on how the SEC handled the trading platform's request to launch a crypto lending feature. The CEO is surprised how the financial watchdog claims the element is a security feature without any explanation. Furthermore, Mr. Armstrong feels the SEC is blocking Coinbase from lending while other platforms have practiced it for years. Is the SEC Biased or Confused? CEO Armstrong tweeted out his opinions, suggesting that the SEC is somewhat confused. He explained…
4 years ago
Crypto Market Crashes on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Day, What Could be the Reason?
The crypto market faced one of the most volatile days in history as a severe flash crash took the market by surprise on El Salvador's "Bitcoin Day." Investors expected the world's leading crypto to shine as El Salvador officially adopted BTC as legal tender on September 7. The announcement should have been a fundamentally bullish moment for the king coin. Many market participants touted the historical development as a landmark event that would have massive implications on crypto adoption globally. …
4 years ago
Who’s Likely to Win the Race of Launching First Bitcoin ETF in the US?
There's no doubt that Bitcoin is an excellent and highly profitable investment asset. Investors globally, especially holders, made millions recently when Bitcoin increased in prices. In fact, as the coin is currently retracing, investors are maximizing bitcoin's volatile nature. However, even though the coin is profitable, some investors do not have access to its benefits. The requirement of technical expertise and the risky nature of the coin always makes investors shy away. Some platforms have been coming up recently, including bitcoin trusts,…
4 years ago
El Salvador Officially Makes BTC a Legal Tender As the Crypto World Watches Anxiously
El Salvador is officially the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. The president, Nayib Bukele, commented that the move would see the majority of its citizens access bank services for the first time. Besides, it will save over $400 million in fees on remittances sent home from overseas. Last year alone, remittances to El Salvador came to close to $600 billion. It represents about 23% of its total gross domestic product. It makes it one of the highest…
4 years ago