Monero, the $6 billion privacy coin long touted as one of crypto’s most censorship-resistant networks, has suffered a major setback. Key Takeaways: Qubic claims it gained 51% control of Monero’s hashrate after a month-long campaign. The takeover coincided with a six-block chain reorganization that replaced 60 blocks. Monero developers dispute that a full 51% attack…
Google Trends and market trackers show a fresh wave of interest in altcoins as Bitcoin’s share of the market slips. Searches for altcoins have jumped, while Bitcoin dominance has dropped by 6% — from about 65% to nearly 60% — over the last two months. Traders and small investors are shifting attention to coins beyond…
Upexi, a Nasdaq-listed company, has stepped up its bet on Solana by forming a new advisory committee and naming Arthur Hayes as its first member. Reports have disclosed the move came with a clear push to support the firm’s large Solana treasury, which has drawn attention from investors and rival corporate treasuries alike. Upexi Deepens…
According to CoinGlass and market reports, Dogecoin’s futures open interest breached the $3 billion barrier as traders piled back into the memecoin on August 12. The token climbed to $0.25 that day, and traders recorded a one-day gain of 4.10% while market capitalization rose nearly 4%. Short bursts of buying pushed derivatives exposure higher, and…
The Chainlink price has surged 12% in the past 24 hours to $23.72, as investors react to news that could unlock billions of dollars in real-world market integration. This move follows a major new partnership with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) – the parent company of the NYSE – which will bring gold and forex data on-chain…
Market expert Orbion has advised market participants to sell all their Ethereum holdings by October. He analyzed ETH’s price action to explain why the altcoin could reach its peak by then. Why Investors Should Sell Ethereum In October In an X post, Orbion said that he is still bullish on ETH right now but that…
VivoPower, a Nasdaq-listed solar company, said it plans to spend $100 million to buy privately held shares of Ripple, according to company statements. Based on the company’s presentation of the numbers, that equity exposure would be the equivalent of about 211 million XRP, which VivoPower values at roughly $696 million. Details Of The Purchase According…
BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. shares jumped this week after a steep rally on Friday, and traders kept the momentum into Monday. According to company disclosures, BitMine reported holding 1.15 million ETH as of August 10, with that stash valued at $4.96 billion, up from roughly 833,137 ETH and nearly $3 billion just a week earlier….
Chainlink’s growing role in SWIFT’s blockchain integration is drawing comparisons to XRP’s long-standing ambitions in the same sector. Reports have disclosed that SWIFT already uses Chainlink technology to connect more than 11,000 banks to public and private blockchains, a move some believe gives Chainlink an edge in real-world adoption. Chainlink’s Ties With Global Finance Supporters…
Ethereum’s recent surge has pushed it past another milestone, with the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap overtaking MasterCard in the global asset rankings. According to data shared by Watcher Guru, Ethereum now holds the 22nd spot, backed by a market capitalization of $507 billion. It’s trading at $4,220, with a 24-hour trading volume of…