Blockchain & crypto news from India
The Open Network (TON) is a revolutionary platform designed to support blockchain and cryptocurrency activities within the Telegram messenger ecosystem. In an exciting development, the platform is receiving a significant boost through the establishment of the $20 million TON Ecosystem Fund. This fund is being launched in collaboration with Bitget, a prominent crypto exchange, and…
During what has been described as one of the most tumultuous weeks for the crypto market in 2024, the transaction fees for Bitcoin and Ether have plummeted to levels not seen in months. On June 23, the average cost of a Bitcoin transaction hit a low of $1.93 per transaction, marking a significant decline since…
On June 18, 2021, data sourced from the NFT tracking platform CryptoSlam indicated that the Bitcoin network has surpassed the Ronin blockchain, securing the third position in the all-time non-fungible token (NFT) sales rankings. The sales figures for Bitcoin-based NFTs reached an all-time high of $4,271,928,280, surpassing Ronin’s previous record of $4,271,675,550. As a result,…
In the midst of the current market downturn, a major memecoin investor, known as a “whale,” has reaped substantial profits by offloading their MAGA (TRUMP) tokens. The whale, operating under the wallet address “0x52C0,” disposed of over 171,000 TRUMP tokens for 414 Ether, equivalent to a value of $1.44 million within the last 24 hours….
Tether, a prominent cryptocurrency company, is set to introduce a groundbreaking digital currency called Alloy (aUSDT). Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies, Alloy will be backed by physical gold, ensuring its stability, and pegged to the value of the US dollar. This innovative stablecoin will be minted on the Alloy by Tether platform, marking a significant advancement in…
During an interview with Cointelegraph at the Bitcoin-only conference, BTC Prague, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino highlighted the unique nature of Bitcoin among the vast array of cryptocurrencies. Ardoino emphasized the distinctive decentralized nature of Bitcoin that distinguishes it from over 14,000 other cryptocurrencies, making it the only currency that operates without central control. “Bitcoin stands…
MetaMask, a crypto wallet firm, has introduced a staking service that enables users to combine their funds and stake their assets in enterprise-grade validators operated by Consensys, a blockchain software company. This service allows MetaMask wallet users to stake their Ether without having to meet Ethereum’s high minimum requirement of 32 ETH, which is currently…
Bitcoin faced a significant downturn, plunging below the $67,000 mark as the markets reacted to the looming inflation report on June 11 at the beginning of the Wall Street trading session. According to data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView, Bitcoin hit a new local low of $66,696 on Bitstamp, signaling the lowest point for…
It is possible that the approval of another altcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States may be influenced by political changes after the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election. Despite the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granting permission to fund managers to list spot Ether ETFs on May 23, SEC Chair Gary Gensler recently…
According to recent reports, during the first quarter of 2024, hackers managed to illicitly acquire digital assets totaling a whopping $542.7 million. This figure represents a significant 42% surge in comparison to the corresponding period in 2023, signifying a potential uptick in the activities of cryptocurrency hackers and exploiters. If this trend continues, it is…