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An altcoin is simply any digital currency alternative to Bitcoin. Many altcoins are forks of Bitcoin with minor changes (e.g. Litecoin).
Bitcoin Price Rises But Altcoins Struggle to get Liberated from the Bears
Bitcoin is seeing recoveries following a revelation of a $170 million purchase from Square Inc with some altcoins following while others struggle/
Bitcoin Price and Altcoins Spike On News of President Trump’s Recovery Against COVID-19
Bitcoin and altcoins have enjoyed a brief price surge on the back of news that President Trump could be discharged from hospital after his bout with COVID-19.
Volatility Rocks The Market as Altcoins Ignite Following Bitcoin’s New All-Time High Price Rally
As Bitcoin surges above $22,000 to an all-time high record, the altcoins also saw gains but the market is currently characterized by extreme volatility.
Chainlink Rebounds While Large-Cap Altcoins Lag Behind, DeFi Market Reaches $10B in Total Value Locked
Chainlink (LINK) has been making over 18 percent gains in the past 24 hours, taking the lead ahead of most of the large-cap altcoins and Bitcoin.
Ethereum, Cardano and Other Altcoins Slandered by Blockstream CEO as Ponzi Schemes
Blockstream CEO Adam Back publicly stated that Ethereum and other altcoins were Ponzi schemes, angering Ethereum co-founders Vitalik Buterin and Charles Hoskinson.
Altcoins ETH, AAVE Sees ATH Price Rallies, XRP Prays For SEC’s Deliverance
While Bitcoin and altcoins Ethereum and Aave have recently recorded ATH prices milestones, XRP would rather prefer just be free from the SEC than pursue ATH in price
Chainlink, Uniswap, and Polkadot among the Altcoins that Have Held Up Well Despite Bitcoin’s Plunge
While Bitcoin has plunged by 15% on a seven-day period, dragging most of the cryptocurrency market along with it, some altcoins have survived the drop.
Altcoins React Negatively to XRP News While BTC Holds Still—Are We Close to an Altseason Yet?
Some analysts believe that while Bitcoin was not moved by the XRP news, most of the major altcoins may have been affected.
DFA Bill Passed, But Central Bank of Russia Still Thinks Cryptos Are Criminal
Despite the Digital Financial Assets bill being passed by the State Duma, Russia’s Central Bank has nevertheless argued that crypto transactions are not deemed as legitimate investments.
Spain To Draft New Bill That Will Enforce Full Crypto Holding Disclosure From Citizens
Spain is drafting a bill that will make it mandatory for crypto asset holders to disclose the value of their assets for tax purposes.
Bitfinex Permitted to Withhold Documents About Alleged $850 Million Cover-up
The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court has ruled that Bitfinex is legally allowed to withhold documents pertaining to the alleged cover-up of an $850 million loss on its trading platform.
Facebook’s Libra Likened to 2008 Subprime Mortgage Fiasco
Senator Brown compared Facebook's Libra to the subprime mortgage scenario. His sentiments show the divided debate facing the Libra project.
Crypto ATM Market Expected to Hit $1.88B by 2028 with CAGR of 59.2%
The crypto ATM market is anticipated to reach $1.88 billion by 2028, according to a report by US-based consulting firm Grand View Research Inc.
Genesis Capital Breaks Previous Quarter Record With 870M in New Loan Originations in Q3
Genesis records rising demand for cash and stablecoins
Telegram Abandons TON and Gram Tokens, Durov Critical of US Regulating Whole World
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has announced that they are calling it quits on the Telegram Open Network (TON) and its Gram tokens after a drawn-out battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Crypto Market Recovers Slightly but Addresses Still in Loss
Despite the obvious cryptocurrency gains seen in the market today, the road to full recovery and profit-taking is still far.
Ethereum, Ripple XRP, and Other Altcoins Surge Higher with Bitcoin as It tops $22K
Bitcoin’s rally to its new all-time high is all that crypto traders were anticipating to wrap up the year with a bang.
Plan to Reboot Terra Ecosystem as Terra 2.0 Wins Approval
The proposal to revive the troubled Terra network as Terra 2.0 got the green light from the community. Nevertheless, the controversial algorithmic UST stablecoin will not be part of the rebirth.
Ethereum's Revenue Hit $9.9B in 2021 as ETH Emerges as the Most Searched Project
Ethereum (ETH) scaled the heights in 2021 by generating revenue to the tune of $9.9 billion thanks to a couple of use cases on its network.
How Crypto Market Reacted After Biden's Executive Order on Digital Currencies
Here is how the crypto market reacted to the latest US government's Executive Order on digital currencies.
82% Ethereum Holders Still in Profitability Despite Price Slipping Below $4,000
Ethereum has yielded an annual return more than five times that of Bitcoin.
Proof of Stake Networks to Help Staking-as-a-Service Providers
The proof of stake (PoS) consensus mechanism has gained steam in 2021 because it is more environmentally friendly and cost-effective compared to the proof of work (PoW) framework used in networks like Bitcoin (BTC).
London Hard Fork Saved Ethereum Users $844m in Transaction Fees via Base Fee Refunds
Since going live on August 5, the London Hard Fork or EIP 1559 upgrade sought to make the Ethereum network deflationary by injecting a scarcity parameter.
LUNA 2.0 Debut Experiences Hiccups as Price Plummets, Will Trust Remain Robust?
After Terra 2.0 successfully went live on May 28, LUNA 2.0 has been on a rocky start based on a sharp price decline.
PancakeSwap’s Native Token Once Surged by Nearly 10% after Binance Labs Sets Foot in Ecosystem
After Binance Labs established a strategic investment in PancakeSwap, the network’s utility and governance token, CAKE, has once soared by nearly 10%.
Bill Miller Touts Bitcoin and Coinbase Stocks as Good Investments while Issuing a Warning to Altcoins
Renowned Wall Street investor Bill Miller is once again advising investors to capitalize not only on Bitcoin but also Coinbase stocks and issues warn on altcoins.
South Korea Launches “Emergency” Inspection of Crypto Exchanges Following Terra Crash
To boost investor protection following the recent collapse of LUNA and TerraUSD (UST) tokens, financial authorities in South Korea have beefed up crypto exchange inspections.
Ethereum Miners Revenue Percentage Reaches Monthly Low
The percentage of miner revenue from fees on the ETH network reached a monthly low of 36.145%.
Crypto Prices Today Bounce Back from Friday Sell-Off, Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Polkadot, and others Surge Higher
Cryptocurrency markets have regained important values just a few days after China’s fresh crackdown. Some experts have explained the recent happenings in the market.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana And Other Crypto Prices Further Plunge Following China’s Fresh Crypto Ban
Cryptocurrency markets have experienced other crashes on Friday amid China’s Central bank renewed ban on cryptocurrency transactions.
Market Sees Broad Price Slump as Bulls Refuse to Hold the Forte
Bitcoin, Ethereum and the majority of altcoins are shedding off their price gains in the past couple of days
Crypto Market Analysis: BTC, ETH, DOT, LINK, ATOM Price Charts Show Bullish Signs
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polkadot, Cosmos Network, and Chainlink prices indicate new signs of bullishness. Top crypto traders and analysts show where they see the biggest opportunities in the crypto market in the next few days.
Bitcoin Outperforms Ethereum and Cardano as the Crypto Market Recovers
As the top three cryptocurrencies continue on their recovery, Bitcoin appears to be showing more impressive momentum than ETH and ADA.
Crypto Price Today: Bulls Pull Bitcoin Above $57K, Ethereum Rises and Altcoin Market Loses Stream
In today’s market, Bitcoin surges further while most altcoins see the price decline. Some crypto analysts have explained the reasons behind such latest trends.
Bitcoin, Ether, And Other Crypto Prices Fall, But Experts Optimise Rebound on Horizon
Despite the current bearish week, experts identify potential cryptocurrencies that could still perform the rest of September and enable investors to earn money.
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Others Gain, Experts See October As Green for The Market
While September was a difficult month for the market, cryptocurrency prices, including Bitcoin, have renewed their performance since the beginning of October. Experts predict more upsides to be experienced in October.
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Tops $63,935.12, Nears to Break April’s ATH, Altcoins Rally in Low-Level Buying
Led by Bitcoin, most cryptocurrencies are seeing high-level buying. In recent weeks, there has been some sense of stability in the crypto spectrum.
3 Reasons Behind Bitcoin and the Crypto Market's Sudden Crash
Bitcoin whales have been shorting the cryptocurrency market.
Will Crypto Recover? Experts Bet Market May Look Different
Choppiness in the crypto market is expected as investors are bracing for a year of rising interest rates.
The End of Bitcoin: Which Cryptocurrencies will survive a future crash?
During the Covid crisis, casual investors started to swap stocks and shares and even golf for investment in cryptocurrency, with Bitcoin and other altcoins like Ethereum proving to be hugely popular.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Chainlink, and Ripple XRP Regain Strength Amid Price Correction
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Chainlink, Ripple, and Litecoin are regaining their bullish momentum despite plummeting after a price spike.
Galaxy Digital Calls Coinbase Listing a ‘Netscape Moment for Crypto’ as Digital Assets Rise to New ATHs
Coinbase’s listing on Nasdaq has created quite a stir in the cryptocurrency industry and has served to push many cryptocurrencies to new all-time highs (ATHs).
Crypto Exchange Bit.com to Enhance TON Ecosystem
Bit.com, a Singapore-based crypto exchange, has partnered with TON, which stands for “The Open Network,” to expand, enhance, and develop its ecosystem.
Crypto Watchlist: Biggest Losers This Week (AVAX, MATIC, KCS)
With most coins trading in the negative, here is a look into the three coins with the biggest weekly losses.
5 Ways The Crypto Market Has Changed In 2020
The cryptocurrency market is constantly evolving. Among new investment methods, new technologies, and new cryptocurrencies altogether, these are some of the most prominent developments in 2020.
Will Terra’s UST and LUNA Crash Cause a Shift to ‘Cryptos that have Stood the Test of Time’?
LUNA has left crypto enthusiasts' mouths agape because they could never imagine in their wildest dreams that one of the top ten cryptocurrencies could collapse to near-zero overnight.
Digital-Asset Investment Funds Enjoys Net Inflow of up to $63M since Five Weeks
Market analysis report shows that digital asset investment products enjoy a net flow of up to $63 million in five consecutive weeks, breaking a four week run of outflow.
Altcoins Expanding DeFi Ecosystem but Can't Beat Layer 1 King Ethereum: Chainalysis
One of the major investment topics of 2021 was the alternative blockchain networks as big investors are looking beyond Bitcoin and taking a leap into Ethereum.
Bitcoin Pares off its Weekend Gains as Altcoin’s Growth Slows
Bitcoin has negatively toppled its growth as the trend slows down the growth of altcoins.
Ethereum Gains Momentum and Multiple Altcoins Follow its Lead
Various altcoins are following Ethereum’s momentum footsteps. The market is looking at Ethereum climbing to the $2,400 level.
Bitcoin Price Has Been Stable, It’s an Altcoin Season Right Now, Says CZ Binance
Bitcoin has been trading sideways for the last few months, with the stability around $9,100. Bitcoin (BTC) has been struggling to gain bullish momentum above $9,200. In an interview with Bloomberg, Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance commented on the stability of the recent Bitcoin price.
Bitcoin’s Dominance Peaks as BTC Price Unmoved by XRP's Massive Sell-Off
Bitcoin’s dominance has reached a new high, and BTC’s dominance has not had much rejection so far.
Ethereum Blockchain Now Has $2 Billion in Bitcoin as BTC Fever Taking Over DeFi Investors
Currently, Ethereum holds more than $2 billion worth of Bitcoin on its blockchain, as investors are getting creative with BTC and anticipating its next bull run.
Top Crypto Assets are in Fear Trajectory, Could this Signal a Bounce?
The crypto market continues to be in the red based on more liquidation. As a result, the leading cryptocurrencies are in the fear zone.
Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy to Dump Bitcoin and Chainlink (LINK) After $25,000 Loss
Dave Portnoy announced that he is done with cryptocurrency and Bitcoin after undergoing a loss of $25,000 due to market crash.
Bitcoin Most Popular Crypto in North America, Market Experts Report
Bitcoin has always been the most popular cryptocurrency on the global market, but the region that is most invested in BTC assets appears to be North America.
4 Reasons Why Bitcoin Rises While the Crypto and Stock Markets Drop
Why does the Bitcoin price continue to rise as the stock market, as well as the overall crypto market experience a drop? Here are four reason why Bitcoin is different.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Could Reach $125K if it Pulled a Tesla—The Two Assets Show Similarities
The amount of Bitcoin whales, who have at least 10,000 BTC has increased to 114 as the cryptocurrency’s price rose above $18,000.
Burnt Ether Tops 1 Million ETH as Non-Zero Ethereum Addresses Break the Record
Ethereum has been making notable strides in terms of burnt Ether after crossing the 1 million ETH mark.
Ethereum Price Gains 45% in 24 hours, What’s Driving the ETH Price Rally?
The Ethereum price has made its largest single-day price gain in the crypto’s history, surging 45% in the last 24 hours, but what is behind the ETH price rally?
Ethereum Whales Continue Ramping up, Despite Price Slip Below $4,000
Active whales in Ethereum (ETH) have taken advantage of the retracement happening in the market by accumulating more coins.
Ethereum’s Median Fee Hit a 4-Month Low, while Address Activity Soaring to a 7-Month High
Ethereum users have a sigh of relief because median fees have dropped to $5.50 per transaction from highs of $34.18 last month.
Ethereum’s Price Going through the Roof, Subject to Renewed Interest from Short-Term Traders
Ethereum’s surge to historic highs has renewed the discussion of whether the altcoin season is back as short-term traders' interest soars.
The Number of Non-Zero Ethereum Addresses Hit an ATH
The Ethereum (ETH) network continues to attract more participants because the number of non-zero addresses broke the record at 66,552,716.
The Tale of Ethereum’s 6-Year Journey from Lows of $0.4 to Highs of $4650
ETH has shined so far this quarter because after setting an all-time high (ATH) of $4,400 recently, it soared to new historic highs of $4,650.
Ethereum 2.0 Hits a New Milestone with a Deposit of More Than 9 Million Ether
More investments continue trickling into Ethereum 2.0 because 9.01 million ETH has been staked.
Ethereum 2.0 Full Upgrade Will Prompt a 1% Annual Deflation Rate
A transition to the proof of stake(PoS) consensus mechanism through Ethereum 2.0 will prompt a 1% annual deflation rate on the ETH network.
Ethereum’s Network Revenue Shot up by 1,777% Last Annual Year
Ethereum network revenue rose 1,777% from $231.41 million to $4.34 billion, according to market insight provider Bankless.
Ethereum Price Set to Reach $2,000 When the Correction is Over, Altcoins to Outperform Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency trader commented on the outlook for ETH, saying once the correction is over, Ethereum’s price could head towards $2,000
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Concerned About Security Risks That Come With High ETH Transaction Fees
By now, it is no secret that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and his team are busy perfecting Ethereum 2.0 and preparing it for its official launch.
Ethereum Supply Diminishes to a Record Low Amid ETH Breaking the Record at $4,400
Ethereum’s record-breaking surge is being attributed to diminished supply and high token circulation.
Ethereum Surges Past $700 for the First Time since 2018, ETH Supply on Exchanges Diminishes
New data by Santiment reveals that the current ETH price rally has not been witnessed since May 19, 2018 as supply on exchanges sink to a 1.5-year low.
DeFi Users on Ethereum Hit 4M for the First Time
Ethereum DeFi users reached a historic high of 4 million based on continued adoption.
$5,000 Emerge as the Largest Open Interest Strike Price for Ethereum Options
Open interest is rising, with $5,000 being the largest strike price for Ethereum options.
Ethereum and Litecoin Could See Slight Correction Before Continuing Bull Run
Ethereum (ETH) is currently trading at $1,107 at the time of writing, up by over 7 percent in the past 24 hours.
Chainalysis Adds Compliance Support to Track Privacy Coins Dash and Zcash
Chainalysis has just launched support for two of the most popular privacy coins, Dash and Zcash. Privacy coins are cryptocurrencies with privacy-enhancing features that allow users to gain total anonymity when making blockchain transactions. Privacy coins protect the identity of the users and the origins of the transactions, taking the anonymous and private nature of Bitcoin to the next level. Comparatively, Bitcoin protects some information, hence remaining pseudo-anonymous. The rest of the information, including transactions, addresses, and balances, is recorded in a public and permanently available ledger.
Chainlink (LINK) Massive Bull Run Rallies to Another New All-Time High, Up 700 percent in 2020
Chainlink (LINK) has surged by 52 percent in the past 24 hours, reaching its new all-time-high a $13.8799. Chainlink’s LINK price declined and showed a correction on Aug. 5, however, the current uptrend has proved to be strong. While LINK has attempted to reach $14, and most other altcoins are in the green.
Altcoins Plunge as Bitcoin Sees Massive Retracement, Analyst says Altseason Could Outperform BTC
The world’s largest cryptocurrency has seen a steep plunge of 13.2% in the past 24 hours, but has managed to hold above the $33,000 level.
Chainlink Is Rallying Bullishly, Up 15% in The Last 7 Hours
New data by on-chain metrics provider Santiment reveals that Chainlink (LINK) is back to its winning ways because it is up by nearly 15% in the last 7 hours.
Theta Makes Its Way to Top 10 Crypto by Market Cap
Theta is now ranked among the top ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, occupying the ninth spot.
Solana Takes the Helm as the Most Staked Crypto, Cardano Goes Second
Even if Ethereum takes the lion’s share in DeFi, Solana is the victor when it comes to staking with a value of $78.49 billion.
Chainlink's Supply on Exchanges at a New Low Since 2017, Confidence in LINK Price to Surge is High
Chainlink’s percent of supply sitting on exchanges has seen a new low, with the lowest supply amount on exchanges seen since its ICO in September 2017
Cardano Elbows Ripple to Take 6th Position, Thanks to Heightened Development Activity
Cardano (ADA) has been scaling the heights because it is now the sixth-largest cryptocurrency after dethroning Ripple (XRP) with a market capitalization of $20.71 billion, according to CoinMarketCap.
Journey to New Highs: Why XRP, LTC, and BCH Are Still Left Behind
Amid the crypto market bull run, XRP, LTC, and BCH are stagnant in comparison with other altcoins. Here is a look at why these altcoins may have underperformed.
Top Brazilian Crypto Exchange Mercado Bitcoin Adopts Sports Token Chiliz
Mercado Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Brazil, has announced its plans to add sports token Chiliz ($CHZ) to its existing list of digital assets.
Not Just Bitcoin - Ethereum and Altcoins Gain Bullish Momentum
Ethereum's record-breaking momentum indicates that investors are increasingly taking an interest to altcoins and that Bitcoin's dominance in the crypto sector has slightly declined.
Do Kwon Suggests Terra Hard Fork to Revive Troubled Network
Do Kwon, the CEO of Terraform Labs, believes hard forking the Terra blockchain will play an instrumental role in saving the troubled network.
Ethereum Killer Polkadot Rallies as ETH Lags Behind, What’s Next for DOT?
The Polkadot (DOT) token has managed to secure its gains in the past week, while other altcoins lagged behind Bitcoin’s price surge.
Altcoin Watch: Top 2 Tokens to Watch This Week
With the instability in the market, here are key tokens that are likely to define the market trend this week.
Altcoin Watch: Top 3 Tokens to Watch This Week XRP, ALGO, and COMP
With the general regressive pathway of major digital assets, here are some of the altcoins to watch this week.
SHIBA INU Continues to be the Top Trending Topic in Crypto Amid an 889% Monthly Surge
SHIBA INU (SHIB) is emerging as the new kid on the cryptocurrency block.
Cardano Now the Biggest Proof-of-Stake Network as ADA Flips Polkadot (DOT) to Become 7th Top Crypto
The total amount staked on Cardano (ADA) has officially surpassed that on Polkadot (DOT), making Cardano the largest proof-of-stake network as of now.
Altcoin Market Capitalization to Expect the Biggest Impulse Wave Since 2017, ETH Price to Surge
Crypto trader Michael van de Poppe recently said that the next quarter would be good for altcoins.
IOTA Works Towards Chrysalis Upgrade, MIOTA Price Predictions are High
The IOTA 1.5 network upgrade, also known as Chrysalis is quickly approaching, with IOTA’s new wallet, Firefly introduced last week.
Chainlink’s LINK Crypto Price Surges to a New All-Time High, Signaling a Strong Altcoin Season
Chainlink has surged to an all-time high, $8.48, as recent new partnerships have instigated its bull run. Likely factors that pushed the crypto into its strong momentum were recent high-profile partnerships, price discovery, and the strong altcoin market.
Global Crypto Market Cap Sees a Flash Surge Above $2T on Altcoin's Gains
The global crypto market cap recorded a $2 trillion market cap for the first time since May.
Ripple (XRP) Price to Skyrocket and “Completely Annihilate” Every Other Altcoin, says Analyst
The demand for Ripple’s cryptocurrency, XRP is set to skyrocket as the US regulation of cryptocurrencies are clarified. Ripple currently relies on the power of the ISO20022 standardization within RippleNet.
OmiseGO (OMG) Price Sees Three-Digit Gains, Bitcoin Loses Dominance
While Bitcoin’s price is struggling to maintain its $12,000 threshold, an altcoin has been making triple-digit gains, including the OmiseGO (OMG) Network.
Solana Elbows Tether to 4th Position amid NFT Secondary Sales Clocking $500M
Days after flipping Cardano (ADA) to become the fifth top cryptocurrency, Solana (SOL) is not relenting in its quest to scale the heights because it has dethroned Tether (USDT) at the fourth position.
Chainlink (LINK) to See Potential Correction as Investor Sentiment Show Concerning Signs
Chainlink (LINK) has been one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies in 2020 and has seen a 20% surge in the past 24 hours. Chainlink has set a new all-time high, the fourth time in less than two months, reaching $17.59 on Binance. Is a bear market coming?
Is USDC’s Value Posed to Surpass that of USDT This Year?
As the stablecoin arena gains steam, the supremacy battle between Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) continues to rage on.
$250,000 BTC: Kraken Survey Shows Investors are Bullish on Bitcoin, Altcoins and DeFi in 2021
The latest Kraken VIP sentiment survey reflects how investors think the crypto sector might evolve in 2021. Some are projecting the BTC price as high as $250,000.
Binance Contributes to Recovery and Return of $10,000 of Stolen Crypto To a Targeted Investor
Binance affiliate crypto security expert Harry Denley helped a victim recover $10, 000 worth of lost cryptocurrency recently.
LUNA and UST Crash Could Have Been Averted if Bitcoin Reserves were Used Earlier, Binance CEO Says
The collapse of LUNA and UST, the native tokens of the Terra network, could have been avoided if the Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) had used its Bitcoin reserves earlier, according to Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ).
Aave Launches Upgrade, DeFi Tokens to Gain as Bitcoin Fails to Break $16K
Aave DeFi protocol launched an upgrade on its public testnet today. The news comes as Defi tokens may be preparing for a bull run, with Bitcoin failing to rally.
Ethereum Sinks Below $600 as Altcoins Undergo Extreme Volatility
Ethereum has plunged below the $600 level, a crucial mark that analysts have said will determine whether the cryptocurrency stays in a bullish position.
Three Altcoins To Watch This Week: 1INCH, ADA, and CAKE
As the market prepares for a new week with unpredictable twists, 1INCH, Cardano and PancakeSwap are worth watching.
Bitcoin Dominance Hits 70% at 30-Month High While Altcoins are Dying
Bitcoin now accounts for just over 70 percent of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization as of September 3rd according to CoinMarketCap.
Amun AG: What are the Top Valuation Approaches for Altcoins?
We continue to explore the top Bitcoin valuation approaches stated in Part 1, which include NVT, NVRV, NVHR, Cost of Mining and Active Address method. In addition, we also looked at the field of altcoin valuation, including Ethereum, top privacy and payment coins.