ALTCOIN
An altcoin is simply any digital currency alternative to Bitcoin. Many altcoins are forks of Bitcoin with minor changes (e.g. Litecoin).
Fantom Foundation Lowers Staking Threshold to 50,000 FTM
Fantom Foundation has reduced its validator staking requirement from 500,000 FTM to 50,000 FTM, aiming to boost network security and accessibility, following a June 2023 governance vote.
Bitcoin Price Aanlysis: Key Technical indicators to watch
Key Technical indicators to watch and Altcoin Season is coming
IMF Urges Countries to Consider Banning Cryptocurrencies
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen underlined the need for effective cryptocurrency regulation.
Blockchain Association Rejects Court's Securities Ruling on Private Blockchains
A U.S. lawyer called it "absurd" for a court to declare digital assets on centralized databases securities.
Circle Plans to Increase Workforce by 15-25%
Circle's $42 billion USDC is the second-largest stablecoin behind Tether's USDT.
Solana Spaces to Close Down Stores
Solana Spaces shuttered its two Solana-themed retail outlets in New York and Miami after seven months, citing a shift in investment emphasis.
LinksDAO and Spey Bay Golf Club
"LinksDAO" may acquire a $900,000 Scottish golf course. Voting closes on Feb. 22 at 12pm ET, with 88% of voters supporting the acquisition.
The amount of ETH burned will continue to increase as transaction fees are burned
Since September 2022, traders have started withdrawing ETH from exchanges.
LidoDAO is considering selling or staking its $30 million
LidoDAO, the decentralized autonomous organization behind Lido, is considering staking or selling its $30 million ETH treasury to meet unexpected market swings.
BUSD, Paxos, and the Recent Scrutiny of Paxos
Matrixport's director of research believed Paxos' BUSD supervision was too lax, prompting regulatory attention. Stablecoins are not the goal.