The trading volume of Tether (USDT) on the TRON network has set a new record, reaching a staggering $53 billion. This surpasses the average daily trading volume of payment giant Visa in the first quarter of 2024, which was reported at $42 billion. The comparison to Visa, a global leader in payment processing, underscores the
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Recently, a federal judge in California expressed his inclination to allow the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Kraken to move forward. The judge, William Orrick, indicated that he was leaning towards denying Kraken’s request for dismissal. This decision has cast doubt on the exchange’s efforts to have the case thrown out. According to
Travis Kling, the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Ikigai Asset Management, recently shared his insights on Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. Despite the NASDAQ achieving significant gains, Bitcoin has remained relatively flat, underperforming in comparison to the broader macroeconomic environment. This discrepancy raises questions about the factors influencing Bitcoin’s price movement and its
The Chairperson of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, recently expressed his confidence in the agency’s ability to take on more responsibilities related to cryptocurrencies. During a hearing before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Behnam dismissed concerns that the CFTC would be overwhelmed by expanding its authority to include crypto commodities. He emphasized
Traders’ positions are reflecting a moderate level of excitement in the market regarding the upcoming launch of spot Ethereum ETFs. While the week may have been relatively uneventful, the expectations surrounding these funds are high. Analysts at K33 Research are predicting that the arrival of Ethereum ETFs could potentially follow a similar explosive path as
In the midst of the broader market recovery, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) experienced a surge in network activity across various metrics. According to a recent report by Messari, active addresses and transactions on XRPL saw a significant increase. Active addresses rose by 37% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), while transactions increased by a whopping 113% QoQ. This surge
The ultra-bullish prediction of Cardano rising to $38 seems highly unrealistic and speculative. While it is important to have optimism in the cryptocurrency market, it is equally crucial to ground predictions in reality. Making such extravagant claims without concrete evidence or a clear roadmap undermines the credibility of the analyst. The prediction fails to take
The recent pump of the new Solana meme coin SHIB has caught the attention of many traders in the crypto market. With a staggering 24-hour change of +5,300%, SHIB on Solana is currently trading at a market price of $0.00388. The price action suggests that the token is in a consolidation phase, primed for a
Shiba Inu ($SHIB) has emerged as one of the top digital asset investments of 2024, outperforming Bitcoin, Ethereum, and even its top competitor, Dogecoin. With a current price of $0.00002547, Shiba Inu has seen a remarkable 200% increase from its price a year ago. In comparison, Bitcoin is up 158%, Ethereum has added 115% over
Coinbase has recently accused the SEC of attempting to dodge the Howey test in a motion for an interlocutory appeal filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. The exchange claims that the SEC is sidestepping the question of whether a digital asset transaction lacking post-sale obligations can be deemed