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Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Awaken, Signaling Market Shifts and Regulatory Concerns

Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Awaken, Signaling Market Shifts and Regulatory Concerns

Bitcoin has a reputation for being volatile. Now, it’s starting to show signs of maturity as dormant wallets come back to life, holding large quantities of the cryptocurrency. These reactivations, combined with new legislation, may portend major changes in the crypto market and raise potential regulatory red flags. Recent activity...

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Crypto's Sleeping Giants Awaken: 3 Ways Startups Can Ride the Wave

Crypto's Sleeping Giants Awaken: 3 Ways Startups Can Ride the Wave

Even for insiders, the crypto world can seem like one giant high-stakes poker game. Just when you think you’ve got the table dynamics down, a player you thought was out of the game comes roaring back. Then they pull back to show a royal flush! That's what these dormant wallet...

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Dormant Wallets Wake Up: Crypto Startups, Are You Ready?

Dormant Wallets Wake Up: Crypto Startups, Are You Ready?

The world of cryptocurrency is always loud, but lately, it’s been rattled by the noise from waking up Bitcoin wallets that haven’t seen activity in over a decade. These wallets, rusty and dormant for decades now, suddenly bouncing back to life, wielding billions of dollars’ worth of BTC. For crypto...

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Bitcoin Whales Awake! $2.8B Moves as US Crypto Bills Loom

Bitcoin Whales Awake! $2.8B Moves as US Crypto Bills Loom

Recent movements of Bitcoin, including a shockingly $2.8 billion in one transfer, have sent shockwaves through the crypto community. These large transactions, often referred to as "whale movements," suggest significant shifts in holdings by major players in the market. As the United States contemplates new crypto bills, it's crucial to...

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$2.8B Bitcoin Whale Move: Is This a Crypto Market Test?

$2.8B Bitcoin Whale Move: Is This a Crypto Market Test?

A whale recently made waves in the crypto ocean, moving a massive $2.8 billion worth of Bitcoin. Each one originally coming from wallets as far back as 2011, each wallet starting with 10,000 BTC purchased for just $7,805. This translates to a 140,000x return. Meanwhile, bitcoin is still jitterbugging close...

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Altcoin ETFs: Can They Bridge Bitcoin's Growing Dominance?

Altcoin ETFs: Can They Bridge Bitcoin's Growing Dominance?

The crypto market is always changing, and lately, Bitcoin has been making all the noise. This has contributed to a growing divergence between Bitcoin and altcoins. One possible long-term game-changer might be the approval of altcoin spot ETFs. These ETFs could be just the thing to finally deliver the economic...

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Bitcoin's Grip Tightens as Dominance Surges Amid Altcoin Struggles

Bitcoin's Grip Tightens as Dominance Surges Amid Altcoin Struggles

Bitcoin’s share of the broader cryptocurrency market has skyrocketed this year, increasing the spread between the number one cryptocurrency and its primary competitor altcoins. Indeed, Bitcoin’s dominance has increased by almost 8 percentage points. It has soared from 57.58% earlier this year to where it stands today at 65.46%. This...

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5 Reasons Altcoin ETFs Will Ignite Crypto's Next Bull Run

5 Reasons Altcoin ETFs Will Ignite Crypto's Next Bull Run

The crypto winter got you down? Think Bitcoin is stealing all the crypto thunder? I get it. There’s nothing more maddening than watching Bitcoin’s dominance rise while your favorite altcoins bleed out in solitude. But don't lose hope just yet. I'm here to tell you why the arrival of altcoin...

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Solana Staking ETF SKYROCKETS! Top 1% Launch - Here's Why

Solana Staking ETF SKYROCKETS! Top 1% Launch - Here's Why

Thanks to a truly groundbreaking event, that world is changing in a monumental way. America’s first Solana staking exchange-traded fund (ETF) is officially live! This innovative financial product, the REX-Osprey SOL + Staking ETF (ticker: SSK), has not only opened new avenues for investors to gain exposure to Solana but...

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Ethereum's Accumulation: Is It Sustainable Growth or a Staking Mirage?

Ethereum's Accumulation: Is It Sustainable Growth or a Staking Mirage?

This is further highlighted by June’s historic net transfer of Ethereum into accumulation addresses—wallets that accumulate, but do not actively trade. Up 35.97%, the largest monthly gain ever. More than 6 million ETH flowed into these wallets, increasing the total held to 22.75 million ETH. And with liquid staking hitting...

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Bitcoin to $120K? 3 Risks That Could Derail the Crypto Rocket

Bitcoin to $120K? 3 Risks That Could Derail the Crypto Rocket

Okay, let's talk Bitcoin. Everyone's buzzing about that $120,000 target. Standard Chartered's throwing numbers around, MicroStrategy keeps buying… it's enough to make you think we're all about to be swimming in crypto riches. But hold on a second before you take out a second mortgage on your home to ape...

BTC to $120K? Altcoins Surge & The Rise of Pepeto Meme Coin

BTC to $120K? Altcoins Surge & The Rise of Pepeto Meme Coin

The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with activity. Bitcoin is vehemently approaching the $120,000 roadblock, Ethereum is fuming with positive energy, and altcoins establish an expectation of fortuitous growth. Pepeto takes the spotlight. Amidst this backdrop, a new meme coin, Pepeto, is capturing the attention of investors. This article explores the...

Crypto Calamities How Users Inadvertently Lose Their Digital Assets

Crypto Calamities How Users Inadvertently Lose Their Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency users experience challenges like none others when it comes to protecting their crypto fortunes. It’s time for cryptocurrency holders to assume responsibility for their asset protection. This is a marked shift from legacy financial systems, where institutions take on that responsibility. With this responsibility comes significant challenges. The intricacies...

Crypto Losses: The Silent Killer Investors Ignore (And How to Survive)

Crypto Losses: The Silent Killer Investors Ignore (And How to Survive)

It’s the Wild West of finance, a digital revolution with potential to churn unimaginable wealth. But as with any new frontier, it is full of perils – perils that extend beyond the risk of market crash. Here’s our rundown on the silent killers of crypto investing. These are the deceptively...

SharpLink's $73M ETH Gamble: Genius Move or Risky Business?

SharpLink's $73M ETH Gamble: Genius Move or Risky Business?

So, SharpLink Gaming literally just put down $73 million on Ethereum. That’s a big step, particularly for a company listed on the aggressively pro-IPO Nasdaq. But are they really playing 4D chess, or simply rolling the dice? Let's break it down.Diversification Or Just Following Trend?And on the face of it,...

Michigan Crypto Mines: Noise, Power, and the Fight for Regulation

Michigan Crypto Mines: Noise, Power, and the Fight for Regulation

As Michigan quickly becomes one of the new frontiers for cryptocurrency mining, these types of decisions will hold the potential to either uplift or further exploit its communities. Supporters tout the promise of economic development and innovative technology. At the same time, residents and local governments are left to deal...

DEGN Crypto Wallet Combines Functionality with Unique Design

DEGN Crypto Wallet Combines Functionality with Unique Design

The DEGN crypto wallet, designed by Nikita Savenkov and Anna Makowska, changes how you hold and spend your cryptocurrency. With a design that’s downright otherworldly, it covers every part of your crypto lifestyle. In short, DEGN is unlike any other crypto hardware wallets. It features a full color screen, two...

DEGN: Is This Flipper Zero for Crypto a Security Nightmare Waiting to Happen?

DEGN: Is This Flipper Zero for Crypto a Security Nightmare Waiting to Happen?

The crypto world loves shiny new toys. But sometimes, shiny comes with a catch and I don’t mean money in terms of the upfront investment. CurrencySymbol’s DEGN wallet, with its cyberpunk aesthetic and Flipper Zero doppelgänger side-by-side looks, is making waves. Nikita Savenkov and Anna Makowska developed this digital wallet...