In the ever-evolving world of non-fungible tokens, DMarket NFT sales have once again taken the lead, topping the charts with impressive daily sales figures. On Tuesday, DMarket, an NFT collection centered around in-game items for popular online games like Counter-Strike and Dota 2, recorded sales totaling $685,764. While this marks a slight decrease from Monday’s…
In a significant development within the decentralized finance space, Ethereum-based staking project Swell has launched a new liquid restaking token known as swBTC. This move enables Bitcoin holders to earn yield within the Ethereum ecosystem by leveraging their assets in restaking protocols. The Ethereum-based Swell swBTC is poised to attract significant interest as it offers…
Financial services industry consultant John Reed Stark has raised concerns about Morgan Stanley’s recent move to permit its wealth advisors to recommend spot Bitcoin ETFs to clients. Stark, president of a consulting firm based in Bethesda, Md., warned that this decision could invite substantial regulatory scrutiny. In a post on X, Stark suggested that Morgan…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency company NovaTech and its co-founders, Cynthia and Eddy Petion, alleging that they orchestrated a fraudulent scheme that amassed over $650 million from more than 200,000 investors globally, including a significant number of Haitian-Americans. The SEC alleges that NovaTech and the Petions falsely…
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. has announced plans to sell $250 million in convertible senior notes, with the proceeds earmarked for acquiring additional Bitcoin. This move aligns with a strategy similar to that of MicroStrategy Inc., which has been increasing its Bitcoin holdings over the years in anticipation of a rise…
Top NFT Collections Drive Significant Sales On August 11, DMarket dominated the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) market with an outstanding sales figure of $733,528, according to CryptoSlam data. DMarket, an NFT collection featuring in-game items from popular games such as Counter-Strike and Dota 2, outperformed other collections that day. The Mythos-based collection has achieved an all-time…
The volatility in the cryptocurrency market continues to impact Bitcoin mining stocks like Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:MARA). Despite the recent recovery in Bitcoin (BTCUSD) prices, Marathon Digital stock has faced significant challenges in 2024, leaving investors questioning whether it is a worthwhile investment after the recent crypto correction. Marathon Digital’s Performance Amid Crypto Volatility Marathon Digital…
Cryptocurrency continues to push the boundaries of finance, with Bitcoin now at the forefront of a new wave of peer-to-peer lending applications. Historically, Bitcoin lacked the smart contract capabilities that other blockchains, like Ethereum, used to revolutionize decentralized finance. However, recent developments are changing the game, enabling Bitcoin holders to leverage their assets in novel…
As the race to dominate the artificial intelligence landscape intensifies, tech giants like Meta (NASDAQ:META), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), and OpenAI are pouring billions into AI development. However, the end-game for AI remains unclear, with various strategies and approaches emerging. Among these, the integration of AI predictive models with cryptocurrency platforms presents a unique opportunity…
As Bitcoin reclaims the spotlight, a new wave of innovators is pushing the boundaries of what the blockchain can achieve. Traditionally seen as a static store of value, Bitcoin is now being reimagined as a platform for decentralized finance, thanks to the efforts of companies like Bitlayer. Co-founder Charlie Hu recently discussed this transformation with…