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Ethereum Transaction Fees Slide Nearly 94% Over the Past 68 Days

Similar to Bitcoin’s onchain fees, the cost of transacting on the Ethereum network has recently seen a significant decline. Over the previous 68 days, since March 5, 2024, Ethereum’s network…

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Bitcoin Whale From 2013 Resurfaces, Moves Over 1,000 BTC Worth $61 Million 

On May 12, as bitcoin hovered slightly above the $61,000 mark, two dormant bitcoin wallets, inactive for over ten years and eight months, executed transactions totaling 1,000 bitcoins valued at…

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South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Narrows, Yet Remains Above Global Average

Recent figures show that despite bitcoin’s downturn in price, premiums in South Korea have diminished yet remain around $1,800 to $2,000 higher than BTC’s weighted global average price. Further metrics…

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US Scrutiny of Tether Could Disrupt Crypto Ecosystem, Ripple CEO Warns

Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has voiced concerns that the U.S. government’s scrutiny of Tether, the foremost issuer of stablecoins by market cap, could notably affect the cryptocurrency environment. His comments…

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Nigerian Experts Say Past Central Bank Policies Drove Users to P2P Crypto Platforms

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s cryptocurrency sector argue that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s previous decision to exclude cryptocurrency entities from the banking ecosystem has fueled the growth of peer-to-peer crypto trading.…

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Bank of Canada Governor Warns of ‘Sharp Correction’ Risks in Markets and ‘System-Wide Stress’

In his speech on the release of the Financial Stability Report, Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, sought to emphasize the purported strength of Canada’s financial system while…

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Ark Invest Removes Staking Option From Latest Ethereum ETF Proposal

Ark Invest and 21shares have revised their proposal for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), removing previously included options for staking. This change marks a significant pivot from their earlier…

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Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Warns of SEC’s Full-Scale Assault on Crypto Staking — ‘It’s Going to Be a Bloodbath’

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has predicted a severe regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency staking by U.S. regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “It’s going to be a bloodbath,” he…

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Peter Schiff: Gold, Silver ‘Ready to Explode Higher’ — Sees ‘Biggest Precious Metals Bull Market in History’

Gold advocate and economist Peter Schiff has predicted an explosive rise in gold and silver prices. While encouraging investors to “Take advantage of what could be the biggest precious metals…

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