Author: James Wilson
With lower leverage in the system, Bitcoin’s liquidation events no longer resemble the sharp swings of 2021. Bitcoin (BTC) liquidations are unfolding completely differently from the last bull market, blockchain firm Matrixport says, noting that despite daily liquidations hitting $600 million at times, prices have found a bottom with minimal follow-through. https://twitter.com/Matrixport_EN/status/1892106849350189427/ In a Feb. 19 research note, analysts note that the current dynamic is a sharp contrast to 2020 and 2021, when high leverage in the market led to extreme volatility. “Unlike the last bull market, where liquidations triggered extreme volatility, this time around, even with $600 million in…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP nears $3 amid a strong recovery, while Remittix gains traction as a rising DeFi contender. XRP is back near $3 as market movements push it upward. It has recently shown a strong recovery, and many believe Ripple’s rise will continue. Investors are watching the remittance coin closely to see how far it can go. Meanwhile, a new altcoin is gaining attention. Investors and analysts believe this coin has the potential to compete with top projects and rise above…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As the crypto market regains momentum, investors eye Lightchain AI and two other altcoins for long-term growth. With growing interest in blockchain technology and decentralized finance, the crypto market is once again gaining momentum. Investors are actively searching for promising altcoins that offer smart solutions and long-term potential. Among the top contenders is Lightchain AI (LCAI), currently in presale at $0.006, having raised $16.1 million. As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated with blockchain, projects like LCAI are emerging as…
MKR is making a strong comeback after months of decline, thanks to renewed interest from whales and smart money investors. According to crypto.news data, Maker (MKR) jumped 11% to an intraday high of $1,197 on Feb. 19, pushing its market cap closer to the $1 billion mark. The rally was accompanied by a spike in trading volume of 28%, reaching $189 million, with a circulating supply of 845,384 tokens. MKR had been in a downtrend since early December when it was trading near $2,400. While the token is still down 81% from its all-time high of $6,282, it has gained…
Hong Kong will prioritize tokenization and stablecoins in boosting the country’s web3 ecosystem, says Financial Services Secretary, Christopher Hui. According to a South China Morning Post report, Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu considers tokenization to be one of the “defining trends” that he believes could transform the country’s traditional financial markets, driving it into a web3 ecosystem. Hong Kong has made strides to advance itself into a crypto hub, namely through issuing licenses to virtual asset trading platforms and made it possible for companies to issue tokenized investment products. Tokenization allows traders to…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As the Bitcoin price dips, BitLemons emerges as the dark horse of 2025 with its GambleFi protocol. Bitcoin has seen a rollercoaster week, with its price dipping to $95,605. Despite maintaining strong support above $95,000, BTC’s recent volatility has investors seeking new opportunities in the market. Enter BitLemons (BLEM), a GambleFi project that’s already raised $1 million in its private seed round and is showing remarkable presale momentum. With Stage 1 completing 15 days ahead of schedule, BitLemons is…
SingularityNET has teamed up with Mind Network to enhance the security and confidentiality of AI agents through innovative encryption technology. SingularityNET has partnered with Mind Network to launch the ASI Hub, a decentralized solution aimed at improving the security and reliability of AI agents. To this end, SingularityNet integrated Mind Network’s FHE, a cryptographic technology that allows AI computations to be performed on encrypted data without requiring decryption. Thanks to the FHE technology, companies can offer AI-driven services while ensuring user data remains confidential and secure. The adoption of FHE technology may be just the catalyst needed to revive the…
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. shifted to net outflows on Feb. 18 as Bitcoin briefly dipped under $95,000, driven by declining odds of Trump approving a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the U.S. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $60.63 million on Friday, a reversal from the $66.19 million in net inflows recorded the previous trading day. The majority of outflows came from Bitwise’s BITB, which saw $112.65 million exit the fund, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC, which logged $16.42 million in outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT managed to offset part of these…
Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy says the company wants to focus on expanding its services into the U.S., starting with an office in New York. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the algorithmic trading firm and market-maker Wintermute has set its sights on the U.S. market. The firm’s main office is in London and it recently opened its Singapore office in December 2024, it now aims to open up an office in New York. At the the Consensus crypto conference in Hong Kong, Wintermute Chief Executive Officer, Evgeny Gaevoy, said the company plans to extend its reach with a “new added…
A Coinbase shareholder has taken the exchange to court, alleging it misled investors about bankruptcy risks and engaged in risky trading practices. According to the Feb. 18 lawsuit filed in a New Jersey federal court, plaintiff Wenduo Guo claims Coinbase failed to disclose that customer assets could be considered part of its bankruptcy estate, potentially leaving retail users as unsecured creditors. The plaintiff argues that while Coinbase positioned itself as a trusted custodian, it downplayed critical risks associated with digital asset custody. The suit pointed to the collapse of more than 75 crypto exchanges before Coinbase went public in 2021,…