In A Nutshell A recent report from the Bybit Institutional Report 2024 reveals a significant surge in trading volumes across major centralized cryptocurrency exchanges (CEX) from October 2023 to March 2024. OKX, Binance, and Bybit have seen their monthly trading volumes at least triple during this period, outpacing the industry’s average growth rate. Despite this…
In A Nutshell Sweden’s Tax Agency, Skatteverket, has demanded over $90 million in taxes from crypto miners operating within the country. This comes after an investigation spanning from 2020 to 2023, uncovering that a majority of the 21 scrutinized crypto-mining firms engaged in providing misleading or incomplete information to leverage tax incentives improperly. These malpractices…
In A Nutshell The digital asset sphere is witnessing a significant shift as Bitcoin overtakes Ethereum in NFT volume. Apecoin, associated with the Ethereum-based NFT collection Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), experiences a downturn, reflecting broader trends in the NFT market and Ethereum’s declining dominance. Ethereum’s Diminishing NFT Dominance Historically, Ethereum has been the leading…
In A Nutshell The Shiba Inu (SHIB) network recently witnessed a significant token burn, with nearly 798 million tokens removed from circulation in just one week. Despite this aggressive attempt to induce scarcity and potentially increase SHIB’s price, the market’s response was contrary to expectations. The price of SHIB fell by 20% during the same…
In A Nutshell The imminent launch of Bitcoin Runes, alongside the Bitcoin halving, heralds a new chapter for fungible tokens on the Bitcoin network. Despite initial enthusiasm, a DeFi researcher, Ignas, predicts a potential decline in Runes’ value post-launch, akin to memecoins due to their initial lack of utility. However, there’s optimism for long-term prospects…
In A Nutshell: Web3 Investment Surges in Q1 2024 The first quarter of 2024 has witnessed a significant uptick in Web3 investments, with a 55% increase compared to the previous quarter. This resurgence in venture capital (VC) interest is further underscored by a 36% rise in Web3 VC investment deals. The spotlight has been on…
In A Nutshell The BNB Chain, a leading smart contract and decentralized application (dApp) supporting blockchain, has observed a significant decrease in revenue, coinciding with a drop in the Binance Coin (BNB) price. Amid fluctuating market conditions, this development marks a pivotal moment for the network, inviting a closer inspection of the underlying factors and…
In A Nutshell The Filecoin Foundation is actively investigating the detainment of Filecoin Liquid Staking (STFIL) team members by local Chinese police. This follows a significant disruption in the STFIL protocol, where $23 million worth of Filecoin (FIL) tokens were unexpectedly transferred, leading to the suspension of withdrawals. The foundation has engaged a legal representative…
In A Nutshell Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has officially unveiled its Ethereum-based layer-2 network, known as X Layer, to the public. Launched on April 15, this innovative network aims to offer lower transaction fees and enhanced interoperability among decentralized applications (DApps). By leveraging Polygon’s chain development kit (CDK) for its infrastructure, X Layer utilizes zero-knowledge proofs…
In A Nutshell A comprehensive analysis by 10x Research suggests a significant potential outflow of Bitcoin (BTC) from miners post-halving, amounting to around $5 billion. This selling pressure could lead to a stagnant period for BTC prices, echoing patterns observed in previous halving events. Moreover, altcoins may also face challenges during this period, possibly exacerbating…