Cryptocurrency

Meta Halts Development of Next-Gen Headset Amid Ongoing VR Challenges at Reality Labs
August 26, 2024 12:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaMeta’s ambitions for the metaverse are facing significant challenges, with recent developments suggesting that the company is reassessing its approach. Meta’s Reality Labs division has reportedly halted work on a next-generation headset after concern...

Ethereum Staking Reaches Significant Milestone
August 26, 2024 12:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaEthereum has recently achieved a notable milestone in the,cryptocurrency sector,, with the total amount of ETH staked reaching 34 million. This development underscores the growing interest in Ethereum's staking mechanism and highlights the increasing...

NFT Market Rebounds with Positive Weekly Volume Growth
August 26, 2024 12:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaNFT sales volumes have recently experienced a notable rebound across several major blockchains, with Polygon emerging as the leader with a 123.20% increase in weekly sales. According to data from NFT tracker CryptoSlam, sales volumes for digital coll...

Bitcoin Holdings Increase by 162 BTC Through Daily Purchases
August 23, 2024 09:00 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaEl Salvador, the pioneering nation in adopting Bitcoin as legal tender, continues to expand its cryptocurrency reserves under the leadership of President Nayib Bukele. Since March 16, 2024, the Salvadoran government has been acquiring one Bitcoin dai...

Bitcoin Awaits Fed’s Powell as $61K Price Approaches Next Breakout
August 23, 2024 08:59 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaBitcoin,(BTC) price movements showed some resilience as the cryptocurrency market anticipated key developments from the Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole symposium. On August 23, Bitcoin approached intraday highs, with prices hovering around $61...

Tattoo Technology Enhances Web3 Privacy
August 23, 2024 08:58 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaParity Technologies is set to launch a groundbreaking Web3 individuality solution known as Proof-of-Ink, which aims to address a critical gap in mainstream Web3 adoption. Scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2024, Proof-of-Ink will provide...

Removing 12K Bitcoin from USDD is 'DeFi 101
August 23, 2024 08:40 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaTron founder Justin Sun has addressed concerns following the removal of 12,000 Bitcoin from the collateral backing USDD, a stablecoin governed by the Tron DAO Reserve. On August 19, it was reported that Bitcoin worth over $729 million was withdrawn f...

Anchorage Digital Integrates PayPal Stablecoin Yield into Custody Platform
August 23, 2024 08:39 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaAnchorage Digital has introduced a new rewards program for clients who custody PayPal USD stablecoins with the crypto custodian. This initiative, announced on August 22, marks the first rewards program launched by Anchorage Digital and is applicable...

Upbit to Suspend NEAR Deposits for Network Upgrade
August 23, 2024 08:38 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaUpbit, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a temporary suspension of deposit and withdrawal services for Near Protocol in light of a crucial network upgrade. This precautionary measure is implemented to ensure the security of us...

Spot Ethereum ETFs Experience Record Outflow Streak Amid Declining Capital
August 23, 2024 08:37 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSpot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States have experienced a notable trend of outflows, marking their longest continuous period of outflows since their introduction on July 23. Over the five-day period from August 15 to August 21,...

Sony Launches Soneium Blockchain to Attract Web3 Developers
August 23, 2024 07:17 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSony Block Solutions Labs, a collaborative venture between Sony Group and Startale Labs, has unveiled "Soneium," a new,Ethereum,(ETH),Layer-2 blockchain designed to attract developers from a diverse range of industries. This initiative aims to enhanc...

Decentralized Naming Expand Bitcoin User Base
August 23, 2024 07:16 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaIn light of recent security vulnerabilities affecting centralized domain services, Mike Carson, founder of the,Bitcoin,(BTC) based naming project Spaces Protocol, advocates for a decentralized approach to domain management on the blockchain. Carson a...

Bitcoin Average Transaction Fee Jumps 937.7% in 24 Hours
August 23, 2024 07:15 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaOn August 22, Bitcoin transaction fees surged by approximately 940%, reaching $7.68 per transaction. This dramatic increase in fees was primarily driven by heightened network demand.,Prior to this surge, Bitcoin transaction fees had been relatively s...

Crypto Law Firm's Appeal to Compel SEC Decision on Ether Classification Denied
August 23, 2024 07:14 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaA United States appeals court has upheld a California federal judge’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Hodl Law against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The law firm’s 2022 lawsuit aimed to compel the SEC to clarify whether Ether (...

Ocean Nodes Incentive Program Postponed for Backend Enhancements
August 23, 2024 07:13 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaOcean Protocol has announced a new launch date for its Nodes Incentive Program, which is now scheduled for August 29, 2024. This delay allows the protocol team to complete essential backend updates and enhancements, ensuring an optimal experience for...

Two Pig Butchering Cases: Feds Seize $5M, Ex-Kansas Bank CEO Jailed
August 23, 2024 07:12 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaUnited States prosecutors have achieved notable successes in combating cryptocurrency-related fraud this week, with significant developments in two separate cases.,On August 22, 2024, the US District Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Nort...

Bitcoin Needs to Overcome $62K Resistance to Prevent a Repetition
August 23, 2024 05:28 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaBitcoin is currently at a crucial juncture, as it faces significant resistance levels that will determine its short-term trajectory. Analysts from Kraken have noted that Bitcoin must reach and sustain a price of $62,000 to avoid a potential decline t...

SEC Challenges Richard Heart’s Motion to Dismiss $1 Billion Securities Lawsuit
August 23, 2024 05:27 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe Ethereum Dencun upgrade, which was implemented in March 2024, has had a notable impact on the efficiency of Ethereum’s layer-2 (L2) networks. According to a recent analysis by Galaxy Research, this upgrade has significantly improved the economics...

OmegaPro Co-Founder Arrested in Connection with $4 Billion Crypto
August 23, 2024 05:26 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaAndreas Szakacs, co-founder of the collapsed crypto and forex platform OmegaPro, was arrested in Turkey in July 2024. Szakacs is accused of orchestrating a $4 billion Ponzi scheme involving cryptocurrency, which led to significant financial losses fo...

Is Avalanche (AVAX) Poised for a Bullish Turn?
August 23, 2024 04:44 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaAvalanche prices have surged by over 16% in the past week, showing signs of a trend reversal after a prolonged downtrend lasting nearly six months. On August 5, the asset reached a nine-month low but has since rebounded with a significant 45% increas...
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