Coinbase’s wrapped Bitcoin token cbBTC goes live

Coinbase launches cbBTC, an ERC20 token backed 1:1 by Bitcoin in its custody. cbBTC allows BTC holders to access DeFi apps like Aave, Compound, and MakerDAO. Over 843,783 Bitcoins back cbBTC, representing 4% of the total Bitcoin supply. Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, has officially launched its new tokenization product, Coinbase Wrapped […]

Toncoin bounces back above $5, next target at $6.19

Toncoin rebounds above $5 after Pavel Durov’s release and public reassurance. Trading volume has surged by over 148%, boosting interest in both spot and futures markets. Resistance at $5.51; a breakout could push TON to its next target of $6.19. Toncoin (TON), the native cryptocurrency of the Toncoin blockchain, has experienced significant volatility in recent […]

Bernstein analysts predict Bitcoin surge to $90k if Trump wins

Bitcoin could surge to highs of $90k if former US president Donald Trump wins the next election in November, analysts at brokerage and research firm Bernstein predict. Analysts at the brokerage shared the prediction in a note to clients on September 9. Bernstein says a “Trump trade”, as they referred to a potential win for […]

Unisat-backed Bitcoin scaling solution Fractal Bitcoin launches mainnet

Fractal Bitcoin launches mainnet, leverages Bitcoin Core code for enhanced scaling. The network offers sub-30-second block confirmations and a 20x capacity increase. The network’s native token, FB, supports proof-of-work mining, with half pre-mined for allocations. Fractal Bitcoin, a groundbreaking Bitcoin scaling solution, has officially launched its mainnet, ushering in a new era for Bitcoin scalability. […]

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin (BTC) will tap $50K

Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin (BTC) could fall below $50K amid market turmoil. Bitcoin’s price drop has led to $36.71M in liquidations. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index shows “extreme fear,” reflecting growing market anxiety. In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has been awash with uncertainty, with Bitcoin’s price taking a significant tumble. After slipping below […]

Bitcoin (BTC) drops below $57K again amid strong selling pressure

Bitcoin drops below $57K due to major institutional sell-offs and market pressure. Short-term holders face unrealized losses, could trigger market volatility if they decide to cut their losses. $51K is a crucial support level and long-term investors might see this as a buying opportunity. Bitcoin (BTC) has once again slipped below $57,000 as its turbulent […]

Switzerland’s 4th largest bank ZKB launches Bitcoin and Ethereum trading

Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) now offers Bitcoin and Ethereum trading via ZKB eBanking and Mobile Banking. The bank has partnered with Crypto Finance AG and will use Fireblocks for secure custody. The services are available only to Swiss residents with the necessary agreements signed. Zurich Cantonal Bank, Switzerland’s fourth-largest bank locally known as Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), […]

Threshold community proposes merger to safeguard WBTC amid growing concerns

Threshold community proposes merging tBTC with WBTC. The proposal is driven by concerns over WBTC’s stability due to Justin Sun’s involvement. According to the proposal, BitGo will receive T tokens, becoming a major stakeholder in Threshold Network. In a strategic move to protect the future of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), a proposal dubbed “#saveWBTC – a […]

Bitcoin ETFs outperform Ether ETFs as BlackRock’s IBIT leads peers

Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $5B net inflows while Ether ETFs have seen $500M net outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT leads with over $224M in a single day, currently holding over 350,000 BTC. Ether ETFs are struggling due to liquidity issues and Grayscale’s $2.5B outflows. Recent trends in the cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETF) market have highlighted a significant […]

Metaplanet partners with SBI VC Trade to enhance Bitcoin strategy

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced a partnership with SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of financial services behemoth SBI Group. Partnership will help boost Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy, including compliance. Metaplanet has acquired 360 Bitcoin (BTC) as it targets becoming ‘Asia’s MicroStrategy’ In an announcement on Sept. 2, Metaplanet said its collaboration with SBI VC Trade […]