Analysis conducted by CoinShares highlighted that crypto markets saw a fifth consecutive week of outflows with the current week totaling a $32.1 million loss. CoinShares sourced data from digital asset investment providers, such as Grayscale and ProShares, which cater to institutional and accredited investors. Head of Research at CoinShares, James Butterfill, commented this was due…
CryptoSlate wMarket Update: TRON leads top 10 in otherwise flat market
Since the last wMarket report on Friday, the cryptocurrency market saw net outflows of $0.43 billion and currently stands at $1.12 trillion — down 0.04% from $1.12 trillion. Since May 19, the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) market caps fell 0.01% and 0.5% to $520.14 billion and $218.57 billion, respectively. The top 10 crypto assets…
Genesis seeks 100-day extension for recovery plan as DCG misses $630M payment
Bankrupt crypto lender Genesis has filed a motion to extend the exclusivity period for its reorganization plan by 100 days. Why Genesis sought an extension In a May 19 court filing to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, the bankrupt lender, said it needed the extension “to achieve a…
Jack Mallers said he didn’t trick anyone about Strike’s expansion plans
Jack Mallers denied tricking people about Strike’s expansion plans. The comment came in response to a tweet from @fiatjaf, who played down the new plans’ significance, release timeline, and impact in the broader crypto industry. “So Strike is just a normal dumb custodial sh*tcoin wallet with integrated exchange and no interface to the banking system…
Liquidity evaporating, exchange volume hits lowest level of the year
Quick Take Spot market total volume for cryptocurrency exchanges has hit a new low year to date, which further supports the CryptoSlate thesis of lack of liquidity in the market. The current 7-day moving average of exchange volume is $10.4 billion, the lowest level in 2023, which peaked in March at $46.26 billion. The concern…
Saylor advocates Ordinals Protocol, eyes global Bitcoin adoption
Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy CEO, has recently voiced his support for developing the Ordinals protocol as a critical component in scaling the cryptocurrency to a broader audience. Saylor believes that Ordinals inscriptions are crucial for Bitcoin and gave two primary reasons in a video shared by the CEO of Ninja Alerts, Trevor Owens. Firstly, for Bitcoin…
Hotbit shuts down as cyber attacks, crypto crises weaken its operations
Crypto exchange Hotbit said it would halt all operations on May 22 by 04:00 UTC, advising its users to withdraw their assets before June 21. Why Hotbit is shuttering operations In a May 22 statement, Hotbit explained that centralized exchanges had witnessed a continuous outflow of funds following the several crises that hit the crypto…
Luna Collapse 1 Year on: BTC hodlers show resolve
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Huobi ordered to cease operations by Malaysian regulators
Crypto exchange Huobi was ordered to stop operating in Malaysia by the Securities Commission (SC) of the Asian country. The regulator issued a public reprimand to Huobi CEO Leon Li. In a May 22 press statement, Malaysia’s SC said Huobi operated in the country illegally because it failed to register as a digital asset exchange…
Tornado Cash attacker creates proposal that could restore governance
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