According to a recent Bloomberg report, the crypto market is experiencing a significant rally, with speculative demand expanding beyond the revival of Bitcoin (BTC). In November, gauges tracking the performance of the bottom half and mid-tier tokens in MarketVector’s index of the largest 100 digital assets surged by 16% and 14%, respectively. This surpasses the…
Polkadot (DOT), one of the prominent blockchain networks in the crypto space, experienced a 16% decline in market capitalization in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, according to a recent report from Messari. This decline came after a moderate downturn in the overall cryptocurrency market during Q3, despite favorable court rulings for XRP and Grayscale.…
After over two years of operation and maintenance by the Conflux Foundation, ShuttleFlow, a multi-asset bridge built on Conflux, is set to shut down. Per the announcement, the platform was pivotal in driving progress within the decentralized finance (DeFi) arena, enabling “seamless” asset transfers across various chains. Conflux Foundation Passes The Torch ShuttleFlow emerged as…
In a recent report by Messari, the analysis sheds light on the developments and challenges faced by Binance Chain (BNB), the blockchain created by Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange regarding trading volume. The report highlights the separation of BNB Chain from Binance and various events and allegations that have impacted Binance and its associated…
The XRP Ledger (XRPL), a decentralized public blockchain developed by David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple Labs, has continued to evolve and show growth in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, as highlighted in a recent report by Messari. The XRPL, facilitating cross-currency and cross-border payments for over a decade, has witnessed significant milestones, including a…
Recently, the cryptocurrency community has witnessed a heated dispute between the protocol Floki Inu (FLOKI) and the crypto exchange Bitget. The controversy arose following Bitget’s listing of TokenFi (TOKEN) and subsequent accusations of market manipulation, unauthorized listing, and insufficient solvency. Bitget Faces Allegations Of Market Manipulation On October 27, 2023, Bitget announced the listing of…
According to a recent report by the online database platform Messari, the Hedera (HBAR) Network, an open-source, public blockchain governed by the Hedera Governing Council, has showcased significant growth in the face of a challenging crypto market during Q3 2023. Hedera Network Hits New Record With 99 Million Daily Transactions Per the report, Hedera Network’s…
The Sui (SUI) Foundation has announced its latest initiative to strengthen its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, reclaiming 117 million SUI tokens worth $51.3 million from external market makers. The tokens will be redirected into various channels to support the growth of the Sui Network. This Layer 1 blockchain has gained recognition for its scalability since its mainnet…
Ava Labs, the developer of Avalanche, the high throughput platform for deploying decentralized applications (dapps) and custom chains, has released Firewood, an update the team said is a “multi-year effort that,” on the eventual rollout, will make blockchain data storage more efficient. Specifically, Ava Labs said Firewood resolves a big concern for expanding blockchains: data management. …
Behind the scenes, Cardano (ADA) has been actively building and introducing exciting innovations to its blockchain and ecosystem. This is evident in the latest weekly development report shared by Essential Cardano. Cardano: Highlights From The Report One of the notable highlights from the report includes the updates being made to Cardano’s Lace wallet. This week,…