The developer behind the Slerf memecoin claims the snafu was due to a “mindless misclick,” but skeptics suggest the drama may have been a very daring marketing stunt.
Cryptocurrencies News
The cryptocurrency paradigm was heralded by the launch of Bitcoin (BTC) in 2008, inspiring a new technological and social movement. The goal of cryptocurrencies is to provide a medium for global, peer-to-peer transaction settlement that preserves privacy and financial security.
A cryptocurrency monetary policy is enforced through a unique blend of software, cryptography and financial incentives rather than the whim of trusted third parties such as central banks, corporations or governments. Cryptocurrencies are powered by cryptographically secure, verifiable transaction databases called blockchains, which provide their security and transparency.
A cryptocurrency network consists of a global community of stakeholders, including the validators that secure the network while adding transactions to the blockchain, the traders who speculate on these radically market-driven assets, and the builders working to onboard people to this new financial paradigm.
At Cointelegraph, we are chronicling the ongoing story of cryptocurrency and the rise of a borderless, permissionless financial system. How will industry stakeholders work to make crypto a mainstay in people’s lives? How will crypto investments change the paradigm of the current financial system? And will incumbent and legacy systems accept or fight this change?
Stay tuned: Cryptocurrencies are going to play a big role heading into the future.
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Grayscale’s GBTC has just notched its largest day of outflows since its launch, though ETF analysts are optimistic that BTC ETFs are only just starting to gain momentum.
4157The price of LDO jumped briefly after an updated spot Ether ETF application from Fidelity which proposed to stake “a portion” of the fund’s ETH to generate additional income.
2456The funding rate for Bitcoin perpetual futures has been reset after $370 million in contracts was liquidated. Is that a good sign?
11036Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
11634As the Bitcoin behemoth grows, we should expect some of the original OGs to depart in search of decentralized alternatives and bigger gains.
3074The total assets managed by crypto exchange traded notes have eclipsed $100 billion.
6410Crypto traders are struggling to hold Bitcoin price above $68,000, and altcoins are suffering as a result of BTC's weakness.
3673The wallet received a $30 million controlling-stake investment by crypto exchange Bitget in March 2023 and rebranded shortly after.
6076Bitcoin price is down today as traders realize profits and futures liquidations surge.
2900The partnership allows MetaMask users to export their tax information into CoinLedger via a single click.
3682“In the past few weeks, there has been no shortage of records, all-time-highs, and crypto industry firsts,” Binance wrote.
1477“Presale is live for the ever-fashionable SOL-loving Milady wif hat. Sending some love to the SOL community now,” the project wrote.
9495CFTC-regulated prediction market Kalshi will allow users to place bets on when Bitcoin will hit $100,000 and whether it will reach $150,000 in 2024.
4623Traders want to make their millions on Solana memecoins, but crypto proponents believe this is risky and would benefit the industry if it ends sooner rather than later.
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