Archive October 2024

On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Washington announced a contribution of 20 billion dollars in favor of Ukraine, a decision with significant consequences that hinges on the use of frozen Russian assets. Indeed, this measure is part of a broad G7 program aimed at supporting the Ukrainian war effort and maintaining economic pressure on Moscow. As the year 2025 approaches, the negotiations surrounding these frozen funds reveal the complex stakes of a conflict that is redefining international alliances and financial priorities.

The crypto market has recently experienced significant movements, particularly with a notable increase in Bitcoin. Discover below the current trends, technical indicators, and on-chain metrics that signal an upcoming price rise!

As the sports world continues to explore the possibilities offered by crypto technology, the Genezys ICO, set to launch on October 24, stands out with an innovative approach to gamification. This initiative will radically transform the experience of fans in the world of sports.

An entertainment-focused Ethereum layer-3 network named XProtocol has announced the pre-sale launch of its smartphone XForge; with 10,000 units up for grabs with each priced at $299 US each. The company announced the launch of its phone not too long ago, and has quickly taken steps forward following a successful Xardian node sale that aimed to  empower and reward communities.

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, recently surprised the crypto community with a major announcement: a fourfold reduction in gas fees on the Ethereum network. This initiative aims to make transactions more cost-effective and improve the efficiency of the network, marking a crucial step for the Ethereum ecosystem.

As the crypto market goes through a tumultuous period, investor confidence is being severely tested. A report from Santiment highlights a daunting rise of FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) surrounding several major altcoins. As optimism seems to fade, this situation raises further questions about the future of blockchain projects.

The online prediction market has never been under so much pressure, and this time, Polymarket finds itself at the center of an intriguing affair. The betting platform on political events has discovered that a single French trader, operating under multiple pseudonyms, is behind a significant volume of bets on Donald Trump's election chances. This situation has raised suspicions of market manipulation. So, what is really going on behind these large-scale bets?

A new bridge connecting Bitcoin and Cardano is attracting attention today. This bridge, orchestrated by EMURGO and BitcoinOS under the name BitcoinOS Grail, embodies a bold vision: to offer users the best of both worlds – the unparalleled security of Bitcoin and the flexibility of Cardano's smart contracts. So, what opportunities does this bridge actually open up for users?