Canaan Inc. has launched the Avalon A15 series, with the new product being the A1566 model. This upgraded bitcoin mining machine incorporates Canaan’s most advanced technology. The A1566 model sets a new performance benchmark with an industry-leading energy efficiency ratio of 18.5 joules per terahash (J/T), 185 terahash per second (TH/s) of hashing power, and
BlockFi shut down will take place at the end of May, and Coinbase will be reliant on it for distribution.
Fed statements hint at delayed rate hikes, shifting focus to cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin and LINK are potentially gearing up for significant rallies. Continue Reading: Cryptocurrency Markets Respond to Economic Indicators and Analyst Insights
Tether strongly criticized a Deutsche Bank report that raised concerns about the stability of stablecoins, including Tether’s dollar-pegged token, predicting a potential crisis similar to the 2022 collapse of Terrausd, which erased billions from the market. Deutsche Bank analysts, citing a study of 334 historical currency pegs, suggested that most stablecoins will face significant challenges
Pantera Capital TON investment validates Telegram founder Pavel Durov's principles, potentially boosting TON's adoption and utility in digital spaces.
Mercado Libre, one of the biggest e-commerce platforms in Latam, has disclosed it holds over $40 million in cryptocurrency, according to its Q1 2024 filings. The company disclosed that it held 412.7 bitcoin (BTC) and 3,041.6 ethereum (ETH), by March 31. However, Mercado Libre does not own these holdings, as its CIO Richard Cathcart explained,
Franklin Templeton manages assets worth $1.46 trillion. Base network, an Ethereum Layer-2 solution, is gaining activity. Continue Reading: Franklin Templeton Highlights Base Network’s Growing Influence
In a recent funding initiative, the Solana-based Agridex project secured $5 million in a pre-seed round aimed at enhancing the tokenization of agricultural commodities. The funding, led by Endeavour Ventures, included contributions from African Crops Limited and Oldenburg Vineyards. Agridex Attracts $5 Million to Develop Solana-Powered Agricultural Marketplace Agridex‘s platform, which operates on the Solana
Coinbase plans to list three new altcoins for futures trading. The listing includes Jupiter (JUP), Tensor (TNSR), and Jito (JTO). Continue Reading: Coinbase Announces Listing of New Altcoins
Grayscale Investments, the issuer of one of the recently approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US, saw flat revenues in the first quarter of the year due to its decision to maintain fees on its flagship Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC). Grayscale Exceeds Expectations Despite Outflows According to a shareholder letter from its parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG), the operator of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust recorded $156 million in revenue, showing little change from the previous quarter. Related Reading: CryptoQuant CEO Predicts Where Bitcoin Price Is Headed, Is $265,000 Too Ambitious? Since the GBTC trust’s conversion to an ETF in January, Grayscale has seen outflows of about $17.4 billion as investors appear to have shifted their assets to new, lower-cost funds offered by BlackRock and Fidelity, the leaders in the US ETF race in terms of inflows recorded since January. While GBTC charges a 1.5% management fee, many of its competitors charge less than 0.3%, leading to outflows. In response, Grayscale announced plans in March to seek approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to spin off some of Grayscale’s assets into a new, lower-fee “Bitcoin Mini Trust.” Despite the outflows, the Q1 revenue attributable to GBTC exceeded Grayscale’s expectations. The firm had previously anticipated outflows due to increased competition under the ETF wrapper. Grayscale previously charged a 2% sponsorship fee before the trust was converted. The flat revenue was also attributed to higher average Bitcoin and Ethereum prices and a decrease in assets under management (AUM). In contrast to Grayscale’s performance, all US spot Bitcoin ETFs have witnessed a total net inflow of over $11 billion thus far. However, demand for these ETFs has recently declined amidst tightening financial conditions in the US, where the Federal Reserve (Fed) faces the challenge of addressing persistent inflation. DCG Reports 11% Q1 Revenue Increase Digital Currency Group, founded by Barry Silbert and the parent company of Grayscale, reported an 11% quarter-over-quarter increase in Q1 revenue to $229 million, primarily due to higher asset prices. However, revenue growth lagged behind Bitcoin’s price appreciation, which rose more than 60% during the same period. In its letter, DCG attributed this disparity to lower GBTC sponsor fees, redemptions, and steady mining revenues at its Foundry subsidiary. Related Reading: What Triggered The 6,350% Spike In XRP Long Liquidations Compared To Shorts? Foundry, DCG’s mining subsidiary, experienced a sequential revenue increase of 35%, propelled by staking and equipment sales revenue. Meanwhile, Luno, the company’s crypto exchange subsidiary, witnessed a 46% quarter-over-quarter sales boost, driven by a significant surge in trading volume. At press time, Bitcoin is trading at $62,100 and has recently encountered significant price volatility. These price swings have failed to establish a stable position above crucial price thresholds. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com