Forkast.News is now Forkast Labs

Articles by

CryptoSlam

This article was written by CryptoSlam staff with assistance from SlamAI.

Page of 4

April 2024

ERC-404 pioneer Pandora leads NFT market with US$1.6 mln daily sales

The Bored Ape Yacht Club collection tops daily NFT sales, marking a notable increase in transactions and buyers.

Ethereum leads NFT market with over US$10 million in sales

Ethereum sees a slight increase in NFT transactions, while Bitcoin and Solana experience declines in the past 24 hours.

Ethereum restaking sparks risk concerns: Coinbase

Ethereum’s restaking protocols reach $13 billion TVL, raising questions about potential risks.

Agora secures US$12 mln for new stablecoin AUSD

Agora’s AUSD stablecoin launch attracts $12M in seed funding, signaling strong market confidence.

No blockchain tops US$10 mln in NFT sales on Wednesday, Bitcoin leads with US$8.25 mln

Bitcoin tops NFT market despite a minor decrease in sales, with Ethereum and Solana following.

Tensorians NFTs surge in 24-hour sales on Solana

Solana’s Tensorians NFT collection sees a significant increase in sales and transactions, leading the daily market.

Singapore strengthens crypto oversight

MAS revises PSA to cover crypto custody, aiming to enhance user protection.

BAYC surges to lead NFT sales but Solana dominates the top 10

Three Solana collections placed in Tuesday’s top five.

Ethereum leads NFT sales with a slight uptick

Ethereum sees a marginal increase in NFT sales, outperforming Bitcoin and Solana over the past 24 hours.

Tether becomes seventh largest Bitcoin holder

Stablecoin leader Tether acquires 8,889 units of Bitcoin.

Thai exchange Bitkub plans 2025 IPO

Thailand’s Bitkub aims for a 2025 IPO on SET to expand and compete in the global crypto market.

Telegram enables Toncoin for ad payments, shares profits with channels

Telegram introduces a new feature allowing channel owners to earn 50% ad revenue in Toncoin.

South Korea’s Upbit trading volume tanks

Upbit’s trading volume falls sharply from March’s peak amid market volatility.

DMarket NFT sales surge, tops daily trade chart

DMarket leads with a significant uptick in NFT transactions, signaling a vibrant market.

Bitcoin leads NFT markets as average price soar to highest mark since May 2022

The average NFT price in March rose to the highest level in almost two years.

March 2024

FTX executives settle fraud lawsuit for US$1.35 mln

Ex-FTX leaders agree to $1.35M payout in class action settlement after founder’s sentencing.

Dogwifhat climbs to third in memecoin market cap

Solana’s Dogwifhat surpasses Pepe, now third-largest meme coin by market cap, as Dogecoin community explores new ventures.

Ethereum enters the weekend on top of NFT market with over US$11 million in daily sales

Ethereum tops the NFT market as Bitcoin crawls to the US$3 billion mark.

JIGO leads NFTs for the second straight day with $1.64 million in sales

Bitcoin’s JIGO BRC-20 NFTs see a slight uptick in transactions amid market dip.

KuCoin launches US$10 mln airdrop campaign amid legal woes

KuCoin’s $10 million airdrop aims to retain users despite DOJ and CFTC charges.

Elixir Games nets US$14 mln for Web3 gaming growth

Web3 gaming company Elixir Games secures $14M in seed funding to enhance its ecosystem and introduce a new token.

Ethereum validator count passes one million

Ethereum’s security strengthens as validator numbers reach a new milestone.

Dune Analytics expands blockchain data with Tron integration

Dune Analytics partners with TRON, enhancing data access and offering a $650,000 prize for HackaTRON developers.

Bitcoin snatches daily NFT throne from Ethereum

Bitcoin maintains market stability, while Ethereum and Solana see significant changes in non-fungible token sales over the past day.

JIGO BRC-20 NFTs surge in daily sales

Bitcoin’s $JIGO BRC-20 NFTs see a significant to lead Thursday’s sales chart.

Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison

Bankman-Fried plans to appeal the conviction and sentence.

FrxETHRedemptionTicket leads NFT sales surge

Ethereum’s FrxETHRedemptionTicket tops NFT market with a significant sales increase in the last 24 hours.

Ethereum reclaims NFT throne with US$17.02 mln in daily sales

Ethereum tops daily NFT sales, Bitcoin and Solana see mixed results, with notable changes in wash sales.

Fantom’s Sonic upgrade to elevate DeFi and transaction speed

Sonic upgrade promises 2,000 TPS boost and improved DeFi for Fantom users.

SEC demands US$2 bln from Ripple Labs

The SEC seeks a $US2 billion penalty from Ripple Labs in a landmark case.

DeFi group, apparel company sue SEC over crypto token classification

The DeFi Education Fund and Beba challenge the SEC to clarify the status of their $BEBA token as non-security.

Mad Lads NFTs rise as the day’s top collection

Solana’s Mad Lads collection sees significant sales and transaction increase, leading daily NFT market.

Bitcoin leads NFTs with a 46% sales bump

Bitcoin’s NFT sales see a slight increase, outperforming Ethereum and Solana in daily transactions.

Solana’s Froganas, Howdy Hats, lead NFT sales

Two of Solana’s up and coming collections lead the NFT market’s daily performance.

Binance faces ban in Philippines

Binance gets blocked by Philippines financial watch dog as the exchange drops Tron USDC.

Bitcoin breaks US$70,000 amidst market optimism

Bitcoin surpasses US$70,000 after 9 days below the mark.

Bitcoin leads NFT market with slight sales uptick to open the week

Bitcoin’s NFT sales see a marginal increase, outperforming Ethereum and Solana over the past day.

Yield Guild Games expands on Ronin with token launch

Yield Guild Games (YGG) has launched its token on the Ronin network, aiming to attract more gamers to its Web3 ecosystem.

Ethereum leads NFT sales despite market dip

Ethereum remains the top NFT platform despite a 63% sales dip in the last 24 hours, followed by Bitcoin and Solana.

BAYC leads NFT sales as CryptoPunks cool down after historic sale

BAYC tops daily sales with US$1.45 million.

BlackRock launches BUIDL fund for digital yield

BlackRock’s new blockchain fund, BUIDL, offers USD yields through tokenization, in partnership with Coinbase.

Morph EVM firm secures US$20 mln in funding

Singapore-based Morph EVM raises US$20 million to enhance layer 2 blockchain technology.

Ethereum leads NFT sales with over $32 million in 24 hours

Ethereum tops the NFT market thanks to a historic CryptoPunk sale.

CryptoPunks leads NFT sales surge with US$17.22 mln in 24 hours

CryptoPunks tops daily NFT sales, while overall NFT market sees mixed performance.

SEC subpoenas linked to Ethereum Foundation stir security classification speculation: Fortune

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission intensifies its scrutiny on the Ethereum Foundation through subpoenas, igniting debates over Ether’s classification and casting doubt on spot Ether ETF approvals.

Bitcoin’s Ordinals top NFT collection rankings with US$3.4 mln in sales

Top NFT collection sees slight dip in sales but increase in transactions over 24 hours.

Cardano’s USDM stablecoin set for April retail launch

Cardano’s new USDM stablecoin, developed by Mehen Finance, is slated for a retail rollout in April.

Ethereum leads with US$12.47 Million in NFT sales

Ethereum tops NFT sales in the last 24 hours, with Bitcoin and Solana following despite market fluctuations.

Bitcoin NFT sales drop by 44%, still leads market

Ethereum trailed Bitcoin’s NFT sales by less than US$600,000.

Bitcoin NFTs continue to dominate the market with a 74% sales bump

Bitcoin leads the NFT market with a significant sales increase, outperforming Ethereum, Solana, and BNB

Binance Labs spins off as independent US$10 bln VC fund

Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of Binance, has become an independent entity with a portfolio worth over $10 billion.

PancakeSwap sets eyes on v4 launch

New PancakeSwap upgrade introduces hooks, lower gas costs, and custom pools, aiming to enhance DeFi trading experience.

Senators urge SEC to halt crypto ETF approvals amid concerns

U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Laphonza Butler have expressed concerns over the approval of crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Dominates NFT Market with 86% Sales Increase in 24 Hours

Bitcoin leads the non-fungible tokens (NFT) market with a significant sales increase, outperforming Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon.

North Korea’s Lazarus allegedly launders US$12 mln via Tornado Cash

Lazarus Group, linked to North Korea, has resumed laundering stolen funds using Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer sanctioned by the U.S.

UK court rules against Craig Wright’s Satoshi Nakamoto claim

Craig Wright is not Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, accourding to the High Court’s ruling.

Terraform Labs retains Dentons as legal counsel amid bankruptcy

Bankrupt Terraform Labs secures court approval to hire Dentons for legal representation, despite SEC objections.

MakerDAO to launch ‘Endgame’ phase with new tokens this summer

MakerDAO’s Endgame plan introduces new tokens and features to enhance user engagement and target mass adoption.

Wall Street giants test blockchain for capital markets

Major financial institutions complete large-scale blockchain pilot on Canton Network.

MetalCore game secures US$5 mln for development

Studio 369’s blockchain-based game MetalCore receives fresh funding to enhance AI-driven features and ecosystem.

Coinbase launches US$1 bln bond offering

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global, Inc. is set to raise US$1 billion through a bond sale.

Ex-Binance CEO’s passport confiscated ahead of sentencing

Changpeng Zhao must surrender Canadian passport and stay in the U.S. as part of revised bail conditions.

Bitcoin ETFs hit record inflows, propel BTC to new highs

Bitcoin ETFs have seen unprecedented inflows, with a single-day record of over US$1 billion, as the cryptocurrency maintains record high prices.

Ethereum ETF approval odds drop as SEC remains silent

Analysts lower expectations for a spot Ethereum ETF approval by May.

Ethereum surpasses US$4,000 ahead of Dencun upgrade

The Dencun upgrade for Ethereum is expected to dramatically reduce gas fees for layer-2 networks and enhance scalability.

UK regulator permits crypto ETNs for professional investors

The UK’s (FCA) has greenlit crypto asset ETNs for professional investors, with the London Stock Exchange set to accept applications next quarter.

ChainGPT launches US$1 mln grant for Web3-AI startups

ChainGPT’s new grant program aims to foster AI and blockchain innovation, offering up to US$1 million for startups.

Bitcoin extends ATH run, breaks US$72,000

Bitcoin trades above US$72,000 for the first time in its history.

Fed Chair Powell: No immediate plans for US CBDC

Jerome Powell assures Senate Committee that a U.S. central bank digital currency is not forthcoming, prioritizing privacy and banking system integrity.

Bitcoin briefly surges past US$70,000

Bitcoin sets a new price record for the second time this week.

Wormhole launches 617 mln token airdrop to boost decentralization

Wormhole’s airdrop of 617 million W tokens aims to decentralize governance and reward community engagement across multiple blockchains.

Hong Kong central bank unveils Project Ensemble for tokenization

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority launches a wholesale CBDC project to support tokenized asset transactions and financial innovation.