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The Dydx chain, a proof-of-stake blockchain network, has successfully launched its mainnet and introduced dydx as its layer one (L1) token. On October 26, at 1 p.m. EDT, the network’s validators created the first block, signifying the start of a new era for the Dydx chain. The introduction of dydx as the L1 token brings with it enhanced utility, including the distribution of network fees to validators and stakers, and the allocation of trading fees to stakers in the USDC stablecoin. Dydx Chain’s Mainnet Goes Live, Introducing Dydx as Integral L1 Token Located in Zug, Switzerland, the Dydx Foundation oversees the Dydx chain , ensuring a secure and efficient operation of the network. Utilizing the Cosmos SDK and leveraging CometBFT for consensus, the Dydx network requires validators to stake its native tokens, contributing to the network’s security and governance. The development team’s announcement sent to Bitcoin.com News details that the L1 protocol token is pivotal in upholding ...

Year-to-date, bitcoin ( BTC ), the leading digital currency by market cap, has witnessed a staggering increase of over 100%, sparking curiosity about the duration of its upward trajectory. In a Thursday interview with Gareth Soloway, the head market strategist at inthemoneystocks.com, the expert delved into the potential longevity of this rally. Soloway also touched upon the upcoming gathering of the U.S. Federal Reserve and the ascent of 10-year treasury yields to a pinnacle unmatched in the last 16 years. Bitcoin’s Longevity Examined by Market Strategist Gareth Soloway; Anticipates Gold Surge On a Thursday marked by a downturn in U.S. equities, resulting in a sea of red across the stock market, precious metals, and the crypto markets stood resilient, weathering the storm with grace. Gareth Soloway , the chief market strategist at inthemoneystocks.com, engaged in a thorough discussion about the U.S. and global economies with Michelle Makori, the leading anchor and editor-in-chief ...

Bitcoin ( BTC ), the leading crypto asset by market cap, has captured considerable attention within the realm of digital currencies, demonstrating robustness and a pronounced market dominance. As it currently stands, its value hovers slightly beneath the $34,000 mark. The latest bitcoin price prediction report from finder.com sheds light on anticipated future developments, as construed by industry specialists. 31 Fintech and Crypto Experts Forecast Bitcoin’s Future Prices The report , entitled “Bitcoin to Hit $87,000 by 2025,” offers an in-depth exploration of bitcoin’s potential price trajectories, synthesizing perspectives from 31 experts and panelists within the sector. Within the context of the report, panelists deliberate on the prospect of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) receiving approval. A substantial 47% of these experts express the belief that such an endorsement could catapult bitcoin to unprecedented highs. Furthermore, approximately 60% of participants antic...

Amid the recent gains in the crypto economy, the total value locked, or TVL, in decentralized finance, or defi protocols, has risen above the $40 billion threshold. This is after remaining below that level since mid-August. The top 100 defi coins by market capitalization are just below the $50 billion mark. Defi Market Bounces Back as TVL Hits $41.42 Billion Since October 23, the TVL in defi has surpassed $40 billion. As of Thursday, it stands at $41.42 billion, according to defillama.com. All ten of the leading defi protocols by TVL have experienced double-digit gains in the past week. Summer Finance and Aave are at the forefront with gains exceeding 20% during this time. Other significant gainers include Rocket Pool and Lido Finance. The TVL in defi was last around this level on August 15, 2023. Over a 30-day period, nine of the top ten defi protocols by TVL size posted gains. Uniswap, however, recorded a monthly loss of 15.94%. The leading gainers for the month were Aave and J...

The former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried testified Thursday without jurors present. Bankman-Fried was questioned by his attorney, Mark Cohen, before the judge. He described FTX senior staff using encrypted messaging, discussed obtaining Alameda’s bank account, and talked about business operations with former general counsel members. Much of the focus was on FTX’s former lawyers and the firm’s terms of service. FTX’s Former CEO Highlights Reliance on Lawyers During Court Appearance Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) took the stand on October 26, 2023, and was questioned by his lawyer, Mark Cohen. Matthew Russell Lee of Inner City Press broadcast the courtroom account on social media platform X. Bankman-Fried’s account of the situation follows his recent interactions with fellow coworkers Caroline Ellison , Nishad Singh , and Gary Wang . SBF discussed using encrypted messaging apps, third-party hacks, leaning on lawyers for legal guidance, and interacting with regulators in the Bahamas. SBF confi...

With bitcoin trading higher amid rising anticipation of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval in the U.S., investor moods have clearly shifted. The index measuring the balance between fear and greed emotions of participants in the crypto market entered the green zone of the scale this week. Crypto Fear and Greed Index Registers Bullish Market Sentiments The price of bitcoin ( BTC ) surged this week, likely in reaction to developments interpreted positively by investors anticipating the regulatory approval of America’s first spot bitcoin ETF. BTC is trading well over $34,000 at the time of writing, compared to around $28,000 last Thursday. The change in sentiment was quickly registered by the Crypto Fear and Greed Index ( CFGI ) which exceeded 70 points out of 100 this week and stands at 71 (greed) on Oct. 26, according to the one devised by the software development platform Alternative.me. Last week, the indicator was in the neutral zone and last month it was below ...

Binance has submitted a new motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against it. The leading cryptocurrency exchange urges the court to reject the agency’s attempt to expand its territorial reach beyond the United States. Binance Accuses CFTC of Using U.S. Lawsuit as a ‘Trojan Horse’ to Gain Global Regulatory Reach The world’s largest digital assets exchange, Binance, has again tried to convince a U.S. court to dismiss the lawsuit in which America’s derivatives markets regulator alleged earlier this year that the crypto company had violated U.S. trading and derivatives rules. The CFTC sued Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) in March, claiming that at least since July 2019, the exchange had offered and executed commodity derivatives transactions on behalf of U.S. persons. Binance sought to dismiss the complaint in July which the Commission disputed in September. In its latest filing , the crypto giant argues that the regulat...