In a dramatic turn of events on Friday, Bitcoin's value plummeted below $70,000, triggering a wave of uncertainty across the broader cryptocurrency market. The sudden change in sentiment, with hopes for lower U.S. interest rates dashed and a significant drop in GameStop shares adding to the gloom, vividly illustrates the volatile nature of the cryptocurrency…
In its ongoing rivalry with Ethereum, Solana has secured a significant partnership with an unexpected ally—PayPal. On Wednesday, the online payments giant announced that its stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), is now available on the Solana blockchain network. This move not only enhances Solana’s credibility in the massive $2.6 trillion payments processing market but also sets…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is getting closer to allowing eight new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to ether, the world's second-biggest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin. This follows their approval of the first bitcoin ETFs earlier this year. On Thursday, the SEC approved some rule changes supporting these ether ETFs for big companies like BlackRock,…