TorrentFreak Turns 20: What a Ride!
Twenty years ago, the first post was published on TorrentFreak. At the time, I was a young graduate student, eager to learn and research. My interest soon exceeded the academic world and was drawn to a vibrant digital playground: the Internet. In the early 2000s, new technologies and communications channels were suddenly at everyone’s fingertips. There was a whole new world to explore. Being somewhat of a digital late bloomer, I was...
Hyperliquid Rival Lighter Valued at $1.5B after Raising $68M
The Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) platform went live in October after initially raising $21 million in a previous round led by Haun Ventures. Lighter Becomes Crypto’s Latest Unicorn After $68M Round Lighter, the new kid on the block competing against perpetual futures giant Hyperliquid, announced a $68 million round on Tuesday, led by Peter Thiel’s […] Powered by...
Bitcoin ETFs See Modest Inflows as Solana Stays Hot
The new week kicked off with subdued exchange-traded fund (ETF) activity as bitcoin saw a marginal $1.15 million inflow and ether funds stayed flat. Solana ETFs, however, kept their momentum alive, adding another $6.78 million in investor inflows. Crypto ETFs Begin the Week Quietly with Solana in Green A quiet Monday, Nov 10, opened the […] Powered by...
Capitalism vs. Socialism: How Crypto Fits in the Classic Debate
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has made a call for increasing capitalism across the world to avoid troubled scenarios like the one Venezuela faces. Armstrong stated that crypto can lead this change, simplifying the tools needed to inject capital into these nations. Coinbase CEO Props Crypto as a Weapon in the Fight Against Socialism The […] Powered by...
Wintermute Report: BTC Primed to Outperform Altcoins; No ‘Alt Season’ Yet
A recent report by Wintermute suggests that current crypto market conditions do not favor an immediate altcoin season. Instead, the analysis indicates that bitcoin is likely to outperform altcoins in the near term. Macro Drivers and Market Rotation According to the latest Wintermute report, current conditions in the crypto economy—particularly among major assets—suggest that an […] Powered by...
