Vitalik Just Dumped $SHIB and Other Meme Coins for Charity
Ethereum founder and dog-themed meme-coin-killer Vitalik Buterin re-gifted $1.2 billion in $SHIB to the India Covid Relief Fund and gifted large amounts of other doge-themed tokens as well.
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Cryptocurrency news from around the world and beyond. We cover what happening with cryptocurrency today. We cover things like countries embracing or rejecting cryptos, price milestones for Bitcoin and Alts, new projects, upcoming forks, etc.
Coinbase Launches Ampleforth Governance Token (FORTH)
Coinbase just listed Ampleforth Governance Token (FORTH) on both Coinbase and Coinbase Pro. FORTH is the governance token of Ampleforth (AMPL).
PayPal’s Venmo Now Let’s You Buy, Sell, and Hold Crypto
PayPal’s Venmo is the latest platform to allow you to buy, sell, and hold crypto. Like with PayPal, you can choose between Bitcoin, Ethererum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.
Coinbase’s Direct Listing is Tomorrow
Coinbase will start trading tomorrow on the open market after opting for a direct listing rather than an IPO. The reference price for Coinbase is $250, giving the company at $65.3 billion market cap.
Bitcoin and ETH Make New Highs on Eve of Coinbase IPO; Can We Hit $100k?
Bitcoin and ETH have both broken out of their consolidation ranges to make new highs today. Meanwhile, the much anticipated Coinbase IPO launches tomorrow.
Grayscale Plans to Move GBTC to an ETF and Lower Fees
Grayscale has made it clear that their plan is and always has been to lower GBTC fees and move it to an ETF.
Visa and PayPal Ramp Up Crypto Adoption
Visa and PayPal have both ramped up crypto adoption this week. Visa is running a USDC pilot program, and PayPal has launched a crypto checkout service.
Cardano (ADA) Launches on Coinbase Pro (Finally)
After years of waiting since an initial teaser, Cardano (ADA) is coming to Coinbase Pro. Trading is set to start March 18th. ADA will likely come to the Coinbase app shortly after.
Upcoming Ethereum EIP-1559 Means Curved Inflation and More
A long-awaited overhaul to Ethereum fees, EIP 1559, is finally set to launch. The proposal reforms how fees are paid, reduces gas costs, curves ETH inflation, and more.
GBTC Continues to Trade at a Negative Premium
GBTC has traded at a negative premium since tech stocks began to drop and Bitcoin began to find support. The result is you can buy discounted Bitcoin through Grayscale.