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What is total value locked (TVL) in crypto and why does it matter?

What is total value locked (TVL) in crypto and why does it matter?

What does the total value locked mean? Since the heyday of decentralized finance (DeFi) in 2020, financial market professionals have embraced a new type of investment and sought ways to measure its performance. Along with market cap, trading volume, and total and outstanding supply, Value Locked (TVL) is a cryptographic indicator popular with DeFi investors […]

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Facebook became Meta one year ago: Here’s what it’s achieved

Facebook became Meta one year ago: Here’s what it’s achieved

In September 2022, the company announced that 2.9 billion users could post the digital and NFT collectibles they own on Facebook and Instagram in 100 countries by connecting their wallets. Meanwhile, on October 11, Meta announced a partnership with tech giant Microsoft to bring a range of Microsoft Office 365 products to Meta’s virtual reality

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Disney brings back Bob Iger as CEO: Here’s the crypto connection

Disney brings back Bob Iger as CEO: Here’s the crypto connection

Metaverse contributor Bob Iger has announced a surprise return to his former role as Disney CEO, succeeding former CEO Bob Chapek. While Iger is best known for serving as the CEO of the global entertainment conglomerate for 15 years, the Disney exec rose to prominence in the crypto community after becoming a director, advisor, and

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Bitcoin miner Iris Energy unplugs hardware collateralizing over 0 million in loans

Bitcoin miner Iris Energy unplugs hardware collateralizing over $100 million in loans

Iris Energy’s unplugged miners were used as collateral for over $100 million in debt after receiving a default notice from their lender. The machines accounted for much of the company’s hash rate and freed up around 90 megawatts of power capacity, which the company now plans to use to explore other opportunities. Bitcoin miner Iris

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Understanding the difference between Ripple and XRP

Understanding the difference between Ripple and XRP

What is Ripple (XRP)? Ripple (XRP) is a cryptocurrency token designed to migrate transactions from centralized databases controlled by financial institutions to a more open infrastructure while significantly reducing costs. Movements. Launched in 2012, cryptocurrency has one of the most ambitious goals in the cryptocurrency space. The software that allows the use of XRP (XRP

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Ripple (XRP): A beginner's guide to the digital asset built for global payments

Ripple (XRP): A beginner’s guide to the digital asset built for global payments

What is Ripple (XRP)? Ripple (XRP) is a cryptocurrency token designed to migrate transactions from centralized databases controlled by financial institutions to a more open infrastructure while significantly reducing costs. Movements. Launched in 2012, cryptocurrency has one of the most ambitious goals in the cryptocurrency space. The software that allows the use of XRP (XRP

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On-Chain Metrics Suggest Crypto Is Nearing the Bottom of the Bear Market Despite Recent Price Woes

On-Chain Metrics Suggest Crypto Is Nearing the Bottom of the Bear Market Despite Recent Price Woes

According to a research firm, some on-chain metrics indicate that the bear market in cryptocurrencies may have peaked. According to a recent analysis by IntoTheBlock’s head of research, Lucas Outumuro, more than half of Bitcoin (BTC) holders are losing money on their investments, which is a level not seen since March 2020. This percentage peaked

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FTX hacker is now the 35th largest holder of ETH

FTX hacker is now the 35th largest holder of ETH

Last week, the hacker who exploited the now-bankrupt FTX exchange made a fortune that caused Ether ETHticker to lose $1,174 to whale status. A day after struggling exchange FTX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, more than $663 million worth of various crypto assets were drained from its wallets, according to blockchain intelligence agency Elliptic. Elliptic

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FTX collapse won't impact everyday use of crypto in Brazil: Transfer CEO

FTX collapse won’t impact everyday use of crypto in Brazil: Transfer CEO

The collapse of the FTX crypto empire may have spoiled Brazilian institutional and retail sentiment toward crypto-currencies. However, its impact will not affect ordinary citizens who continue using cryptocurrencies for cross-border transactions. Regarding the recent FTX crash, Thiago César, CEO of fiat onramp provider Transfer Group, said that, like in many countries around the world,

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