Crypto Derivatives Market Hit with $279M in Liquidations Over Weekend
The impact of the liquidation was more severe on long traders, who incurred losses of nearly $34 million, compared to short traders who lost just over $17 million.
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The impact of the liquidation was more severe on long traders, who incurred losses of nearly $34 million, compared to short traders who lost just over $17 million.
Firedancer is a new independent validator client that is expected to not only boost security but also improve the overall performance of the Solana network.
The distribution of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) coins to Mt. Gox users means a growing community that currently consists of more than 22.2 million on-chain holders.
Within 5 days, 29 Bitcoin ATMs went offline in Europe, bringing its total down to 1,589 machines. Looking at the brighter side, Australia added 77 new Bitcoin ATMs into global circulation during the same period.
The Dogecoin traders have been facing major heat amid strong market liquidations. The 24-hour liquidation for DOGE has crossed $11.89 million, of which, $10 million is in long liquidations and $1.89 million in short liquidations.
The airdrop initiative is part of PancakeSwap’s broader strategy to enhance user engagement and strengthen its position in the DeFi space.
For gamers, the inclusion of crypto could offer a fresh and engaging experience. It could also introduce new gameplay mechanics and economic strategies, providing players with more freedom and creativity in how they interact with the game’s world.
Despite the surging activities on the platform, the token’s drop is still a matter of concern to many investors, although TON is not alone or the only crypto experiencing a decline in the last 24 hours.
Peter Chung, Head of Presto Labs, predicted that BCH will face higher selling pressure compared to BTC.
This incident highlights the growing use of cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins such as USDT, in criminal activities.
With the Telegram Gaming Accelerator, developers of such games are likely to gain the attention of more users while rewarding them with real crypto token airdrops.
By offering a single-instrument solution, BitMEX aims to reduce this complexity to the barest minimum possible.
Hamster Kombat reported it broke records by reaching 200 million users in just three months, making it one of the hottest trends in the crypto world for 2024.
Despite political silence on crypto, the industry remains hopeful for regulatory clarity post-election.
Despite being bought by CoinDCX, the company assured users that their funds are safe on BitOasis.