Bitcoin Hits $0 on Paradex as Glitch Triggers Mass Liquidations
A database migration error on Paradex’s perps exchange caused Bitcoin to show $0, prompting a liquidation cascade and requiring a chain rollback to restore normal operations.
Altcoins - Page 16
Altcoins refer to all cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin, encompassing a wide range of blockchain projects with different goals and technologies. This category includes platforms like Ethereum, payment-focused coins, privacy-focused assets, stablecoins, and tokens powering DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 applications. Many altcoins aim to improve on Bitcoin’s limitations by offering faster transactions, lower fees, or additional functionality such as smart contracts. While some altcoins have achieved significant adoption, others are experimental or short-lived, making the market highly dynamic. Together, altcoins represent innovation, competition, and diversification within the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Latest Altcoins News
One Year after Gensler Exit, SEC’s Crypto Playbook Shifts under Trump
A year after Gary Gensler’s resignation, the SEC has significantly altered its approach to cryptocurrency, dropping key enforcement actions and restructuring leadership.
DeFi Leaders Raise Concerns as US Market Structure Bill Faces Delay
Decentralized finance leaders are urging lawmakers to revise the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act as uncertainty grows around its path through the US Senate.
Ethereum Network Activity Surges as New Users Double
Ethereum network engagement has accelerated sharply, with new user activity nearly doubling and daily transactions reaching record highs.
BitMine Invests $200 Million in MrBeast’s Beast Industries
BitMine Immersion Technologies announces a $200 million equity investment in MrBeast's Beast Industries, expanding its institutional crypto strategy into media and consumer products.
Solana Mobile Confirms 1.8B SKR Airdrop for Seeker Users
Solana Mobile has confirmed a 1.8 billion SKR token airdrop for Seeker smartphone users and developers, marking a major step in expanding its onchain mobile ecosystem.
DZ Bank Secures MiCA License to Launch Retail Crypto Trading
Germany’s DZ Bank has received regulatory approval under the EU’s MiCA framework to roll out a retail crypto trading platform across its cooperative banking network.
BitGo Targets Up to $201 Million in US IPO
Crypto custody firm BitGo has launched its US initial public offering, seeking to raise up to $201 million at a valuation approaching $2 billion as institutional…
X Introduces Smart Cashtags to Curb Crypto Spam and Asset Confusion
X plans to roll out Smart Cashtags linking tickers to specific crypto assets and contracts, aiming to reduce confusion and spam as regulators scrutinize the platform’s…
South Korea to Allow Corporate Crypto Investment after Nine-Year Ban
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to permit listed companies and professional investors to allocate up to 5% of equity to top cryptocurrencies, ending a nine-year…