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Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.
NewsCrypto Expert Slams Footballer Ronaldinho’s “Pump-and-Dump” Dirty Play
Footballing legend Ronaldinho is facing heat for his latest social media move. Popular on-chain analyst ZachXBT slammed the Brazilian star for advocating crypto to his massive following. But what exactly did Ronaldinho say, and why is it causing such a stir? Here’s the red card offense. Time for crypto to go mainstream, who’s with me?— Ronaldinho (@10Ronaldinho) June …
Qadir AK·24 Jun 20241 min
Top 3 Reasons Why Ethereum (ETH) is the Best Crypto To Buy in 2024
Ethereum (ETH), a leading alternative cryptocurrency, is gearing up for a pivotal phase. As of June 22, ETH is trading at $3,501, with a market cap of $428 billion. It saw slight declines of 1.06% over the past week and 0.21% in the last 24 hours, while maintaining a robust trading volume of $15 billion, …
Qadir AK·22 Jun 20242 min
XRP Army Finds Ripple’s Intent to Retain Most XRP for Development Efforts
Ripple’s recent revelation has shaken the XRP Army, who discovered it through a company document. Ripple plans to hold onto a massive chunk of XRP, aiming to retain 25% of the total XRP supply. This decision means that Ripple will keep 25 billion XRP tokens valued at approximately $12.5 billion to support its operations and, …
Qadir AK·21 Jun 20242 min
Standard Chartered Launches Spot Crypto Trading with Bitcoin & Ether Desk
Standard Chartered is making a splash by diving into spot crypto trading, allowing you to buy and sell Bitcoin and Ether directly. And yes – this is a big deal. This makes it one of the first global banks to venture into spot crypto trading, which has been traditionally overshadowed by crypto derivatives. The new …
Qadir AK·21 Jun 20241 min
Solana ETF Coming Soon? 3iQ Files for Approval
Crypto investors, rejoice! The ETF market is heating up, and this time it’s Solana’s turn in the spotlight. Digital asset manager 3iQ has filed for a Solana (SOL) exchange-traded product (ETP) listing on Canada’s Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). This could be the first Solana ETP in North America, offering exposure to SOL’s daily price movements …
Qadir AK·21 Jun 20242 min
Bitcoin to Soar as MicroStrategy Dumps $800 Million to Buy The Dip
MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) has announced the completion of its $800 million offering of 2.25 percent convertible senior notes, aiming to acquire more Bitcoin (BTC) at discounted prices. The company plans to use these funds primarily for purchasing additional Bitcoins. Here’s all you need to know. A Bold Investment Strategy MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) has …
Qadir AK·20 Jun 20241 min
Microstrategy Doubles Down, Acquires 11,931 Bitcoin for $786M
MicroStrategy has increased its Bitcoin holdings again, buying an additional 11,931 Bitcoin for a remarkable $786 million. This latest purchase was funded through convertible notes and surplus cash, with an average buy-in price of around $65,883 per Bitcoin. As of June 20, MicroStrategy holds an astounding 226,331 Bitcoins, bought at an average price of $36,798 …
Qadir AK·20 Jun 20241 min
Argentinian President Javier Milei Backs Bitcoin Amid Economic Struggles
Argentinian President Javier Milei has emerged as a strong advocate for the cryptocurrency sector, particularly emphasizing Bitcoin as a potential solution for the country’s economic difficulties. His recent endorsement of X has sparked a heated debate on Bitcoin’s role in shaping Argentina’s economic future. Here is a closer look. A Presidential Push for Bitcoin Since …
Qadir AK·20 Jun 20242 min
Crypto Market Surges on Regulatory Relief and Whale Activity
Get ready for liftoff! The cryptocurrency market has shown a notable 1 percent surge in the past 24 hours, reaching approximately $2.54 trillion during Thursday’s London session. This upward movement has been driven by intensified on-chain activity, primarily involving whale traders, contributing to Bitcoin’s price bouncing back above $65,000 to hover around $65,834 at the …
Qadir AK·20 Jun 20242 min