Adam Forsyth

Base on-chain activity and future catalysts point to Q2 growth: Nansen

Base, the layer-2 network by Coinbase, could dominate the decentralized finance and consumer applications market starting in the second quarter, according to blockchain analytics firm Nansen. Nansen’s latest report highlights on-chain activity, robust metrics, and a growing user base as some of the catalysts that signal a potential explosive performance for Base in Q2. This…

Read More

Cayman Islands Tightens Crypto Regulations: Licensing Now Mandatory For Custody And Trading Firms

The Cayman Islands, long regarded as a haven for cryptocurrency businesses due to its favorable regulatory environment, is set to implement stricter oversight on firms providing crypto custody and trading services. Starting 1 April 2025, companies operating in this sector will be required to obtain licenses under the updated Virtual Asset (Service Providers) (Amendment) Regulations….

Read More

Whale buying ramped up as Bitcoin struggled below $80K

While panic selling has seen Bitcoin’s price slip below $80,000, whales looking to leverage the potential opportunity have aggressively accumulated over 65,000 BTC. On Mar. 11, as Bitcoin (BTC) struggled near the $80,000 mark, on-chain data and analytics platform CryptoQuant shared details showing that large holders, dubbed whales, have been busy buying on the cheap…

Read More

Senator Lummis reintroduces BITCOIN Act, proposing 1 million BTC purchase

Key Takeaways Senator Cynthia Lummis will announce developments on the US strategic Bitcoin reserve. President Trump signed an executive order for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve managing seized assets. Share this article Senator Cynthia Lummis reintroduced the BITCOIN Act today while attending a Bitcoin-focused conference hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. The event also featured Michael…

Read More

Are Transactions on Solana Mostly Bot-Driven? When Will SOL Recover?

The crypto sell-off continues, and top altcoins, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, are feeling the heat. SOL holders are already exiting, cashing out, and fueling the sell-off toward the $100 psychological level. Amid this development and fast-fading optimism, it is emerging that a large portion of transactions on Solana—which is among the coins analysts say will explode…

Read More