Month: September 2023

The decentralized internet field, Web3 development, projects a median salary of $128,000 for 2023, as revealed in a Pantera Capital survey. However, junior and intermediate-level developer salaries in the U.S. saw a 4-8% decrease, while senior-level developers witnessed a 1.5% raise, bringing their compensation to $192,585. An overwhelming 97% of respondents opted for fiat currency over crypto payments.

The bankruptcy claims against crypto exchange FTX, once seen as high-risk, have now tripled in market value and become a coveted asset for distressed asset investors. Due to recovery of $7.3 billion in assets and potential relaunch of the exchange, creditor payouts have shot up on average from 10 to 37 cents on the dollar, highlighting the shifting value perception and volatility in this industry.

“Bitcoin notched a new weekly high of $26,823 on Sep. 28, potentially influenced by the latest U.S. macroeconomic data. While economic indicators lend optimism, analysts urge caution, maintaining that Bitcoin could yet face retractions. The cryptocurrency world eagerly awaits cues from the Federal Reserve Chair.”

Ledn is introducing an Ethereum yield product in response to user demand for simpler staking alternatives. Their new offering is “ring-fenced,” providing a safety layer against bankruptcy. Ledn is also launching a stablecoin Growth Account, though not available in the U.S. or Canada. Meanwhile, Coinbase is seeking clearer crypto regulations, despite skepticism due to political and regulatory concerns.

“Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has registered a significant 1.5% gain within 24 hours, and 12% in a week, showing a noticeable shift in whale investors. The crypto’s trading volume skyrocketed from $70 million to nearly $500 million, signaling BCH’s continued upward trajectory with significant buying interest.”

While Pepe Coin (PEPE) recently saw a 5% rise and a 91% increase in trading volume, its future remains uncertain with potential resistance looming. On the other hand, TG.Casino ($TGC), a budding crypto gaming ecosystem, offers promising growth with robust encryption, a functional token system and swapping capabilities, urging prospective investors to look closely at the disrupting token’s merits.

“COMP altcoin witnesses a steady rise with a notable increase in the number of wallets and transactions, hinting at a bullish trend and a possible breakout. The booming DeFi platform, Compound, shows an 87% surge in unique active wallets and a 75% transactions boost, attracting users in the lending and borrowing sectors. Increased usage of platforms like Compound reflects their inherent future potential.”

Despite experiencing a 0.5% dip, XRP retains a year-to-date markup of 47.7%, demonstrating resilience amidst market adversities. An upswing in trading volumes and the relative strength index moving towards 50 hint at an overdue rebound. However, any high-risk crypto investment should be approached cautiously and within an individual’s financial capacity.

“Terra’s future could be influenced by founder Do Kwon’s pending extradition case. Meanwhile, Meme Kombat, integrating GambleFi into a decentralized Web3 platform, promises a fresh take in the crypto world with transparency and unpredictability, offering a unique diversifying opportunity in one’s crypto portfolio.”

“Blockchain technology continues to break boundaries as it evolves at a rapid pace. Despite the uncertainty of the upcoming Bitcoin halving event in 2024, the resilience and adaptability of blockchain remain indisputable, making its future exciting.”

Michael Egorov, founder of DeFi protocol Curve, employed a strategy to settle his extensive obligations on Aave. He deposited millions of CRV as collateral on a lending platform, and borrowed Curve’s crvUSD stablecoin, which he exchanged for USDT to clear his Aave debt. Despite significant outstanding debt across several DeFi platforms, Egorov has been proactive in lessening his debt and usage rate.

The Terra Classic community debates two critical proposals: correcting an unintentional 0% validators’ commission rate, which current votes lean towards rejection, and the recognition and financial support for top-tier infrastructure provider, Allnodes which also currently faces rejection. Concurrently, BTCMTX offers an innovative Stake-to-Mine model making Bitcoin mining accessible.

“PayPal has plans to make Crypto.com the preferred platform for their USD-backed stablecoin, PYUSD. Despite skepticism around adoption and seamless trade, this move could mark a significant stride towards widespread crypto adoption in traditional finance.”