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Tag: Altcoins

An altcoin refers to any cryptocurrency that is not Bitcoin. It usually refers to a collection of cryptocurrencies and tokens.

Solana outage: the issues it raises

Solana network experienced a significant outage on February 6. The outage led to the liquidation of $2.07 million long positions. Solana’s price dipped from $96.3 to $94. Questions arise about the long-term stability of Solana. The Outage Today, February 6, the Solana network experienced a significant outage. The network’s block production came to a halt, and engineers across the ecosystem were left scrambling to investigate the...

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Crypto Today: Bitcoin Dips, Altcoins Outperform, and Interest Rate Cuts Expected

Bitcoin Slumps as Investors Sell After ETF Approval Bitcoin’s price dipped below $42,000 on Monday, following a recent surge after the approval of a Bitcoin ETF. Investors appear to be taking profits, leading to a decline in Bitcoin’s value. Notably, Bitcoin is underperforming compared to other cryptocurrencies, ranking 99th among the top 100 assets in terms of 7-day price performance. Altcoins Outperform as Investors Seek Alternatives While...

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What is Stellar (XLM)?

Summary Stellar is a decentralized blockchain protocol based on open-source code to transfer value domestically and across borders. Stellar’s consensus protocol is faster, cheaper, and more energy-efficient than that of Bitcoin. Stellar’s primary focus is on developing economies in the areas of remittances and bank loans. Stellar price could cross the $1 mark with a potential high of $1.289 by the end of 2030. What is Stellar? Stellar...

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MATIC 2.0 Token Migration: Polygon’s Latest Upgrade

Polygon has launched its latest upgrade, Polygon 2.0, which includes a migration from MATIC to POL tokens. The migration process will begin with Phase 0 of the protocol architecture upgrade, which will see the release of three Polygon Improvement Proposals (PIPs). The first set of upgrades is aimed at initiating the migration process from MATIC to POL tokens. The POL token will serve as the native token for Polygon’s Proof of Stake (PoS)...

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Shopify Enables USDC Payments via Solana Pay

Shopify has integrated with Solana Pay, allowing businesses to use it for payments. The initial payment option for this integration will be USD Coin (USDC). The integration can also help merchants set up loyalty programs with “little development”. Solana Pay is now integrated with Shopify, enabling enterprises on the e-commerce platform to leverage the protocol for transactions. Shopify has approved the integration of Solana...

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