Santiment highlights contrarian opportunities amid mixed market sentiment

The crypto market is navigating a wave of mixed sentiment, with major digital assets showing varying degrees of optimism and skepticism, according to a Santiment report published on Jan. 9. The analysis highlights stark differences in trader sentiment for leading cryptocurrencies and urges investors to adopt contrarian strategies to navigate these volatile conditions. Mixed sentiment … Read more

Thai Authorities Seize Nearly 1,000 Bitcoin Miners in Electricity Theft Bust

Law enforcement in Thailand’s Chon Buri province recently seized nearly 1,000 bitcoin mining rigs from a company accused of illegally accessing electricity. Modified Meters Used to Aid Electricity Theft On Jan. 8, law enforcement agents in Thailand’s Chon Buri province seized nearly 1,000 bitcoin mining rigs from a company accused of illegally accessing electricity from … Read more

U.S. still holds $6.5b in seized Silk Road Bitcoin

U.S. authorities have not executed any new Bitcoin sales, despite reports suggesting that the Department of Justice had authorized a massive offload. Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham confirmed that billions in seized Silk Road and FBI-confiscated Bitcoin (BTC) remain in U.S. government-controlled addresses as of Jan. 9. The data provider shared on-chain proof confirming a $6.44 … Read more

Ethereum price is slowly forming a rare pattern: is a surge coming?

Ethereum’s price has dropped sharply this year after encountering substantial resistance at the $4,000 level in December. Ethereum (ETH) has declined by nearly 20% from its December high, coinciding with an ongoing sell-off in Bitcoin and other altcoins. The downturn has been partly attributed to outflows from Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds. On Wednesday, these funds … Read more