2023-12-20

🚨 iPhone Crypto Alert Issued!

December 20, 2023

Howdy Folks,Have you bought someone crypto for Christmas?

Let's take the plunge:

📈 BlackRock, Nasdaq Meet SEC
📱 iPhone Alert for Crypto
📊 EVM Chain Takeover

🔧 BlackRock Modifies Coinbase's Role in ETF

In a significant development for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, BlackRock and Nasdaq have engaged in discussions with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding a new Bitcoin ETF. 🤔

This potential ETF could pave the way for increased Bitcoin investment and market safety. 🛡️

The meetings focused on Nasdaq's ETF listing rules, are vital for ensuring fair and safe ETF operation. 📝This is very promising news, as long as the SEC actually listen!These discussions are pivotal, especially with the SEC's heightened concerns about potential market manipulation in crypto trading. 🕵️‍♂️

Michael Saylor from MicroStrategy sees this Bitcoin ETF as a potential game-changer for Wall Street. 🏙️Mr Saylor...bullish on Bitcoin...SHOCKER!! 🤣He predicts a surge in Bitcoin's value in 2024, making Bitcoin investment more accessible and attractive to the masses. 📈

CertiK's iPhone Warning for Crypto Investors

CertiK, a leading Web3 security firm, has issued an urgent warning to crypto investors using iPhones, specifically those with OKX wallets. 🧐

They've identified a critical vulnerability that could compromise sensitive data and crypto assets. 🔓

In their X post, CertiK stressed the importance of immediately updating the OKX iOS App. 🆙The quick response and subsequent update by the OKX team demonstrate their commitment to user security. 👍This!..this is the type of response we need...top marks!!

This warning comes against the backdrop of a staggering $686 million lost to crypto hacks in just the third quarter of 2023. 📉There will always be nefarious players...but with responsible actions like this, mass adoption is more likely!With 49 reported crypto hacks during the same period, this alert underscores the ever-present need for vigilance in the crypto space. 🛡️

Inscriptions Dominating EVM Chain Transactions

The world of smart contract networks is witnessing a surge in inscriptions, now dominating transaction volumes on several top Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible chains. 💻

According to Dune Analytics, inscriptions account for a staggering 91% of transactions on Avalanche and significant percentages on other networks. 📈These inscriptions are causing network outages on platforms like Arbitrum, Avalanche, and ZkSync Era. 💥It's like spam emails but for crypto!! 🤣

Inscriptions have also disrupted the NFT sector, with the OKX NFT Marketplace overtaking Blur in trade volume, particularly after supporting Bitcoin Ordinals. 🖼️

While proponents hail inscriptions for their egalitarian token issuance and cost-effectiveness, critics argue they lack utility and congest networks. 🏭Which side of the fence are you on?Despite the challenges, inscriptions continue to shape the future of Web3 and EVM chains, raising questions about utility versus speculation in the evolving blockchain landscape. 🤔🌐