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WorldCoinIndex, CoinGecko, LiveCoinWatch: Who Will Become the Biggest Threat to CoinMarketCap?
Since its inception in 2013, CoinMarketCap has been widely regarded as the leading provider in cryptocurrency pricing and trading data. However, its dominance came into question following the emergence of crypto data sites such as CoinGecko, WorldCoinIndex and LiveCoinWatch. Who is the biggest threat of CoinMarketCap?
CoinCodex and CoinGecko Break CoinMarketCap's Monopoly on Cryptocurrency Rankings and Price Tracking
Since the release of Bitcoin in 2009, the cryptocurrency industry has continued to evolve to the extent that major banks like JP Morgan Chase have started supporting crypto businesses. This trend has created avenues for various cryptocurrency comparison sites that list prices, market cap, trading volume, and coins in real-time. Nevertheless, this field is no longer a one-stop shop because CoinGecko and CoinCodex have come up, and they are giving CoinMarketCap a run for its money.
Crypto Exchange Trading Volumes Hit a Monthly High of $348 Billion in November
New data by CoinGecko reveals that the monthly trading volumes across crypto exchanges surged to an all-time high of $348 billion in November.
DeFi Funding Skyrockets 190% in 2022
Digital asset investment firms invested $2.7 billion in decentralized finance (DeFi) projects in 2022, marking a 190% increase from the previous year, while investments into centralized finance (CeFi) projects dropped by 73% to $4.3 billion. Despite the overall crypto funding figures falling from $31.92 billion to $18.25 billion, DeFi saw a near three-fold increase, potentially signaling it as the new high-growth area for the crypto industry, according to a CoinGecko report.
CoinGecko Hit by Phishing Scam
CoinGecko, a cryptocurrency data aggregator, experienced a security breach in January 2024, exposing its vulnerability to phishing scams and highlighting the need for robust security measures.
Maximizing Returns: Strategic Insights on Selling Airdropped Tokens
CoinGecko's study on airdropped tokens reveals early selling is crucial for profit maximization, with significant gains observed in 23 out of 50 largest airdrops.
Global Efforts to Classify Cryptocurrencies
Cryptodata website 21Shares and CoinGecko have launched a worldwide crypto asset classification system.
NFT Wash Trading Volume Surges to $580M Across Top Six Marketplaces
NFT wash trading has surged for the fourth consecutive month, with a total volume of $580 million across the top six marketplaces, according to a report from CoinGecko. The report attributed the rise in volume to the overall recovery of NFT marketplace trading, which reached $1.89 billion in February.
CoinGecko Study Shows Countries Most Interested in Crypto Since Market Crash
Crypto data aggregator CoinGecko has released a new survey showing global interest in cryptocurrency adoption. Nigeria, The United Arab Emirates, and Singapore are firmly in the lead.
CoinMarketCap, CoinGecko, TradingView Blocked in China after Toughened Cryptocurrency Clampdown
Millions of crypto users in China suddenly found themselves unable to access TradingView, CoinMarketCap, and CoinGecko, a time the country renewed its fresh crackdown on crypto assets.
Bitcoin, DeFi Space See Positive Momentums, NFT Market Declines in Q3
A new report by CoinGecko shows that cryptocurrencies generally led by Bitcoin and DeFi saw some positive little movements in Q3.
Crypto Whales Load Up on XRP, Anticipation for a Surge to $0.30 Escalates
Ripple (XRP) prices have risen by more than 2% in the past 24 hours on CoinGecko, kickstarting the week with a bang.
Binance, CoinMarketCap, BitPay, Coinbase, Paxful Among Android Apps Earmarked by Latest EventBot Malware
Cybereason, a US-based cybersecurity company, has detected an Android malware dubbed EventBot that has been targeting money transfer and banking apps. Coinbase, Bitpay, CoinMarketCap, Binance, Mycelium Wallet, Bitcoin.com, Paxful, and CoinGecko are among a list of Android cryptocurrency wallets and applications whose security might be compromised as they are in the vicinity of this malware.
Mike Novogratz Wins 0.5 BTC on Biden Election Bet, Holds Twitter Lottery
Mike Novogratz revealed that he won half a Bitcoin in an election bet he placed on a Biden election win over the weekend. He then held an impromptu Twitter lottery giveway.
Ethereum Continues to Grow in Use and Price in 2020, But Why?
If Ethereum can continue to dominate gaming spaces and build on its marketplace, fighting off other platforms in the market, then 2020 could be a significant year for the cryptocurrency. Learn more about why below.
SushiSwap (SUSHI) Slashes Rewards and Total Value Locked Takes a Plunge—What Does This Say About LPs?
SushiSwap (SUSHI) recently cut its rewards from 1,000 SUSHI tokens per block for liquidity providers, to 100 SUSHI tokens as of Ethereum block 10850000.
Chainlink Flippens Bitcoin Cash by Market Cap, DeFi Push May Take LINK Price Even Higher
Despite a slight correction seen in the last few days, Chainlink (LINK) has continued to rally higher, reaching another new all-time-high, almost reaching $17.
Chainlink (LINK) to See Potential Correction as Investor Sentiment Show Concerning Signs
Chainlink (LINK) has been one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies in 2020 and has seen a 20% surge in the past 24 hours. Chainlink has set a new all-time high, the fourth time in less than two months, reaching $17.59 on Binance. Is a bear market coming?