Bruce
Good evening, and welcome to the Web3 Industry Daily Report. I'm Bruce, here to bring you the latest updates and developments from the cryptocurrency world. Let's dive into today's top stories.
Bruce
As of December 29th, the cryptocurrency market has seen a significant decline with a total market cap of approximately 3.43 trillion dollars, down 2.55% from the previous day. The total trading volume is reported at 92.94 billion dollars, reflecting a decrease of 13.7%. Bitcoin is currently priced at 93,945 dollars, while Ethereum sits at 3,361.2 dollars. Both cryptocurrencies continue to dominate the market, holding 66.1% of the total market cap.
Cassie
Examining the market performance, we note that out of 16 sectors, only one has shown an increase, with the rest facing losses. The meme, NFT, and CeFi sectors have experienced notable declines. Meme coins have seen a drop of 3.03%, particularly with SEKOIA dropping by 20.3%. NFT platforms are also down 3.58% with significant losses in several tokens.
Cassie
To provide further insights, we spoke with a market analyst who emphasized the importance of staying informed about market trends. They noted the impact of macroeconomic factors on cryptocurrency prices, suggesting that caution is advisable for investors during these volatile times.
Bruce
In other news, Foundry USA Pool has returned a significant transaction fee error, amounting to 8.18 BTC or around 77.7 thousand dollars, after a customer mistakenly paid over 91,000 times the standard fee. Foundry has assured users that they will handle similar issues on a case-by-case basis.
Cassie
Additionally, the FEG token has been the target of a malicious attack leading to losses exceeding one million dollars. The attack involved deploying malicious contracts across multiple chains including Ethereum and BNB. Funds were then funneled through Tornado Cash.
Cassie
Looking ahead, industry experts suggest that projects like FEG should bolster their security measures to prevent future attacks. Furthermore, Tether's recent lobbying reduction and responses to fears surrounding USDT highlight the changing landscape of stablecoins as regulations evolve.
Bruce
In conclusion, the cryptocurrency market is navigating through turbulent waters. As we continue to monitor these developments, we encourage our viewers to stay updated and informed. Thank you for joining us today on the Web3 Industry Daily Report. We'll see you next time.
Bruce
Product Head of mlion
Cassie
Operations Head of mlion