Kraken Picked Optimism's 'Superchain' After Getting a Pile of OP Tokens

Crypto exchange Kraken announced last week that it will build a layer-2 network atop Optimism's OP Stack blockchain framework. CoinDesk is first to report that the deal was reached early this year, involving a grant of 25 million OP tokens, at the time worth roughly $100 million. дальше »

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Coinbase to sponsor NBA team in aftermath of FTX collapse

FTX announced a partnership deal with the National Basketball Association’s Golden State Warriors in December 2021 — roughly a year before the exchange folded. дальше »

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Bitcoin in bullish setup ahead of election: VanEck

The investment manager’s long-term model puts BTC’s price at roughly $3 million by 2050.

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$27 billion crypto inflows in 2024, $901 million last week amid US political backdrop

Crypto investment products are experiencing one of their best months on record, with inflows hitting $901 million in the last week alone, according to CoinShares’ latest report. This month’s inflows now represent roughly 12% of the sector’s total assets under management, positioning it as the fourth-highest month for inflows on record. дальше »

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Arthur Hayes' Maelstrom Hedges U.S. Election Uncertainty With Staked USDe, Holds Large BTC, ETH Bullish Bets

"Given the uncertainty, Maelstrom has 5% of the fund in staked USDe (Ethena USD), earning roughly 13%," Hayes told CoinDesk. дальше »

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Victims to sue WazirX over $235m hack in class-action lawsuit

A group of victims is preparing a lawsuit against crypto exchange WazirX following the $235 million hack. Thirty victims of the July 18 hack on WazirX, which saw roughly 45% of user funds drained from the platform’s hot wallet, are… дальше »

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US Government Crypto Wallets Drained; $20 Million In Ether And Stablecoins Likely Stolen In Malicious Transfers

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Core Scientific’s AI deal fuels $8.7 billion revenue forecast, shares rise

Bitcoin miner Core Scientific expects to generate roughly $8. 7 billion in revenue over the next 12 years, following an expansion of its hosting agreement with CoreWeave, according to an Oct. 22 statement. дальше »

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Crypto Investment Products See Record $2.2 Billion Inflows—Is The Bull Run Here?

The latest weekly digital asset fund flow report from CoinShares has revealed that last week, crypto asset investment products saw roughly $2. 2 billion in net inflows globally, marking the largest inflow since July. дальше »

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ETF Hopes Propel Litecoin 12% Higher, Bullish Predictions On The Cards

Following its price increase of more than 12% in the past week to roughly $71. 50 on October 16, Litecoin (LTC) is attracting more and more interest. The action followed growing buzz about a planned Litecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal by Canary Capital Group. дальше »

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Sui becomes best-performing digital asset YTD

Layer-1 blockchain network Sui has become the standout performer in the crypto market after a more than 2x rise in value this year. According to CryptoSlate data, Sui’s native token is up roughly 185% year-to-date, reaching an all-time high of over $2. дальше »

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Tron Token Burn: 10 Million Gone—What Does It Mean For TRX Price?

TRON (TRX) recently garnered attention by incinerating over 10 million tokens, demonstrating its dedication to a deflationary approach intended to enhance its value. Currently, TRX is trading at roughly $0. дальше »

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Bankruptcy judge approves FTX’s reorganization plan

Roughly two years after the crypto exchange collapsed and many of its executives faced criminal charges, the Oct. 7 court decision was a step forward for reimbursing FTX users. дальше »

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LEGO removes crypto scam from homepage after being hacked: Report

The "LEGO Coin" token appeared on the toy manufacturer's homepage for roughly 75 minutes before being taken down, onlookers said. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF outflows surpass $300m, analysts warn of key price levels

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U. S. recorded outflows of over $300 million this week as global macroeconomic events sparked uncertainty over short-term direction. After closing the historically bearish September with over $1. дальше »

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EIGEN Layer assures users infrastructure is secure after investor loses $6M in email hack

EIGENLayer reassured its community that the platform’s infrastructure and onchain protocol remain secure after an investor lost EIGEN tokens worth roughly $6 million in an isolated email compromise on Oct. дальше »

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Crypto phishing losses drop to $43m in September: Scam Sniffer

Funds lost to cryptocurrency phishing scams dropped in September, with roughly $46 million lost by 10,805 victims. Data from Scam Sniffer show that crypto funds lost to phishing attacks in September saw a notable drop from the previous month, although… дальше »

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Binance Market Dominance Plunges: A Deep Dive Into The 36% Share Drop

According to a recent report by Bloomberg, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is facing significant challenges as its market share continues to decline.   In September, Binance’s share of trading volume in the roughly $2 trillion digital asset market fell to 36. дальше »

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Crypto market liquidates $272 million in 24 hours as Bitcoin drops to $60k

Bitcoin’s recent price movements have shown increased volatility, with $272 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, reflecting broader market trends and trader behavior. Over the past 48 hours, Bitcoin fell from $62,000 to a low of $60,000, marking a roughly 3% decline. дальше »

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Bitcoin Down To $60,000: Did Q4 2024 Lows Just Print?

Bitcoin is down at writing, slipping roughly 8% from September highs. After two days of losses, BTC is starting Q4 2024 on the wrong footing, with the real risk of prices sliding below $60,000 and back to September and August lows. дальше »

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DeFi TVL up 10% in September to $133 billion

The DeFi ecosystem recorded a roughly 10% increase in total value locked across all major networks during September, with the total up $12 billion to $133 billion. According to DefiLlama data, decentralized exchanges (DEX) and liquid staking protocols were the largest contributors to the increase in TVL. дальше »

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Bitcoin Whales Capitalize on Dip: Over 50,000 BTC Accumulated In Just 10 Days

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Elon Musk’s Tesla Bitcoin Holdings Surge 220% Since Last Sale, Sparking ‘HODL’ Debate

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Another Vitalik Buterin funded wallet dumps 1,300 ETH in 11 days 

A wallet linked to Vitalik Buterin has sold over $3 million worth of ether in the past 11 days. On Sept. 30, analytics platform Spot On Chain reported a transfer of 649 ETH (roughly $1.72 million) to cryptocurrency exchange Paxos.… дальше »

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Bitwise CIO: More financial advisors are “allocating to crypto”

Only 10% to 20% of financial advisors admitted to owning crypto in their portfolios Now, roughly, 70% indicated they did The approval of Bitcoin ETFs and the Fed’s rate cut are bullish signals that may have changed that In a client memo, Bitwise’s CIO said that a “wave of the most powerful people in finance […] The post Bitwise CIO: More financial advisors are “allocating to crypto” appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Bhutan fourth largest Bitcoin holder among countries with 13,029 BTC stash

The Royal Government of Bhutan holds 13,029 Bitcoin (BTC), worth roughly $755 million at current prices, according to on-chain data gathered by Arkham Intelligence. Additionally, wallets tied to the Himalayan kingdom hold 656. дальше »

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WazirX hacker launders over $64m, insider involvement suspected

The WazirX exploiter has laundered over $64 million via Tornado Cash, as allegations of insider involvement have surfaced. According to PeckShieldAlert, on Sep. 13 the WazirX hacker moved 5,000 ETH, roughly $11. дальше »

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Raydium Dominates Solana DeFi, Gas Fees Drop 80% As Meme Coin Activity Shifts

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) activity might be falling as of early September. According to DeFiLlama, all DeFi protocols spread across major blockchains like Ethereum and Solana manage roughly $77 billion worth of assets. дальше »

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40,000 ETH left derivative exchanges, brings lower selling pressure

Ethereum witnessed increased outflows from derivative exchanges after its fall below the $2,200 mark on Sept. 7. According to CryptoQuant analyst Amr Taha, over 40,000 Ethereum (ETH), worth roughly $90 million, left derivative exchanges over the weekend. The outflows started… дальше »

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Tokyo Electric Power Subsidiary Now Mining Bitcoin

It could be possible to mine roughly $2.5 billion worth of Bitcoin per year with wasted power дальше »

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CryptoPunk sells for $1.5 million amid NFT market downturn

A CryptoPunk from the Ape Punk collection was sold for roughly $1.5 million as the broader non-fungible token market continued to struggle amidst waning demand. According to CryptoPunks Bot, CryptoPunk 6915, one of the 24 rare Ape Punk, was acquired… дальше »

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WazirX hacker transfers 1600 ETH to Tornado Cash

The WazirX exploiter has transferred 5,000 ETH to a new wallet and started laundering the funds through the crypto mixer Tornado Cash. According to PeckSheildAlert, the WazirX exploiter moved 5000 ETH (roughly $12 million) to a new address identified by… дальше »

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Ethereum Slides But Flips Bitcoin In This Key Metric: Time To Load Up?

Ethereum is down nearly 35% from July highs and roughly 40% from 2024 peaks. While there is hope among holders that the coin will expand, breaking local resistance, the short-term trend favors sellers. дальше »

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Converting mining sites to AI data centers isn't seamless: Sabre56 CEO

According to CEO Phil Harvey, Bitcoin miners will average roughly $1.50 in revenue per terahash every month during the current market cycle. дальше »

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Pump.fun hits $100m revenue, but users criticize unsustainable model

Solana’s Pump.fun surpassed $100 million in revenue since its January launch, but users aren’t sure the feat is good for crypto and decentralized finance. It took the Solana (SOL) memecoin launchpad 217 days, or roughly seven months, to achieve its… дальше »

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Ethereum Foundation disburses $8.5M in grants for Q2, backing 98 projects

The Ethereum Foundation Ecosystem Support Program (EFESP) allocated a total of roughly $8. 5 million to support 98 projects, according to the foundation’s inaugural grants allocation report published on Aug. дальше »

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Solo Bitcoin miner earns $200,000 reward amid growing centralization concerns

A solo Bitcoin miner has independently solved a BTC block to earn a reward of 3. 275 BTC, roughly equivalent to $200,000. On Aug. 29, Con Kolivas, a software engineer and administrator of the solo mining pool ckpool, announced on X that the miner had successfully solved the 291st solo block in Bitcoin’s history. дальше »

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Polygon regains control of its Discord after hack, scam link scare

The Polygon Discord channel was reportedly compromised on Saturday, Aug. 24, but the blockchain platform’s brass regained access after roughly four hours. The initial hack prompted Polygon Polygon (MATIC) chief information security officer Mudit Gupta to issue a warning on… дальше »

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Young crypto voter affiliation in US swing states split equally — Coinbase

According to research commissioned by Coinbase, roughly 40% of young crypto holders in crucial swing states identify as Democrats — the same percentage as Republicans. дальше »

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Grayscale names Peter Mintzberg as CEO amid competitive shake-up

Peter Mintzberg has taken over as the CEO of the digital asset management firm Grayscale, according to an Aug. 15 announcement. The new appointment comes roughly three months after Grayscale’s former CEO, Michael Sonnenshein, resigned for undisclosed reasons. дальше »

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Goldman Sachs Discloses $419 Million In Spot Bitcoin ETF Holdings As Institutional Adoption Explodes

According to a regulatory filing with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Goldman Sachs has amassed roughly $419 million in exposure to Bitcoin via exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The investment banking giant disclosed holding positions in seven out of the 11 U. дальше »

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Goldman Sachs Reveals Massive Bitcoin ETF Holdings

Goldman Sachs has roughly $419 million in Bitcoin ETF shares дальше »

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Ronin: Whitehats return $10m in Ether after MEV bug

Ronin Network recovered roughly $10 million in digital assets lost to an MEV exploit early on Aug. 6. According to an X post, whitehats returned around 4,000 Ethereum (ETH) taken from Axie Infinity’s Ronin Bridge via a Maximum Extractable Value… дальше »

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Crypto liquidations surpass $1b amid market-wide turbulence 

The cryptocurrency market has been wandering in bearish conditions, leading to over $1 billion in liquidations. According to data provided by Coinglass, total crypto liquidations have reached $1.06 billion, marking a 454% increase over the past 24 hours. Roughly 85%,… дальше »

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Bitcoin Falls 7% From July Highs: Should Holders Prepare For More Losses?

Bitcoin bulls have had a torrid week. Looking at the price action in the daily chart, not only is the coin down roughly 7% after breaching $70,000 early this week, but cracks are beginning to form.  Overall, optimistic traders maintain that the uptrend remains, considering the sharp expansion between July 14 and 21. However, since […] дальше »

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Bitcoin ETFs hold inflows by string, Ethereum’s outflows start again

Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds in the United States have recorded poor results this week as bears dominate the market sentiment. According to data provided by Farside Investors, spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded a net inflow of roughly $300,000… дальше »

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Bitcoin Finds Major Relief After 10 Years: Is The US Government Now The Biggest Threat?

Bitcoin is shaky at spot rates, looking at the formation in the daily chart. The leg-up to spot rates meant the world’s most valuable coin shot by roughly 30%, rising from the pits of $53,500 to around $70,000 over the weekend. дальше »

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Massive Silk Road Bitcoin Stash Worth $2 Billion Moved By US Government

A crypto wallet labeled as belonging to the U.S. government transferred roughly $2 billion worth of confiscated Bitcoin (BTC) connected to the infamous Silk Road marketplace to a new unlabeled address — sending the price of Bitcoin lower and igniting investor concerns about selling the assets just two days after presidential hopeful Donald Trump’s promise […] дальше »

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Bitcoin dips to $66K as US moves $2 billion in seized BTC to unidentified wallets

Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline to roughly $66,300 on July 29 after the US government transferred $2 billion worth of seized bitcoin (BTC) tied to the Silk Road marketplace. Arkham Intelligence revealed that a US government-owned wallet transferred 29,800 BTC to an unidentified address with no prior transaction history on July 29. дальше »

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Compound Finance faces scrutiny over $24 million treasury allocation

Compound Finance, a prominent DeFi protocol, has faced significant backlash following the approval of a contentious proposal that directs 5% of its treasury—equivalent to 499,000 COMP tokens valued at roughly $24 million—to a lesser-known yield-bearing protocol called goldCOMP Vault. дальше »

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