The rising trend of “re-staking” has driven significant cryptocurrency investments into platforms that reward users for locking up their tokens. Leading this movement is Seattle-based startup Eigenlayer, which secured $100 million in funding from Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm in February. Eigenlayer has attracted $18.8 billion worth of crypto to its platform from less than $400…
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On Friday, the publicly listed mining company Bitdeer Technologies Group revealed that the leading stablecoin firm Tether has purchased $100 million in Bitdeer shares. Additionally, Tether holds an option to acquire an additional $50 million in shares in the future. Bitdeer and Tether Forge Partnership With $100 Million Share Purchase Tether has acquired $100 million…
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According to recent data, May has set new records for milestones within the Bitcoin network. Following the record-breaking number of transactions confirmed on April 23, four of the top five days with the highest transaction counts settled on the Bitcoin blockchain occurred in May. 2024: A Banner Year for Bitcoin Records The year 2024 has…
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DMM Bitcoin, a subsidiary of DMM Group, has reported a significant security breach resulting in the theft of 4,502.9 bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $303 million. The Japanese cryptocurrency exchange detected the unauthorized transfer of funds from its wallet at 1:26 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024. In response, DMM Bitcoin has assured its customers…
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This year, the supply of the stablecoin tether has surpassed the $100 billion mark, and today, the leading dollar-pegged token boasts a market valuation of $111.9 billion. The majority of this supply resides on Tron, with the network hosting $58 billion in tethers, while Ethereum accounts for $51 billion. This editorial examines the top wallets…
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David Kagel, a disbarred California attorney, pleaded guilty to orchestrating a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of over $9.5 million. Kagel, 85, promised high returns through artificial intelligence trading bots and falsely claimed to hold $11 million in bitcoin to secure investments. He used his attorney position to instill trust, providing fake letters on…
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Circle, the company behind USDC, the second-largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, has announced its official launch in Brazil. The company inked an alliance with BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latam, to provide onboarding and distribution services for Brazilian companies. Circle also partnered with Nubank, a leading digital neobank. Circle Partners With BTG…
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has proposed a joint US-UK digital securities sandbox. She noted that the U.S. and UK are ideally positioned for this initiative, emphasizing that this collaboration would benefit innovators, regulators, and consumers in both countries. Hester Peirce Pushes for US-UK Collaborative Financial Sandbox U.S. Securities and Exchange…
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On Wednesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued their streak of positive gains, collecting $28.3 million in inflows. This marks the 12th consecutive day of positive inflows for U.S. bitcoin ETFs. Blackrock’s IBIT Tops Inflows as U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Maintain Positive Streak Blackrock’s Ishares bitcoin trust (IBIT) led on May 29, with $24.5 million…
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Companies in two capital markets are looking to implement the business model that Microstrategy, led by entrepreneur Michael Saylor, pioneered in the U.S. According to David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, who denied one of these markets to be Korea, these operations are currently in the negotiation stage. More Companies Looking to Adopt Microstrategy’s Bitcoin…
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