Mint Blockchain, an Ethereum layer two (L2) network focused on non-fungible token (NFT) advancements, has been awarded 750,000 OP tokens ($1.35 million) in the 28th cycle of Optimism Governance grants. This funding aims to accelerate innovation within the NFT space and onboard new users to the platform. Optimism Awards Mint Blockchain $1.35 Million to Support…
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The Bitcoin price is rising, reaching as high as $66,173 today; the asset appears to have hit a milestone behind the scenes. According to a CryptoQuant analyst, EgyHash, Bitcoin’s open interest—a measure of the total number of outstanding derivative contracts—has reached a new all-time high. This development signals heightened activity in the Bitcoin market and…
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Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, started the third week of October with a 6% daily surge. BTC’s performance has fueled bullish sentiment among crypto investors and market watchers, who suggest it might be ready to move to $70,000. Bitcoin Reclaims Key Support Levels Bitcoin began the week reclaiming key resistance levels after…
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Utah Republican senator Mike Lee outlined three major regulatory risks to the cryptocurrency industry at the recent Permissionless III crypto conference. They are the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), fragmented state regulations, and heavy federal oversight. He warned these could threaten the digital assets sector, saying, “Cryptocurrency is not a security. Cryptocurrency…
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BRICS is undermining the hegemony of Washington and Brussels as nations increasingly seek equal dialogue and cooperation that prioritize their own interests, according to Russia’s State Duma speaker. He stressed that countries are moving away from serving the U.S. and its allies, instead choosing partnerships that respect sovereignty and offer mutually beneficial cooperation, signaling a…
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AED Stablecoin LLC has received approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to launch its stablecoin, AE Coin. This makes AED Stablecoin the first entity in the UAE to issue stablecoins, aligning with the government’s digital strategy. AE Coin is a fiat-backed stablecoin, meaning each coin is backed by the AED…
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Monochrome Asset Management has announced the launch of the Monochrome Ethereum ETF (IETH), marking Australia’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that provides direct access to ethereum. Trading under the ticker ‘IETH’ on Cboe Australia, the ETF will be available on most Australian brokerage platforms, allowing local investors to gain exposure to ethereum through a direct-holding structure.…
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XRP price is moving higher above the $0.5350 support. The price tested the $0.5550 resistance and seems to be struggling to continue higher. XRP price is attempting a fresh increase above the $0.540 zone. The price is now trading above $0.5420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming…
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In an October 14 announcement, Malta-based Samara Asset Group revealed plans to increase its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings through proceeds from a $32.8 million bond issuance. Samara Targets 1,000 Bitcoin Milestone Publicly-listed asset management firm Samara announced it had mandated investment bank Pareto Securities as a sole manager to schedule a series of fixed-income investor meetings…
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Bitcoin Cash price started a major increase above the $350 resistance. BCH is consolidating and might aim for more gains above the $385 resistance. Bitcoin cash price started a fresh increase above the $350 level. The price is trading above $365 and the 100-hour simple moving average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming…
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