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Polkadot’s financial report for the first half of 2024 revealed expenditures of $87 million (11 million DOTs), with $37 million dedicated to marketing efforts. This substantial spending has drawn criticism from the community, who argue that the returns have not justified the costs. At the current rate of expenditure, Polkadot’s funds are projected to last … Read more
Pendle, a prominent DeFi protocol, has seen a dramatic 40% decline in its total locked value (TVL) over the past week. Since Wednesday, users have withdrawn nearly $3 billion, reflecting a noticeable decrease in interest in restaking airdrops. This decline is further compounded by the imminent conclusion of Renzo’s points program at the end of … Read more
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has reportedly submitted filings to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to list $LINK contracts under a self-certification model. This move signifies a significant step for the exchange, with the launch scheduled for July 15. Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, submitted filings … Read more
Bitcoin activity is on the rise, with the number of active BTC addresses surpassing 900,000 yesterday, reaching levels not seen since mid-April. This peak is part of a broader trend, with activity steadily increasing since early June. Bitcoin activity is on the rise! The number of active $BTC addresses crossed 900k yesterday, hitting levels not … Read more
Professor Wang Yang, vice president for institutional advancement and chair professor at the Department of Mathematics at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), criticized China’s cryptocurrency mining ban during a panel discussion in Hong Kong last week. He called the decision “very unwise” because it shifted businesses to the U.S., boosting American … Read more
The Bahamas, the first country to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) called the Sand Dollar, is preparing regulations to mandate commercial banks to provide access to the e-money to boost adoption. Central Bank Governor John Rolle indicated that these regulations would be implemented within two years. “We’ve begun to signal that to our … Read more
Sony Group, the Japanese multinational conglomerate, will enter the cryptocurrency trading services business through its newly revamped S.BLOX subsidiary. The company, previously known as Amber Group, operated a cryptocurrency exchange called “Whalefin,” which will be renewed with the release of a new app, new functions, and support for more cryptocurrency assets. Sonny Group to Dabble … Read more
Mesh, a U.S. fintech company backed by Paypal Ventures, has partnered with Italian digital asset wallet Conio to enhance cryptocurrency exchange access for Conio’s 430,000 customers. This collaboration allows users to access 10 leading crypto exchanges, including Binance and Coinbase, through the Conio app, and seamlessly transfer bitcoin purchases directly into their Conio wallets. By … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) have taken action against Silvergate Capital Corp., the holding company for Silvergate Bank, and its former executives for misleading investors and failing to monitor significant transactions. Silvergate has agreed to pay penalties without … Read more
Standard Chartered has predicted that bitcoin could hit a fresh all-time high in August and reach $100,000 by the November U.S. presidential election. The bank’s analyst expects a Trump victory to boost the price of bitcoin, while maintaining year-end and 2025 targets of $150,000 and $200,000, respectively. Bitcoin Surge Predicted Amid US Presidential Race Standard … Read more