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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared an update on social media, summarizing the latest research on Ethereum block-building as of August 7, 2024. Buterin highlighted a consensus among researchers that having multiple actors contribute transactions to be included in a block is beneficial. However, there remains an open debate on whether it is possible to … Read more
Capula Management, one of the largest hedge funds in Europe with assets under management (AUM) of approximately $118 billion, has made a significant move in the cryptocurrency market by investing $464 million in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This substantial investment underscores the growing institutional interest in bitcoin, even amid market fluctuations. Capula’s step highlights … Read more
Coinshares, a digital asset investment firm, has reported a significant $528 million outflow from its crypto products last week, driven by growing recession fears. This substantial withdrawal reflects the heightened market uncertainty and investor caution amid economic downturn concerns. Despite this setback, Coinshares remains committed to its long-term strategy and continues to expand its operations … Read more
Argo Blockchain PLC has today released its July 2024 operational update, reporting the mining of 48 BTC, maintaining an average of 1.5 BTC per day, consistent with June 2024. The company generated $3 million in mining revenue, with a mining margin in the mid-20% range, slightly lower than the previous month due to a lower … Read more
In his latest social media posts, Tron Founder Justin Sun addressed rumors about the liquidation of their positions, firmly denying any truth to these claims. Sun emphasized that they rarely engage in leveraged trading strategies, as they do not see significant benefits for the industry. Instead, they focus on activities that support the industry and … Read more
Ledn, a crypto lending platform, announced that it has processed over $1.16 billion in loans during the first half of 2024. This includes a notable 29.8% quarter-over-quarter growth in retail lending, driven by investor strategies and market dynamics such as the recent Bitcoin halving and the rise of Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Asia. Institutional … Read more
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced its exit from the French market, citing increasing regulatory pressures from French authorities. The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) had previously issued a warning against Bybit, advising investors to avoid trading on the platform. Starting August 2, 2024, Bybit will restrict French users’ accounts to “close-only” mode, allowing them only … Read more
In a significant legal development, a Montenegrin appeals court has upheld the decision to extradite Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, to South Korea. Kwon, who has been in custody in Montenegro since March 2023 for attempting to travel with a fake passport, faces criminal charges in South Korea related to the $40 billion collapse … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, Tron founder Justin Sun has announced that the highly anticipated fight between Elon Musk and Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, could take place at the Grenada National Stadium. Sun, who was appointed as Grenada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization in 2021, has offered to cover all … Read more
A subsidiary of Animoca Brands has launched the open beta of its new Web3-centric action game, Cosmic Bomber. Developed by industry veterans from Sony, Electronic Arts, Nintendo, Lucas Arts, and Blizzard, the game is now available to over 1.77 million holders of Moca ID, the identity layer of Animoca Brands’ network. Cosmic Bomber offers strategic … Read more
