Bitcoin Holder Decline Amid ETF Inflows And Mt. Gox Payouts

The number of Bitcoin holders, defined as any wallets with more than zero coins, has been dropping sharply. Traders seem to believe that the all-time high (ATH) reached in March was the peak for 2024. Despite this pessimism, mass liquidations often set the stage for a rebound. đź‘‹ Bitcoin’s amount of holders (any wallets with … Read more

SEC Approves Mini Ethereum ETFs As Institutional Trading Dominates

The U.S. SEC has given the green light to Grayscale’s mini Ethereum ETF, which will be backed by assets from their larger Ethereum ETF. In addition, ProShares’ Ethereum ETF has also received approval. These funds are expected to start trading next week, alongside other spot ETH ETF products. Grayscale has also introduced a mini Bitcoin … Read more

Venezuelan Crime Organization Tren De Aragua Gets Sanctioned by OFAC on Crypto Money Laundering Allegations

Tren de Aragua (Aragua’s Train), a criminal gang with Venezuelan origins, has been sanctioned by OFAC as a transnational organization engaging in kidnapping, human trafficking, extortion, and other illegal behavior. The U.S. Department of the Treasury also stated that the organization had used cryptocurrency to launder the proceedings of their activities to some extent. OFAC … Read more

TON Foundation to Launch Bitcoin Bridge on The Open Network

The TON Foundation has announced the upcoming launch of TON Teleport BTC, a bridge designed to facilitate trustless and secure transfers of bitcoin to and from The Open Network (TON). This initiative aims to expand bitcoin’s utility by enabling its use in decentralized finance (defi) activities on the TON platform. TON Foundation Announces Bitcoin Bridge … Read more

Smart Traders Pile Into $MOG As Token Continues To Break All-Time Highs

In the ever-dynamic world of cryptocurrency, $MOG has been a standout performer, breaking its previous all-time high (ATH) two days ago and continuing its upward trajectory with new ATHs. Despite its high price, $MOG remains a hot commodity among smart traders, who are actively accumulating the token. According to data from icrypto.ai, several smart wallets … Read more

Tether Treasury Mints 1B USDT As Whales Inject 278.7M Into Crypto Market

Yesterday, the Tether Treasury minted another 1 billion USDT on the Tron Network, marking the second consecutive month of substantial minting. Over the past year, Tether Treasury has minted a staggering 31 billion USDT, reflecting a continued strong demand for stablecoins in the cryptocurrency market. 7 hours ago, #TetherTreasury minted 1B $USDT on #TronNetwork again … Read more

Real World Assets In DeFi Reach $3.89 Billion TVL, Marking Major Milestone

As of July 2024, the Total Value Locked (TVL) for Real World Assets (RWA) in DeFi protocols has surged to an impressive $3.89 billion. This milestone underscores the growing integration of tangible assets into the DeFi ecosystem, effectively bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance. The market capitalization of all Real World Asset … Read more

Ethena Protocol Surges In Stablecoin Supply And User Adoption

The Ethena protocol has experienced impressive growth in 2024, particularly in the supply of its stablecoin, USDe. Beginning the year with a supply of 1.3 billion, USDe’s supply has surged to 3.5 billion by July. This remarkable increase highlights the protocol’s promise of high returns to its users. The rise in active addresses for USDe, … Read more

DeFi Blue Chips Poised For Breakout Despite Record Low Valuations

Despite lagging in 2023, DeFi 1.0 assets are now positioned for a significant breakout. DeFi blue chips like AAVE, Maker (MKR), and Lido (LDO) are hitting all-time high revenues even as their valuations remain low. This trend is driven by several factors, including a pro-crypto U.S. landscape, ETH institutional adoption via ETFs, a stronger focus … Read more

Maelstrom Launches Bitcoin Grant Program Aiming to Support Developers

The Arthur Hayes-linked Bitcoin-supporting entity Maelstorm has launched a grant program to assist with the technical development of Bitcoin. Developers who wish to receive grants—ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 each—must submit applications on or before August 25. Enhancing Bitcoin’s Resilience and Censorship Resistance Maelstorm, an entity focused on Bitcoin’s technical development, has launched a Bitcoin … Read more

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