npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

Arca and BlockTower Capital agreed to merge into a unified cryptocurrency investment platform, according to a Nov. 13 announcement.

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Arca, Blocktower to merge into unified crypto platform

Arca and BlockTower Capital agreed to merge into a unified cryptocurrency investment platform, with the goal of offering a wide array of products t...

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

With Donald Trump’s reelection and a Republican majority in the Senate, crypto firms are ready to advocate for a “fresh perspective” on federal agencies.

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Crypto firms push for SEC changes, crypto out of courts

After Donald Trump

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to let Mark Meadows move his Georgia election subversion case to federal court, effectively barring the former chief of staff during Donald Trump’s first term from claiming immunity from those charges. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/12/politics/mark-meadows-supreme-court/index.html

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

United States President-elect Donald Trump has suggested he would bypass the Senate confirmation process for appointments in his administration, seemingly including a replacement for Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler.

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Trump hints at pushing through SEC chair with recess appointment

Donald Trump has not yet announced his pick for SEC Chair but suggested that any officials should be appointed during a Senate recess rather than t...

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

North Korean hackers seem to have created malware that evaded Apple security checks. The apps seem to be experimental, Apple-focused Jamf Threat Labs researchers say. It was the first time they had seen this technology used to compromise Apple’s macOS operating system, but it will not run on up-to-date systems.

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North Korean malware evades Apple notarization, targets macOS users

North Korean hackers created malware capable of bypassing Apple

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

DeFi Technologies, a cryptocurrency investing platform, has created a new company called SolFi designed to be a “Microstrategy for Solana”, according to a Nov. 12 announcement.

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DeFi Technologies launches SolFi as ‘Microstrategy for Solana’

Crypto platform DeFi Technologies has created a new company called SolFi designed to be a "Microstrategy for Solana" with market-leading staking y...

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

The Solana network has been closing the gap with Ethereum as key metrics indicate a rise in market share revenue in 2024.

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Solana beats Ethereum’s economy for the first time in October

In a Nov. 12 report, Syncracy Capital claims Solana now rivals Ethereum in almost every economic metric.

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

President-elect Donald Trump has selected former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin to serve as his administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Zeldin announced that he has accepted the role. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/11/politics/lee-zeldin-epa-administrator/index.html

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

Cryptocurrency investors maintained strong interest in digital investment products last week, driven by post-election market momentum.

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Crypto inflows hit $1.98B amid post-election momentum

Crypto investment products saw $1.98 billion in inflows during the week of Nov. 3–9, with price action pushing global AUM to a new historic recor...

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

While some investors hold back from buying Bitcoin when it reaches new highs, MicroStrategy has doubled down, demonstrating a strong commitment to the cryptocurrency.

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MicroStrategy buys $2B in Bitcoin, boosts holdings to $23B

MicroStrategy purchased another $2 billion in Bitcoin after selling shares.

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

Bitcoin surpassed the record $85,000 mark for the first time in history, potentially setting the stage for a six-figure price tag before 2025.

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Bitcoin hits new $85K high, with just 17% left for BTC $100K record

Bitcoin price is now just 17% away from surpassing the $100,000 mark, which could occur before the end of 2024 due to Trump’s presidential victor...

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

Shares of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Inc. (COIN) surged more than 20% on Nov. 11, pushing the stock past $300 for the first time since 2021.

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Coinbase stock breaks $300 for first time since 2021

Coinbase shares surged more than 20% on Nov. 11, pushing the stock past $300 for the first time since 2021 as many say Donald Trump

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

Edward Snowden, the privacy advocate and former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor, addressed decentralization during his appearance at Near’s Redacted conference in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Snowden calls for decentralization, criticizes VC influence on Solana

Edward Snowden critiques Solana’s VC-heavy origins at Near’s Redacted event, stressing decentralization’s role in countering AI surveillance.

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House announced Saturday. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/09/politics/biden-trump-will-meet-white-house/index.html

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

Bitcoin has surged beyond $76,000 following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential election on Nov. 5.

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Trump win drives Bitcoin to $76K, PlanB sets $500K target

Bitcoin tops $76,000 following Trump’s election victory, with PlanB’s stock-to-flow model projecting BTC to reach $500,000 within the next cycle.

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced “info finance,” a new concept aimed at transforming how information is captured, validated and shared across multiple sectors.

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Vitalik explores potential of ‘info finance’ as ETH tops $3K

Vitalik Buterin introduced “info finance,” leveraging blockchain and AI to crowdsource accurate predictions.

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

Cumulative monthly traffic to 20 leading crypto exchanges increased by 8% in October — reflecting heightened investor interest and increasing participation among retail traders heading into the 2024 United States elections.

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Cumulative traffic to exchanges increased by 8% in October — report

Web traffic to cryptocurrency exchanges increased by 8% in October, culminating in a recent price rally catalyzed by the 2024 US Presidential elect...

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

The Justice Department on Friday announced federal charges against three people in a thwarted Iranian plot to kill Donald Trump before the presidential election. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/08/politics/doj-charges-three-iranian-plot-to-kill-donald-trump/index.html

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

Stablecoin issuer Tether has debuted on the commodities market by financing a $45-million crude oil transaction.

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Tether expands into oil trading with $45M transaction

Tether has entered the global commodities market by financing a $45 million crude oil transaction in October 2024.

npub1j5eg...7wjd 1 year ago

BlackRock’s Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) now holds more assets than the asset manager’s gold ETF despite only launching in January, data from BlackRock shows.

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF flips gold fund

iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) now exceeds $33 billion in net assets, surpassing iShares Gold Trust (IAU), which holds just shy of that amount despit...