Europol reports Bitcoin remains the top cryptocurrency for crime, often swapped for stablecoins like Tether ($USDT). Monero’s ($XMR) anonymity features rise in popularity among cybercriminals. Law enforcement uses stablecoin blacklisting to freeze illicit funds. #Update
Kraken begins distributing Bitcoin from the Mt. Gox Trustee, providing relief to creditors nearly 10 years post-hack. Reports indicate crypto balances visible on Kraken. Concerns rise over brute force attacks on accounts. #Bitcoin $BTC #Update
Igloo, Inc., known for Pudgy Penguins NFTs, secured $11M led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund to build Abstract, a user-friendly Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain. The project aims to integrate digital ownership into daily life using zero-knowledge proof tech. #Update
Binance Labs has invested in Pluto Studio, the developer of Telegram-based Web3 game Catizen, to boost its game engine and onboard more developers. Catizen, launched in March, has 25M players on Telegram and 1.5M on-chain gamers. #Web3
Bitwise (@BitwiseInvest) launched the first U.S. spot $ETH ETF, revealing Ethereum addresses and ENS names for transparency. Trading volume hit $361M within 90 minutes. This sets a new standard for ETF transparency. #CryptoNews
99Bitcoins’ token (99BTC) raised over $2.5M in its presale. Launching on exchanges post-July 30, it rewards users for learning about crypto. Staking offers up to 685% APY. #Update #CryptoNews
AltLayer revises token vesting schedule before its $109M ALT unlock on July 25, 2024. Next unlock is on Jan 25, 2025, with a 2-year vesting for investors and 3 years for the team, boosting $ALT liquidity. #Update
Prediction markets like @Polymarket accurately forecasted Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the U.S. presidential race. Leveraging blockchain tech, these platforms provide reliable insights for investors and policymakers, showcasing the power of the ‘wisdom of the crowd.’ #Update
Hamilton Lane launches the first private credit fund on the @solana blockchain. The Senior Credit Opportunities Fund (SCOPE) is now accessible, marking a major step in democratizing finance with the help of @LibreProtocol. #Update #BlockchainNews
Solana ($SOL) jumps 33.78% in 30 days to $180.76, but analysts warn of a potential downturn. Rollblock ($RBLK) draws investors with its DeFi casino model, offering 30% weekly profits and predicting 800% surge. Currently priced at $0.017. #Update
Fairshake, a crypto super PAC, has raised $203M, surpassing major PACs. Backed by @coinbase, Ripple, and others, it’s shaping U.S. politics by opposing unfavorable regulations and supporting innovation. #CryptoPolitics #Update
First nine U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs launched with SEC approval, debuting with nearly $10.3B AUM. Analysts predict inflows exceeding $20B, potentially boosting $ETH price above $4,878. ETH staking offers 3.3% return. #CryptoNews #Update
Bitcoin layer-2 startup Bitlayer raises $11M in Series A led by @FTI_US and ABCDE, boosting total funding to $16M. Funds will expand their Web3 platform, supporting protocols and smart contracts on the Bitcoin network. #Update #CryptoNews
Foundry launches Foundry Donate, letting U.S. miners give part of their Bitcoin to blockchain devs. Starting 2024, miners can support Brink and OpenSats. Foundry and Core Scientific have pledged 0.2 BTC and 1 BTC, respectively. #Bitcoin #Update
