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Bitcoin ETFs saw $105.84M inflows and Ethereum ETFs $43.23M on Sept 25, 2024, marking 11 positive days out of the last 13. This trend signals growing institutional trust in $BTC and $ETH through regulated investment vehicles. @HodlPress
Ethena Labs partners with BlackRock to launch UStb stablecoin, backed by BUIDL fund. UStb will be used as margin collateral on exchanges like Bybit and Bitget, offering investors robust security and diversified risk management options.
Avalanche Foundation launches $40M Retro9000 grant program to support new blockchain protocols and dApps. Developers earn points via blockchain activity. The Avalanche9000 update, set for testnet in October 2024, aims to reduce network costs and boost efficiency.
Two traders saw massive gains with meme coins: $95 into $96,900 in 12 hours with $INCEPT and $1,331 into $3.4M in 15 days with $MOODENG. Patterns suggest possible insider trading. Exercise caution in volatile markets.
South Korea fines @Worldcoin $830,000 for privacy violations, including improper data collection and international transfer. Investigations revealed failure to inform users of data storage purposes. $WLD token surged 17% following the news.
Truflation hack on Sept 25 resulted in over $5M in losses. White hat hackers are incentivized to assist with the investigation and improve security protocols. Despite the breach, Truflation confirms client funds and staked assets remain secure.
@CryptoWallet suspends UK operations to comply with FCA regulations. UK users can withdraw assets without fees. Service provider change in May 2024 aims to enhance compliance. Wallet remains independent from Telegram.
Visa launches VTAP for secure fiat-backed token issuance on Ethereum. BBVA is testing the platform in Spain, with a broader pilot set for 2025. VTAP aims to revolutionize financial transactions with real-time, secure settlements.
Bitcoin ($BTC) projected to hit $70,000 by Oct 2024 and $1 million by 2025, driven by US election outcomes, ETF inflows, and potential legal tender status in countries like Bhutan, Argentina, and Dubai, says @100trillionUSD.
Stand With Crypto, launched by $COIN, retracted Kamala Harris’s rating after community feedback demanded clarity on her crypto stance. High-rated politicians include Tom Emmer, Cynthia Lummis, and Donald Trump, highlighting the community’s influence on political ratings.
zkLink launches magicLinks, integrating Web3 with Telegram, simplifying multi-blockchain transactions with Nova Smart Account. Supporting ERC-7683 and ERC-4337, this innovation aims to drive broader blockchain adoption. Total value locked in zkLink Nova’s network exceeds $1 billion.
Circle launches advanced Compliance Engine for crypto wallets supporting major blockchains like Avalanche, Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana. It offers automated compliance checks, real-time monitoring, and customizable jurisdiction-specific compliance via subscription, enhancing security and regulatory adherence.
Initia L1 blockchain secures $14M in Series A funding, led by Theory Ventures with Delphi Ventures and Hack VC. Post-funding, Initia’s token valuation hits $350M. Mainnet launch and token listing expected within two months.
Ukraine faces energy crisis as crypto mining surges. By April 2024, miners’ consumption may match 770 hospitals’ needs, using up to 6.7% of total energy. Costs are low, but risks of shortages and outages rise.
