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Crypto funds saw a $720M outflow from Sept 2-8, 2024, driven by economic uncertainty and impending US interest rate decisions. Bitcoin and Ethereum were hit hard, while Solana-based products gained $6.2M. European markets bucked the trend with positive inflows.
10x Research warns a 50 basis points Fed rate cut could negatively affect $BTC, signaling economic concerns. Experts suggest this might lead to Bitcoin price volatility. Investors should monitor Fed decisions closely as they may reshape risk strategies.
PIN AI raised $10M to develop personal AI assistants focused on privacy and data control. Backed by Blockchain Builders Fund and NEAR’s Ilya Polosukhin, the platform uses Web3 to challenge Apple and Google’s dominance.
$DRiP secures $8 million in seed funding from @CoinbaseVentures, @NFX, and Progression Fund. Funds will develop a mobile app and advanced tools for NFT creators on Solana. Over 550 creators have distributed 170M collectibles to 2M unique addresses.
Bitget launches TraderPro Season 3 with a $10,000 MEME Coin Challenge. The program offers educational resources, real trading opportunities, and daily transparency reports, aiming to elevate 500 participants to elite trader status. $BTC $ETH @Bitget
Binance’s recent audit confirms 100% security of user assets, with Bitcoin reserves at 106.84%, Ethereum at 103.68%, and stablecoins USDT and USDC backed over 112% and 132%, respectively. This sets a high transparency standard post-FTX collapse.
Merlin Chain’s L2 protocol hits over $1.2B TVL, processes 12.7M+ transactions, supports 200+ dApps, and launches 1.9M addresses. Introduces $210M MERL Ecosystem rewards. Advanced security measures enhance scalability and transparency, solidifying its role in Bitcoin’s L2 ecosystem.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs see record $1.18B outflow over 8 days amid market downturn. Largest single-day outflow on Sep 6, 2024, at $169.97M. Despite this, BlackRock’s $IBIT remains resilient with over $20B in assets under management.
Apple delays AI features for iPhone 16 until October 2024, impacting the anticipated ‘supercycle’ of high sales. Regulatory and market challenges in Europe and China are key hurdles. Comprehensive AI integration expected with iPhone 17 in 2025.
Nick Drakon resigns as CEO of $REVELO after an armed heist targeting investor funds and company assets. Drakon suspects insider involvement. New leadership will allocate 30% of revenue to compensate victims, highlighting the need for enhanced security in the crypto industry.
Tether invests $100M for a 9.8% stake in Adecoagro, diversifying into agriculture across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. This move positions Tether as a top shareholder and marks a broader trend of crypto firms stabilizing finances with traditional industry investments.
Bitcoin fluctuated between $58,000 and $52,500. Telegram held $400M in crypto. 96% of NFTs are “dead.” Former Binance CEO CZ banned from management. U.S. banks predicted to hold Bitcoin within five years. Stay informed.
Ripple CEO predicts high demand for yen-based stablecoins in Japan, citing regulatory clarity as a key driver. Testing of RLUSD on XRP Ledger and Ethereum began in August 2024, with plans to introduce it in the U.S. first. $XRP
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, closed a $BTC short for a 3% profit. He predicts Bitcoin might rise next week if trends hold but sees potential declines until late September without US Treasury liquidity injections.
