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Metaplanet (@MetaplanetFirm) acquired 20.38 BTC for $1.2M, boosting its stock by nearly 20%. The firm now holds 245.99 BTC, valued at $16.5M, underscoring its strong Bitcoin strategy. With BTC trading near $67,400, this move may inspire more institutional investments. #Update
? ETHTrustFund allegedly conducts a $2M rug pull, shocking the Base ecosystem. Experts from @PeckShield and users revealed developers siphoned funds and vanished. The stolen assets were laundered via Tornado Cash. This incident highlights ongoing DeFi risks. #CryptoNews ?
NPC Labs, founded by ex-Coinbase employees, raised $21M led by @PanteraCapital to develop B3.fun on the Base network. The platform supports Ethereum and EVM-compatible games, promising high-speed, low-cost transactions. CEO Daryl Xu aims to expand the team. #Web3 #Update
Marcus Thielen of 10x Research predicts SEC Chair Gary Gensler may resign by early 2025 due to possible political shifts, specifically if Trump wins the presidency. Additionally, Trump’s involvement in the Bitcoin 2024 conference could drive $BTC prices higher. #CryptoNews
Capgemini predicts autonomous AI agents capable of communication and collaboration will emerge by 2025, boosting efficiency across sectors. 82% of companies plan to adopt these agents within 2 years, as the use of generative AI rises from 6% in 2023 to 24% in 2024. #AI
OKX launches OKX Racer, a new Telegram app where users predict Bitcoin price movements for rewards. Players earn points, multipliers, and referral bonuses. Jason Lau highlights its role in strengthening the crypto community. #Update #Bitcoin $BTC @OKX
Donald Trump’s potential second term excites US crypto firms like @circlepay and Northern Data, anticipating IPO boosts. Bitcoin miners and exchanges could thrive, but foreign companies like @binance and OKX may struggle amid US-China trade tensions. #Crypto #Update
TON Foundation and @AnimocaBrands unveil a $20M fund to boost the TON ecosystem, focusing on content, gaming, and community apps. With TON Society ID, they aim to empower 500M users by 2028. Pantera Capital shows strong support with a new investment fund. #Update
CoinShares reports a historic $1.35B inflow into crypto funds, led by $BTC-based products with $1.27B. U.S. sees highest regional inflows at $1.28B. Trading volumes surged 45% to $12.9B, highlighting increased market engagement. #CryptoUpdate
CoinEx advances CET tokenomics with significant buybacks and burns, including the largest burn of 1.08B tokens in March 2021. As of July 18, 2024, CET’s circulating supply is 2.7B after burning $3.16M worth in Q2 2024. #CryptoNews #Update
Analysts detect significant capital movements in Mt. Gox wallets, transferring 0.021 BTC and $1.15 in Bitcoin on July 22, 2024, likely for client compensation. Over $6B in BTC is held, signaling efforts to restore trust in crypto. #Bitcoin #CryptoNews
Nate Geraci, President of ETF Store, predicts the imminent launch of a new spot ETF combining Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, reflecting growing institutional interest in diversified crypto ETFs. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated over 900,000 BTC ($60B) since Jan 2024. #CryptoETF
Bitcoin hits a new high at $67,539, with a 13.4% weekly surge boosting its market cap to $1.32T. Donald Trump to speak at Bitcoin 2024 conference. FTX settles $12.7B with CFTC; WazirX hacked for $235M. $ETH ETF launch may push price to $5K. #Update
JPMorgan analysts see Bitcoin’s current $67K price as inflated, predicting sustainable growth from Aug 2024. They note reduced market pressures from Mt. Gox payouts and German crypto sales by mid-2024 could drive long-term gains. Trump win may soften regulations. #Update $BTC
