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US Bitcoin ETFs now control over 900,000 BTC, valued at nearly $60B. Since Jan 2024, they’ve attracted $17B in net inflows. @BlackRock’s IBIT leads with $21.97B AUM, overtaking @Grayscale’s $18.29B. @Fidelity’s ETF holds $12.14B. #Bitcoin #Update
Cryptocurrency exchange @WazirX reported a $235M hack on July 18, 2024. Suspected North Korean hackers targeted the exchange. WazirX is working with CERT-In and over 500 crypto exchanges to freeze hacker accounts and recover the funds. #CyberSecurity #Update
On July 19, 2024, American spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a $383.6M net capital inflow, led by $141.02M from the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund. In contrast, Hong Kong faced a 44.97 BTC outflow. Five new Bitcoin ETFs launch on Cboe July 23. #Update #Bitcoin #ETF
Note: Ensure to verify the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund’s Twitter handle if available.
In the week of July 13-20, 2024, 22 crypto projects secured $82.6M in funding. Leading were @Allium with $16.5M and @Chainbase with $15M. Significant investments include Mira’s $9M and Caliza’s $8.5M. Smaller projects like Haruko raised $6M. #Update #CryptoInvestments
? On July 19, 2024, @RhoMarkets detected a $7.6M breach caused by unauthorized oracle access on the Scroll chain. Affected pools: $USDT, $USDC. Confirmed to be an MEV-bot misconfiguration, not a hack. Operations paused, funds to be returned. #CryptoSecurity
BitForex will resume withdrawals after a $56.5M security breach in Feb 2024. Trading, deposits, and new registrations are still on hold. Users with perpetual futures contracts must provide KYC verification. This step aims to enhance platform security and user trust. #CryptoSecurity
Ryan Selkis resigns as CEO of @MessariCrypto after controversial statements about Trump opponents incited backlash. Eric Turner steps in as new CEO. Selkis will stay as a senior advisor. This marks a significant shift in the crypto landscape. #Update #CryptoNews
Cboe will launch five spot Ethereum ETFs on July 23, 2024, confirmed by Nate Geraci from @ETFStore. Grayscale Investments increases fees while others waive them. Ethereum trades above $3500, up 11% weekly. This can boost crypto investment. #Ethereum $ETH
Tornado Cash saw $1.9B in deposits from Jan-Jun 2024, surpassing 2023’s total. March peaked at $593.9M. TVL rose from $350M to $580M, with over 80% in $ETH. Despite U.S. sanctions, user demand for privacy-focused crypto services remains strong. #CryptoNews
The UK Treasury, led by Chancellor @RachelReevesMP, may sell its $4B Bitcoin stash, echoing Germany’s recent crypto sale. The 61,245 BTC, seized in a 2018 fraud case, could boost the economy but risk market downturns. #Bitcoin #Update
Pavel Durov has announced that @Telegram will launch a mini-app store and browser by July 2024, focusing on Web3 pages and decentralized app verification. June 2024 will see the introduction of Telegram Stars for mini-app payments and tokenized stickers. #Crypto #Update
John Deaton, U.S. Senate candidate in MA, receives $1M in Bitcoin from @winklevoss twins. Each donated $500K, showing strong support for pro-crypto politicians. This highlights growing crypto influence in politics and potential for favorable regulations. #CryptoPolitics #Update
Galaxy Digital (@galaxydigital) acquires CryptoManufaktur in a $1B deal, boosting staked Ethereum assets by 43%. This move enhances their blockchain infrastructure and Oracle Data-as-a-Service capabilities. CMF’s team, including founder Thorsten Behrens, joins Galaxy, strengthening their services. #Update #Ethereum
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a $84.7M inflow on July 18, marking the 10th day of positive movement. Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ($GBTC) had a $22.5M outflow. Hong Kong’s spot Bitcoin ETFs reported a modest net inflow of 1.6 BTC. #Update #Bitcoin #Crypto
