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Bitcoin and Ethereum outpaced the “Magnificent Seven” tech giants in market cap growth since 2019. $BTC rose by 1102% and $ETH by 2218%, surpassing companies like @Apple and @Microsoft. Crypto’s role in finance is rising. #Update
? Marathon Digital (@MarathonDH) boosts its Bitcoin reserves to 18,536 BTC by June 2024, mining 590 BTC in June worth $35.64M. Operational hash rate hits 26.3 EH/s with 250K devices. Strategic moves include immersion cooling and a Finland heating pilot. #Crypto
The National Bank of Ukraine’s new study uses LSTM neural networks to predict $BTC, $ETH, $XRP, and $DOGE prices, outperforming traditional models. Key dynamics: supply/demand, market stability, regulations. This could advance trading algorithms and portfolio tools. #Update #CryptoResearch
Lugano, Switzerland, launches Plan ₿ Biz School on July 1, 2024. This one-week program educates students about Bitcoin and blockchain with online/offline classes. Features 300+ expert seminars, 500 student grants, and $110M for startups. Bitcoin trades at $60,350. #Blockchain #Update
Grayscale’s converted ETF, GBTC, saw outflows of $32M, lowering its AUM below $17B. Meanwhile, BlackRock’s IBIT ETF gained $14M, boosting AUM to over $19B. This highlights the cryptocurrency market’s volatility. #Update #CryptoNews
? A user lost $230K worth of NFTs in a phishing attack on Blur, reported by Solidity developer @0xQuit. The hacker stole 49 NFTs, including items from @BoredApeYC, Beanz, and Elementals collections. This highlights the need for robust security in the NFT space. #Update
Over 50% of top US hedge funds have invested in Bitcoin ETFs, with Millennium Management holding 27,263 BTC worth $1.65B. In 2024, 600+ companies invested $3.5B in Bitcoin ETFs, signaling growing institutional confidence in cryptocurrency. #Bitcoin #Update
Justin Sun’s crypto wealth is now valued at $1B, down $400M since Feb 2024. His diverse portfolio includes 30% $WSTETH, 21% $USDD, and 17% $TRX. Arkham’s report reveals transparency in his holdings. Meanwhile, @VitalikButerin holds $800M. #Crypto #Update
OpenBounty, linked to @CertiK, faces backlash for disclosing vulnerability reports publicly, revealing threat levels and code locations. Cybersecurity expert Pascal Caversaccio calls for a boycott, citing security risks. Legal experts warn of repercussions without permissions. #Update #Cybersecurity
Northern Data AG explores IPO for AI units Taiga & Ardent, valuing them at $10B-$16B. Following a 19% share price surge to €30.6, they secured a €575M credit deal with Tether. Potential NASDAQ listing could impact crypto & AI sectors. #Update #AI #Crypto
Anthropic launches initiative for a third-party benchmark to evaluate AI projects, focusing on AI security, infrastructure, and capabilities. Developers can apply for funding to create evaluation software for assessing risks like cybersecurity and social impact. #AI #Update
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Arthur Hayes, ex-CEO of BitMEX, explores global and local economic cycles in his essay “Zoom Out.” He highlights Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, predicting its critical role with the U.S. budget deficit projected at $1.915 trillion for 2024. #Bitcoin #Update
Sentient AI secures $85M in seed funding led by @PanteraCapital and @FoundersFund, joined by 12 firms including Ethereal Ventures. Aiming to democratize AI, Sentient plans a test network launch in Q3 2024 and team expansion. #AI #Update
Ethereum spot ETFs could see $5B in inflows in the first 6 months, boosting AUM to $15B. Experts say $ETH could rise 20%-55% if the ETH/BTC ratio normalizes. Predictions include $ETH surpassing $6500 by end of 2024. #cryptonews
Source: Gemini, Galaxy Digital, Steno Research
