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Massive IT outage on June 19 disrupted vital services worldwide, but crypto firms remained unaffected. Bitcoin’s 100% uptime over 11 years highlights the robustness of decentralized systems amid such chaos. #Update #Decentralization #Bitcoin
Binance gains US court approval to invest customer fiat funds in US Treasury Bills, enhancing investment security amidst ongoing SEC case. This move, approved by Judge Amy Berman Jackson, allows Binance to hire third-party advisors for corporate assets. #Update
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
Former President Trump endorses Bitcoin, marking a pivotal moment for politics. Key figures predict bipartisan support will make $BTC central to future U.S. elections. Rumors suggest Trump may announce Bitcoin as a “strategic reserve asset,” enhancing U.S. economic resilience. #Bitcoin
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF has attracted 18,600 BTC ($1.2B) since July 2024, marking nine consecutive days of positive flow. Despite skepticism, Bitcoin stabilized above $64,400. Co-founder Thomas Farrer highlights the rarity of such consistent inflows, signaling potential institutional adoption. #Update #Bitcoin #ETF
Grayscale announces a full fee waiver for its $ETH ETF Mini-Trust up to $2B in inflows or six months, cutting fees to 0.15%, the lowest among competitors. Ethereum trades at $3,400 with bullish sentiment. #CryptoNews
Spot Ethereum ETFs launched, but @EYnews’ Paul Brody warns this doesn’t guarantee Solana ETF approval. Differences in decentralization and liquidity between $ETH and $SOL, plus fragmented U.S. regulations, complicate matters. #CryptoUpdate
India’s largest crypto platform, @WazirXIndia, was hacked, losing $235M, including $100M in $SHIB and $52M in $ETH. The attack, possibly by North Korea’s Lazarus Group, has led to a 9.2% Bitcoin discount in India. #CryptoSecurity
Mumbai’s @WazirXIndia faced a $230M hack due to a flaw in Liminal’s interface. Signs point to North Korea’s Lazarus group. Nearly half the funds offloaded; potential freeze on $102M. Highlights urgent need for better crypto security. #Update
Solana’s native token $SOL rebounds post-FTX crash, boosted by VanEck’s ETF filing. Pantera Capital dubs it the “macOS of blockchains,” fueling growth in active addresses and fees. Major investments and innovations position Solana as a blockchain leader. #Update
Approval of Spot $ETH ETFs excites crypto community, but experts warn it doesn’t ensure $SOL ETF approval. Differences in decentralization, technical needs, and market liquidity affect regulatory decisions. Paul’s analysis highlights the U.S.’s fragmented regulations as a hurdle for $SOL ETFs. #CryptoRegulation
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South Korea issues arrest warrant for Jon Bur Kim, aka “Coin King,” for allegedly embezzling $14.5M and manipulating altcoin prices. Accusations include bribery and creating a fake token, Podocoin. #CryptoFraud #Update
? Bitcoin surged past $65K, driven by strong inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs and institutional buying. Whales have accumulated 1.45M BTC this year, pushing their total to over 1.8M BTC. Despite volatility, analysts suggest the dip could set up the next rally. $BTC #CryptoNews
Grayscale plans to launch its Ethereum ETF on July 23 with a hefty 2.5% fee, much higher than competitors’ 0.25%. Experts like Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas criticize this strategy, predicting significant outflows similar to the Bitcoin Trust. #Ethereum #Update
