The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance launches DeFi Risk Assessment Guidelines to address regulatory ambiguities and improve compliance. It influences licensing in Abu Dhabi and the EU, aiding financial giants like @BlackRock, @jpmorgan, and @GoldmanSachs. #DeFi
BH Digital, part of Brevan Howard, surged 20% in H1 2024, reaching $2.3B in AUM. Managed by billionaire Alan Howard, it outperformed other funds, reflecting growing institutional interest in crypto. #Crypto #Update
Bitcoin mining difficulty surged by 3.21% to 82.05 T on July 18, 2024, despite a declining hash rate. This suggests increased miner activity, although the 90-day hash rate trend is down. Next adjustment expected July 31, 2024. #Bitcoin #Update
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
Crypto traders are on alert as $2B in $BTC, $ETH, $SOL, $XRP, and $MATIC options expire on Deribit amid slight selling pressure. The Fear and Greed Index jumped from 25 to 60, indicating high market volatility. #Update
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Anatoly Legkodymov, Bitzlato co-founder, gets 18 months for facilitating $700M in illegal crypto transactions but avoids extra jail time due to custody served. Judge cited harsh conditions. Bitzlato to dissolve, $23M assets forfeited. #cryptocrime
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
MNT, the token of Mantle Network, surged 12% to $0.8578 despite a broader crypto market decline. This comes as trading volume hit $240M and active addresses rose 19%. Mantle’s market cap is $2.8B. #Crypto #Update
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
? The WazirX hacker converted all stolen altcoins into $ETH, amassing 59,097 ETH worth $201M. This move comes just before the Ethereum ETF launch, which could push ETH to $4,000. The hacker still holds $12-$15M in other altcoins like CHR, CELR, OOKI, and FRONT. #CryptoNews
Donald Trump will attend the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville this July. Attendees can join a private roundtable for $844,600 or take a photo with Trump for $60,000. This marks a shift in Trump’s stance on cryptocurrencies, aligning with VP pick J.D. Vance’s crypto-friendly policies. #Bitcoin2024
Injective Labs & @21Shares launch first INJ-linked ETP on Euronext Amsterdam & Paris. Trading as $AINJ, it offers exposure to $INJ tokens and staking rewards with 25 banks supporting. #Crypto #Finance
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss (@winklevoss) donated $1M in Bitcoin to John Deaton’s campaign to unseat Sen. Elizabeth Warren. This act signifies their support for Deaton’s pro-crypto stance and aims to shape a favorable regulatory environment for cryptocurrency. #CryptoPolitics
Ethereum co-founder @VitalikButerin warns against voting for politicians based solely on their crypto stance, highlighting risks of superficial support that could overshadow key principles like privacy. Leaders must prioritize ethics over endorsements to ensure blockchain integrity. #Crypto
