#Aptos ($APT) price rises for 6 days amid altcoin resurgence. User addresses leap from 74K to 186K. Record 117M daily transactions in May. DeFi TVL hits 53.4M APT, stablecoin volume at $120M. High 7% staking yield, but token dilution risk looms. #Update
Governments of nine countries hold 517,414 BTC, worth $34B. The U.S. leads with 213,246 BTC, followed by China (190,000 BTC) and the UK (61,000 BTC). Ukraine ranks fourth with 46,351 BTC from donations and confiscations. #Bitcoin #Update
BlackRock and tradfi giants drive blockchain innovation with asset tokenization. BlackRock’s $BUIDL on Ethereum surpasses $500M, marking a key milestone. Tokenization could hit $5 trillion by 2028, boosting liquidity and investment access. #Update #Blockchain
Mira, an AI-focused crypto startup, raised $9M in seed funding led by @BitkraftVC and @Framework_VC. Founded in 2024, Mira aims to simplify AI development with its Klok chatbot and plans to launch its own blockchain. Hiring 5 more professionals. #AI #Update
Zodia Markets, backed by @StanChart, acquires Elwood Technologies’ OTC branch, leveraging advanced EMS & PMS platforms. This strategic move enhances Zodia’s market capabilities with Elwood’s virtual asset services licenses in Jersey. #Crypto #Update
Prominent crypto detective ZachXBT exposes potential insider trading by the Worldcoin team ahead of a major token unlock. Research by top @Bybit_Official trader DefiSquared reveals price manipulation tactics and insider cash-outs, raising concerns about the project’s transparency. Nearly 25% of circulating WLD is held by Korean retail investors. #CryptoNews
The Maelstrom Fund, founded by BitMEX co-founder @CryptoHayes, is offering grants from $50K to $250K to boost Bitcoin development. Funding in BTC, $USDC, and $USDT will be distributed by late 2024. Apply by Aug 25. #Update #Bitcoin #CryptoNews
John Williams, President of @NewYorkFed, signals interest rate cuts are likely soon but unlikely at the next meeting. Positive inflation data and a strong labor market could help the Fed hit its 2% goal. Crypto markets, including $BTC and $ETH, watch closely. #Update
Tools for Humanity has extended Worldcoin’s ($WLD) lock-up period from 3 to 5 years for 80% of team and investor tokens, boosting $WLD’s price by 9%. Starting July 24, 2024, the remaining 20% will be distributed daily. #Crypto #Update
? A new crypto scam involves fake “professors” offering investments via social media ads. Victims are led to bogus websites & groups on WhatsApp/Telegram, losing up to $300K. Beware of these tactics! @DFIWashington warns. #CryptoScam #Update
Solama, a llama-themed meme coin on the Solana network, rebounded 17% after falling to $0.01388 on July 12, now at $0.01636. Market cap surpasses $10M, reaching $10.6M. #Update #CryptoMarket #Solana $SOLA
Japan’s @Soramitsu_Labs will pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Papua New Guinea, aiming to boost financial inclusion and security. Previously, their CBDC in Cambodia achieved 10M+ accounts, covering 60% of the population. #Update #Blockchain
Binance will delist $ICP/$BNB and $MAV/$TUSD pairs on July 19 due to low liquidity. Despite this, $ICP rose 8% to $10.12, and $MAV surged 8% to $0.2304. Binance also launched “The Battle of The Meme Dogs” featuring $SHIB and $DOGE, ending July 29. #Update
Bitcoin surged past $66K with a record $422.5M inflow into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. Notable ETFs, including @VanEck and @InvescoUS, saw major inflows. BlackRock’s Bitcoin assets now exceed $20B. #Crypto #Bitcoin #Update
