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🔔 Binance to List LayerZero (ZRO) with Seed Tag Applied !
Binance will list LayerZero (ZRO) and open trading for ZRO/BTC, ZRO/USDT, ZRO/FDUSD, and ZRO/TRY pairs on June 20, 2024, at 12:00 (UTC). Deposits are now open, and withdrawals will start on June 21, 2024, at 12:00 (UTC). The ZRO listing fee is 0 BNB. ZRO supports Ethereum, BNB Chain, Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, Matic, and Avalanche.
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/28a21b10ed23416386b40d263b71cd99
🔔 Eigen Layer Announces Launch of EIGEN Stakedrop Phase 2 !
Phase 2 of the Season 1 EIGEN stakedrop is live, distributing 113 million EIGEN tokens. Over 88% of claimed tokens were staked in Phase 1, demonstrating strong community support. EIGEN's staking enhances security for Actively Validated Services (AVS) with unique protocols. Eligible DeFi participants can claim tokens until September 7, 2024.
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https://blog.eigenfoundation.org/claims-s1-p2/
🔔 Binance Introduces HODLer Airdrops for BNB Holders !
Binance has introduced HODLer Airdrops for BNB holders subscribing to Simple Earn, offering tokens from projects with substantial circulating supplies set to list on Binance.
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/59a0a10b835d4c3ab2ffbfca941e7d24
🔔 LayerZero Launches Eligibility Checker for Upcoming Token Airdrop !
LayerZero Foundation introduced an eligibility checker for its upcoming airdrop, allowing users to verify their eligibility and view their activity summaries. CEO Bryan Pellegrino announced that 1.28 million wallets are eligible. The airdrop, distributing 23.8% of its 1 billion token supply to the community and builders, begins on June 20, 2024, with 8.5% allocated on the first day.
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https://x.com/LayerZero_Fndn/status/1803294040068165809
⚡️ News Flash - 18 Jun 2024 !
1️⃣ NAVAIX Launches USDC and WETH Drip Pools on DripFi
NAVAIX launched its Drip Pool on DripFi on June 17th, allowing users to stake USDC and WETH to earn $NAV tokens. This supports NAVAIX's development and offers NAVAIX Points, convertible to NAV tokens at the token generation event.
2️⃣ US Prosecutors Object to Ethereum Developer’s Request to Shorten 5-Year Sentence
Virgil Griffith's attempt to reduce his 63-month prison sentence for violating sanctions on North Korea faces opposition from the U.S. Justice Department. Officials argue Griffith knowingly aided North Korea with cryptocurrency and blockchain technology despite its adversarial stance towards the U.S.
3️⃣ Bitcoin Hashrate Expected to Decline as Miners Confront Intense Summer Heatwaves
During the North American summer months, Bitcoin hashrate and mining difficulty could decline as miners scale back operations. This reduction might alleviate some profit pressures exacerbated by the halving event, which slashed Bitcoin mining rewards by 50%.
4️⃣ Sonic Secures $12M Funding to Expand Solana Gaming Ecosystem
Sonic, Solana's first gaming Layer 2 infrastructure, raised $12 million in a Series A round led by BITKRAFT, with Galaxy Interactive and Big Brain Holdings participating. Built by Mirror World Labs, a GameFi infrastructure firm, Sonic aims to enhance gaming experiences on Solana.
5️⃣ Tether's Recent Move into Gold Represents a Bold and Controversial Decision
Tether launched a service allowing users to deposit XAUT to mint USDT via its Alloy platform, expanding into DeFi amid concerns over transparency and market influence.
🔔 Nvidia Surpasses Microsoft in Market Cap, Becoming Most Valuable Public Company !
Nvidia is now the world's most valuable public company, surpassing Microsoft with a market cap of $3.33 trillion. The company's shares have surged over 170% this year due to its dominance in AI chips used by major tech companies. Nvidia's rise has significantly boosted co-founder Jensen Huang's net worth to $117 billion.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/18/nvidia-passes-microsoft-in-market-cap-is-most-valuable-public-company.html
🔔 Report: Ex-Bank Executives in China Accused of Laundering $248 Million Through Cryptocurrency !
A Chinese bank uncovered a scheme involving its former executives laundering 1.8 billion yuan ($248 million) using cryptocurrency. The suspects converted funds to foreign currency, bought cryptocurrencies via WeChat, and sold them abroad, transferring proceeds to Hong Kong. One suspect, Chen, was sentenced to 2 years and 3 months in prison and fined 2 million yuan. The cases against the other executives are ongoing.
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https://nbd.com.cn/articles/2024-06-17/3430250.html
🔔 Crypto Trading Firm Cumberland Obtains New York BitLicense !
Cumberland, a cryptocurrency trading firm, has obtained a BitLicense from the NYDFS, allowing it to operate as a virtual currency company. This license enables Cumberland to forge strong trading relationships with institutional counterparts in New York. The firm is among the limited number of principal trading firms holding this regulatory approval in the state. The BitLicense requirement for crypto firms in New York has been contentious, with critics like Mayor Eric Adams suggesting it stifles innovation and economic growth.
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https://x.com/CumberlandSays/status/1802727346824253442
🔔 Coinbase Opens Pre-Launch Trading on International Platforms !
Coinbase is offering a new feature called "pre-launch markets" that lets some users trade on upcoming cryptocurrencies before they even launch. This allows traders to speculate on the future value of these new tokens.
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https://www.coinbase.com/blog/introducing-pre-launch-markets-on-coinbase-international-exchange-and
🔔 Binance to List ZKsync (ZK) Alongside ZK Token Distribution Program !
Binance will list ZKsync (ZK) and open trading for ZK/BTC, ZK/USDT, ZK/FDUSD, and ZK/TRY pairs on June 17, 2024, at 08:00 UTC. Deposits are now open, and withdrawals will be available starting June 18, 2024, at 08:00 UTC.
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/d87a9b01d6634ad1a36d984cc54595ee
🔔 Experts Predict Maduro Will Try to Circumvent New Sanctions on Venezuela !
Venezuelan activists and policy analysts are urging tougher sanctions and investigations into how President Nicolás Maduro’s government is using cryptocurrencies to bypass international restrictions. This comes after the US reinstated gold and oil sanctions on May 31 due to Maduro's failure to honor an agreement for fair elections in July. The US has imposed targeted sanctions on Venezuelan individuals and entities for nearly two decades.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-16/venezuela-watchers-say-maduro-will-seek-to-evade-latest-sanction
🔔 Donald Trump Pledges to End Biden's 'War on Crypto' !
Former President Donald Trump pledged to end President Biden's "war on crypto" if re-elected, promising to make the U.S. a leader in the industry. Speaking on his 78th birthday, Trump criticized Biden's harsh stance on crypto and vowed to secure the future of Bitcoin and crypto in America.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5jSRqT7VmM
🔔 Competing Claims Filed for Bankman-Fried's Forfeited Assets in FTX Bankruptcy !
Three groups have filed claims over assets seized from Sam Bankman-Fried following his criminal conviction. The FTX debtors' estate argues that the assets, including funds in bank accounts and political contributions, were not his to forfeit, as they were held in the name of FTX entities or funded by FTX assets. They believe granting their claim will benefit all creditors and stakeholders, including victims of Bankman-Fried's crimes.
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https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.590940/gov.uscourts.nysd.590940.450.0.pdf
🔔 CISA issues warning about fake Federal employees targeting crypto investors !
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an alert on June 12 about a rise in impersonation scams involving the names and titles of government employees. CISA emphasized that its staff will never request money wiring, cash, cryptocurrency, or gift cards.
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/06/12/phone-scammers-impersonating-cisa-employees
⚡️ News Flash - 14 Jun 2024 !
1️⃣ Report: Former Binance CEO 'CZ' Holds 64% of Circulating BNB Supply
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) owns 64% of Binance Coin's circulating supply, around 94 million BNB tokens, per a Forbes report. Binance and CZ together control 71% of the 147 million BNB in circulation, making Zhao the 24th richest person globally with an estimated net worth of $61 billion.
2️⃣ Uniswap Labs' 'Crypto: The Game' Nominated for Emmy Award
Uniswap Labs' "Crypto: The Game (CTG)" is a contender for an Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Emerging Media Program category, featuring ten tribes of 80 players competing in daily survival challenges.
3️⃣ Gemini Agrees to Additional $50 Million Settlement Over Earn Program
The New York Attorney General's office has recovered over $50 million from Gemini, settling a lawsuit over the exchange's Earn program. Gemini was accused of defrauding investors by not disclosing risks and locking them out of their accounts.
4️⃣ Notcoin Price Surges Over 15% as Telegram's TON Reaches New All-Time High
Notcoin (NOT) surged over 15% on Friday, surpassing $0.20 and reversing its previous downtrend since its all-time high of $0.028 on June 2. The rise is linked to the increasing popularity of Telegram-based "x to earn" games. Daily active wallets on the TON blockchain have surpassed 547,000, indicating significant growth.
5️⃣ Turkey Imposes New 0.03% Transaction Tax on Cryptocurrency
Turkey plans to introduce new taxes, including a 0.03% transaction tax on cryptocurrency trading, to address the budget deficit caused by 2023's earthquakes. This move aims to change the approach to financial transaction regulation and could bring in an estimated 3.7 billion liras a year.
⚡️ News Flash - 19 Jun 2024 !
1️⃣ Jump Crypto Contributes $10M to Industry's Political War Chest, Boosting PAC to $169M
Jump Crypto added $10 million to a pro-crypto PAC, bringing its total to $15 million and the PACs' funding to nearly $169 million. The PACs aim to elect crypto-friendly Congress members. Recent votes on crypto legislation have clarified lawmakers' stances, aiding the PACs' efforts.
2️⃣ Crypto Community Supports Tornado Cash Developers with $2.3M Legal Fund
Following legal charges against Tornado Cash's founders for money laundering and other offenses, the crypto community formed JusticeDAO to support their legal defense. Over 654 Ether (approximately $2.3 million) has been raised via a decentralized fundraiser on Juicebox, with an additional 70 ETH through JusticeDAO's platform.
3️⃣ Bondex, a Crypto-Enabled LinkedIn Alternative, Raises Over $10 Million
Bondex, a web3 alternative to LinkedIn, has raised over $10 million in funding, including investments from Animoca Brands, Morningstar, Dext Force Ventures, iAngels, and others.
4️⃣ Bitwise Amends Ethereum ETF Filing, Pantera Shows Interest in $100M Purchase
Bitwise updated its Form S-1 for a spot Ether ETF, noting Pantera Capital's potential interest in purchasing up to $100 million in shares upon launch.
5️⃣ Iran Plans to Launch Public CBDC Pilot in June
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) is launching a pilot of its national digital currency, the digital rial, starting June 21 on the island of Kish, targeting domestic micropayments and including banking customers and tourists.
🔔 Kraken Reveals $3 Million Exploit Due to Bug, Now Fixed !
Kraken revealed that nearly $3 million was stolen due to a bug-related exploit, which has now been fixed. The issue stemmed from a flaw in the UX design that allowed attackers to inflate their balances temporarily. No client assets were at risk.
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https://x.com/c7five/status/1803403565865771370
🔔 Binance Labs Invests in Rango to Boost Cross-Chain Swap and Bridge Capabilities !
Binance Labs has made an investment in Rango, a cross-chain DEX and bridge aggregator. Rango enhances interoperability across multiple blockchain ecosystems, fostering the expansion of DeFi.
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https://www.binance.com/en/blog/ecosystem/1359034037599198149?lang=en
🔔 US SEC Concludes Ethereum 2.0 Investigation: Consensys !
Consensys announced that the SEC has closed its investigation into Ethereum 2.0, marking a significant win for the blockchain industry. This means the SEC will not classify Ethereum sales as securities transactions. The decision follows Consensys' request after the approval of spot ether ETFs and their lawsuit challenging the SEC's classification of ether as a security.
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https://x.com/consensys/status/1803230653120659641
🔔 SEC Charges R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. with Violations Related to Cybersecurity Controls !
The SEC announced that R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) will pay over $2.1 million to settle charges related to cybersecurity incident disclosures and internal control failures in late 2021. RRD failed to effectively report cybersecurity incidents to management and respond to alerts promptly. Despite these shortcomings, RRD cooperated with the investigation and agreed to adopt enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2024-75
🔔 Sen. Warren Warns Powell: 'Do Your Job' and Avoid Weakening Banking Regulations !
Sen. Elizabeth Warren accused Fed Chair Jerome Powell of favoring the financial industry by potentially reducing capital requirements for large banks under Basel III Endgame regulations. In a June 17 letter, Warren criticized Powell for allegedly intervening to dilute these rules after meetings with big bank CEOs.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/18/sen-elizabeth-warren-powell-basel-iii-endgame.html
🔔 Nansen: 41% of Leading ZK Airdrop Wallets Have Fully Sold Their Tokens !
Nearly half of the top wallets that received the new zkSync (ZK) token in the recent airdrop have sold their entire allocation, leading to a 34.5% drop in ZK's price. Blockchain analytics firm Nansen reports that 41% of tracked addresses sold all their tokens, 29.2% sold some, and 30% retained their ZK tokens. This analysis covers the top 10,000 addresses, representing 1.4% of the 695,232 eligible wallets.
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https://query.nansen.ai/public/dashboards/uHhTXjQbXiR6OCB1BXlmOAujStIPCfJdPleAknZa?org_slug=default
🔔 Ta-Da Launches Incentivized Social Media Engagement Feature !
Ta-da, a platform with experience in micro-tasking for AI companies, has introduced a new feature for social media engagement. Businesses can now utilize Ta-da to incentivize user actions like follows, likes, and reposts on their social media content. This feature aims to provide targeted engagement through user data, potentially leading to a more relevant audience for businesses.
Ta-da, a Web3 platform, facilitates the collection of voice data for training AI models. It connects businesses needing such data with individuals willing to record and verify their voices. Users earn tokens on the platform as a reward for their contributions.
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https://x.com/Ta_da_io/status/1802612287401820362
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🔔 Bitget Wallet Unveils Smart Money Feature for Solana, Enables Cross-Chain Transactions !
Bitget Wallet has introduced the "Smart Money" feature for Solana in Bitget Swap. This AI tool tracks over 100,000 addresses, allowing users to monitor professional investors' trades. It also supports Ethereum, Base, and BNB Chain.
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https://chainwire.org/2024/06/17/bitget-wallet-launches-smart-money-feature-for-solana-introduces-cross-chain-transactions/
🔔 Crypto Startup Funding Surpasses $100 Billion !
Over $100 billion has been raised for cryptocurrency startups since May 2014. As of June 16, 2024, total funding is $101.35 billion, per DefiLlama. May 2014 saw $17.14 million raised, while May 2024 saw $280.25 million, down from April's $777.11 million.
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https://defillama.com/raises
🔔 Arthur Hayes Deposits 3,000 ETH Worth $10.67 Million into Etherfi's LRT Protocol !
BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes deposited 3,000 ETH (approximately $10.67 million) to the LRT protocol EtherFi today at 08:39 UTC, according to Arkham Data. Hayes has 1,034.5 ETH left in his address, which is being used for EtherFi's liquid yield.
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https://debank.com/profile/0xa86e3d1c80a750a310b484fb9bdc470753a7506f
🔔 Binance Co-Founder Urges Elon Musk to Address Cryptocurrency Scams on Platform X !
Yi He, co-founder of Binance, expressed concerns about cryptocurrency scams on Elon Musk's X.com platform, highlighting impersonation scams using her name and handle. She warned users about a scam directing them to click on a link for Binance-backed memecoins, which do not exist, potentially leading to financial loss.
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https://x.com/heyibinance/status/1801732167917256859
🔔 Deutsche Telekom reveals Bitcoin mining strategy at BTC Prague !
T-Mobile Deutsche Telekom announced plans to start mining Bitcoin, expanding its crypto activities. The firm has been operating a Bitcoin node and Bitcoin Lightning nodes since 2023. At BTC Prague, Dirk Röder, Head of Web3 Infrastructure and Solutions, hinted at a new initiative termed "digital monetary photosynthesis."
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https://x.com/BTCGandalf/status/1801760846366052791
🔔 Australia's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Gets Approval from Securities Exchange !
Australia’s largest stock exchange, ASX, has approved its first spot Bitcoin ETF, set to start trading on June 20. Issued by VanEck, the VanEck Bitcoin ETF (VBTC) aims to meet the growing demand for Bitcoin exposure. This follows VanEck's recent launch of a similar ETF in the U.S.
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https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/first-bitcoin-etf-list-australias-bourse-global-wave
🔔 BREAKING: Spot Ether ETF Launch May Come Earlier, Possibly by July 2 According to Eric Balchunas !
According to BBG Analyst Eric Balchunas, The spot Ether ETF launch is now expected on July 2. The SEC sent comments on S-1s, which are minor, and issuers have a week to respond. There's a chance the SEC will declare them effective the following week.
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https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1801725292404261308