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🔔 JUST IN: 21Shares Files Updated S-1 Amendment for Spot Ethereum ETF Seeking Regulatory Approval !
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https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1992508/000121390024059773/ea0205580-06.htm
🔔 German Government Continues Selling Spree with Transfer of 1,000 More Bitcoins !
The German government continues to transfer bitcoins to centralized exchanges, presumably to sell. On-chain analytics from Arkham show transfers of 250 bitcoins each to Bitstamp and Coinbase, totaling nearly $28 million. An additional 500 bitcoins were moved to an unlabelled address, possibly linked to an exchange or OTC service. Currently, the German government holds 38,826 bitcoins in known addresses, worth $2.17 billion.
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https://platform.arkhamintelligence.com/explorer/entity/germany
🔔 $1 Million Bug Bounty Program for 'Firedancer' Solana Client Launches July 10 !
The 'Firedancer' validator client for Solana, created by Jump Crypto, will launch a bug bounty program on July 10. Over six weeks, $1 million will be awarded for significant bug finds in Firedancer v0.1. Developer Cantelope Peel reported successful testing matching the Solana protocol.
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https://x.com/CantelopePeel/status/1810066242876887099
🔔 ETF Store President Anticipates Spot Ethereum ETF Launch Within Two Weeks !
Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, predicts the spot Ethereum ETF will be listed within two weeks, likely around July 15. Since the 19b-4 form's unexpected approval in late May, ETH prices have fallen by over 20%.
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https://x.com/NateGeraci/status/1809718453529637194
🔔 Arkham Data Shows, German Government Transfers 700 BTC to Unmarked Address !
According to Arkham Data, The German government transferred 700 BTC, worth about $40.55 million, to an unmarked address (139PoP…H7ybVu) at 17:07 UTC on July 6. This address might belong to an institution or an OTC service. The German government currently holds approximately 39,826 BTC, valued at around $2.31 billion.
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https://platform.arkhamintelligence.com/explorer/tx/8609683566e64971753ccb58a9c174cb17b039c67ed5e33e69cbaf2018ad8c58
🔔 Justin Sun Unveils Gas-Free Stablecoin Transfers on Tron, Coming to Ethereum and EVM by Q4 !
Justin Sun announced that his team is developing a solution for gas-free stablecoin transfers, with fees covered by the stablecoins themselves. This innovation will first launch on the Tron blockchain and later support Ethereum and all EVM-compatible networks. The service is expected to launch in Q4 of this year.
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https://x.com/justinsuntron/status/1809579898136326509
🔔 Spot Bitcoin ETFs Experience Record Inflows Following July 4 Dip !
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant inflows on July 6, with $143.1 million added, following a price drop below $54,000. Fidelity's Bitcoin ETF (FBTC) led with $117 million in inflows. Bitwise (BITB) added $30.2 million, ARKB $11.3 million, and HODL $12.8 million. In contrast, Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) faced a $28.6 million outflow.
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https://farside.co.uk/?p=997
🔔 3AC-Linked Wallet Buys NFT for $59K Due to Uncancelled Offer from 3 Years Ago !
A wallet linked to the bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) bought the Neon Village NFT for 20 Ether (around $59,821) on July 5. The purchase resulted from an offer made three years ago that was never canceled. The SuperRare Bot X channel announced the sale, identifying the buyer as "abcdefg," prompting some NFT collectors to congratulate both parties.
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https://x.com/SuperRareBot/status/1809075031084802534
🔔 SBF's Family Tied to $100M FTX Scandal, Legal Troubles Loom !
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, is involved in a $100 million scandal over misuse of company assets for political donations. The Wall Street Journal revealed that his family managed these funds, aiming to influence the 2022 election, with his father Joe Bankman directly involved in the operations. Legal proceedings are ongoing.
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https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/sam-bankman-frieds-campaign-spending-spree-was-a-family-affair-1a5c4b8a
🔔 JUST IN: Bitcoin fells below $54,000, Made Daily Low of 53,329 !
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🔔 German MP Urges Government to Cease Bitcoin Sales !
Joana Cotar, an independent Bundestag member, urged the German government to stop its Bitcoin sales, calling them "counterproductive." She invited officials to a lecture with Bitcoin evangelist Samson Mow on Oct. 17.
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https://x.com/JoanaCotar/status/1808888782738911614
🔔 Bitcoin Liquidations Reach $91.7 Million, Including $78 Million in Long Positions !
Over $91.7 million in leveraged Bitcoin positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours, raising concerns of a potential correction to $50,000. The liquidations, mostly long positions, followed three days of price declines from over $62,000 on July 2 to a low of $56,930 on July 4. Bitcoin has since rebounded to above $57,900 but remains down over 4.5% for the day.
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https://www.coinglass.com/LiquidationData
🔔 BitMEX Introduces Memecoin Basket Index Tracking Top 10 Memecoins !
BitMEX has launched the MEMEMEXTUSDT Basket Index Perpetual Swap Contract, offering traders exposure to the top 10 memecoins with up to 25x leverage. This contract simplifies trading by combining multiple memecoins into one instrument, similar to the S&P 500, and is rebalanced monthly for optimal performance.
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https://x.com/BitMEX/status/1808712735213171029
🔔 Federal Court Orders Oregon Man to Pay $83 Million in Restitution for Fraud Victims !
A federal judge ruled in favor of the CFTC against Sam Ikkurty and his companies for running a Ponzi scheme, ordering over $120 million in restitution and disgorgement. Ikkurty misled investors about profits from digital assets and misappropriated funds via a carbon offset program. The CFTC warns that recovery of lost funds may be difficult.
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https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8931-24
🔔 Bittensor's TAO Drops 15% Following $8M Wallet Drain Attack !
Bittensor halted its blockchain after an attack drained $8 million from a user wallet, causing a 15% drop in TAO token prices. The chain is now in "safe mode," producing blocks but not processing transactions, with the latest transactions around 23:00 UTC on Tuesday.
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https://x.com/shibshib89/status/1808306071263760612
🔔 VanEck Files Amended Registration Statement for Spot Ethereum ETF as Deadline Nears !
Monday is the deadline for amended registration statements for spot Ethereum ETFs. VanEck has already filed its revised S-1, making minor updates like custody details. More filings from competing firms are expected throughout the day.
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https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1860788/000093041324002024/c109048_s1a.htm
🔔 Binance to Delist BOND, DOCK, MDX, and POLS on July 22 !
Binance will delist and stop trading all spot trading pairs for BarnBridge (BOND), Dock (DOCK), Mdex (MDX), and Polkastarter (POLS) on July 22, 2024, at 03:00 (UTC).
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/4ffb7170f2f84ce3a06cc0cf1a788c23
🔔 July Token Unlocks Totaling $350 Million Include Worldcoin, XAI, Arbitrum, and Aptos !
In July, several major crypto projects are unlocking significant token amounts, including Worldcoin doubling its daily unlocks to $13.3 million starting July 24, Xai releasing $70 million on July 9, ImmutableX unlocking $43 million on July 12, Aptos releasing $68 million on July 12, StarkNet unlocking $36.7 million on July 15, and Arbitrum releasing $64 million on July 16, along with notable unlocks from Axie Infinity, Apecoin, and Pixels.
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https://token.unlocks.app/
🔔 Exchange Exec: Solana Has Advanced Africa's Crypto Market Maturity !
Oladotun Wilfred Akangbe, chief marketing officer of Flincap, highlighted the cryptocurrency industry's growth and maturity, especially noting Solana's resilience and community efforts in Africa. Akangbe told Cointelegraph that the industry is now better at handling challenges that previously would have caused downturns.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-african-crypto-adoption-flincap-cmo
🔔 Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Falls to Lowest Point Since March !
On July 5, Bitcoin mining difficulty decreased by over 5% to a quarterly low of 79.50 terahashes (79.5T). This is the largest reduction since March, when it briefly dipped below 80T. Difficulty had spiked to an all-time high of 88.10T between March and May before gradually settling to the current level.
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https://x.com/f2pool_official/status/1809155768874328456
🔔 Analyst: Government Bitcoin Sales Only 4% of $225B Bull Market Inflows !
Bitcoin traders should not be swayed by government BTC sell-offs, says CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju. He noted that government Bitcoin sales, around $9 billion, are minimal compared to the $250 billion of inflows since the latest bull market began. "Don't let gov't selling FUD ruin your trades," Ki advised.
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https://x.com/ki_young_ju/status/1809293501084909592
🔔 Grayscale Survey: Ethereum ETF Approval Could Increase Interest Among US Voters !
A Grayscale survey indicates that nearly 25% of potential U.S. voters would be more interested in investing in Ethereum if a spot ETF is approved. Additionally, 47% of voters expect to include cryptocurrencies in their portfolios, up from 40% at the end of last year.
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https://www.grayscale.com/elections#block-6496
🔔 Multicoin Capital to Match Up to $1 Million in SOL for Crypto-Friendly Candidates !
Multicoin Capital is donating up to $1 million to support pro-crypto Republican lawmakers through The Sentinel Action Fund, with contributions matched up to $1 million in SOL. The initiative, powered by Gemini, aims to back candidates like Senator Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., who advocate for favorable crypto regulations.
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https://x.com/KyleSamani/status/1809238856010514472
🔔 JUST IN: Mt. Gox Trustee Started Repayment to Creditors !
On July 5, 2024, the Mt. Gox Trustee started repaying creditors in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash via designated exchanges. Further repayments will follow after completing account validations and discussions with exchanges. Creditors are asked to be patient.
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https://www.mtgox.com/img/pdf/20240705_announcement_en.pdf
🔔 KuCoin Adds 7.5% Tax for Nigerian Users Due to 'Regulatory Update' !
Nigeria's cryptocurrency sector is undergoing regulatory changes, highlighted by KuCoin's introduction of a 7.5% VAT on transaction fees starting July 8, 2024. This move aligns with the 2023 capital gains tax on digital assets. The Securities and Exchange Commission's call for crypto businesses to re-register aims to formalize the industry, potentially influencing investor sentiment and market operations in Africa's leading crypto market.
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https://x.com/KuCoinAfrica/status/1808460272807399650
🔔 Justin Sun Proposes $2 Billion Bitcoin Purchase from Germany to 'Minimize' Market Impact !
Tron founder Justin Sun has offered to buy $2.3 billion in seized Bitcoin from the German government off-market to prevent further market disruption. Recent transfers by Germany caused Bitcoin's price to drop to $56,892.53.
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https://x.com/justinsuntron/status/1808828661401072092
🔔 SEC Seeks Dismissal of Retailer's Crypto Lawsuit Over 'Phantom' Policy !
The SEC has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit from Beba and the DeFi Education Fund, which seeks to confirm that Beba's token airdrop is not a security. The SEC argues the suit is premature and based on a non-existent policy, as Beba and DEF failed to cite any official SEC rule or action.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-claims-preemptive-airdrop-suit-used-phantom-crypto-policy
🔔 Authy 2FA App Leak Exposes Phone Numbers, Potentially Enabling Text Phishing !
Hackers accessed the Authy Android app database, exposing user phone numbers, according to Twilio. While accounts remain secure, users are advised to be cautious of potential phishing attacks. Authy, used for two-factor authentication on platforms like Gemini and Binance, has addressed the breach and ensured that authenticator codes are unaffected. The ShinyHunters group is suspected of the attack.
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https://www.twilio.com/en-us/changelog/Security_Alert_Authy_App_Android_iOS
🔔 CoinDCX Acquires Dubai-Based Crypto Platform BitOasis !
Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX has acquired BitOasis, expanding into the MENA region. This move supports BitOasis' regional growth following its licenses in Bahrain and the UAE. CoinDCX, with over 15 million users, did not disclose the acquisition amount.
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https://x.com/CoinDCX/status/1808463199924347367
🔔 Aave Protocol Launches GHO Stablecoin on Arbitrum !
Following a vote from the Aave DAO, the GHO stablecoin has been deployed on the Arbitrum network. The DAO plans to launch GHO on multiple networks over time, starting with Arbitrum due to its low transaction costs and increased throughput. This phased rollout is aimed at ensuring security and effective risk management.
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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aaves-gho-stablecoin-now-live-on-arbitrum-powered-by-chainlink-ccip-302187549.html