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⚡️ News Flash - 31 Oct 2024 !
1️⃣ Former President Donald Trump Wishes Bitcoin a Happy Birthday, Takes Jab at VP Kamala Harris
Donald Trump celebrated Bitcoin's 16th anniversary on X, pledging to "end Kamala’s war on crypto" and promote U.S.-made Bitcoin if elected. Bitcoin's price nears an all-time high, surpassing $70,000.
2️⃣ Florida’s CFO Reports State Holds Approximately $800 Million in Crypto Investments
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis disclosed the state holds around $800 million in crypto-related assets and suggested this amount could increase if Trump wins reelection.
3️⃣ Italy's Finance Minister Defends 42% Capital Gains Tax Proposal on Crypto
Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti defended a proposed increase in the capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies from 26% to 42%, emphasizing the high risks associated with digital assets. The plan requires legislative approval, with some lawmakers arguing it could be counterproductive.
4️⃣ Ellipsis Labs Secures $21M from Haun Ventures to Launch 'Atlas,' a Verifiable Finance Blockchain
Ellipsis Labs secured $21 million from Haun Ventures to develop Atlas, a blockchain focused on improving DeFi efficiency. Co-founders Eugene Chen and Jarry Xiao aim to address high transaction costs and price discovery. Atlas will be a layer-2 solution on Ethereum, also integrating with Solana.
5️⃣ DePIN Glow Obtains $30 Million in Funding from Framework Ventures and USV
Glow, an Ethereum-based protocol, has secured $30 million from Framework Ventures and Union Square Ventures to expand its decentralized solar farms in India. The funds will support a solar grid for 34,000 homes, projected to eliminate over 85,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
🔔 Coinbase Pledges Additional $25 Million to Crypto Super PAC to Support Bipartisan Policy Reform !
Coinbase has pledged an additional $25 million to Fairshake, a super PAC backing crypto interests in U.S. politics, and aims to grow its advocacy group, Stand with Crypto, to four million members by 2026. This latest donation mirrors a prior $25 million contribution in June, supporting Coinbase’s efforts to counter regulatory challenges.
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https://www.coinbase.com/en-au/blog/crypto-is-here-to-stay
🔔 U.S. Treasury Observes Rising Demand for T-Bills Linked to Stablecoin Growth !
The U.S. Treasury reports that stablecoin growth has slightly increased demand for short-term Treasuries, though digital assets remain a small part of the overall market. Tether, the top stablecoin issuer, holds a significant amount of Treasuries, reportedly more than countries like the UAE and Australia.
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https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/221/CombinedChargesforArchivesQ42024.pdf#page=107
🔔 Hacker Gains $600K by Using Truth Terminal Founder’s X Account to Promote Scam Token !
Truth Terminal founder Andy Ayrey’s X account was hacked, promoting a token (IB) that spiked to a $25M market cap. The hacker made $600K before a sell-off dropped the token’s value by 98%. Ayrey suspects a SIM swap attack, though his account remains compromised.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/323422/hacker-exploits-truth-terminal-founders-x-account-nets-600k-by-promoting-a-scam-token
🔔 Sotheby’s VP Allegedly Earned Over $1M from Meme Token BAN, Says Lookonchain !
Sotheby’s VP Michael Bouhanna reportedly earned over $1 million by launching the BAN meme token, despite limited profits from other meme buys, per Lookonchain.
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https://x.com/lookonchain/status/1850429467195486258
🔔 Tether CEO Dismisses WSJ Report on U.S. Investigation and Potential Sanctions !
U.S. investigators are examining Tether's potential role in illicit activities, with possible Treasury sanctions under consideration. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino denied these claims.
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▪️ WSJ: https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/federal-investigators-probe-cryptocurrency-firm-tether-a13804e5
▪️ Tether CEO: https://x.com/paoloardoino/status/1849876338573799912
🔔 Dutch Tax Authority Requests Public Input on Proposed Bill for Crypto Firms to Report User Data !
The Dutch tax authority is consulting on a bill to require crypto firms to report user transaction data, aligning with the EU’s DAC8 directive. Public input is open until Nov. 21, with the law expected in Parliament by mid-2025.
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https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2024/10/24/internetconsultatie-voor-wetsvoorstel-rapportageverplichting-crypto-aanbieders
🔔 Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf Plans $350 Million Fundraise Through Convertible Notes for Share Buyback !
TeraWulf plans to raise $350 million via convertible notes to fund a $200 million share buyback program, maturing in 2030. The mining firm aims to repurchase shares using excess cash.
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https://investors.terawulf.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/91/terawulf-inc-announces-proposed-private-offering-of-350
🔔 Uniswap Launches Permissionless Bridging Across Nine Networks !
Uniswap Labs has launched permissionless bridging on nine networks, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Polygon, via its interface and wallet. Powered by Across Protocol, the feature simplifies cross-chain asset transfers.
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https://blog.uniswap.org/permissionless-bridging-is-now-live
⚡️ News Flash - 22 Oct 2024 !
1️⃣ SEC Chair Celebrates Bitcoin's White Paper Anniversary, Wishing It a "Sweet Sixteen"
SEC Chair Gary Gensler emphasized investor protection in crypto regulation and avoided commenting on Trump’s pledge to fire him if reelected. He also noted Bitcoin's 16th anniversary.
2️⃣ Notcoin Founder Comments on Binance and Others Competing in Telegram Games Market
Sasha Plotvinov, the founder of Notcoin, suggests that companies are increasingly creating games on Telegram due to the low customer acquisition costs. He estimates that successful Telegram games could onboard users for under $1 each.
3️⃣ Tether CEO Ardoino Anticipates U.S. Will Catch Up in Crypto Regulation
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino called for sensible U.S. crypto regulations at DC Fintech Week, emphasizing user protection and global financial support. He highlighted Tether's cooperation with law enforcement and resilience during redemptions.
4️⃣ Raydium Surpasses Ethereum in 24-Hour Fee Revenues
On October 21, Raydium, a Solana-based DEX, surpassed Ethereum in daily revenue, earning $3.4 million compared to Ethereum's $3.35 million. Ethereum's earnings have declined since its March Dencun upgrade, which reduced transaction fees by 95%.
5️⃣ Magic Eden Expands Support to BeraChain and ApeChain, Aims to Include Monad
Magic Eden has added BeraChain and ApeChain as its eighth and ninth supported blockchains, aiming to include the Layer 1 network Monad after its testnet launch by year-end.
🔔 Former Mine Digital CEO Accused of Stealing $1.5M from Bitcoiner, According to Regulator !
Former Mine Digital CEO Grant Colthup faces a fraud charge for allegedly stealing $1.47 million from a customer who intended to swap the funds for Bitcoin. ASIC claims Colthup misused the money to cover company liabilities or for other purposes. The case was heard in Ipswich, Australia, with a follow-up scheduled for Dec. 16, 2024.
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https://x.com/asicmedia/status/1848510390486900809
🔔 Transak Reports Data Breach Impacting Nearly 100,000 Users, Stormous Ransomware Group Claims Responsibility !
Transak suffered a data breach affecting 1.14% of its users, exposing personal information via a phishing attack. No financial data was compromised, and the Stormous ransomware group claimed responsibility. Transak is working with authorities and notifying impacted users.
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https://transak.com/blog/transak-security-incident-oct-2024
🚨 EigenLayer's X Account Compromised, Posts Malicious Airdrop Link !
EigenLayer's X account was compromised on Oct. 18, posting a fake airdrop campaign. The fraudulent airdrop redirected users to a malicious link unrelated to the protocol.
🔔 Trump PAC Collects Around $7.5 Million in Cryptocurrency Donations Since Early June !
A political action committee supporting former President Donald Trump has raised approximately $7.5 million in cryptocurrencies. Donations to the Trump 47 joint fundraising committee included bitcoin, ether, XRP, and stablecoins tether and USDC, according to a Federal Election Commission filing.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/15/trump-pac-has-raised-about-7point5-million-in-crypto-donations.html
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⚡️ News Flash - 30 Oct 2024 !
1️⃣ Florida Official Proposes Adding Bitcoin to State Pension Funds
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis urges the state retirement fund to explore Bitcoin investments for diversification and risk management.
2️⃣ Gemini Secures Preliminary Approval for MPI License in Singapore Amid Asian Expansion Plans
Gemini has received in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution license in Singapore, enabling it to offer crypto payment and cross-border transfer services as part of its Asia expansion.
3️⃣ Visa and Coinbase Collaborate to Enable Instant Crypto Purchases with Debit Cards
Visa has partnered with Coinbase to allow users with eligible debit cards to instantly deposit and withdraw funds. This feature will enable real-time transactions for customers in the U.S. and EU, enhancing their trading capabilities on the platform.
4️⃣ BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Surpasses $30 Billion; U.S. ETFs Poised to Reach 1 Million BTC Holdings
BlackRock's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has surpassed $30 billion in holdings, reflecting strong demand for Bitcoin. Launched on January 10, the ETF now holds over 417,000 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $30.4 billion.
5️⃣ FTX CEO Suggests Nishad Singh Should Remain Free to Aid in Bankruptcy Case
Nishad Singh, former FTX engineering director, submitted a letter from current CEO John Ray before his October 30 sentencing. The letter highlights Singh's cooperation in FTX's bankruptcy case, including assistance with computer information and returning company assets.
🔔 Nillion Raises $25M in Funding Round Led by Hack VC, Backed by Arbitrum, Worldcoin, and Sei !
Nillion, a privacy-oriented blockchain project, has secured $25 million in funding led by Hack VC, with contributions from Arbitrum, Worldcoin, and Sei. Nillion’s technology facilitates data processing without exposing data content, supporting storage needs for blockchain and AI projects.
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https://x.com/nillionnetwork/status/1851615323163689421
🔔 Bhutan Government Sells $66M in Bitcoin as Price Surpasses $71K !
Bhutan’s government has begun selling its Bitcoin holdings as prices surpassed $70,000, transferring over $66 million in BTC to Binance on Oct. 29, according to Arkham Intelligence data.
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https://platform.arkhamintelligence.com/explorer/entity/druk-holding-investments
🔔 Hong Kong SFC Plans to Create Advisory Panel for Licensed Crypto Exchanges !
Hong Kong’s SFC will form a consultative panel for licensed crypto exchanges in 2024 to shape a roadmap for digital assets and boost regulatory transparency. Announced by SFC Executive Director Eric Yip at Fintech Week, the panel aims to enhance compliance and investor protection.
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https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/10/28/hong-kong-sfc-to-establish-consultative-panel-for-licensed-crypto-exchanges/
🔔 Fake Curve Finance App Scams Users, Rises to Top of Global Finance Charts !
A counterfeit app posing as Curve Finance has reached Apple’s top 100 finance apps as of Oct. 26, trending globally despite user warnings. Curve Finance has not yet responded.
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https://x.com/pooniawalla/status/1850059412871971269
🚨 Base Blockchain Exploit Results in $1M Theft, Reports Cyvers Alerts !
An exploit of unverified lending contracts on the Base blockchain led to the theft of around $1 million, reported by Cyvers Alerts on Oct. 25. The attacker manipulated Wrapped Ether (WETH) prices to siphon funds.
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https://x.com/CyversAlerts/status/1849717982194257991
🔔 Binance Executive Departs Nigeria After Authorities Drop Final Charges !
Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of financial crime compliance, has left Nigeria after eight months in detention. Authorities dropped money laundering charges, following the earlier dismissal of tax evasion charges in June. His family expressed relief but noted his deteriorating health during the ordeal.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-tigran-gambaryan-nigeria-authorities-drop-charges
⚡️ News Flash - 24 Oct 2024 !
1️⃣ Uniswap Foundation Announces $1.2M Grant to Areta for Security Fund
The Uniswap Foundation has launched a $1.2M Security Fund to provide developers with subsidized security audits for Uniswap v4 hooks, aiming to enhance safety and lower costs.
2️⃣ Scroll's Token Drops 32% as Whales Accumulate Airdrop
Scroll's governance token, SCR, has plummeted 32% to $0.94 post-launch, amid frustrations over token allocation. Whales received a significant portion of the airdrop, causing concerns about price stability. Total value locked on the platform has also dropped 23% this week.
3️⃣ Arbitrum-Based Crypto Derivatives Trading Protocol Variational Secures $10.3 Million in Seed Funding
Variational, a crypto derivatives protocol on Arbitrum, raised $10.3 million in seed funding led by Bain Capital Crypto and Peak XV Partners. Initially a market maker, Variational pivoted to DeFi and has launched its testnet, preparing for the mainnet.
4️⃣ Chinese Trader Laundered Over $17 Million for Lazarus Group Across 25 Hacks
China-based OTC trader Yicong Wang is accused of laundering tens of millions in stolen crypto for North Korea's Lazarus Group since 2022. Analyst ZachXBT revealed that Wang has been converting stolen assets into cash through bank transfers, including a recent $1.5 million USDT transaction at a below-market rate.
5️⃣ Binance's Gambaryan Cleared to Leave Nigeria After Money Laundering Charges Dropped
Nigeria has dropped money laundering charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan to allow him to seek medical treatment abroad, while continuing its case against Binance.
🔔 Japan Delays Crypto ETF Approvals, Upholds Strict Tax and Regulatory Policies !
Japan’s regulators are hesitant to approve cryptocurrency ETFs, despite global momentum. Advocacy groups push for adoption, but tax and regulatory barriers persist. Entrepreneur Mario Nawfal called Japan's stance “still in HODL mode.”
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https://x.com/RoundtableSpace/status/1848941539319300237
🔔 Michael Saylor Announces Plans to Give Away His Bitcoin, Following in Satoshi Nakamoto's Footsteps !
Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, plans to leave his wealth to humanity, inspired by Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. In an interview, he described Bitcoin as "immortal money" and essential for the future economy, contrasting it with traditional currencies, which he views as fragile and degrading over time.
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https://youtu.be/DevkAbG1mGc?t=3506
⚡️ News Flash - 21 Oct 2024 !
1️⃣ Indian National Sentenced to 60 Months for Stealing $20M in Crypto from Coinbase Users
Chirag Tomar was sentenced to 60 months in prison for stealing over $20 million from Coinbase users by creating a fake website to collect login details. He used the stolen funds to buy luxury items and was arrested in 2022 on charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
2️⃣ Billionaire Ripple Founder Donates Over $11.8 Million to Harris Campaign
Chris Larsen, co-founder and chairman of Ripple, has contributed over $11.8 million to PACs supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, according to FEC data. This includes $9.9 million to Future Forward in September and more than $800,000 to the Harris Victory Fund.
3️⃣ AI Scam Targets Ripple Holders as Memecoin Trader Suffers Total Loss: Crypto-sec
A new AI scam targets XRP holders with a fake video of Ripple's Chris Larsen, promising to double XRP holdings. It directs victims to a fraudulent website, leading to lost funds.
4️⃣ Stripe Enters $1.1 Billion Agreement to Acquire Stablecoin Platform Bridge
Stripe has acquired stablecoin platform Bridge, with CEO Patrick Collison confirming the deal, reportedly valued at $1.1 billion. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, aims to enhance Stripe's stablecoin infrastructure. Bridge enables businesses to accept stablecoin payments but does not issue them.
5️⃣ Donald Trump Serves Fries at McDonald's Five Days After Crypto Launch Flop
After the disappointing launch of his crypto project, Donald Trump staged a publicity stunt at a Pennsylvania McDonald's, serving fries and mocking Kamala Harris's past claims of working there. The event was tightly controlled, with the restaurant closed and customers screened by the Secret Service.
🔔 SEC Approves NYSE and Cboe to List Multiple Spot Bitcoin ETFs After Recent Nasdaq Approval !
The U.S. SEC has approved the NYSE and Cboe to list multiple spot Bitcoin ETFs, including funds from Fidelity, ARK21Shares, Invesco, Franklin, VanEck, WisdomTree, Grayscale, Bitwise, and Valkyrie. A similar approval was recently granted for Nasdaq.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/322083/sec-gives-nyse-the-go-ahead-to-list-options-trading-for-multiple-spot-bitcoin-etfs
🚨 Ambient Finance Website Hacked, Team Urges Users to Hold Off Until Issue Is Resolved !
Ambient Finance's website was compromised on Oct. 17, and users were warned not to interact with it. Contracts and funds remain safe, and the domain has been recovered. The attack involved Inferno Drainer malware.
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https://x.com/blockaid_/status/1846854677356229111
🔔 Scientists Use Quantum Computer to Break Cryptographic Algorithms: SCMP !
Chinese researchers claim to have used a quantum computer to breach encryption algorithms used in banking and cryptocurrency, potentially threatening standards like AES-256. They utilized quantum annealing techniques on foundational encryption algorithms, but current limitations prevent a full-scale quantum hack.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3282051/chinese-scientists-hack-military-grade-encryption-quantum-computer-paper