PANews reported on June 16 that, according to SoSoValue data, the SOL spot ETF saw a total net inflow of $2.8086 million yesterday (June 15, Eastern Time).
The SOL spot ETF with the largest net inflow yesterday was the Fidelity Solana Fund ETF (FSOL), with a single-day net inflow of $2.6587 million, bringing its total historical net inflow to $192 million.
The second largest net inflow was into the Canary Marinade Solana ETF (SOLC), which saw a net inflow of $149,900 in a single day, bringing its total historical net inflow to $1,360,700.
As of press time, the SOL spot ETF has a total net asset value of $861 million, an SOL net asset ratio of 1.98%, and a cumulative net inflow of $1.127 billion.
Crypto markets have hit a new 2019 high; Bitcoin dominating, ETH, BNB and XMR moving, LEO enters top twenty. Market Wrap It has been another fruitful Friday in crypto land. Markets have hit a new high for the year and as usual it is Bitcoin driving them. A total market cap top of $300 billion was touched a few hours ago as BTC broke through resistance once again surging to a new 13 month high.
The move came a few hours ago during early Asian trading. This time it wasn’t a ‘Bart type spike’ but a gradual grind up through the resistance at $9,600 and on towards an intraday high of $9,800. Since then gains have mostly held as Bitcoin remained around $9,700 with plenty of talk about a further move to $10k today or over the weekend.
Ethereum also got a boost this time as a 4 percent climb lifted it to $280. In comparison however ETH is still way down, over 80 percent of ATH compared to BTC which is now close to 50 percent. There is no doubt that Ethereum will crack $300 and make bigger gains when altseason kicks in but at the moment the going is slow.
Altcoin Outlook The crypto top ten has not reacted with the usual fervor and aside from Binance Coin adding 6 percent nothing else has really moved much. There is a little green with Bitcoin Cash and EOS adding 2 percent each but others such as BSV are falling back. There has been no movement on XRP, LTC and XLM.
The top twenty is equally lethargic aside from Monero which is still climbing with a further 6 percent today to reach $108. The Bitfinex transparency initiative UNUS SED LEO has arrived on the scene as CMC has just registered a market cap of $1.8 billion jumping it straight into 14th place above Dash. LEO tokens were trading at $1.84 at the time of writing. The rest of the altcoins are up a percent or flat at the moment.
FOMO: Egretia Climbing Higher Today’s top performing crypto top one hundred altcoin is Egretia again as entertainments based token surges 24 percent. A listing in Singapore’s BiUP exchange may have driven some of the momentum for EGT as the team rejoices.
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Nash Exchange is getting a 12 percent boost today and Vestchain has made ten, these are the only three cryptos in double digits. Waltonchain and Grin are at the other end of the list dumping 10 percent each.
Total market cap 24 hours. Coinmarketcap.com Total crypto market capitalization surged almost $15 billion to top out at a new 2019 high of $300 billion a few hours ago. A slight correction has dropped markets back to $297 billion at the moment but things are still bullish. Bitcoin is the only thing driving market gains at the moment as dominance increases to 58 percent in its push to five figures.
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Investors are rushing to stake Nash Exchange (NEX) tokens, in order to maximize returns from the exchange’s fee-split model.
The address for Nash’s staking smart contract has seen a sharp surge in its balance. More than 700,000 NEX has been added to the wallet since Monday, when Nash went live. That takes the total number of staked NEX tokens up to 2.8M, which is roughly 8% of the circulating supply.
NEX tokens staked in the NASH staking smart contract. Source: NEOSCAN. Creators describe Nash as a ‘distributed finance‘ platform. In addition to the usual trading facilities found in a DEX, users can also make payments in cryptocurrencies through NashPay.
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Nash’s matching engine was built on the NEO blockchain, but cross-chain integrations allow communications with other protocols. All five Nash founders participated in the ‘City of Zion’ decentralized developer community, and are reportedly still involved in developing NEO infrastructure.
But the project is “not dependent on the NEO network,” said Co-founder Fabio Canesin in April. The exchange has already incorporated scripting protocols for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
Crypto Briefing first wrote about Nash when the project announced its ICO, to be held in early 2018. But the offering was delayed pending regulatory approval from Liechtenstein’s Financial Market Authority (FMA). Originally scheduled for Q1, the ICO was launched in September of 2018.
An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) for the exchange went live on Monday, allowing token holders to stake NEX tokens to receive a share of the trading fees. The staking rewards increase according to how long the tokens have been staked.
But the long-awaited launch failed to halt a considerable sell-off of NEX tokens, whose prices began to sink yesterday. After rising to $2.40 per token on Monday, they traded at approximately $1.70 at the time of writing.
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Ethan Fast has spilled all in a recent interview with CryptoSlate. Fast shares how he got into the crypto space and what encouraged him to kick start the Nash platform. Ethan Fast, the CTO and co-founder of the Nash platform, has spilled all in a recent interview with CryptoSlate.
The self-custody DEX has been gaining some significant movement and attention over the past few months so it’s sure to be an interesting take.
In the interview, Fast shares how he got into the crypto space and what encouraged him to kick start the Nash platform. He also spoke on the challenges of building a good quality user experience and where he sees the blockchain space going over the next few years.
If you want to read the full interview click here, but we’re going to look through the highlights.
The interviewer asked Fast on why he decided to co-start Nash. He responded, saying:
“During the final years of my PhD I began working with a group of amazingly talented people who more or less bootstrapped the NEO blockchain open-source community. We all worked really well together and shared an excitement about the future of digital assets, so the idea of starting a company felt like a logical next step.”
He added:
“In terms of “why Nash?” specifically, the most compact form of our mission is “distributing finance for everyone” and that still does a good job of summing up why we are working on this company. Cryptocurrencies are unique among other assets in the level of control and empowerment they give the people who own them. We want to make these assets and their properties accessible to everyone. Another motto we have is “trust yourselves”, which perhaps gets even more quickly to the point: we want to give people the power to do that! We all love working with the tech, but these are the bigger things we also care about.”
The CTO went onto comment on some of Nash’s most notable achievements or milestones.
“It’s always possible to break things down in different ways, but I’d say our first milestone was the public sale of our Nash Exchange security token (NEX) in 2018. This was an extremely big deal for us and, really, the whole ecosystem, as no one had ever publicly sold and issued a token that also had legal standing as a European security. Getting this done took more than a year of communication and back-and-forth with regulators at the FMA in Lichtenstein. The reason we went through so much pain was to provide investors with legal protections and explicitly pay dividends from the services we are building, which is only possible with a proper security. In the end, more than 15,000 people invested and we raised around twenty million in the public sale.”
He continued:
“Our second major milestone was the release of our exchange in early September of this year. We are the first exchange to demonstrate non-custodial, cross-chain trading of assets and tokens that live on different blockchains (for example, Ethereum and NEO) with performance on par with centralized exchanges.”
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Hyperbolic CEO Jasper Zhang (Hyperbolic)In mathematics, Jasper Zhang figures to be a sort of Zeus. He says he won gold medals at math olympiads in China and Russia, and it took him just two years to get a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.
Now he's trying his hand at solving a key problem at the intersection of two of the fastest-growing but most complicated areas – blockchain and AI.
Jasper Zhang is a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus Festival, May 29-31, in Austin, Texas.
Hyperbolic, the two-year-old startup that Zhang leads focused on decentralized AI computing, said Thursday that it is introducing a protocol called “Proof of Sampling (PoSP),” aimed at addressing challenges with trust in decentralized AI networks.
Hyperbolic was co-founded in 2022 by Zhang and Yuchen Jin, who holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Washington.
The concept for the new protocol was created in conjunction with researchers from Berkeley and Columbia University, according to the team. It combines math, computer science and economics, deploying “advanced sampling methods and game theory to incentivize integrity and minimize computational demands across decentralized networks,” Hyperbolic shared in a press release with CoinDesk.
Zhang, 28, said in an interview with CoinDesk that he sees PoSP as the next iteration of verification for decentralized networks.
“People in the beginning thought there's only one way to do verification, which is with consensus," Zhang said. "Later on people discover optimistic proving and then ZK proofs.”
Now there's PoSP, he said, and it can not only be applied to AI, but also to rollups, a type of layer-2 blockchain, as well as so-called actively validated services (AVSs), which are protocols secured by restaking protocols like EigenLayer.
A research paper on the Proof of Sampling Protocol by Zhang and several co-authors was submitted on May 1 to arXiv, an open-access repository hosted by Cornell University for scientific papers that have not yet been peer-reviewed.
According to the paper, the design relies on a "pure strategy Nash Equilibrium." That refers to a game theory concept attributed to the Princeton University-educated mathematician John Nash, who was the subject of the 2001 Oscar-winning film A Beautiful Mind, directed by Ron Howard and starring Russell Crowe.
Here's a figure from the paper illustrating the architecture:
The Proof of Sampling architecture (Zhang et al)As part of the release, Hyperbolic is introducing “spML,” an implementation of PoSP built specifically for AI verification.
"SpML leverages the foundational principles of PoSP to create a verification mechanism that is not only faster and more secure but also economically feasible," Zhang said in the press release.
Funstrat co-founder Tom Lee says Ethereum could be the crypto market’s near-term leader, targeting a move to $12,000 by January on the back of Wall Street’s tokenization push and rising growth expectations for smart-contract platforms. In an interview released Nov. 10 with Tom Nash, Lee emphasized that while Bitcoin remains under-owned, “there’s a bigger move in Ethereum” over the next several weeks as capital reallocates toward the rails that power stablecoins and tokenized assets.
Why Ethereum Is Poised To Rally Soon Lee anchored his call to a blend of technical and fundamental drivers. Citing Funstrat’s head of technical strategy, he noted: “Mark Newton […] thinks we can be like $9,000 to $12,000 by January. I think that’s about right. I think Ethereum […] more than doubles between now and year end or between now and January.” In parallel, he said Bitcoin could reach the “high $100,000s, maybe even $200,000 by the end of the year,” while reiterating that Ethereum likely has the bigger near-term upside.
The crux of the Ethereum thesis, as Lee laid it out, is that the demand side of crypto is shifting toward applications that depend on smart contracts—precisely the domain where Ethereum is most entrenched.
“Even Cathie Wood wrote about it. She thinks stablecoins have been cannibalizing demand for Bitcoin and gold and tokenized gold is cannibalizing demand for Bitcoin. But stablecoins and tokenized gold run on smart contract blockchains like Ethereum,” he said. He added that “Wall Street is building and Larry Fink wants to tokenize everything on the […] blockchain. That means Ethereum is where people are starting to raise their growth expectations.”
Lee argued that this change in growth expectations matters as much as, if not more than, headline monetary policy over short windows. While acknowledging that the Federal Reserve remains a critical backdrop, he framed potential December easing as a catalyst for risk assets broadly—financials, small caps, and tech—and, by correlation, crypto. “If they cut in December, they’re confirming they’re on an easing cycle,” he said, calling that “really bullish” for equities most tightly linked to growth and liquidity. In Lee’s framework, those same flows support crypto assets—and Ethereum in particular—into year-end positioning.
The fund manager also located the crypto setup within a larger “super-cycle” he’s been mapping for years. He contends that markets are still in the early innings of an AI-driven capex boom and a demographic regime that keeps demand for productive technology elevated. That backdrop, he said, has repeatedly wrong-footed bears who anchored on yield-curve inversions and 1970s inflation analogs.
“People have a hard time understanding and grasping super cycles […] we look for story arcs that last 10 to 15 years,” he said, arguing the last three years showcased “mass misconceptions” about recession and persistent inflation that never reconciled with reported earnings.
The Macro Backdrop Pressed on risks to the call, Lee downplayed the idea that inflation is about to re-accelerate and argued that oil would need to approach levels near $200 to deliver a true growth shock to US households. “The most overrated risk is that inflation’s coming back,” he said, pointing to cooling housing and labor metrics and stating that recent claims about re-heating core services inflation were “dead wrong” when checked against the PCE series.
On policy path-dependence, he suggested that even a December hold by Chair Powell would likely accelerate political pressure for a leadership change, muting the medium-term impact on risk assets.
Timing-wise, Lee sees positioning as the near-term accelerant. He argued that institutions remain behind their benchmarks after repeatedly fading rallies through 2023–2025 and that the final weeks of the year often force a chase into outperforming segments. “There is incredible demand for equities because people are really off-sides […] 80% are trailing their benchmark this year […] they’re going to be buying stocks,” he said, adding that the AI trade “is going to come back strong” and that crypto tends to correlate with that move.
For Ethereum specifically, Lee’s case reduces to a simple through-line: the pipes getting built are where the next leg of growth accrues. Stablecoins, tokenized gold, and Wall Street’s broader tokenization agenda are traffic that runs on programmable blockchains; the market, in his view, is only beginning to price that through. “If you’re raising your growth expectations, then your discount to the future is going up,” Lee said, explaining why he believes ETH can “have a huge move into year end” and reach the $9,000–$12,000 range by January.
At press time, ETH traded at $3,447.
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Binance, a prominent crypto exchange, reveals plans to delist MobileCoin, DREP, and pNetwork, citing the need to adapt to market changes and prioritize user safety. MobileCoin’s impending removal from Binance sparks market turbulence, with the token witnessing a sharp decline of nearly 55% in response to the announcement. Binance Labs’ strategic investment of $29.7 million in MobileCoin in 2018 highlights the exchange’s confidence in the project’s potential to drive widespread crypto adoption. Binance cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the impending delisting of MobileCoin (MOB), among two other tokens, DREP (DREP) and pNetwork (PNT), from its trading platform. The decision, disclosed in a press release on March 20, comes as part of Binance’s commitment to adapt to evolving market dynamics and ensure the best services and protections for its users. While specific reasons for MobileCoin’s delisting were not explicitly provided, Binance cited various factors influencing such decisions, including regulatory requirements and contributions to a healthy crypto ecosystem.
MobileCoin, a privacy-focused token, garnered significant attention when Binance Labs, the exchange’s venture arm, led a funding round for the project in 2018, raising $29.7 million. This strategic investment underscored Binance’s belief in MobileCoin’s potential to drive mainstream cryptocurrency adoption. However, the impending delisting casts a shadow over the project’s trajectory, prompting speculation within the crypto community about the underlying reasons behind Binance’s decision.
Impact on Binance Labs and MobileCoin’s collaborative vision Following Binance’s delisting announcement, MobileCoin experienced a sharp price decline, plummeting by nearly 55% to $0.1491, according to data from CoinMarketCap. This significant drop underscores the market’s response to the news and raises concerns about the token’s future trajectory. With trading pairs involving MobileCoin set to be suspended on April 3 at 03:00 UTC, investors are bracing for further volatility in MobileCoin’s price and market dynamics.
Binance Labs’ strategic investment in MobileCoin in 2018 signaled a shared vision between the two entities regarding the future of cryptocurrency adoption. However, the impending delisting raises questions about the longevity of this collaboration and the extent to which Binance Labs remains aligned with MobileCoin’s goals. The absence of explicit reasons for the delisting adds to the uncertainty surrounding the situation, leaving stakeholders to speculate about the underlying factors at play.
MobileCoin’s privacy-focused approach and technical capabilities MobileCoin, launched in 2017 by Joshua Goldbard, a former engineer at Signal, has garnered attention for its privacy-focused approach and innovative encryption techniques. The project aims to ensure privacy for its users through a combination of encryption methods, with support for in-app payments via Signal and Mixin Messenger. Despite its technical capabilities and privacy features, MobileCoin’s delisting from Binance raises questions about its broader market acceptance and viability as a mainstream cryptocurrency.
As MobileCoin grapples with the implications of its delisting from Binance, the project faces a critical juncture in its development. The absence of explicit reasons for the delisting adds to the uncertainty surrounding MobileCoin’s future trajectory, leaving stakeholders and investors eager for clarity. While the project’s privacy-focused approach and technical capabilities remain noteworthy, the delisting underscores the challenges of navigating the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. MobileCoin’s ability to adapt to these challenges and carve out a niche in the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem will be closely watched in the coming months.
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Binance delists DREP, MobileCoin (MOB), and pNetwork (PNT). The move comes as the tokens have fallen short of the criteria initially earning them Binance listings. DREP team has apologized to the community members and proposed an airdrop program. Binance, the most prominent centralized trading platform, has announced plans to discontinue support for three crypto projects due to subpar performance. The affected tokens include Drep (DREP), MobileCoin (MOB), and pNetwork (PNT).
This move comes after Binance recently reviewed all listed digital assets to ensure they meet high standards and industry requirements. Projects failing to meet these standards risk delisting from the platform, as Binance prioritizes providing top-tier services and protections for its users. Unfortunately, DREP, MOB, and PNT have fallen short of the criteria that initially earned them listings on Binance.
As a result, Binance will remove all Bitcoin and USDT trading pairs associated with DREP, MOB, and PNT starting April 3. Additionally, the platform will cease accepting deposits of these tokens from the delisting date. Users are advised to withdraw their holdings before July 3, as Binance will automatically convert any remaining tokens to stablecoins after this period.
Notably, Binance’s move to delist DREP, MOB, and PNT has had severe consequences for the market values of the tokens. For instance, MOB has tanked by over 56% from its daily high of $0.32 to $0.1363 within the last few hours. Similar 56% declines have been observed with PNT and DREP.
Meanwhile, the project team behind DREP has issued a statement via its official X account concerning the delisting from Binance.
𝐓𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲,
We sincerely apologize for the announced delisting of the $DREP from #Binance . We understand this news is frustrating especially since we put in 10000000000000% in our product developments and upcoming milestones.
In the meantime, we'd… pic.twitter.com/T4OcQlXuSu
— Official DREP (@DrepOfficial) March 20, 2024 Acknowledging the implications of this development for DREP holders, the team apologizes to the community members. Simultaneously, the team has proposed a proposal dubbed “MOON-INDUCING UTILITY” to reduce the token supply and potentially benefit holders long-term.
The proposal includes DREP token burn and airdrop. Specifically, they suggested burning 22,593,750 tokens, approximately 23% of the total token supply should the community approve. Additionally, they propose to airdrop the remaining 20,000,000 tokens.
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Source: Adobe / top imagesA new platform named BitcoinOS aimed at bringing Bitcoin into the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape has been introduced by a team of blockchain developers at Sovryn.
The platform, which the developers describe as an “operating system” for Bitcoin, utilizes “sovryn rollups,” creating a foundational layer for decentralized applications (dapps) on the Bitcoin network, according to an announcement posted on Sovryn’s website this week.
Does Bitcoin seem frozen in time? Other chains have smart contracts, scaling layers, rollups – and Bitcoin?
Introducing BitcoinOS: a superlayer of interoperable rollups turning Bitcoin into a global operating system.
Innovation is coming to Bitcoin!#BitcoinOS
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— Sovryn | DeFi for Bitcoin (@SovrynBTC) January 25, 2024
This platform, presented as a “public good,” allows any developer to contribute and build tools in their preferred programming language.
BitcoinOS will be “be game-changing,” the announcement on Sovryn’s website proclaimed, noting that it combines “rollup flexibility and scalability, ensuring interoperability, and allowing seamless movement of Bitcoin and native assets across systems.”
“BitcoinOS redefines Bitcoin as a global operating system for the world,” the announcement added.
BitcoinOS increases speed and lower costs of transactions
Bitcoin’s primary blockchain, recognized for its high security, has over the years been criticized by some members of the crypto community for its slower transaction speed and higher costs during peak periods.
BitcoinOS aims to address these limitations by providing scalability, programmability, interoperability, and a nearly trustless security model.
The platform’s fraud system enables even a single honest participant to prevent fraudulent transactions, thereby enhancing security.
Sovryn’s announcement also highlighted that BitcoinOS allows for complete smart contracts, enabling developers to launch their rollups, fostering composability and interoperability among various applications.
The project thus seeks to prevent liquidity silos and enable shared economic activity between different projects, the announcement said.
Sovryn is also known as the issuer of the Sovryn Dollar (DLLR), a Bitcoin-backed decentralized stablecoin which is redeemable for BTC.
Bitcoin DeFi app Sovryn is expanding to the Ethereum blockchain with the help of hybrid layer-2 network developer Build on Bitcoin, the two companies announced on Thursday.
Sovryn is a decentralized platform launched at the end of 2020 that offers lending, borrowing, and margin trading through smart contracts in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Built as a DAO on the Bitcoin sidechain Rootstock (RSK) that allows for the creation of smart contracts, Sovryn has been working to enhance Bitcoin with advanced DeFi capabilities.
The first project that Sovyrn will launch on Build on Bitcoin is a decentralized exchange (DEX) called Dex 2.0. The group claims this project will come with lower gas fees and faster transactions than competitors like Uniswap, and “unparalleled capital efficiency.”
“We've known Sovryn for a long time, and they've definitely been spearheading a lot of the early DeFi work in the Bitcoin space,” Build on Bitcoin co-founder Alexei Zamyatin told Decrypt. “Egan was the first person I called up when we started working on [Build on Bitcoin], trying to get him excited about expanding the Sovryn ecosystem and also trying to learn about the struggles they had.”
A layer-2 protocol refers to technology designed to mitigate congestion on a blockchain by creating a secondary chain that works in conjunction with the main network. For example, the Lightning Network is a layer-2 micropayments protocol for Bitcoin. Other examples of layer-2s include Arbitrum and Optimism on Ethereum.
"With Build on Bitcoin, you can use 350 [Ethereum Virtual Machine] wallets," Zamyatin said. "For the layman, that means you can pick almost any wallet; it doesn't necessarily need to be Bitcoin only or deal with UTXOs. It makes the whole thing much more user-friendly."
In January, Sovyrn launched BitcoinOS, which uses what the company called “sovryn rollups” to create a foundational layer for decentralized apps (dapps) on Bitcoin.
“By joining forces with BOB, we are not only expanding Sovryn's reach but also creating a DeFi ecosystem that is accessible to millions of Bitcoin users worldwide,” Sovryn co-founder Egan Yago said in a statement.
On Sovryn’s Dex 2.0, Zamyatin explained, users can select different networks via the user interface, such as the BOB Ethereum layer-2 protocol. He noted that the selection process is similar to choosing between Ethereum, Optimism, and Arbitrum on Uniswap.
When asked why developers are focused on bringing DeFi to Bitcoin, Zamyatin said it was because of Bitcoin's reliability.
"Bitcoin is the backbone of the entire Web3 ecosystem. If Bitcoin falls, everything else falls, if everything else breaks Bitcoin is still there," he said. "I think that is one of the main properties of Bitcoin—it's stable and robust. Bitcoin is predictable."
With renewed interest in the number-one blockchain by market capitalization stemming from projects like Ordinals and the approval of Bitcoin ETFs, Zamyatin is optimistic about the future of Bitcoin development.
“Bitcoin had its harsh times when nobody wanted to really engage with it,” Zamyatin said. “We both had a feeling that it was going to have a renaissance, and luckily, we were right.”
Edited by Ryan Ozawa and Andrew Hayward
Editor's note: This story was updated after publication to clarify descriptions of Sovryn and Build on Bitcoin.
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Satoshi Protocol, a prominent stablecoin protocol that gets support from Bitcoin, has announced an exclusive collaboration with Soveryn. The partnership between Satoshi Protocol and the BOB chain-based DeFi protocol Sovryn will unveil a SAT-wBTC pool to boost the utility and liquidity of SAT in the BOB ecosystem. The platform disclosed the development on its official account on X.
Partnership with @SovrynBTC
Our collaboration introduces a new SAT-wBTC liquidity pool, boosting $SAT utility and trading options on BOB.
Thrilled to announce our partnership with @SovrynBTC, the leading BTCfi Hub on the BOB chain. They offers secure, fast Bitcoin trading… pic.twitter.com/hV6n4rWj2K
— Satoshi Protocol (@Satoshi_BTCFi) July 31, 2024 Satoshi Protocol Commences an Exclusive Collaboration with Sovryn In its latest X post, the company mentioned that Sovryn operates as a decentralized finance protocol on the BOB chain. It reportedly offers several financial services taking into account liquidity provision and trading. Sovryn benefits from the security of Bitcoin along with the smart contract flexibility to deliver resilient financial instruments. Sovryn has additionally attained crucial landmark achievements.
They include more than $85M in its total value locked part from more than $2B worth of cumulative trading volume. Additionally, the total consumer base of the platform has reportedly reached 60,000. Sovryn is integrated with the BOB chain, expanding its platform with diverse integrations and financial services. Moreover, Sovryn delivers decentralized trading, margin trading, borrowing, and lending tools.
Bitcoin network secures all of these products. This partnership will permit the development of a Sovryn-based SAT-wBTC pool. The integration will chiefly enhance liquidity for SAT. As a result of this, the consumers can conveniently trade between the SAT token and the rest of the Sovryn-based coins. This takes into account the well-known tokens such as USDC, ETH, SOV, wBTC, DLLR stablecoin of Sovryn, and so on.
Improved liquidity signifies that the clients can conduct trades more effectively with decreased slippage and enhanced pricing. The integration of SAT within the ecosystem of Sovryn broadens its utility. It provides additional opportunities to facilitate the consumers in engaging with assets. The inclusion in the extensive DeFi package of Sovryn lets SAT holders take part in a broad series of financial operations.
The Development Enhances Liquidity, Capital Efficiency, and Utility in the BTC Ecosystem It includes generating yields via liquidity provision and using SAT in the form of collateral concerning loans. Ingamar Ramirez, Sovryn’s Head of Ecosystem Growth, stated that this collaboration will let them offer additional options regarding decentralized stablecoins. Satoshi Protocol asserted that the partnership will combine the strengths of both entities to capital efficiency, liquidity, and utility in the BTC ecosystem.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Australian Financial Planning Group (AFPG), an established wealth management firm serving clients across Australia, and Kudu Investment Management, LLC (Kudu), a provider of permanent capital solutions to independent asset and wealth managers globally, today announced that AFPG has secured a minority investment from Kudu. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 2001, AFPG has a team of 30 advisers, manages in excess of A$3.0 billion, and offers a suite of financial planning, lending and accounting services.
Sydney-based AFPG plans to use the proceeds from this transaction to support its continued growth, including expanding its advisor base and pursuing strategic acquisitions, while maintaining its independent ownership structure. The firm will continue to be led by Matt Carter, its founder, and management team, with no changes to its day-to-day operations.
"We founded AFPG with a commitment to delivering independent, high-quality advice to our clients, and that will not change," said Carter. "Kudu's minority investment allows us to retain control of our business while providing the capital and strategic support to accelerate our growth, particularly through acquisitions. We're excited about the opportunities ahead."
"Australia represents a compelling market for wealth management, supported by strong secular growth drivers and increasing demand for high-quality financial advice," said Chris Shin, partner and co-chief investment officer of Kudu. "AFPG has built an impressive business with a clear vision and strong leadership. We are delighted to partner with Matt and his team as they continue to expand their business."
Since it was founded in 2015, New York-based Kudu has made investments in 34 asset and wealth managers in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Europe and Australia. Kudu's partner firms now collectively invest approximately US$154 billion, as of March 31, 2026, on behalf of individual and institutional investors worldwide in traditional and alternative strategies and market segments.
Johnson Winter Slattery was legal counsel and PwC served as financial advisor to AFPG. MinterEllison served as legal counsel to Kudu.
About Australian Financial Planning Group
AFPG is an independent wealth management firm providing comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals and families across Australia. Based in Sydney, the firm manages in excess of A$3.0 billion for its clients and is dedicated to delivering tailored advice, long-term client relationships, and disciplined investment solutions. For more information, visit www.afpg.com.au.
About Kudu Investment Management, LLC
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Former President Donald Trump renewed his promise on Wednesday to “save” Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the notorious Silk Road marketplace, reigniting discussions around crypto, justice and government overreach.
What Happened: Trump took to Truth Social, proclaiming, “I WILL SAVE ROSS ULBRICHT!”—a declaration that has stirred both controversy and hope among crypto advocates.
His case is deeply intertwined with the rise of Silk Road, the online marketplace that helped thrust Bitcoin into public consciousness, while simultaneously associating it with illegal activities.
Why It Matters: This isn’t the first time Trump has expressed support for Ulbricht. Back in May 2024, at the Libertarian National Convention, he promised to commute Ulbricht’s life sentence “on day one” if he returned to office, drawing enthusiastic reactions from the crowd, many of whom held “Free Ross” signs.
In response, Ulbricht tweeted, “Thank you. Thank you. Thank you… After 11 years in prison, it is hard to express how I feel at this moment.”
Libertarians and crypto advocates have long criticized the severity of Ulbricht’s sentence, arguing that it served not just as punishment for running Silk Road, but as a warning against the ideals of decentralized finance.
The crypto community, however, remains divided on Trump’s stance. Some see his vow to pardon Ulbricht as a legitimate push for justice and a stand against government overreach.
Others perceive it as a calculated strategy to win the favor of libertarian and crypto supporters as part of his 2024 presidential campaign.
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Trump’s recent support for Ulbricht aligns with his evolving pro-crypto rhetoric.
During the same Libertarian event, he promised to “keep Elizabeth Warren and her goons away from your Bitcoin,” marking a notable shift from his previous criticisms of cryptocurrencies as risky and fraudulent.
What’s Next: The evolving discourse surrounding Ulbricht, crypto, and the law will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion at Benzinga’s Future of Digital Assets event on Nov. 19, where experts will explore the dynamic intersection of digital finance, policy, and innovation.
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Ross Ulbricht, serving two life sentences for his role in creating the Silk Road marketplace, marked the start of his 12th year in prison.
Donald Trump has once again expressed support for Ross Ulbricht, the imprisoned founder of the Silk Road, an illegal online marketplace.
Trump took to Truth Social to vow that he would “save” Ulbricht.
Trump Vows to Free Ulbricht if Re-elected The former president shared a screenshot of Ulbricht’s recent post marking the start of another year in prison, “Here it is. The start of my 12th year in prison today. I intend to make the most of it and use my time wisely,” Ulbricht said. In his post, Trump responded, “I WILL SAVE ROSS ULBRICHT!”
The 39-year-old, arrested in 2013 on charges of drug trafficking, money laundering, and computer hacking, was the creator of Silk Road. The dark web platform enabled the anonymous sale of illegal drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and LSD using Bitcoin (BTC), processing over $1 billion in transactions before being shut down shortly after his arrest.
In 2015, Ulbricht was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years without the possibility of parole. Since then, authorities have seized over $1 billion in Bitcoin from Silk Road’s treasury, along with additional amounts confiscated from individuals connected to the marketplace and other criminal activities over the years.
This is not the first time Trump has shown support for the founder. At the Libertarian National Convention in May 2024, he promised to “commute” his life sentence “on day one” of his presidency if re-elected, drawing cheers from the crowd with many waving “Free Ross” signs. Following this declaration, Ulbricht responded on X, saying, “Thank you. Thank you. Thank you… After 11 years in prison, it is hard to express how I feel at this moment.”
Trump’s support for the platform’s founder aligns with his growing pro-crypto stance. In the same speech, he also criticized Senator Warren, vowing to “keep Elizabeth Warren and her goons away from your Bitcoin.”
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Ulbricht’s case continues to divide the crypto community. Many libertarians and crypto advocates argue that his sentence was excessively harsh and represents an attack on decentralized finance and privacy principles. They view his punishment as an example of government overreach aimed at stifling innovation in decentralized technologies.
However, others point to the massive illegal drug trade that occurred on the darknet website and argue that the sentence was appropriate considering the harm caused.
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Fintech Revolut said Tuesday that it thwarted nearly $13.5m in potentially fraudulent crypto transactions from June through September.
Revolut, having launched its independent crypto exchange in the UK earlier this year, said it is committed to ensure that funds do not exit customers’ accounts.
Crypto hackers stole an estimated $409m in the third quarter of 2024, according to Immunefi. This highlights ongoing risks for both centralized and decentralized platforms, as several prominent exchanges and protocols experienced major breaches.
Fraud Prevention with Biometric Security for Crypto WithdrawalsWhen users initiate a crypto transfer on Revolut, the platform’s algorithms actively monitor transactions in real time. Legitimate transfers are processed quickly, and in 2024, 92% of these transactions have been completed without any additional input. However, the remaining 8% undergo further checks to comply with fraud prevention and anti-money laundering rules.
As a result, fewer than 0.02% of transactions, or 1 in 5,000, lead to account termination after review.
Further, Revolut’s Wealth Protection feature adds optional biometric security for crypto traders. Once enabled, withdrawals require a selfie verification, compared to the original KYC selfie, providing two layers of biometric checks for added security.
“We follow strict financial regulations to create a secure environment for all of our customers’ crypto transactions,” said Emil Urmanshin, Revolut’s Director of Crypto & New Bets.
“This starts from the second they sign up — from monitoring patterns in suspicious activity to identity checks, and using two-factor authentication.”
Revolut Poised to Launch Its Own StablecoinRevolut is reportedly gearing up to introduce its own stablecoin, setting the stage to rival major industry players. This move sees the London-based firm deepening its engagement in the crypto arena, alongside companies like PayPal, Ripple and BitGo.
America is the largest economy in the world, and its GDP is around $29 Trillion. However, despite that, Robert Kiyosaki, the popular Book author and advisor, believes that America is falling. More importantly, he provided exact reasons why it is happening in his recent X post, sharing his concern over the country’s current situation. Additionally, he believes that hard assets like Bitcoin are the solution to solving all the US’s problems.
Why does Robert Kiyosaki Believe That America is Falling? Robert Kiyosaki has been quite vocal about people achieving financial freedom and gaining it regardless of the economy, the US government, or other macroeconomic factors. He has often commented and warned about the functioning of the country and the role of the government, banks, and other traditional entities in this. It is because Kiyosaki believes that these are pushing the country backward per Kiyosaki.
In one such warning, he recently revealed why America is falling in an X post. Robert claimed that this is what will happen thanks to the current leaders, and regarded President Biden and Vice President Kamala as lefties and liars. He stated that he is amazed how all this lying, cheating, and stealing has still kept the country resilient, strong, and undefeatable.
Q: WHY IS AMERICA FAILING?
A: WTF do you expect when lefties
Promote “Defund the Police” and
such absurd ideas as “if you steal less than a hundred dollars….lts not a crime?”
“Lying, cheating, and stealing….are sins against the souls of all human beings.”
With all the…
— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) October 6, 2024
With this post, he has questioned the function of the ongoing government. More importantly, he showed concerns over Biden and Harris’s plans, where they talked about “Defunding the police and stealing below hundred dollars as not criminal activities.”
Since the US Presidential election is now just 29 days away, the political pressure is rising in the country, where each candidate is preparing for their best performance. Just recently, Donald Trump presented the Elon Musk Dark MAGA at his Pennsylvania rally, gaining new hype from voters from this collaboration. At the same time, Harris is also working on her public appearances, interviews, and much more.
With this building political tension, Robert Kiyosaki has also often participated with his views on Trump and Harris’s leadership, with the former gaining his support. He ended his post by wishing to welcome great leaders like Washington, Lincoln, Kennedy, and others who led with integrity.
In another post, Robert warned of the Financial crisis in America which is its rising debt. He warned everyone that this debt could push the country back and the people could lose their hard-earned money.
HOW MUCH is a trillion? A trillion seconds was 31,688 years ago. America goes a trillion $ in debt every 100 days. Now do you know why you must buy gold, silver, and Bitcoin?
— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) August 22, 2024
Can Bitcoin Save The People? In an interview, Michael Saylor, the CEO and Founder of MicroStrategy, claimed that Bitcoin will become 7% of the world capital by 2045, which is a big deal. More importantly, its price will grow from hundreds of thousands to Millions of dollars. As a result, it will be the most profitable asset for its holders, but these are just predictions for now. Despite that, Bitcoin’s current growth is already impressive, creating a big hype around its future.
At the time of writing, the BTC price has surged to $62K, which is quite high, but it is slowly approaching the ATH at $73K. Moreover, it has a market capitalization of $1.2 Trillion, almost half of the entire crypto market. It makes BTC the top-performing token of the crypto market this year, with 41% in YTD%. This is what attracted Robert Kiyosaki and many others to endorse this cryptocurrency. Its constant growth since its launch in 2009 makes it a desirable investment for thousands of investors.
Robert Kiyosaki has been promoting this crypto for a long and called such hard assets forever-lasting assets, unlike paper money. This is because paper money loses its value comparatively faster. Even third-party entities like banks control their functioning, making them a risky investment. More importantly, many crypto analysts have forecasted that the Bitcoin price will rise to millions in the next few years. If this happens, it could boost users’ portfolios to new levels.
Final Thoughts Robert Kiyosaki has again appeared for a new warning for his followers, but this time, it concerns the whole country. As the US presidential election is near, he has presented his views on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. As per him, these two are putting the country at risk after allowing lying, cheating, and stealing. Additionally, for years, he has promoted hard assets like Bitcoin and others to build their future and save America. As per Robert, investment in hard assets is a must, as the country is piling up trillions of debt.
The world of cryptocurrency is buzzing with news these days, and many people are closely watching the latest trends. Ripple (XRP) has been a hot topic, especially with talks about a possible ETF approval.
However, some experts warn that just because an ETF might happen, it does not mean it will protect people from losing money. Because of this uncertainty, traders are looking away from Ripple and checking out other promising coins like SEI which is becoming popular as a new opportunity in the market.
As more people get interested in SEI, IntelMarket (INTL) is also making a name for itself by giving traders cool features and tools to help them navigate this exciting landscape. With so many interesting possibilities coming up, investors are eager to see what is next for Ripple (XRP), SEI, and the unique offerings from IntelMarket while searching for the next big chance.
Ripple (XRP) is Facing New Challenges and Uncertain Times Ahead Ripple (XRP) is priced at around $0.5354, and its market value is about $30.33 billion. Recently, its price went up by 1.55%, but many investors are feeling nervous. The excitement around the XRP ETF is real, but some people believe it might not be enough to keep prices steady.
Lately, XRP has been having a tough time. There are 99.99 billion XRP coins in total, and about 56.65 billion are available for trade right now. As the 7th largest cryptocurrency, it has a strong place in the market, but its recent price movements show that things are shaky.
Interestingly, some big holders of XRP are still active, which means there could be some big trades happening. However, the price has not been stable, which worries many people. Investors are keeping a close eye on any news about rules that could affect Ripple (XRP). While some are hoping for a comeback, the future seems uncertain for this well-known cryptocurrency.
SEI is a New Player Stepping Up to Challenge the Big Names SEI is rising quickly after the Ripple (XRP) runs into some bumps in the road. Right now, it costs $0.424, and its market cap is about $1.49 billion. It has increased by 4.73% in a single day and more investors are beginning to have faith in it.
What makes SEI special is its focus on being fast and efficient, which attracts both new and experienced traders. It has a total supply of 10 billion SEI, with 3.52 billion available to trade. This solid foundation makes it a fun option for those looking to invest.
SEI is also making its platform better and easier to use, helping users trade and earn more money. As the market changes, SEI looks ready to challenge older coins like Ripple (XRP). It is an exciting time to see how SEI grows and what it can offer to investors.
IntelMarkets: Your Key to Smart Trading and Maximizing Profits While XRP and SEI are in the spotlight, IntelMarkets (INTL) is changing how people trade in cryptocurrency. This platform works on both Ethereum and Solana, giving traders fantastic options. With a price of about $0.027364, IntelMarket has already raised over $1,070,828, showing that lots of people are interested.
At IntelMarket, traders can use leverage of up to 1000x which means they could earn big returns on their trades. The platform also offers smart tools to help users manage their risks whether they are experts or just starting plus it is easier to spot the best opportunities with many asset pairs available in the rapid crypto market.
The future looks bright for IntelMarket as it continues to grow, and with so much interest right now, now is an excellent time to see what this platform can do for you. Do not miss the chance to be part of the next wave in crypto trading, so just take a look at IntelMarkets today and find out how it can help you trade better.
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At 443 trillion tokens, Shiba Inu is trading close to a crucial support level that could act as a solid safety net for the current price threshold. This extensive support zone connected to 1,633 addresses activity provides information about possible market movements. The profitability of these active addresses is an intriguing aspect.
We can clearly see the mood of the market by grouping them according to their average cost. This indicator referred to as In the Money or Out of the Money shows whether these addresses are profitable or not. Bullish sentiment may be indicated if a sizable portion of these addresses are profitable, but it may also signal possible selling pressure as holders may take profits.
SHIB/USDT Chart by TradingViewConversely, a large number of losing addresses could indicate bearish sentiment or even a buying opportunity, as these holders may be trying to reduce their acquisition cost by acquiring more SHIB. Shiba Inu is in a promising position technically. SHIB is currently trading at $0.000018. Lately, there has been a spike in volume, suggesting increased market activity.
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Furthermore, the price continues to rise while staying above important indicators like the 50, 100 and 200 EMAs. SHIB is creating a triangle pattern that is symmetrical, which could result in a big breakout. The possible formation of a golden cross, a long-term bullish indicator that happens when the short-term moving average crosses above a long-term moving average, is one of the most encouraging signals.
This may reinforce the likelihood of a significant price rally and a long-term trend reversal. In general, the technical indicators, market sentiment and Shiba Inu's 443 trillion tokens of support position the token for a potential upward surge. SHIB may see a large increase in price soon if the golden cross materializes and the symmetrical triangle breaks to the upside.
Toncoin (TON), the Telegram-native cryptocurrency, has seen its price decrease by 17% within the last 30 days. As a result, TON’s price fell below $5 before a slight bounce.
Despite this decline, the cryptocurrency’s price could be in line to recover some losses. This assertion is due to the change in sentiment of Toncoin short-term holders, which this on-chain analysis reveals.
Toncoin Holders Push for RecoveryWhile TON’s price might have fallen below $5, IntoTheBlock data shows that the token’s Coins Holding Time has increased. Within the last seven days, this metric, which measures the amount of time a cryptocurrency has been held without being sold, is up 142%
Typically, when the holding time decreases, short-term holders have lost confidence in a crypto’s potential. However, since it increased, it indicates that Toncoin short-term holders believe that a rebound could be close.
For that to happen, the token’s Coins Holding Time has to sustain this momentum. If that happens, then Toncoin’s price might not add to its month-long 17% decline.
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Toncoin Coins Holding Time. Source: IntoTheBlockAnother metric supporting this bias is the Large Holder Netflow to Exchange Ratio. This metric basically shows whether large holders of a cryptocurrency are sending more tokens to an exchange.
When the ratio rises, it indicates that these stakeholders are transferring more tokens to exchanges, often signaling an intent to sell. Conversely, a drop in the ratio suggests investors are holding back on selling as they avoid sending tokens to centralized platforms.
Therefore, the decline, as seen below, indicates that Toncoin whales have refrained from liquidating their assets. Should that remain the same, it could have a positive impact on TON’s price.
Toncoin Large Holders Netflow to Exchange Netflow Ratio. Source: IntoTheBlock TON Price Prediction: Rally to $6 BeginsFrom a technical point of view, Toncoin is witnessing a massive rise in the Money Flow Index (MFI). The MFI, as the name implies, refers to the rate at which liquidity is entering a cryptocurrency.
A higher MFI signals increased buying pressure, while a lower MFI points to rising selling pressure, often implying a potential price drop. For TON, with buying pressure currently elevated, this suggests the cryptocurrency could push beyond $5.22.
Leveraging the Fibonacci indicator—which identifies key support and resistance levels—a continued rise in buying pressure might drive Toncoin’s price up to $6.15.
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Toncoin Daily Analysis. Source: TradingView However, if Toncoin short-term holders opt to sell some assets, this upward trajectory could be disrupted, potentially causing the price to slide back to $4.46.
Howard Lutnick, the billionaire chief executive of Cantor Fitzgerald, hailed Donald Trump as the best choice for rich America.
He underlined that one of the good sides of a former president is that he took care of the American worker and growth in America, but also him being a crypto advocate and wanting to implement tariffs.
Lutnick Praises Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ for Economic Growth In a recent podcast with Anthony Pompliano, founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management, Howard Lutnick argued that Donald Trump’s “America first” policy helped attain 3% GDP growth and wage increases during his term.
He added that the tariffs protected American jobs, and the economy built up American manufacturing through Trump.
On the opposing side, Lutnick showed his criticisms of Democratic policies. This includes the American Rescue Plan, which he deemed over-incentivizing the economy, causing inflation, and further hurting the middle to the working class. However, the appreciating assets were enjoyed by the rich.
This 2-hour conversation with @howardlutnick is a must listen.
We discuss the US economy, inflation, currency debasement, government spending, tariffs, the Presidential election, and what Howard endured on 9/11.
I spend much of my time thinking about the economy and how to fix… pic.twitter.com/s8pT7d8GXD
— Anthony Pompliano 🌪 (@APompliano) October 28, 2024
To Lutnick, Trump’s approach to protecting American jobs and sustaining wealth-building opportunities makes him the ideal advocate for both economic stability and wealth growth in the US.
Trump’s Tariff Policy Could Boost Jobs and Wealth According to Lutnick, Donald Trump’s tariff policy is the new face of safeguarding American prosperity. America, therefore, must maintain its economic strength. The billionaire said that if the government has to tax its people with a considerable amount, for instance, up to $400 billion, which has been the case when a country levies heavily in terms of taxation on its citizens, then this should be levied against the foreign producers, such as those from China.
He said that before an income tax existed in 19th century, the US could thrive when it relied solely upon tariffs. That had allowed way to the gigantic public investment in infrastructure by politicians and figures like Teddy Roosevelt.
This surplus-generated model was how this nation could build without skinning off its citizens. According to him, this shift away from tariffs after the world wars, left the US open to economic exploitation. That happened because tariffs were dropped in favor of income taxes to fund global rebuilding efforts.
Lutnick believes Trump’s plan brings a return to economic nationalism. It does that by using tariffs to force foreign companies to “pay to play” in the American market. It is also restoring an economic strategy that will directly benefit American manufacturing, jobs, and wealth.
Bitcoin as a Commodity, Not a Currency Unlike a currency that threatens the dollar, Bitcoin is more widely accepted as a commodity in finance.
With him would probably agree the CFTC Chair Rostin Benham who also thinks of Bitcoin as of a commodity. He recently urged Congress to legislate on crypto regulation and election betting.
Lutnick imagines that with more institutional finance acceptance – the acceptance will expand more and more, thus pushing up its value. He also thinks that Trump’s economic policies, like tariffs and the revitalization of manufacturing, align with the ethos of self-sufficiency and financial independence principles. All of this, Bitcoin even furthers by offering a decentralized asset.
Recently, some reports showed that crypto-friendly Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 US presidential election may trigger a Bitcoin price rally to $92K.
The billionaire believes that Trump is open to innovation, and his protection policies for the American worker, combined with Bitcoin being a non-governmental commodity, can potentially raise prosperity throughout the US.
In a landmark development, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining operations are set to heat one of the coldest regions on Earth.
What happened: Sazmining, a Bitcoin mining firm that connects individual retail miners with renewable energy-powered facilities, said in a press release that the new site would come up in Norway, just above the Arctic Circle.
The mining site would be hydro-powered, and the heat generated from the process would be repurposed to warm up buildings, replacing oil-fired boilers with high carbon footprints.
Additionally, the excess heat would be supplied to local industries, such as the drying of cod fish, helping the residents save on energy costs.
"We’re proving that Bitcoin mining can deliver true value for value. By integrating nearly 100% carbon-free energy and repurposing mining heat for local industries, we’re creating a win-win for everyone," Sazmining CEO Kent Halliburton said.
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Why It Matters: Bitcoin mining sites are large data centers that run on massive amounts of electricity, helping to keep the network secure and pushing more Bitcoins into circulation.
Heat is one of the biggest by-products of the process. As such, repurposing this excess heat could be a lucrative business opportunity, especially in areas with extremely cold climates.
Bitcoin mining also plays an important role in Texas, the Bitcoin mining hub of the U.S.
Minere here help in stabilizing the state's power grid by powering up their operations when there is an excess capacity of electricity while drastically lowering the when the state requires more usage during extreme weather conditions.
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In the past several months, the Solana memecoins market has gone through massive growth, and investors are eager to get more of the latest SOL meme token. However, one analyst has a word of caution for those investors seeking these high-risk opportunities, telling them to brace for a fall.
While the hype is undeniable, not all experts are convinced of its sustainability. But amidst this looming storm, one emerging prospect, RCO Finance (RCOF), is positioning itself as a more stable alternative for those aware of the incoming wave of volatility.
‘The Solana Memecoins Bubble Could Burst Soon’ As excitement builds in the Solana ecosystem, many wonder if Solana memecoins are preparing for another bubble burst. Analysts suggest that current market sentiment doesn’t favor a bull run for these memecoins; instead, a market downturn may be on the horizon that could affect these assets.
The SOL ecosystem has recently been trading at the center of synching up many bearish pressures, which has seen it range sideways and fail to clear the key $180 mark. This stagnation has affected perceptions of the ecosystem, damping the market capitalization of Solana memecoins by 4% in the last 24 hours.
The decline in memecoin enthusiasm impacts Solana memecoins as investors focus on more utility-driven tokens. The rise of innovative-based assets like RCO Finance, which seeks to transform the DeFi landscape, has also attracted memecoin investors, further reducing the appeal of traditional memecoins.
RCO Finance (RCOF): The Under $1 Solana Killer? As skepticism grows, the Solana memecoins community faces a tough choice: continue pursuing risky memecoins or seek projects with real-world use cases. RCO Finance isn’t just another hedging alternative; it’s an innovative asset aiming to bridge TradFi and DeFi ecosystems with the help of crypto AI.
As a fully AI/ML-based platform, RCO Finance provides users with an advanced AI-powered robo-advisor that personalizes investment strategies based on individual user profiles. This tool analyzes various factors, such as financial goals and risk tolerances, to create tailored portfolios that adapt to real-time market conditions.
The robo advisor continuously monitors market trends and makes adjustments, allowing users to access profitable opportunities without needing constant oversight. This level of automation significantly improves trading by removing any emotional and human errors that normally affect trading outcomes.
RCO Finance stands out by providing access to over 120,000 assets across 12,500 asset classes, including cryptocurrencies and tokenized real-world assets like real estate. Fractional ownership enables everyday investors to overcome barriers in traditional markets, creating balanced portfolios that mitigate risks while maximizing potential returns.
The platform offers impressive leverage options up to 1,000x, enabling traders to amplify their investments significantly. This feature appeals to those seeking to maximize returns with smaller initial capital. With high leverage, diverse investment options, and AI-driven strategies, RCO Finance stands out in the DeFi space.
Security and privacy are crucial in today’s crypto landscape, and RCO Finance tackles these issues directly. Eliminating KYC requirements eases onboarding and maintains user anonymity. Backed by audited smart contracts from SolidProof, RCOF tokens provide users with a secure trading experience and investment confidence.
Can RCOF Offer Solana Memecoins Investors a Safer Alternative? As RCO Finance continues to gain traction, now is the perfect time for investors to consider participating in its ongoing presale. Priced at $0.055 per token in Stage 3, early adopters could see significant returns, with analysts forecasting potential gains of over 1,000% when RCOF launches at an estimated $0.6.
Investors in this presale gain attractive pricing, exclusive features like staking rewards, and lower transaction fees. Staking RCOF tokens offers passive income through high APYs. RCOF holders also participate in governance decisions, influencing protocol upgrades and fees, creating community ownership, and prioritizing investor interests.
With strong investor interest already reflected in over $4.2 million raised during the presale, RCO Finance is poised for significant growth as it merges AI with DeFi. As the demand for innovative crypto solutions continues to rise, Solana memecoins investors could take advantage of this opportunity for a secured investment opportunity.
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Memecoins cashing on the popularity of pet squirrel and social media star ‘Peanut' have become the new money-minting opportunities for cryptocurrency degens.
A coin with a similar name was launched on Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based DEX Raydium, which was up a whopping 336% in the last 24 hours, though having a far lower market capitalization of $33,790.
It is worth noting that the liquidity of these tokens is very low because they are not traded on major cryptocurrency exchanges and are only available on DEXs as of this writing, making them vulnerable to extreme price swings.
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Why It Matters: The death of the adorable creature has become the latest flashpoint ahead of the presidential elections.
New York state officials confiscated and euthanized Peanut, along with a raccoon named Fred, triggering a wave of outrage from social media and influential figures.
Tech mogul and Republican supporter Elon Musk wrote, "President Donald Trump will save the squirrels," along with a condolence message for the animal.
According to the statement from authorities first reported by CBS News, the officials took the action citing potential human exposure to rabies from the animals.
Additionally, a person involved with the investigation was bitten by the squirrel, prompting the officials to put the animals down to test for rabies.
Peanut’s Instagram account is followed by 666,000 followers, with his videos of donning little hats and munching on waffles bringing delight to many.
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In a recent post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of the US-based cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, issued a stark warning to the digital asset community regarding the implications of the ongoing election results.
Winklevoss, along with his brother Taylor, had previously publicly supported former President Donald Trump, donating $1 million in Bitcoin each to his reelection campaign.
Regulatory Fears Prompt Exodus Of Crypto Firms From US Winklevoss highlighted the significant financial toll that the Harris-Biden administration has imposed on the cryptocurrency sector, claiming that legal fees have reached $500 million.
This figure reflects the ongoing scrutiny from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has pursued lawsuits and issued Wells Notices to several major players in the industry, including Binance, Ripple, and Coinbase.
As a result, many firms have incurred substantial legal expenses while defending against regulatory actions, raising concerns about the administration’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation.
The co-founder expressed alarm over the prospect of a Kamala Harris presidency, suggesting that her administration could perpetuate the current regulatory landscape characterized by enforcement rather than guidance.
Winklevoss stated, “Vote Trump and this spending in legal fees goes to $0. Vote Harris and this figure will balloon to billions.”
Cameron Winklevoss’ comments have sparked responses from various industry experts, underscoring the broader implications of regulatory strategies on innovation and growth within the sector.
Wayne Vaughan, a Bitcoin advocate and co-founder of the Tierion blockchain, echoed Winklevoss’s concerns, emphasizing that legal fees are only part of the damage.
Vaughan pointed out that many companies have left the United States or abandoned product developments due to fears of regulatory repercussions, reflecting a growing frustration within the crypto community regarding the perceived hostility of US regulatory bodies.
James Murphy on the other hand, a securities lawyer and long-time proponent of the digital asset sector, also weighed in, suggesting that Winklevoss’s estimate of $500 million in legal costs might be conservative.
Murphy noted that this figure does not account for settlements paid to the SEC by projects unable to sustain prolonged legal battles, further illustrating the financial strain placed on the industry.
Blockchain Association Calls For Leadership Change At SEC Bitcoinist previously reported that according to a report by the Blockchain Association, a crypto-focused lobbying group, the cumulative cost of crypto firms fighting SEC lawsuits over the past few years has reached around $426 million.
This report, published on October 31, criticized the SEC’s “regulation by enforcement” approach, which it argues stifles innovation and economic growth. The association highlighted not only the legal expenses but also the job losses resulting from the regulatory environment.
The Blockchain Association called for a change in leadership at the SEC, framing the current regulatory strategy as a form of “lawfare” that undermines the potential of the crypto industry.
Kristin Smith, the group’s CEO, urged cryptocurrency users and developers to advocate for leadership change, although she did not specify any political affiliations or candidates in her message.
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Robert Kiyosaki, a renowned entrepreneur and investor who supports Bitcoin and is also well known for authoring the popular book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has issued a tweet discussing the growing significance of BTC under the current economic conditions in the U.S.
He shared an investment plan that he has been following with his X audience, which includes regular Bitcoin investments.
Kiyosaki on Bitcoin and "fake US dollars"Financial guru Kiyosaki revealed that he has been “hiding real money,” which he calls gold and silver. According to his tweet, he now owns “tons of gold and silver” AS, in 1985, he also began to buy his own gold and silver mines.
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The investor reminded the audience that U.S. dollars are not currently backed by anything, hinting that the gold standard was removed. Now, aside from gold and silver, he also saves the digital gold. He said, “I save Bitcoin.”
WHO CARES? I watch in amusement as so called “experts” debate Gold vs Bitcoin. I was fortunate enough to realized “We The People” were being “F’d” by our own government in 1965.
In 1965, when I was 18 years old, I could see “copper” on the edge of our “silver” coins. Only 18…
— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) November 28, 2024 Kiyosaki took a jab at those running the U.S. Treasury – Janet Yellen – and the Fed; both are run by people who are similar to his “poor dad” caricature from his aforementioned book. The “poor dad” is a composite image of someone who has little or no financial literacy and relies on a poorly managed economy, while the “rich dad” from the book is a generalized way to discuss people who do not just save money that gets devalued quickly but use it to boost their wealth with profitable assets.
It is no wonder, Kiyosaki said, that “poor dads” Yellen and the Federal Reserve have triggered the U.S. to become “the biggest nation debtor in history.” He then expressed his take on the current purchasing power of the USD that is the result of that growing debt: “Our dollar will soon be toilet paper.”
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Kiyosaki suggests buying Bitcoin to get richerIt is important under the current economic conditions in the U.S., he believes, to invest in coins every month, whether it is gold, silver or Bitcoin. If you do not know which you want to bet on, he says, just “buy one gold coin, or one silver coin, or one Bitcoin Satoshi.” Then he recommends setting a monthly goal of purchasing the chosen asset.
“Choose one coin, gold, silver, or Bitcoin….set a monthly goal….and get richer,” he said in the tweet.
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On-chain data indicates intriguing dynamics that may determine Shiba Inu's future course, indicating that the species is at a turning point. The data indicates that addresses holding positions within a narrow price range account for about 76 trillion SHIB.
The key question is whether SHIB is on the verge of a sharp decline or if this enormous concentration can serve as a stabilizing force. The Active Addresses by Profitability chart shows that at an average holding price of $0.000025, 78.96% of SHIB holders are currently in the money.
SHIB/USDT Chart by TradingViewThe current price of $0.00002599 is perilously close to critical resistance levels, indicating that many holders are sitting on profits. These profitable addresses might sell their holdings, putting pressure on SHIB, if it does not break higher. On the other hand, only 2 out of 35 holders are out of the money, indicating little to no capitulation to date.
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This suggests that the majority of investors are upbeat, but if SHIB's price falls below its important support levels, this could change rapidly. SHIB is displaying a bullish triangle pattern on the price chart, with immediate resistance at $0.000027 and support close to $0.000023.
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Though substantial volume and wider market support would be needed for this move, a breakout above $0.000027 might indicate a rally toward $0.000030. On the down side, if $0.000023 is not maintained, a more severe correction may occur, possibly aiming for the $0.000021 level.
The weeks that follow are very important for Shiba Inu. Should the token successfully emerge from its consolidation phase, it may spark renewed interest and draw in new funding. But in the absence of significant buying activity, there is a significant chance that the market will be dominated by profit-takers, raising the possibility of a sell-off.
Rubio: US and Iran to continue technical consultations at the end of this month
Multiple foreign media outlets reported on the 24th that US Secretary of State Rubio said technical teams from the United States and Iran will hold further talks in Switzerland by the end of June. (Xinhua News Agency)
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent told CNBC in an interview that he hopes the Federal Reserve will remain "open-minded" about the inflation pattern after the reversal of Iran-related energy price hikes. Bessent noted that the U.S. could enter an economic environment marked by high GDP growth without a corresponding rise in traditional inflation. He cited that in the 1990s, Alan Greenspan foresaw that office modernization and the internet could drive non-inflationary growth, and allowed the economy to keep expanding. Bessent believes the U.S. has a strong chance of seeing a similar scenario again. When asked whether the Fed still needs to worry about potential inflation and whether interest rate cuts are possible this year or next, Bessent declined to comment. However, he argued that it is necessary to stay open-minded about the price or inflation impacts from the Iran conflict, and monitor inflation performance after those effects subside. Bessent also said an open mind is needed, as the AI boom could boost productivity and deliver disinflationary effects, helping inflation return to the Fed’s target level. He added that he believes Kevin Warsh will choose the optimal path that meets both the Fed’s inflation and growth mandates. Bessent also noted that Warsh previously took a hawkish stance on inflation.
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During intraday trading in U.S. stocks, crypto-related concept stocks fell broadly, with MSTR dropping more than 7%.
According to Bitget market data, the three major U.S. stock indexes rose broadly: the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.94%, the S&P 500 increased 0.60%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.63%. Crypto-related stocks fell across the board, with declines as follows: Strategy (MSTR) down 7.33%; Circle (CRCL) down 4.35%; Bitmine (BMNR) down 3.97%; Coinbase (COIN) down 3.73%; Robinhood (HOOD) down 3.70%; Gemini (GEMI) down 3.27%; Bullish (BLSH) down 3.25%; Sharplink (SBET) down 3.19%.
On Wednesday, Bitcoin soared above $82,000, but the next day, it dropped below the crucial $80,000 mark. On Thursday, the first spot Bitcoin ETF established by a US bank, Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETF (MSBT), had modest inflows of $7.3 million. As Bitcoin fell below $80,000, US-listed spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs ended a five-day influx of roughly $1.7 billion. According to SoSoValue statistics, Bitcoin funds had their first daily outflow in May of $277.5 million on Thursday.
According to Farside, the top two funds in terms of outflows were the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) with $129 million and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) with $98 million. In the midst of increased Bitcoin volatility, there was a dramatic shift in the flows into Bitcoin ETFs. On Wednesday, Bitcoin soared above $82,000, but the next day, it dropped below the crucial $80,000 mark.
Mixed Investor Sentiment On Thursday, the first spot Bitcoin ETF established by a US bank, Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETF (MSBT), had modest inflows of $7.3 million. Farside reports that since the fund’s introduction on April 8, 2026, there has been zero days of outflows.
With a 557% increase in client assets retained since debut, MSBT has amassed 2,920 BTC, valued at around $232.6 million. In addition to its flagship product, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), the low-cost spot Bitcoin ETF known as the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) was the only other Bitcoin fund to get inflows that day.
The 21Shares Canton Network ETF (TCAN), the first US-listed ETF to provide direct exposure to Canton Coin, the native utility token of the Canton Network, debuted on the Nasdaq with the Bitcoin ETF today.
After momentarily regaining “Neutral” the day before, the crypto market downturn sent the Crypto Fear & Greed Index into “Fear” on Friday at 38. The indicator is still much higher than its April average of 17 due to the 11% increase in Bitcoin over the last 30 days.
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Market maker giant Jane Street is again drawing intense attention in crypto markets, with experts claiming the firm’s “next target” may now be Ethereum (ETH).
The speculation comes after reports that Jane Street made several major adjustments to its positions during the week, following months of scrutiny tied to alleged trading manipulation connected to Bitcoin (BTC).
From Bitcoin Retreat To Ethereum Expansion Jane Street, one of Wall Street’s most active proprietary trading firms, reportedly reduced multiple Bitcoin-linked holdings in the first quarter (Q1) of the year, while meaningfully increasing its exposure to assets tied to Ethereum.
Jane Street’s position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) fell by 71% quarter-over-quarter to about 5.9 million shares, with a reported value near $225 million.
The firm also cut its stake in Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), where holdings fell approximately 60% to around 2 million shares, valued at nearly $115 million at quarter-end.
The reduction also extended to Strategy (previously MicroStrategy). Jane Street’s Strategy holdings fell from about 968,000 shares in Q4 2025 to roughly 210,000 shares by the end of Q1. The reported value declined from close to $146 million to around $27 million.
But while the firm was dialing back Bitcoin exposure, it was simultaneously building its Ethereum footprint. Jane Street expanded its holdings in Ethereum ETFs, with positions in BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust nearly doubling during the quarter.
The firm also added substantially to Fidelity’s Ethereum fund. Combined additions across the two ETH products were estimated at approximately $82 million.
Smaller Derivatives, Bigger Impact? The move is now being framed by analysts as a potential continuation of the same pattern some observers associate with Jane Street’s earlier Bitcoin-linked controversies.
Analysts at Bull Theory suggested that the firm behind a “daily 10 AM Bitcoin dump,” the same firm that was reportedly sued for insider trading in the $40 billion LUNA collapse, and the same firm with $567 million frozen by Indian regulators could now be targeting Ethereum.
Their central argument is that ETH may be easier to move than BTC, primarily because of market structure and scale. Bull Theory pointed out that Bitcoin futures open interest stands at roughly $60 billion, while Ethereum’s is slightly more than half at about $34 billion.
The thesis is that a smaller derivatives market can make it possible to influence price with a smaller amount of capital. They also emphasized relative market size, noting that ETH’s market cap is $273 billion compared to BTC’s $1.6 trillion. Under their logic, the same amount of capital would create 6 times greater price impact in ETH.
The analysts also argued that the Ethereum ETF market is still relatively early. They claimed that Bitcoin ETFs hold roughly 6.67% of all circulating BTC supply, while Ethereum ETF penetration is lower, meaning there may not yet be the same institutional “demand floor” to absorb coordinated selling.
Their conclusion was pointed: they believe the rotation into Ethereum is not happening primarily because Jane Street is forecasting bullish fundamentals for ETH, but because Ethereum is “easier to move.”
The daily chart shows ETH’s attempt to reclaim the key $2,300 level as support. Source: ETHUSDT on TradingView.com At the time of writing, ETH was trading at around $2,292, with almost no change from Wednesday’s price. Meanwhile, other assets such as Bitcoin and XRP saw gains of around 2% and 4% respectively during the same period.
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