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ai16z partners with Ryze Labs to launch AICombinator with $5M fund
Key Takeaways ai16z and Ryze Labs launch AICombinator with $5M funding to support developers creating AI-crypto projects, leveraging the Eliza framework. ai16z is the first venture capital firm run by AI agents, revolutionizing decision-making through platforms like daos.fun. Share this article ai16z and Ryze Labs announced the launch of their AICombinator program with a $5 […]
Trump set to hold private meeting with Coinbase CEO
Key Takeaways Donald Trump plans to meet with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to discuss potential appointments for his second administration. Coinbase contributed more than $100 million to political action committees before the election, primarily supporting crypto industry-backed initiatives. Share this article Donald Trump is set to meet with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong today to discuss […]
Trump’s social media group in talks to buy crypto exchange Bakkt
Key Takeaways Trump Media & Technology Group is negotiating to acquire crypto exchange Bakkt through an all-share transaction. The acquisition would expand Trump’s influence in the crypto market amid rising Bitcoin prices since his election victory. Share this article Donald Trump’s Media and Technology Group (TMTG) is in advanced negotiations to acquire Bakkt, a crypto […]
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF options set to launch tomorrow
Key Takeaways BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust options will begin trading tomorrow. iBIT has $43 billion in AUM, with Bitcoin ETF trading volumes surging post-Trump’s election win. Share this article BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) options are set to begin trading tomorrow, according to Alison Hennessy, head of ETP listings at Nasdaq. 🚨 Breaking: NASDAQ’s head […]
Mercado Bitcoin launches MBRL stablecoin on the TRON blockchain, pegged to the Brazilian real
Share this article São Paulo, November 18, 2024 – Mercado Bitcoin (MB), the largest digital asset platform in Latin America, announces the launch of MBRL stablecoin on the TRON blockchain. The MBRL stablecoin presents an innovative means of payment that combines the trust and stability of Brazilian fiat currency with the utility and ease of […]
Goldman Sachs to set up new blockchain venture, targeting faster trading and settlements
Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs plans to create a new blockchain venture from its digital-assets platform. Tradeweb Markets will partner with the bank to develop new commercial use cases for the platform. Share this article Goldman Sachs is in the process of putting its existing digital-assets platform into a new entity aimed at large financial firms, […]
MicroStrategy buys $4.6 billion in Bitcoin, boosts holdings to nearly $30 billion
Key Takeaways MicroStrategy acquired 51,780 Bitcoin for $4.6 billion between November 11 and November 17. The company’s total Bitcoin holdings now approach $30 billion in market value. Share this article MicroStrategy announced today it had acquired 51,780 Bitcoin in a series of purchases made between November 11 and November 17, paying an average price of […]
Spot Bitcoin ETFs now control over 5% of BTC’s total supply, says CryptoQuant analyst
Key Takeaways Spot Bitcoin ETFs now holds 5.3% of the total mined Bitcoin supply. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust exceeded $40 billion in assets with huge net inflows. Share this article Spot Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated 5.3% of all existing Bitcoin, according to CryptoQuant analyst MAC_D.According to the analyst, holdings in physical Bitcoin ETFs increased from […]
Michael Saylor hints at MicroStrategy’s upcoming Bitcoin purchase
Key Takeaways Michael Saylor has indicated more Bitcoin investments are imminent. Saylor wants to make MicroStrategy the leading Bitcoin bank. Share this article Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, has hinted at a potential new Bitcoin acquisition following the company’s recent purchase of 27,200 Bitcoin between October 31 and November 10.Saylor stated in a recent post […]
XRP breaks through $1 amid Trump-Ripple CEO meeting speculation
Key Takeaways XRP surged to over $1 amid rumors of a Trump and Ripple CEO meeting. Leadership changes at the SEC could impact ongoing cases against Ripple Labs. Share this article Ripple’s XRP token has soared above $1—its highest level since November 2021—amid growing speculation surrounding a potential meeting between president-elect Donald Trump and Ripple […]
