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TRON DAO unveils HackaTRON Season 7 qualifiers and winners, backed by Google Cloud as Diamond Sponsor
Share this article Geneva, Switzerland, November 19, 2024 – TRON DAO, in collaboration with co-hosts HTX DAO, BTTC, and JustLend DAO, proudly announced the qualifiers and winners of HackaTRON Season 7, a dynamic hackathon that united global innovators and showcased exceptional talent within the TRON ecosystem.TRON was honored to have Google Cloud as a Diamond […]
Chainlink joins Microsoft, Banco Inter, and 7COMm to support second phase of Brazil’s CBDC pilot
Key Takeaways Chainlink, Microsoft, Banco Inter, and 7COMm are collaborating on Brazil’s DREX CBDC pilot to enhance trade finance with blockchain technology. The initiative will demonstrate cross-border automated settlement using blockchain and Chainlink’s CCIP for CBDC interoperability. Share this article Brazil’s central bank has picked Banco Inter, Microsoft Brazil, 7COMm, and Chainlink to develop a […]
MicroStrategy stock soars to record high following $4.6 billion Bitcoin buy
Key Takeaways MicroStrategy shares ended at a fresh record high after a $4.6 billion Bitcoin purchase. The company aims to raise $1.75 billion through zero-interest convertible notes to buy more Bitcoin. Share this article Shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR) soared approximately 13% to a record closing high on Monday after the company disclosed it had acquired […]
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 […]
