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‘Asia’s MicroStrategy’ Metaplanet buys another ¥200 million worth of Bitcoin, shares jump 13%
Key Takeaways Metaplanet’s share price increased by 13% following its new Bitcoin acquisition. The company’s total Bitcoin holdings now exceed 245 BTC, valued at around $16.7 million. Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and often compared to MicroStrategy, saw its shares increase by 13% following its announcement of acquiring 20.381 Bitcoin (BTC), […]
Elon Musk goes laser eyes after Biden quits presidential race
Key Takeaways Elon Musk updates his logo to include laser eyes, aligning with crypto culture. The laser eye meme has been adopted by high-profile figures and institutions such as Michael Saylor, US Senator Cynthia Lummis, and Franklin Templeton. Elon Musk has recently updated his profile picture on X (formerly Twitter) to feature laser eyes, a […]
Bitcoin tumbles on news of Biden’s withdrawal from election race
Key Takeaways President Joe Biden has officially withdrawn from the 2024 Presidential election. Speculation about Vice President Kamala Harris as the potential Democratic nominee increases. Bitcoin prices fell as low as $65,800 on Binance after news broke that US President Joe Biden would not be running for re-election in 2024. At the time of reporting, […]
US Bitcoin ETFs attract over $2 billion inflows in two weeks amid renewed market optimism
Key Takeaways US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw strong inflows this week, with funds collectively capturing over $1 billion. Crypto market sentiment is turning positive, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index hitting 74. US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have drawn in over $2 billion from investors over the past two weeks amid renewed market […]
Ethereum breaks through $3,500 as spot Ethereum ETF progress nears finish line
Key Takeaways Ethereum’s price has surged 11% in a week, driven by anticipation of spot Ethereum ETFs. Ethereum ETF issuers have released fee structures, with a competitive range between 0.19% and 0.25%, excluding Grayscale’s higher fee. The price of Ethereum (ETH) has surged past $3,500, marking an 11% increase over the past week, TradingView’s data […]
DC Comics debuts Catwoman phygital comic at San Diego Comic-Con
Key Takeaways DC and Candy Digital launch “Catwoman: The Legacy Cowl” at SDCC 2024, continuing the blockchain-based comic series. The new comic features a fan-created villain and will be available both physically at SDCC and digitally on Candy Digital’s platform. DC and Candy Digital are set to release “Catwoman: The Legacy Cowl” at San Diego […]
WazirX reports $230M hack to police and cyber unit, implements recovery efforts
Key Takeaways WazirX has collaborated with relevant authorities to trace the attackers following a $230 million hack. The exchange is working on recovering stolen funds with help from other exchanges. WazirX has filed a police complaint and is pursuing additional legal actions in response to a recent cyberattack that resulted in over $230 million loss, […]
Bitcoin surges past $65,000 and sparks rally in Solana meme coins
Key Takeaways Bitcoin nearly reached $66,000 today, marking a significant price movement. Solana’s meme coins experienced substantial growth, with PressDog and Cafe leading the surge. Bitcoin (BTC) nearly touched the $66,000 price level today after leaping almost 4% in six hours, according to data aggregator CoinGecko. Notably, BTC must perform a daily close above $65,000 […]
Rho Markets hit with a $7.5 million potential exploit, Scroll blockchain halted
Key Takeaways Rho Markets lost over $7.5 million in a potential exploit on the Scroll blockchain. The responsible parties claim it was due to a price oracle misconfiguration, not a hack. Scroll-based money market Rho Markets lost over $7.5 million after being hit with a potential exploit. The wallet behind the incident drained over 2,203 […]
Trump fundraiser offers photo ops for roughly the price of one Bitcoin
Key Takeaways The fundraiser offers a photo op with Trump for $60,000. The exclusive reception will be limited to 100-150 donors. The former president is hosting a private fundraiser for the Bitcoin Conference 2024 in Nashville, with donor packages that might make even the most bullish crypto traders raise an eyebrow.According to a report from […]
