Stacks network partners with six new companies, enhancing Bitcoin’s layer-2 solution and security as the Nakamoto upgrade approaches….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
AI tokens like TAO, RNDR, and NOS have surged in market cap, with TAO leading at $3.85 billion and NOS gaining 988% in price…Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Montenegro’s Appeals Court overturns the extradition of Do Kwon to the US, citing procedural violations and ordering a new review….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Despite its meme-inspired origins, WIF has captured significant attention from investors, experiencing a remarkable 2,750% growth….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The SEC is inviting public comments to help them assess the “nature” of Ethereum and whether proof of stake opens an ETF to possible fraud….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
MicroStrategy announces a $600M offering of convertible notes to fund further Bitcoin acquisitions, doubling down on crypto investments….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Although the address is related to the Inferno Drainer scam, CertiKs team member states that it is unlikely that this scheme is still active….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Hong Kong’s securities watchdog investigates the crypto exchange BitForex after sudden fund disappearance and operational halt….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
WSJ claimed that Bitfinex “backers” used “shadowy intermediaries [and] falsified documents” to maintain banking access in late 2018….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Arbitrum is expected to unlock over $2 billion worth of ARB tokens to reward investors, advisors, and its team in the next two weeks….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Robinhood partners with Arbitrum to provide users with efficient and cost-effective ways to engage with cross-chain assets & DeFi protocols….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
clAssets are tokens cloned versions that users are able to trade without leaving Solanas decentralized ecosystem….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Out of 3,400 ETFs traded in the US, only 152 ETFs are part of the “$10 Billion Club”, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Crypto analytics firm IntoTheBlock revealed in its weekly newsletter that over 97% of Bitcoin holders are in the money. This level of profitability has not been seen since November 2021….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Hungary’s new move targets to integrate Bitcoin and crypto services into its financial sector in an effort to align with EU standards….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF will debut in Brazil tomorrow, offering investors an easier way to gain exposure to crypto….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The iconic Stormtrooper outfit from “Star Wars: A New Hope” will be available for MixMob players, with access to early adopters first….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The rumor claims MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor was seen at a dinner with Jeff Bezos, months before the latter sold $8.5b in Amazon stock….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
As Bitcoin rises past $60k, Marathon Digital has revealed that they’re working on a Bitcoin L2 to help devs create multiple sidechains….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Uniswap Labs touts the new extension as the “first wallet to live in your browsers sidebar,” and has opened a waitlist for it….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
BounceBit raised $6M led by Blockchain Capital to enable BTC staking and build infrastructure allowing Bitcoin holders to earn yield….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
As Bitcoin climbs past $60,000, US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs register a trading volume frenzy fueled by natural demand….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Brave Wallet’s latest update introduces Native SegWit Bitcoin accounts, with a roadmap to support BRC-20 tokens and Ordinals….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Bitcoin ETF assets now over half that of gold ETFs as SEC approved funds see explosive growth, BTC price breaks $63K….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Bitcoin’s leap to $64,000 triggered technical issues for Coinbase users, as the exchange grappled with a large surge in traffic….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Smart money accumulated almost $6 million of the meme coin SHIB in the last 24 hours, according to on-chain data firm Nansen….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Head of Binance VIP & Institutional points to closing gap between digital and traditional assets, highlighting the surging demand for crypto….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Defense lawyers argue that Sam Bankman-Fried should be given a maximum prison sentence of between 63 to 78 months….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Bitcoin’s price surge to November 2021 highs sparks trader and analyst predictions of an impending, even more dynamic bull market….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
LINK liquid staking can be done with lower gas costs on Arbitrum via stLINK, the liquid staking token of Stake.link….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
21Shares partners with Chainlink to integrate Proof of Reserve for its Bitcoin ETF (ARKB), ensuring investors can verify Bitcoin holdings….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
FTX’s former CEO reportedly shared crypto market tips with the guards in prison, recommending they invest in Solana….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Aave’s Lens Protocol goes permissionless - developers can now build social apps leveraging Lens’s identity and content graph without limits….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The nine new US-approved spot Bitcoin ETFs have collectively amassed over $12 billion since January, data from Arkham shows….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Layer-2 blockchain focuses on addressing local issues with real-world assets, off-chain assets, and decentralized networks….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Crypto exchange Crypto.com and BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America, have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at expanding crypto services across the region….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Solana Foundation launches Renaissance hackathon, inviting global talents to engage, collaborate, and compete for over $1 million in rewards….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The new target comes in as Bitcoin recently broke the $56,000 level, with 50 days left before the next Bitcoin halving….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Avail, a blockchain technology start-up, announced on Monday that it had successfully raised $27 million in an early-stage funding round, as reported by Reuters….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Users allocated $87 million locked in the RWA-based perpetual contract platform, with a rise of almost 87% in the last 30 days….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The phishing scam appears to be quite obvious, given MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor’s recentbullish statements on Bitcoin….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Despite the recent rally, ECB officials caution investors about Bitcoin’s vulnerability to price manipulation and fraudulent activities….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Amid modest earnings growth and geopolitical uncertainties, stock markets face potential hurdles, enhancing the appeal of safe-haven assets….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Block production was interrupted when a logic error resulted in the transmission of excessive information between peers….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The leadership revival with Greg Solano at Yuga Labs may be the spark needed for BAYC’s price surge and increased trading volumes….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Paris Saint-Germain makes history as the first football club to become a blockchain validator, deepening its Web3 commitment….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Startale Labs secures $3.5M from tech giant Samsung and banking leader UOB to expand its Web3 suite and bring in top-tier global talent….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
S&P Global’s report exposes the potential risks of concentrated staking power in Ethereum, exacerbated by the anticipated rise in ETF demand….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
BNB Chain sets sights on 2024 growth, leveraging multi-chain for DeFi, gaming, AI, and decentralized infrastructure….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Montenegro Supreme Court rules to extradite Terra’s Do Kwon to the US, rejecting South Korea’s request and highlighting legal and political factors….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said in an interview with Bloomberg that ETFs from other cryptocurrencies aside from BTC and ETH are inevitable….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Stellar Network has finally rolled out its Protocol 20 upgrade, which previously met delays due to bugs earlier in January….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Saylor argues that there is an increased demand for Bitcoin, largely influenced by investor appetite for spot Bitcoin ETFs….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Pyth Network introduced today a new feature that allows users to access spot Bitcoin ETF real-time data without any complex configurations….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Polygon, Animoca Brands, and Human Institute join forces to develop a novel identity verification protocol using palm recognition technology….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Forbes’ virtual space is set to encourage exploration, interaction, and collaboration through interactive experiences, workshops, and events….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The photo was taken on December 17, 2023 at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, with SBF sporting a full beard….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Sources indicate that eBay staff from its Web3 and NFT division are “unhappy, blaming the lack of leadership and strategy for the layoffs.”…Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
ETH’s price breaks above $2,900, setting the stage for a major rally as the Dencun upgrade and potential ETF approval draw near….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The stock selloff worth $90 million was made after Coinbase received adowngrade from JPMorgan analysts over two weeks ago….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
FTX creditors accuse Sullivan & Cromwell of knowingly assisting and profiting from FTX’s fraudulent operations….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Solana teams up with Filecoin to boost scalability, making data Solana’s block history more accessible to various blockchain actors….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Eric Balchunas sheds light on January’s ETF growth, with BTC’s dominance clear even representing just 14% of new launches….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Bored Apes’ Yuga Labs has acquired PROOF, taking on the stewardship of Moonbirds and other PROOF’s NFT collections….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Tether (USDT) stands on the verge of a monumental milestone, with its market capitalization nearing the $100 billion mark….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
IntoTheBlock identifies five key drivers for Bitcoin’s surge to an ATH and the trio of risks that could impede its success….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
BlackRock’s head of global allocation discusses the potential and challenges of Bitcoin as part of asset allocation….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Uniswap v4 will deploy the “hooks” concept, allowing for the injection of custom logic for pools, swaps, fees, and other LP positions….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
With origins from Japan and South Korea, Klaytn and Finschia claim that they are slated to become Asia’s largest Web3 ecosystem….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Jag Kooner analyzes the pre-halving rally trends in the Bitcoin market and how different altcoins investments are this time….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
PEPE’s price climbs 30% after investments from ‘smart money’, Nansen observes, with Wintermute accumulating almost $2 million….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Anti-crypto Senator Warren surprises industry by signing certificate honoring Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto with US Capitol flag ceremony….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Stacks’ revenue soars by 3,386% in 2023’s Q4 and STX hits a $2 billion market cap, according to a Messari report….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Tron’s development plan for the Bitcoin layer 2 solution focuses on enhancing the interoperability between the Tron network and Bitcoin….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Overworld game studio raises $10M in seed funding to accelerate the creation of a new, immersive cross-platform online RPG….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Citi’s pilot on Avalanche showcases tokenization as a key to unlocking value and operational agility in private markets….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Aptos introduces passkeys - a secure, hassle-free authentication method that aims to simplify Web3 interactions….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Cathie Wood shares her thoughts about the future of crypto ETFs in the US, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the way for SEC approval….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Ledger and Coinbase unite to enable secure, direct crypto purchases on hardware wallets, empowering users to take control of their assets….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The Durango upgrade features Avalanche Warp Messaging for seamless cross-chain interactions and improved scalability….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Grayscale’s parent company, Digital Currency Group, wraps up 2023 with a 59% growth in Q4 revenue, reaching $210 million….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
$1.5 trillion asset manager Franklin Templeton has joined BlackRock, ARK Invest, and five firms to file for a spot Ethereum ETF….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The rapid increase in institutional investment has been touted as the primary driver for Bitcoin’s new momentum….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >