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Binance Futures is expanding its offerings by offering USDⓈ-margined perpetual contracts for ARCUSDT and AVAAIUSDT, giving traders new options for leveraged trading. Binance Futures to Launch ARCUSDT and AVAAIUSDT Perpetual Contracts with Up to 25x Leverage Launch Details ARCUSDT Perpetual Contract: Trading begins at 16:00 on January 17, 2025. AVAAIUSDT Perpetual Contract: Trading begins at 16:15 on January 17, 2025. Both contracts will offer leverage of up to 25x. Key Features Maximum Funding Rate: The initial funding rate is set at +2.00%/-2.00% at launch, with funding fee payments occurring every four hours. Multi-Asset Mode: Users can trade these contracts using…
Freename has launched the “.etherlink” domain, ushering in a new era of Web3 identity management. This top-level domain (TLD) leverages Etherlink’s Layer 2 blockchain to offer users a seamless way to manage their digital identities while bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3 domains.—Freename’s integration with Etherlink, powered by Tezos Smart Rollups, allows users to mint and manage Web3 domains on an ultra-low-cost network, where transaction fees are as low as $0.001. The best part? Users can register their .etherlink domains with a one-time fee and face no renewal costs, simplifying domain ownership for both Web2 and Web3 users.To celebrate…
Inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs surged by 220% on Nov. 19 compared to the previous day, as Bitcoin reached new highs following the launch of the first Bitcoin ETF trading options. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $816.44 million on Tuesday—over twice the inflows recorded on Monday. Interestingly, the largest inflows of the day were contributed by ARK and 21Shares’ ARKB, which saw $267.34 million enter the fund, marking its highest inflow day since launch and surpassing the $200.7 million inflows recorded on March 27. Fidelity’s FBTC and BlackRock’s IBIT also…
According to estimates from blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, ‘crypto president’ Donald Trump has become $28 billion richer overnight, thanks to the TRUMP meme coin, which brought a 400% increase in his estimated net worth. At $28 per token, and with Trump-affiliated companies CIC Digital LLC and Fight Fight Fight LLC controlling 80% of the supply, the value of his crypto holdings alone has soared to $22.4 billion. For context, Forbes last valued Trump at $5.6 billion last November. TRUMP traded at just $7 per token at launch but skyrocketed within hours, achieving a fully diluted valuation of $27 billion.…
An Ethereum (ETH) competitor has captured a massive share of USDT stablecoin transactions, according to the chief executive of the analytics firm CryptoQuant. Ki Young Ju says on the social media platform X that the value of the USDT hosted on Tron (TRX) is now more than three times the layer-1 blockchain’s market cap. “TRX has achieved strong product-market fit in stablecoin use cases. TRON blockchain processes 92% of USDT transactions and hosts $60 billion in USDT, yet TRX market cap is only $17 billion. TRX-based USDT is widely used in global trade by offering low-cost, fast stablecoin remittances.” Source:…
Hardly a well-known name in the crypto industry, former college football player and the young politician, Bo Hines, 29, got a high-profile appointment as an executive director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, (or the “Crypto Council”) position on Dec. 23, 2024. What are his views on crypto? Not surprisingly, Bo Hines is a pro-crypto politician – if he wasn’t, Trump wouldn’t have appointed him, given the bold support for crypto from the U.S. President-elect. For years, Hines has been a consistent Joe Biden critic and a passionate Donald Trump supporter. This loyalty didn’t go unnoticed, and…
OKX Jumpstart launched Animecoin mining with OKB and BTC as pledged coins for staking opportunities. Animecoin integrates anime culture with blockchain, aiming to connect fans and decentralized finance through innovative tokenomics. OKX Jumpstart has launched its latest coin mining project, which includes Animecoin (ANIME), a token aimed to bridge the gap between anime fans and decentralized finance. For those interested in creative blockchain solutions, this project lets users stake OKB and BTC as pledged coins, therefore creating new possibilities. Regulatory constraints preclude citizens of Hong Kong and South Korea from engaging, though. Anime everywhere ✨Introducing $ANIME @animecoin on #OKX Jumpstart!Stake…
IQ AI, a well-known platform dealing with tokenized AI agents to decentralized finance, has announced an exclusive integration with OpenLoop. As per IQ AI, OpenLoop is integrating IQ AI’s IQ GPT to enrich user experience with precise and rapid answers to their questions. The platform took to social media to reveal this integration. OpenLoop integrates IQ GPT 🎯@openloop_so is a decentralized wireless network that aims to convert unused internet bandwidth into a resource to support technological innovation & the increasing demands of AI ⚡ With IQ GPT in its community, OpenLoop members can now get quick… pic.twitter.com/9cH4fqtJcS — IQ AI…
Popular crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen thinks the $100,000 Bitcoin price point could usher in a shift in focus from BTC to altcoins. Cowen notes in a new interview with David Lin that Bitcoin’s Fear and Greed Index, which tracks market sentiment over time with values ranging from 0 to 100, just surged past 90, which indicates “extreme greed” in the crypto market. High values in the Fear and Greed Index can signal a potential price correction. Predicts Cowen, “My guess is that there will be a period where [Bitcoin] dominance goes down, but there’s also a good chance… it might…
Chimpola, a transparent and secure blockchain network, has announced its exclusive partnership with Plena Finance, a prominent Crypto SuperApp. The partnership targets to broaden the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. The platform took to its official social media account to disclose this collaboration. We’re excited to partner with @PlenaFinance, the first Crypto Super App using Account Abstraction tech for over two years! 🌐With 5M+ transactions and $30M+ in deposits, Plena makes complex crypto transactions simple and accessible, combining trading with social networking and… pic.twitter.com/AeQgWEjvTS — Chimpola (@itschimpola) January 18, 2025 Chimpola Joins Forces with Plena Finance to Advance DeFi Expansion Chimpola…