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Crypto influencer Ash Crypto (@Ashcryptoreal) recently revealed on his X platform that investment giants BlackRock and Fidelity have purchased 37,900 ETH, worth $130.8 million, in a single day. The announcement has sparked speculation within the community, with the influencer claiming “Big institutions are now buying ETH aggressively. $5,000 ETH is coming soon.” Ash Crypto Claims that investment giants have made $130.8M worth ETH purchase Institutional Confidence in Ethereum Such huge Ethereum purchases indicate growing institutional interest and increased confidence in Ethereumblockchain. BlackRock and Fidelity have been investing the cryptocurrency but such aggressive purchases indicate that the institutions believe in blockchain’s…
This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. It seems like conversations about sandwich attacks on Solana — where advanced traders front-run and back-run trades to extract value at the expense of unsophisticated traders — come and go every few weeks with little resolution. Most people agree sandwiching is bad, but there’s not yet consensus on how the problem can be solved. The discourse flared up again this week after the Solana researcher Ben Coverston posted on social media that the network’s top sandwich bot, dubbed arsc, was pocketing millions of dollars-worth of tokens per…
The discussion surrounding Operation Choke Point 2.0 has heated up again as Trump prepares for a second term in office. Crypto businesses that have long been overshadowed by this controversial program, as well as observers aware of its unfair targeting of the industry, are hopeful that Trump will take decisive action to dismantle it. But what exactly is Operation Choke Point 2.0 and why many in the crypto sector want Trump to end it? What is Operation Choke Point 2.0? Operation Choke Point 2.0 is an alleged program initiated by the Biden administration and a group of US regulators to…
Gate Group expands in Japan with Coin Master acquisition, renaming it Gate Japan Co., Ltd., for localized services. Gate.io halts new Japanese accounts, shifting focus to regulatory-compliant crypto trading via Gate Japan Co., Ltd. Japan sees crypto growth with Slash Card launch in 2025, blending digital payments and “Pay-to-Earn” features. Gate Group has completed the acquisition of Coin Master Co., Ltd., a Japanese crypto asset trading platform. The Singapore-based entity, Gate Information PTE. LTD., finalized the deal under CEO Lin Han. Coin Master has been renamed Gate Japan Co., Ltd., marking the beginning of its operations under Gate Group’s management.…
Zetrix, a Layer 1 blockchain technology, has partnered with Cycle X to establish new investment opportunities that make real-life applications in the industry. The partnership also presents the adoption of $ZETRIX, the utility token, as the Cycle X platform’s payment method and interface to participate in investment activities and blockchain solutions. 🚀We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Zetrix @zetrix_official, a Layer 1 blockchain for Real-World Applications.💰Cycle X @CycleXTeam now supports the Zetrix chain, allowing users to deposit $ZETRIX for seamless investments.💡 In addition, we’ll soon launch an RWA… pic.twitter.com/l62BDfdP0G — CycleX (@CycleXTeam) December 23, 2024 About the Partnership The…
In a dramatic series of trades, a cryptocurrency investor made headlines after losing $87.5K on Curve DAO Token ($CRV) in just six days. The trader, who bought 983,832 $CRV for $1.1M at $1.12 per token, sold the entire stash at $1.03 earlier today. This move has sparked debate within the crypto community about whether this was a case of “paper hands” or a calculated stop-loss strategy. Paper hands or a smart stop-loss?6 days ago, this trader FOMO-bought 983,832 $CRV($1.1M) at a high price of $1.12. Just 6 hours ago, he sold it all at $1.03, losing $87.5K.https://t.co/hTt8axX82R pic.twitter.com/nezP56y0U2 — Lookonchain…
Charles Hoskinson, the outspoken founder of Cardano, is taking his fight for crypto to Capitol Hill, just as he promised. The billionaire blockchain visionary plans to meet Democratic Senators, including Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman, to probably push a bipartisan agenda for the crypto industry. Charles’s strategy is to bridge the gap between political parties and get lawmakers to stop fighting long enough to see what crypto can actually do. Fetterman recently went viral for his comments on Trump’s 2024 win, calling out Kamala Harris for labeling Trump a fascist. “A lot of Democrats, especially in my state, that I know and…
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The rise of digital identity management has transformed how we interact online, but it also brings challenges of security, privacy, and trust. Blockchain technology is emerging as a cornerstone of these solutions, offering decentralized, transparent, and secure frameworks for managing identities. We sit down with Sebastian Rodriguez, Chief Product Officer at Privado ID, who outlines blockchain’s role in digital identity solutions. Self-Sovereign Identity: A User-Centric Model Self-sovereign identities (SSI) empower users to control their data and ensure privacy. By decentralizing data management, blockchain eliminates reliance on centralized institutions, creating systems where trust is embedded in the technology itself. The self-sovereign…
Aptos, a prominent L1 blockchain offering developer-friendly features and scalability, has achieved an exclusive landmark by integrating native $USDT support by integrating Binance. The support for the native $USDT token permits consumers to directly withdraw and deposit Tether ($USDT) on Aptos, further improving the on-chain accessibility and liquidity. 🚨 The wait is over.Support for native USDT on Aptos is now LIVE on @binance. Accelerate on-chain with deposits and withdrawals now open! ⚡ pic.twitter.com/PEcEgj961v — Aptos (@Aptos) December 11, 2024 Aptos Starts Supporting Native $USDT in Integration with Binance In an exclusive X post, Aptos disclosed the announcement of the native…