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The crypto market is going through a profit-taking wave as the major whales are capitalizing on $ai16z. As per Lookonchain, a whale has recently sold all the 2.27 million $ai16z tokens, getting a profit of $4.47 million. The on-chain analytics provider disclosed this development on social media. Another whale sold all 2.27M $ai16z($4.77M) at $2.1 4 hours ago, making a profit of ~$4.47M(+1008%) on #ai16z.https://t.co/KnRjyyos7whttps://t.co/c6aMajHSFI pic.twitter.com/z1kZC06xSY — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 3, 2025 Crypto Whale Pockets $4.47M by Selling 2.27M $ai16z Tokens Lookonchain mentioned that the whale sold up to 2.27M $ai16z tokens at an average price of $2.14 to collect…
Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley took the stand earlier this month at a Senate hearing with one message—his crypto bank was cut off without warning. The bank Anchorage had been working with for two years pulled the plug overnight. No call. No explanation. Nothing. “We had a bank that we had a growing relationship with for a number of years, who basically on a dime, decided to turn off our bank account,” McCauley said in an interview with CNBC on Saturday. He refused to name the bank, and an Anchorage spokesperson confirmed that the company is declining to disclose it.…
VitaminAi, an AI-powered platform for blockchain innovation, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with SOLPEN, a cutting-edge AI-integrated project revolutionizing the DePIN landscape on Solana. The collaboration is a remarkable step forward in pushing the boundaries of AI-powered innovation in Web3 space. This collaboration is a significant milestone as this advancement perfectly aligns with the vision of VitaminAi, revolutionizing artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain potential. VitaminAi to Unlock AI-Powered Opportunities in Web3 VitaminAi and SOLPEN, by joining hands with each other, aim to introduce more efficient and smarter AI solutions. This further integration will improve the DePIN sector, maximizing…
Just three hours ago, a significant Bitcoin whale made another headline by depositing 778 BTC, or roughly $72 million, into Kraken. Given that the whale has deposited 3,038 BTC worth around $286 million into the exchange since Dec. 20, which coincided with the most recent market decline, this activity follows a regular pattern. Even with these substantial withdrawals, the whale still has a sizeable holding of 24,665 BTC, which is worth about $2.27 billion. Since whale activity has the ability to affect market sentiment and price direction, it should not be ignored. Consistent deposits into Kraken suggest a potential liquidation…
Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENE A lot of rockets have taken off under Elon Musk’s watch, but the tech CEO and SpaceX co-founder just boosted one billed as digital ejaculate—for the second time. The price of CumRocket (CUMMIES) had jumped 68% Friday, hovering above $0.007 a day after Musk posted a meme on X (formerly known as Twitter) bearing the obscure token’s name. In Musk’s post, the popular internet meme Pepe the Frog is depicted communicating with the IRS, discussing the tax implications of on-chain activity involving “cumrocket” and “NFTitties.” Musk’s post may have referenced the IRS’s…
The ongoing divide between the XRP and Bitcoin communities have deepened amid discussions about which assets should be included in the proposed U.S. strategic crypto reserve. Technology entrepreneur Jason Calacanis weighed in, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to assert that XRP is a “centrally controlled security.” In his post, Calacanis questioned the legitimacy of XRP as a decentralized asset, stating, “If the SEC allows it to trade like Bitcoin, then securities law will be worthless.” He warned that allowing XRP to operate like Bitcoin could create chaos in the markets, with potential for startups and funds to offload large amounts…
Soneium, a popular Ethereum L2 blockchain, has joined forces with Reactive Network, a prominent execution layer that offers complete EVM compatibility. The integration of Reactive Network into Soneium aims to build a relatively accessible and interconnected blockchain ecosystem. The platform revealed this integration on its official X account. Soneium is now integrated as an origin and destination chain in Reactive Network by @parsiq_net 🛠️ For Soneium developers, this boosts efficiency in building applications across ecosystems via Reactive Smart Contracts (RSCs) and the ReactVM.🏢 For businesses, it creates a… pic.twitter.com/i125KaphxR — Soneium 💿 (@soneium) February 19, 2025 Soneium Partners with Reactive…
Will the Bitcoin (BTC) price sustain above $90K as the resistance trendline dominates the price chart? Bitcoin’s price faces bearish pressure, with a breakdown below $93,000, marking a 1.12% drop in the past 24 hours. The CMC Fear and Greed Index has declined to 48, reflecting growing uncertainty among investors. As BTC struggles to surpass key resistance levels, technical indicators suggest potential downside risks, while analysts remain divided on the possibility of a bullish rebound. Bitcoin Price Analysis Respecting the long-coming resistance trend line in the 4-hour chart, the BTC price continues a bearish trend. As expected in our last…
Supra, a Layer-1 (L1) blockchain, is launching its DeFi Revolution campaign to empower builders and users in decentralized finance (DeFi), according to the most recent reports shared with Finbold on Thursday, February 20. With the campaign, Supra promises more MultiVM support, more advanced in-protocol oracles, native on-chain randomness, cross-chain communication, and additional automation capabilities. These advancements — auto-liquidations, automated arbitrage, and network-wide automation — aren’t incremental improvements. They’re redefining DeFi in an entirely new way. This is the foundation of The DeFi Revolution, and it belongs to all of you.https://t.co/8W0Yg4sPSJ — Supra (@SUPRA_Labs) February 20, 2025 Supra’s automation framework The…
This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Lightspeed put together an anonymous survey and circulated it to Solana founders to get an honest peek into what they think of other ecosystems, VCs, startups and more. The questions included a range of choices and a write-in slot that has been edited for grammar and clarity. The results from our 42-founder poll: Founders also said: “None. If not solana, I wouldn’t be in crypto.” Founders also said: “Unfair to choose a single one” Founders also said: “Asia-based VCs who only ape in based off who the…