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Crypto Mining and Investment Company BitMine Immersion Announces Ethereum Acquisition! Here Are the Details

EthereumSep 25

Crypto mining and investment firm BitMine Immersion announced that it has significantly increased its Ethereum holdings. BitMine Immersion Increases Ethereum Holdings to 2.4 Million Tokens The company announced that it has purchased an additional 264,378 ETH, bringing its total holdings to 2,416,000 ETH. This amount corresponds to more than 2% of the total supply on the Ethereum network. This move by BitMine Immersion is interpreted as strengthening the company's long-term strategic position in the crypto market. Ethereum stands out as the second-largest blockchain network, underpinning smart contracts and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Therefore, accumulating assets at this scale both increases…

Rising Jobless Claims Eclipse Inflation Data as Recession Fears Resurface

RegulationSep 25

Markets are ignoring a hotter-than-expected inflation report and instead turning their attention to the latest signs that the U.S. labor market is faltering — a shift in focus that points to growing concern about a deeper economic slowdown. Consumer prices rose a bit more than expected August, according to CPI data released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Both the headline rate of 2.9% and the core rate of 3.1% remain solidly higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Normally, that would suggest the U.S. central bank should hold off on interest rate cuts. But investors barely flinched…

Oasis Protocol Partners With Heurist to Power Confidential Computing In Web3 Applications, Advance DApps Functionalities

BlockchainSep 25

Heurist, a decentralized AI cloud computing protocol, today announced a strategic collaboration with Oasis Protocol, a Layer-1 blockchain focused on privacy, scalability, and flexibility. Through this partnership, the Oasis network leverages Heurist’s confidential computing infrastructure to advance the capability of its data management and Web3 applications. Heurist is a decentralized AI-driven cloud computing network that collects computation resources from data centers and individuals. Through this approach, Heurist provides decentralized and cost-efficient serverless AI services to developers and users worldwide. On the other hand, the Oasis network is a Layer-1 POS blockchain designed to offer efficient and confidential smart contract execution,…

48% of Ethereum EIP-7702 uses linked to crime, says Wintermute

EthereumSep 25

Almost half of all Ethereum Improvement Proposal 7702 (EIP-7702) authorizations by users involve crimes like phishing and draining of funds, according to research from market maker Wintermute. This is a far cry from Vitalik Buterin’s claim that its temporary smart contract functionality would give users “superpowers” with “guardrails.” Since May 7 this year, users have activated the feature 1,580,930 times, with Wintermute’s team tagging 768,275 or 48% of them as crime-related. Criminals might — subject to further investigation — have victimized thousands of people using this feature. EIP-7702 temporarily converts a user’s signing account into a smart contract wallet for…

The Wealth of Arthur Hayes, the Big Altcoin Bull, Revealed – Here Are the Cryptocurrencies He Holds

RegulationSep 25

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and one of the most recognizable names in the cryptocurrency world, has a net worth estimated between $200 and $400 million. Arthur Hayes, co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX, a pioneer in the cryptocurrency derivatives market, remains a key figure in the industry, both for his perpetual swap product and his keen market analysis. However, one of the most frequently asked questions is Hayes's true wealth. Hayes' Total Cryptocurrency Assets Are Thought to Be Worth $57 Million During the 2021 bull market, Hayes's wealth was suggested to exceed a billion dollars. However, on-chain data shows…

RZTO.IO Collaborates with ENI for Scalable ZK Solution to Advance Web3 Experience for Global Mobile Users

BlockchainSep 25

ENI, a ZK-coprocessor Layer-1 blockchain network, today announced a strategic collaboration with RZTO.IO, a blockchain-driven rewards ecosystem transforming mobile commerce with AI and decentralized technologies. Based on this partnership, RZTO.IO integrated ENI’s ZK stack technology and fast-processing Layer-1 blockchain into its existing mobile applications and digital offerings to expand its Web3 capabilities for users worldwide. ENI is a high-performing Layer-1 chain network built with ZKP technology, recognized for its rapid transaction time, low costs, and advanced security. On the other hand, RZTO.IO is a Web3-focused rewards platform designed to link mobile networks with AI and decentralized technologies, providing people with…

ETHzilla Convertible Notes Unlock $500M for Crypto Growth

EthereumSep 25

The world of digital finance is constantly evolving, and a recent announcement from Nasdaq-listed ETHzilla has certainly captured attention. The company is making a significant financial maneuver by issuing a substantial amount of ETHzilla convertible notes, signaling a bold expansion of its crypto strategy. This move aims to supercharge its presence in the Layer 2 ecosystem and the burgeoning real-world asset (RWA) tokenization space. What Are ETHzilla Convertible Notes and Why Do They Matter? ETHzilla, previously known as 180 Life Sciences, has revealed its plan to issue $350 million in convertible notes to a select group of institutional investors. This…

Eric and Donald Trump Jr. are cashing in on crypto

RegulationSep 25

Donald Trump, who’s repeatedly criticized Hunter Biden for perceived conflicts of interest, has unleashed his three sons on the cryptocurrency industry to participate with unprecedented breadth and financial entanglement. All three of Trump’s sons are tied to and profiting from the industry as a whole, with Donald Jr. and Eric taking the lion’s share of positions while Barron finishes his education. Protos has reviewed public reporting in an attempt to determine the extent of their involvement across the space. World Liberty Financial Donald Jr., Eric, and Barron are all listed as co-founders of World Liberty Financial (they were all listed…

Native USDC & CCTP V2 Land on Plume to Supercharge Institutional RWA Adoption

BlockchainSep 25

Plume, the real-world asset (RWA) focused blockchain, has gone a step further toward institutional readiness: native USDC and Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 are now live on the network, opening a direct, regulated dollar corridor for tokenized assets and cross-chain settlement. Plume bills itself as a purpose-built RWA chain with fast finality and full EVM compatibility, aimed squarely at helping institutions and developers move traditional financial assets onchain. The network already hosts a rapidly growing ecosystem, the launch brief notes Plume supports over 200K RWA holders and 200+ apps and protocols, and the addition of native USDC is intended…

Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction For September 23

EthereumSep 25

Ethereum price today is trading near $4,096, down almost 5% after a sharp selloff broke below $4,300 support. The move came despite strong ETF inflows last week, highlighting a clash between institutional accumulation and heavy spot exchange outflows. Ethereum Price Breaks Key Support ETH Price Breaks Key Support Zone (Source: TradingView) The 4-hour chart shows ETH collapsing below the $4,300–$4,350 demand zone, triggering stops and sending price to a low of $4,096. This drop cut through the 20-day EMA at $4,440 and the 50-day EMA at $4,473, leaving the $4,665 resistance as a distant hurdle. Trend support now sits lower…