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Ethereum Shorts Rekt as ETH Price Keeps Climbing

More than $152 million worth of Ethereum short contracts were liquidated as the price of ETH kept climbing on Wednesday. At $152 million, the liquidated Ethereum shorts account for more than half of the $251 million worth of crypto shorts that have been rekt in the past day. ETH traders are going bust at a faster clip than Bitcoin derivatives traders, too. Over the past day, Bitcoin’s more conservative 1.6% gain has left only $34 million worth of liquidated shorts in its wake. Ethereum was recently up nearly 9% over the past 24 hours to change hands at more than…

EthereumJul 23

Swedish Bitcoin Treasury firm H100 Group cross-lists on Frankfurt Stock Exchange

H100 Group AB has joined the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, adding to its existing listing on Sweden’s NGM Nordic Growth Market, as the company moves up to 44th place among the world’s largest public Bitcoin treasury holders. H100 Group AB, a Swedish health technology company with a Bitcoin Treasury, has officially begun trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as of July 22 under the ticker symbol GS9. The listing, conducted in euros and without the issuance of new shares, marks a key milestone in the company’s international expansion. H100 was already listed on Sweden’s NGM Nordic Growth Market under the ticker…

BitcoinJul 23

Chainlink Joins SEC Task Force to Advance Tokenized Asset Standards

As part of its compliance-focused efforts, Chainlink introduced the Automated Compliance Engine (ACE), a modular framework that embeds regulatory policies directly into smart contracts. A key feature of ACE is the Cross-Chain Identity (CCID) framework, which allows users to reuse cryptographic proofs of KYC/AML credentials across platforms. Chainlink Labs is now an official member of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force in the effort to create industry-wide standards for the compliant creation and sale of tokenized assets. The collaboration also involves such major players as ERC3643Org, Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, Etherealize, and LF Decentralized Trust. Chainlink To…

AltcoinsJul 23

Ethereum (ETH) Tops $3,300 as Holder Numbers Break Records

Ethereum (ETH), the leading altcoin, topped the $3,300 level for the first time since Feb. 1 earlier today on the Bitstamp exchange. The top cryptocurrency reached an intraday peak of $3,371, surging by 7%. The altcoin has substantially outperformed Bitcoin over the past two days, with the ETH/BTC pair soaring by a whopping 15%. The pair has now surpassed 0.028 BTC, which is the highest level since February. According to Lookonchain, a major whale recently closed all ETH shorts before being liquidated, losing a whopping $8.4 million in a single day. Overall, more than $56 million of ETH shorts have…

EthereumJul 23

Blockskye’s Astonishing $15.8M Boost Propels Blockchain Travel Revolution

In a significant development for the intersection of Web3 and traditional industries, Blockskye, a pioneering force in blockchain-based travel infrastructure, has just announced a remarkable achievement. The startup has successfully closed a Series C funding round, raising an impressive $15.8 million. This substantial investment not only underscores the growing confidence in blockchain’s real-world applications but also signals a transformative era for the global travel sector. For anyone invested in the future of cryptocurrencies and enterprise solutions, this news highlights a pivotal step towards mainstream adoption and efficiency. Understanding Blockskye: The Core of Blockchain Travel At its heart, Blockskye is not…

MarketsJul 23

A Crypto Investor’s Bold Move Shakes Bybit

The cryptocurrency world is no stranger to significant movements, but when a single crypto investor starts shifting billions of tokens, it grabs everyone’s attention. Recently, the digital asset community has been buzzing about a substantial series of PUMP token deposits made by a prominent holder, primarily to the Bybit and Binance exchanges. This isn’t just a minor transaction; it’s a strategic maneuver involving a staggering 9 billion PUMP tokens, prompting questions about market implications and the future of this intriguing asset. Who is This Mysterious Crypto Investor Behind the PUMP Token Deposits? According to insights from Lookonchain on X, a…

AltcoinsJul 23

Trump Media Buys $2 Billion in Bitcoin, BTC Securities for Treasury

Trump Media & Technology Group has purchased $2 billion in Bitcoin and BTC-related securities for its corporate treasury, the company said Monday in a statement. The publicly traded firm's BTC holdings now account for the majority of its $3 billion in liquid assets, a company representative said Monday. Trump Media plans to use its Bitcoin to “generate revenues and potentially to acquire additional crypto assets,” according to the statement. “These assets help ensure our Company's financial freedom, help protect us against discrimination by financial institutions, and will create synergies with the utility token we're planning to introduce across the Truth…

BitcoinJul 23

Investors Split Between Accumulation and Profit-Taking

Ethereum (ETH) has breached the $3,400 mark for the first time in over six months, signaling a strong bullish rally. While the milestone has prompted some investors to engage in profit-taking, others are aggressively accumulating ETH, reflecting divergent strategies. SharpLink Gaming and World Liberty Financial Boost Ethereum Holdings BeInCrypto reported yesterday that Ethereum rose to become the 30th largest global asset, overtaking Johnson & Johnson. Furthermore, analysts displayed high optimism about its prospects, and ETH appears to be living up to those expectations. Yesterday, the altcoin’s price surged to over $3,424 before dipping slightly. Still, over the last 24 hours,…

EthereumJul 23

Smarter Web Company’s Ambitious £15M Share Placing Ignites Growth Potential

In a significant move poised to reshape its future, The Smarter Web Company (SWC), a prominent UK-based web development firm, has announced an ambitious accelerated bookbuild to raise a minimum of £15 million. This strategic capital injection is set to propel the company into its next phase of expansion, signaling robust confidence from institutional investors in the burgeoning digital landscape. For anyone tracking the pulse of tech innovation and strategic financing, this development offers a compelling case study. Understanding the Strategic Share Placing UK Initiative What exactly does it mean for a company like SWC to launch a £15 million…

MarketsJul 23

Tether's CEO Says USDT Is Coming to America—And Circle’s CEO Isn’t Afraid

Minutes after President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, the CEOs of the world’s two largest stablecoin issuers laid out their plans for complying with the landmark legislation, with each making the case that their own company is better suited to America’s new regulatory landscape. Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, the world’s top stablecoin issuer, told Decrypt Friday his company intends to make sure USDT—its flagship dollar-pegged token—complies with the GENIUS Act’s regime for foreign stablecoin issuers, and thus can trade in the United States. USDT is issued by Tether from El Salvador. “We’ll be working very, very…

AltcoinsJul 23