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Gelato Network Integrates Factor.Fi Enabling Automated Strategies in DeFi

DeFiDec 12

Gelato Network has announced a strategic partnership with Factor.Fi, a decentralized platform that enables developers to develop new DeFi products. Through the collaboration, Gelato Network and Factor.Fi created a new DeFi environment that enables users to automate and simplify decentralized finance trading. Gelato, a blockchain-based platform that automates smart contracts on various blockchains, disclosed the development through its X account. The integration is a good example of what is popularly known as composability, a trend that is transforming the DeFi world. Gelato Functions Automate DeFi Strategies on Factor!@Factor_fi merges Lego's creativity & Shopify's e-commerce logic into a single DeFi Composability…

Sei Network Welcomes MoonPay for Seamless Crypto Transactions

AltcoinsDec 12

MoonPay’s integration with Sei Network simplifies crypto purchases, supporting multiple payment methods like Apple Pay and PayPal. Sei Network’s v2 upgrade boosted daily transactions to 5 million and increased total value locked by 229%. Officially integrating with Sei Network, MoonPay has streamlined crypto transactions for users. Using debit or credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and bank transfers, users may easily top up their wallets using this interface. For people who might find conventional crypto buying options difficult, specifically, this represents a major step forward in streamlining access to cryptocurrency. MoonPay is now live on Sei! With @moonpay, accessing…

Why Can't Bitcoin Rise? Why Did the Rally Stall? Analyst Explains Overlooked Reasons!

BitcoinDec 12

Although Bitcoin (BTC) has surpassed the critical level of $ 100,000, the cryptocurrency market has been dominated by declines in recent days. At this point, while the BTC price has been moving in a price range of $90,000 to $100,000 in recent weeks, the experienced analyst explained why the Bitcoin price has not been able to rise. Slow liquidity inflows and Nvidia’s stalled rally could be holding back Bitcoin’s rally, 10X Research founder Markus Thielen wrote in a note to clients. First of all, Thileen stated that the liquidity flow to the cryptocurrency market through channels such as spot Bitcoin…

Stablecoins Becoming Increasingly Viable as Staking Collateral, Research Shows

DeFiDec 12

The research, which focuses on Circle’s USDC stablecoin, is part of a series of posts on restaking by crypto research firm Gauntlet. USDC Provides Unique Benefits as Restaking Collateral Restaking – the practice of staking cryptocurrencies like ether (ETH) on multiple protocols to generate additional yield – can now be accomplished with ERC20 tokens, including popular stablecoins such as USDC. Ethereum research firm Eigen Labs, the company behind restaking platform Eigenlayer, announced ERC-20 token restaking in August. But why would a node operator hold a stablecoin as collateral instead of another type of token – typically a much more volatile…

Bitcoin Miners Cipher, CleanSpark and MARA's Upgraded at JPMorgan

RegulationDec 12

Wall Street giant JPMorgan (JPM) turned more bullish on some bitcoin (BTC) mining stocks in its coverage following third quarter results and recent gains in bitcoin price and the network hashrate, the bank said in a report on Tuesday. The bank upgraded Cipher Mining (CIFR) and CleanSpark (CLSK) to overweight from neutral. JPMorgan also introduced a new price $8 price target for Cipher, and raised its CleanSpark price target to $17 from $10.50. MARA Holdings (MARA) was also upgraded to neutral from underweight and raised its price target on the stock to $23 from $12. The U.S. bank downgraded IREN…

'Solana Killer' Aptos (APT) Celebrates 1.7 Billion Transaction Milestone

AltcoinsDec 12

Aptos (APT) is celebrating two years of operations, and the protocol has outlined several of its achievements during this period. The record of 1.7 billion transactions on the blockchain is among its most profound milestones. Multiple achievements on Aptos blockchain In an X post, the popular “Solana Killer” recounted the last two years while highlighting its goals for its third year. Aptos has accumulated over 27.7 million all-time active addresses in this period, reflecting the network's traction. The peak transactions per second value during this time is 13,367. Happy Birthday, Aptos! In just two years, here's what we have accomplished…

$440 Million in Nine Days: Bitcoin Not Done

BitcoinDec 12

Bitcoin's resilience has been demonstrated once more by the consistent inflows into spot ETFs. A record $440 million net inflow was recorded by Bitcoin spot ETFs on Dec. 10, the ninth day in a row of steady inflows. With Fidelity's FBTC ETF coming in second with $210 million daily inflow and BlackRock's IBIT ETF leading the way with $296 million daily inflow, this momentum shows that BTC still has some resources for growth. The steady flow of institutional investments shows growing faith in Bitcoin's potential, particularly as regulations surrounding spot ETFs become more clear. The price of Bitcoin receives a…

Understanding Flash Loans and Their Unique Mechanism

DeFiDec 12

Flash loans can be described as groundbreaking within decentralized finance (DeFi) space. They can be described as a peculiar financial instrument created due to the use of blockchain. These loans are revolutionizing how business transactions can be made. Flash loans are unlike typical loans which are unsecured, and the reimbursement happens simultaneously with the transaction on the blockchain. This opens more opportunities for users of DeFi to engage themselves and the DeFi protocols in different ways. What Are Traditional Loans? In order to explicate flash loans, one has to begin with the conventional loans. There are two main types: secured…

OKX Ventures boosts TON ecosystem with $5m investment

RegulationDec 12

OKX Ventures’ investment adds to the recently launched $10 million Telegram Growth Hub. The $5 million investment in TON Ventures targets growth for Telegram-powered apps on TON blockchain. OKX Ventures, the investment arm of global crypto exchange OKX, has invested $5 million in TON Ventures to bolster the development of Telegram-powered TON applications. The OKX Ventures team announced the investment in The Open Network blockchain’s dedicated venture capital fund on Dec. 10. Per the announcement, the investment will go into efforts to accelerate the TON ecosystem’s developer ecosystem. “This investment, alongside our recently launched Telegram Growth Hub, demonstrates our long-term…

Why Is XRP Price Still Down?

AltcoinsDec 12

Despite a massive $1.1 billion in trading volume over the past 24 hours, XRP remains in the red, with the price struggling to gain traction. According to CoinMarketCap data, XRP's trading volume has decreased by 21.2% in the previous 24 hours, indicating a slowdown in activity, even as the broader crypto market experienced a rebound. The larger cryptocurrency market is currently undergoing a recovery, with Bitcoin leading the way by surpassing $68,000. Much of the market rose as Bitcoin reclaimed the $68,000 mark. However, this recovery has not been mirrored by XRP, which remains in the red despite slight losses.…