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HAVAH users can now enjoy native cross-chain asset swaps and borrowing against tokens on Balanced, thanks to ICON’s Cross-Chain Framework. This development marks a significant step in HAVAH’s integration with other blockchains, expanding the horizons for seamless value transfer across integrated chains. @BalancedDAO has launched on @HAVAHofficialGame On! 🚀 HAVAH users can now explore a new horizon of interconnected blockchains with seamless value transferhttps://t.co/hJ2ViTpghk — ICON – Connecting Blockchains 🌐 🔀 (@helloiconworld) July 22, 2024 According to a report from the firm, on July 22, 2024, Balanced officially launched on HAVAH, providing new options for native cross-chain swaps and stablecoin…

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Celsius (CEL) led the crypto gainers with massive surges over the past day. The altcoin gained jumped nearly 145% to hover at $1.30 during this writing. Celsius’ 145% surge The altcoin outshined the crypto market as the broad market displayed recoveries. Massive trading volumes and heightened whale activity added to CEL’s upside steam. Celsius saw its trading volume jumping 1,300% within the past day to $10.35 million at press time. The impressive daily performance has outpaced top digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, with their 1.55% & 0.21% daily gains, respectively. Community reacts to CEL’s surges While 30-day inflows indicate…

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Unusual trading volumes were detected in several altcoins on Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The altcoins in question include Tezos (XTZ), Chiliz (CHZ), Theta Fuel (TFUEL), Aave (AAVE) and Wax (WAXP). On the 4-hour chart, Tezos (XTZ) showed a significant increase in trading volume on Upbit. While the average 50 4-hour volume was $79,000, the last recorded volume was $146,000, indicating an increase of 85.39%. However, trading volume on Binance decreased by 59.8%, from an average of $625,000 to $254,000. Chiliz (CHZ) also experienced an increase in trading volume on Upbit. While the average 50 4-hour volume was $9…

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Data from crypto analytics firm Arkham has revealed that several governments are holding significant amounts of Bitcoin, totaling approximately $17.8 billion at current market prices. Arkham has highlighted substantial holdings of Bitcoin seized by the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany as a result of criminal cases, while El Salvador has made significant purchases of Bitcoin for its treasury. United States: $12 billion in Bitcoin reserves The United States government holds the largest share of Bitcoin, with an estimated $12 billion worth of Bitcoin in its possession. Much of this cryptocurrency is believed to have been seized in high-profile cases…

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Levi, a well-known YouTuber, explores a scenario where holders of just 1,000 XRP tokens could record life-changing gains as XRP and the XRPL grow. In a recent analysis of the XRPL ecosystem’s trajectory, the industry commentator emphasized that the distribution of XRP ownership is surprising and suggests that holding a relatively modest amount of it could lead to significant financial rewards. To drive home this point, he discussed XRP’s supply situation. With 55 billion XRP in circulation of a total supply of 100 billion, understanding how these tokens are distributed among holders is important. His research into the XRPL revealed…

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In a recent tweet, OKX, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, hinted at the potential listing of $GRASS. The tweet playfully mentioned that the exchange has finally decided to touch some grass. It suggests that OKX might soon follow Binance in listing this emerging digital asset. Binance had tweeted similarly several times before. I finally decided to touch some grass. pic.twitter.com/ZDNMTqAspl — OKX (@okx) July 21, 2024 $GRASS Still Farming in Epoch 7 $GRASS is still at the farming stage and has not been launched yet. At present, it is in epoch 7 of its farming period. Epoch 7 is…

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Bitcoin seizures by law enforcement are nothing new. But there has been a recent shift in how agencies liquidate their seized BTC—and it’s been wreaking havoc on markets. After moving $75 million worth of Bitcoin to exchanges yesterday, the German Bundeskriminalamt has transferred another $84 million worth of Bitcoin just this morning, according to blockchain analytics platform Arkham. At the time of writing, $30 million has already been forwarded on to trading firm Flow Traders. This selling of seized Bitcoin on exchanges—coupled with the impending release of Mt. Gox Bitcoin holdings—has reignited discussions about how governments handle large-scale cryptocurrency liquidations.…

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Terra Luna Classic developer group Genuine Labs took it to X to confirm bullish news for the LUNC community, announcing the readiness of a significant upgrade. Great news for #LUNC community! 🚀The latest version for sdk 47 is here: https://t.co/8WitCawcGsLet’s get ready for the upgrade proposal! — Genuine Labs (@Genuine__Labs) May 24, 2024 The new SDK 47 version will update Terra Luna’s components, fight p2p storm attacks, and fix the dyncomm decorator, enhancing the ecosystem’s strength and efficiency. Genuine Labs will introduce a proposal allowing the community to vote for the upgrade. Meanwhile, the latest v3.0.1 represents the developer’s dedication…

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The upgraded RWA Vaults allows users to withdraw Treasury Bill-backed interest on their USDC, on a daily basis. Woo X and partners OpenTrade claimed bragging rights for being the first exchange to offer T-Bill interest bearing products to retail customers. Cryptocurrency exchange Woo X has upgraded its U.S. Treasury Bill-backed yield earning products such that customers can withdraw interest on a daily basis, rather than having to wait the customary seven or 28 days associated with T-Bills. Tokenization – especially involving bank-grade assets like U.S. Treasuries – has become popular thanks to interest rate increases, with a groundswell of innovations…

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Bitcoin’s market activity on July 5, 2024, has been marked by a persistent downtrend across various time frames, with the price currently at $55,338. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin’s price has ranged between $53,550 and $58,673, with a market capitalization of $1.08 trillion and a 24-hour trade volume of $54 billion. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s 1-hour chart reveals a notable downtrend from $60,430 to a low of approximately $53,550, followed by a minor recovery. Trading volume spiked significantly at the recent low, indicating strong buying interest at lower prices. The key support level is identified at $53,550, with resistance around $55,000.…

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