Author: Ethan Carter
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In the last 14 weeks, liquid staking protocols for ether have seen consistent inflows, rising from 13.62 million ETH to 14.31 million today. Approximately 0.57% of circulating ETH has entered liquid staking protocols since mid-May. About 690,000 ETH, valued at $3.2 billion, has been directed into 33 different liquid staking protocols during this period, as per defillama.com […]
Key HighlightsLEASH v2 launched to tackle supply challenges and enhance token security.The Shiba Inu DAO ratified the upgrade through a community vote.The community embraced the upgrade as a measure to restore trust.Shiba Inu Introduces LEASH v2 to Address Supply IssuesShiba Inu developers have formally declared the launch of LEASH v2. This revamped token aims to resolve significant concerns regarding a recent supply increase that affected community trust. The new implementation emphasizes enhanced security features and transparent governance protocols, supervised by the Shiba Inu DAO.This initiative follows an unexpected 10% increase in the original LEASH token’s supply, which raised alarms among…
Opinion by: Dipendra Jain, co-founder of TCXRegulation has emerged as the foundation for cryptocurrency. From the U.S.’s regulatory actions to Dubai’s detailed crypto regulations and India’s ongoing discussions about formal Bitcoin reserves, governments are reshaping digital finance rules. As listed companies, retailers, and social networks evaluate digital asset frameworks, stablecoins, and yield strategies, the pivotal question has shifted from what is next to who is crafting the future.While speculation once fueled adoption, structured compliance is now essential for scaling up across the Asia-Middle East region. The UAE and India illustrate how treating regulation as the backbone of innovation can spur…
Key InsightsBybit possesses 2.94 trillion SHIB tokens, solidifying its prominent role in Shiba Inu holdings.Leading exchanges, including Binance and Robinhood, are also amassing SHIB, reflecting strong institutional trust.The upgrades in SHIB’s ecosystem and optimistic technical trends indicate substantial growth possibilities.Bybit Reveals 2.94 Trillion Shiba Inu Holdings Amidst Bullish SHIB SignalsIn its latest proof-of-reserve audit, Bybit has revealed significant holdings of Shiba Inu tokens. During its 25th audit series, the cryptocurrency exchange disclosed ownership of 2.94 trillion SHIB tokens.This holding establishes Shiba Inu as one of Bybit’s key digital assets, with SHIB tokens commonly appearing in user portfolios on the platform.…
Quick HighlightsShiba Inu (SHIB) is currently trading between $0.00001000 and $0.00001250, with a possible breakout aimed at $0.00003296 and $0.00005589.Pepe (PEPE) is creating a symmetrical triangle pattern, suggesting a breakout towards the $0.00001800-$0.00002000 range.Both cryptocurrencies are experiencing significant accumulation, driven by SHIB’s burn activity and PEPE’s liquidity, which enhance rally forecasts.Calm Before the Storm? SHIB Targets $0.00003296, PEPE Eyes $0.00002000Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Pepe (PEPE) are back in the spotlight, with analysts noting that the tightening consolidation patterns might precede explosive breakouts. Investors, after weeks of stagnant trading, are questioning whether these popular meme coins are gearing up for a…
Jackson Hole, WY — Bitcoin miners have traditionally been shaped by the cyclical boom-and-bust of the four-year halving process. However, industry leaders at the SALT conference in Jackson Hole this week suggest the landscape has shifted.The emergence of exchange-traded funds, increasing power demands, and the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to transform infrastructure indicate that miners must diversify or risk obsolescence.“We used to come here discussing hash rates,” stated Matt Schultz, CEO of Cleanspark. “Now our focus is on how to monetize megawatts.”In the past, mining firms solely depended on bitcoin revenues, tethered to the four-year halving cycle. Each cycle…
On Friday, VanEck, an asset manager and cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer, announced a new filing for a spot Solana ETF backed by JitoSOL with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This represents a significant shift from other crypto ETFs as it will be the first fund to leverage a liquid staking token. A New Era For Liquid Staking? JitoSOL operates as a liquid staking token on the Solana blockchain, encompassing both staked SOL and related rewards. This design enables users to stake their SOL via the Jito Network while maintaining the liquidity essential for involvement in decentralized finance…
Summary A collector recently obtained 1 BTC from a $13 pack of trading cards bought at GameStop. The card was part of Cardsmiths’ Currency Series, featuring cards that can be redeemed for real cryptocurrencies. This marks at least the third instance of finding a 1 BTC card in the past year. While GameStop does not sell Bitcoin directly (though it does hold BTC), a recent customer won a full Bitcoin, now valued at nearly $115,000, from a card pack bought at their store.Inside a pack of Cardsmith’s Currency trading cards, a collector from Arizona revealed a 1 BTC card, complete…
A year has passed since the arrest of Telegram CEO and co-founder Pavel Durov, igniting outrage from advocates of free speech and raising concerns about the future of moderation on the platform.On August 24, 2024, Durov was detained at Paris-Le Bourget Airport in France, part of an inquiry led by the French National Judicial Police. Twelve charges were filed against him, alleging his complicity in serious crimes committed by users of his platform.Durov has voiced confusion and frustration regarding the case in recent interviews. Free speech proponents have condemned the arrest, pointing to its grave implications for both free speech…
Who doesn’t enjoy a well-crafted obituary? It can serve as a poignant conclusion to a life well lived. However, even the finest eulogies lose some of their impact if the individual in question is still alive. Recent statistics from Bitcoin Is Dead, the internet’s most extensive repository compiling Bitcoin death declarations, reveal that the leading digital currency has been pronounced ‘dead’ an astonishing 431 times. If you had invested $100 every time, you would now have an incredible $118,739,991. Peter Schiff leads Bitcoin critic charts Bitcoin was first declared dead at around 11 cents in October 2010 by the Underground…