🚀 APRO Oracle Secures $3 Million Seed Funding Led By Polychain And Franklin Templeton
#APROOracle #SeedFunding #Polychain #FranklinTempleton #Bitcoin #DecentralizedOracle #Liquidity #MultiChain #Blockchain
According to BlockBeats, on October 7, the decentralized oracle network APRO Oracle, which operates within the Bitcoin ecosystem, successfully completed a $3 million seed funding round. The funding was led by Polychain, ABCDE, and Franklin Templeton, with participation from CMS Holdings, Comma3 Ventures, UTXO Ventures, Oak Grove Ventures, and Presto Labs. APRO Oracle aims to enhance liquidity within the Bitcoin ecosystem and is currently expanding its services to multiple chains, providing oracle solutions for the broader ecosystem.#APROOracle #SeedFunding #Polychain #FranklinTempleton #Bitcoin #DecentralizedOracle #Liquidity #MultiChain #Blockchain
🚀 Copper Seeks New CEO As Dmitry Tokarev Steps Down
#Copper #CEO #DmitryTokarev #cryptocurrency #custody #leadership #blockchain #digitalassets #financialengineering #ImperialCollege
According to CoinDesk, Copper, a cryptocurrency custody firm, is in the process of interviewing candidates to replace its current CEO, Dmitry Tokarev. Tokarev, who co-founded the company in 2018, is stepping aside from his role as CEO to take on a founder's role within the company. Despite stepping down, Tokarev will remain significantly involved in the business and retains a substantial shareholding in the firm.
The company, which has former U.K. Chancellor Philip Hammond as its chairman, has not commented on the ongoing search for a new CEO. A spokesperson for Copper stated, "We do not comment on market rumours or speculation." This leadership change comes amid other recent executive departures. Last month, Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki, a founding partner and chief commercial officer, left Copper to become the CEO of blockchain firm Concordium. Additionally, Mike Milner, who served as the global head of revenue for five years, also departed to join Concordium.
Tokarev has led Copper since its inception, guiding the institution-focused digital asset storage firm through its formative years. He holds a degree in Risk Management and Financial Engineering from Imperial College, London. The search for a new CEO marks a significant transition for Copper as it continues to navigate the evolving landscape of digital asset custody.#Copper #CEO #DmitryTokarev #cryptocurrency #custody #leadership #blockchain #digitalassets #financialengineering #ImperialCollege
🚀 BNB Drops Below 570 USDT with a Narrowed 0.53% Increase in 24 Hours
#BNB #USDT #cryptocurrency #marketdata #trading #priceupdate
On Oct 07, 2024, 18:47 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 570 USDT and is now trading at 569.599976 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 0.53% increase in 24 hours.#BNB #USDT #cryptocurrency #marketdata #trading #priceupdate
🚀 Bitcoin(BTC) Drops Below 63,000 USDT with a Narrowed 0.33% Increase in 24 Hours
#Bitcoin #BTC #Cryptocurrency #MarketData #Binance #USDT #CryptoNews
On Oct 07, 2024, 18:48 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 63,000 USDT and is now trading at 62,892.011719 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 0.33% increase in 24 hours.#Bitcoin #BTC #Cryptocurrency #MarketData #Binance #USDT #CryptoNews
🚀 Tether Surpasses 350 Million Users Marking Decade Of Growth
#Tether #USDT #stablecoin #cryptocurrency #usergrowth #marketcapitalization #USTreasuries #digitalcurrency #10thanniversary #adoption
According to Cointelegraph, Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, announced on October 7 that it had surpassed 350 million users, just 10 years after its launch in 2014. The stablecoin issuer reported a 24% increase in user count over the past 12 months, indicating that it had approximately 282 million users in October 2023. In 2022, Tether had around 141 million users, showing significant growth in a short period.
While Tether is not the first stablecoin—BitUSD and NuBits hold that distinction—it currently has the highest market capitalization among all stablecoins. According to CoinMarketCap, Tether's market capitalization stands at $119.6 billion. Tether's substantial holdings of U.S. Treasuries further strengthen the dollar's global influence, solidifying USD₮ as a trusted digital representation of the world's reserve currency. As of its Q2 2024 Attestation, Tether had direct and indirect exposure to over $97 billion in U.S. Treasuries, making it one of the top 20 largest buyers of U.S. Treasury bills, surpassing countries like Germany, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia.
Cointelegraph also reported that Tether is celebrating its 10th anniversary and will soon launch a documentary about its journey over the past decade, featuring interviews with people whose lives have been affected by the stablecoin. The majority of Tether's 350 million users appear to have joined in the past few years, indicating accelerating adoption rates. To put this milestone into perspective, a AAA study from 2024 estimated there are more than 560 million cryptocurrency users worldwide, while the 2023 AAA report showed around 420 million users globally.#Tether #USDT #stablecoin #cryptocurrency #usergrowth #marketcapitalization #USTreasuries #digitalcurrency #10thanniversary #adoption
🚀 Bitcoin Falls Below $63,000 Mark Amid Market Fluctuations
#Bitcoin #MarketFluctuations #PriceDrop #Cryptocurrency #CryptoNews #BTC
According to BlockBeats, Bitcoin experienced a decline early on October 8, dropping below the $63,000 threshold. As of the latest data, Bitcoin is priced at $62,584, marking a 0.25% decrease over the past 24 hours.#Bitcoin #MarketFluctuations #PriceDrop #Cryptocurrency #CryptoNews #BTC
🚀 Berkshire Hathaway Sells $383 Million Worth Of Bank Of America Shares
#BerkshireHathaway #WarrenBuffett #BankOfAmerica #StockSales #Investment #Finance #RegulatoryFiling
According to Odaily, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, has disclosed in its latest regulatory filing that it sold $383 million worth of Bank of America (BAC.N) shares over the past three trading days. This marks the 14th round of Bank of America stock sales by Berkshire since mid-July, with total proceeds exceeding $10 billion. Despite these sales, Berkshire Hathaway still holds approximately 10.1% of Bank of America, valued at around $31.4 billion.#BerkshireHathaway #WarrenBuffett #BankOfAmerica #StockSales #Investment #Finance #RegulatoryFiling
🚀 BlackRock IBIT Sees Significant Inflow of $96.5 Million
#BlackRock #IBIT #inflow #finance #investment
According to Odaily, Tree News monitoring has reported a substantial net inflow of $96.5 million into BlackRock's IBIT yesterday.#BlackRock #IBIT #inflow #finance #investment
🚀 Fidelity FBTC Sees Significant Inflow of $104.2 Million
#Fidelity #FBTC #Inflow #Investment #Finance
According to Odaily, Tree News monitoring has reported a substantial net inflow of $104.2 million into Fidelity FBTC yesterday.#Fidelity #FBTC #Inflow #Investment #Finance
🚀 Bitcoin Spot ETFs See Significant Inflows
#Bitcoin #ETFs #BlackRock #investment #inflows #cryptocurrency
According to BlockBeats, data from Farside Investors and Tree News indicates that as of October 8, several U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced notable inflows. BlackRock's IBIT saw a net inflow of $96.5 million, BITB received $13.1 million, ARKB had $12.6 million, BTCO gained $2.5 million, and HODL recorded $5.4 million.#Bitcoin #ETFs #BlackRock #investment #inflows #cryptocurrency
🚀 US Supreme Court Rejects Appeal On Silk Road Bitcoin Case
#SupremeCourt #SilkRoad #Bitcoin #Cryptocurrency #BattleBornInvestments #USMarshals #Forfeiture #Bankruptcy #RossUlbricht #CourtCase
According to PANews, the US Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal concerning 69,370 bitcoins linked to the Silk Road marketplace, effectively lifting restrictions on the sale of the $4.4 billion worth of cryptocurrency. Battle Born Investments acquired the bankruptcy claims after the Silk Road, operated by Ross Ulbricht, was shut down in 2013. The company asserts ownership of the bitcoins seized from 'Individual X,' who allegedly stole them from Silk Road. The disputed wallet, identified as 1HQ3...Hbhx, has been emptied and is now under US government control, awaiting court instructions.
Battle Born requested a review of its claim, arguing that it is an 'innocent owner of the defendant property' based on its status as a purchaser of bankruptcy assets. However, since the nine justices will not hear the case this term, the forfeiture order from the US District Court is likely to stand. Although some procedural and legal reviews are still required before the US government can sell the bitcoins, the Supreme Court's decision paves the way for the US Marshals to potentially auction off additional billions of dollars in cryptocurrency.#SupremeCourt #SilkRoad #Bitcoin #Cryptocurrency #BattleBornInvestments #USMarshals #Forfeiture #Bankruptcy #RossUlbricht #CourtCase
🚀 Bitcoin Financial Services Firm Fold Files For IPO With SEC
#Bitcoin #FinancialServices #IPO #SEC #Fold #BTC
According to Odaily, Bitcoin financial services company Fold has submitted an S-4 filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in preparation for going public. Currently, Fold's corporate treasury holds over 1,000 BTC.#Bitcoin #FinancialServices #IPO #SEC #Fold #BTC
🚀 Bahrain National Bank Introduces Bitcoin-Linked Investment Product
#Bahrain #Bitcoin #Investment #Finance #DigitalAssets #GCC #Cryptocurrency #InstitutionalInvestors #MiddleEast #BTC
According to PANews, the National Bank of Bahrain has announced the launch of the first Bitcoin-linked structured investment product. This new financial product is specifically designed for institutional investors within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The product has been developed in collaboration with digital asset company ARP Digital.
The investment product aims to provide exposure to Bitcoin returns within a predetermined threshold while offering 100% loss protection in the event of a downturn. This initiative marks a significant step in integrating digital assets into the financial portfolios of institutional investors in the Middle East, reflecting a growing interest in cryptocurrency investments in the region.#Bahrain #Bitcoin #Investment #Finance #DigitalAssets #GCC #Cryptocurrency #InstitutionalInvestors #MiddleEast #BTC
🚀 Phantom Wallet Introduces Base Network Support in Test Version
#PhantomWallet #BaseNetwork #DeFi #NFT #Cryptocurrency #Solana #Ethereum #Bitcoin
According to Foresight News, the cryptocurrency wallet Phantom has announced the release of a test version that supports the Base network. This new feature allows users to access DeFi and NFT applications, as well as trade tokens on the Base network. Previously, Phantom had already provided support for the Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin networks.#PhantomWallet #BaseNetwork #DeFi #NFT #Cryptocurrency #Solana #Ethereum #Bitcoin
🚀 Telegram's Role in Southeast Asian Crime Networks Highlighted by UN Report
#Telegram #SoutheastAsia #CrimeNetworks #UNReport #MoneyLaundering #Cryptocurrency #OrganizedCrime #CyberCrime #DeepfakeSoftware #HackedData
According to PANews, a recent United Nations report has identified Telegram as a haven for criminal networks in Southeast Asia, facilitating the laundering of stolen funds, trading of hacked data, and acquisition of fraudulent tools using cryptocurrency. The report highlights that end-to-end encrypted applications have fundamentally altered the operations of organized crime. The UN estimates that Southeast Asian crime groups generate annual profits ranging from $27.4 billion to $36.5 billion.
The report also notes that unauthorized cryptocurrency exchanges are advertising money laundering services on the platform. One advertisement discovered by the UN claimed, 'We transfer $3 million stolen from overseas daily.' Criminal networks are using Telegram to trade stolen sensitive information, including credit data and passwords, and to purchase malware designed to steal funds. Additionally, at least ten providers of deepfake software were found to be promoting their services to criminals.#Telegram #SoutheastAsia #CrimeNetworks #UNReport #MoneyLaundering #Cryptocurrency #OrganizedCrime #CyberCrime #DeepfakeSoftware #HackedData
🚀 Cardi B's Social Media Account Potentially Hacked, Suspicious Token Address Posted
#CardiB #SocialMedia #Hacked #TokenAddress #Crypto #Caution
According to BlockBeats, on October 8, the social media account of American rapper and influencer Cardi B appears to have been compromised. The account, which boasts 35.65 million followers, posted a suspicious token contract address in a pinned tweet. Followers are advised to exercise caution regarding any content shared from this account.#CardiB #SocialMedia #Hacked #TokenAddress #Crypto #Caution
🚀 Chinese Stock Market Sees Significant Gains On October 8
#ChineseStockMarket #StockMarketGains #ShanghaiCompositeIndex #ShenzhenComponentIndex #ChiNextIndex #Beijing50Index #October8
According to BlockBeats, on October 8, the Chinese stock market opened with notable increases. The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 10.13%, while the Shenzhen Component Index saw a rise of 12.67%. Additionally, the ChiNext Index experienced an 18.44% increase, and the Beijing 50 Index opened with a significant gain of 26.67%.#ChineseStockMarket #StockMarketGains #ShanghaiCompositeIndex #ShenzhenComponentIndex #ChiNextIndex #Beijing50Index #October8
🚀 Elizabeth Warren And John Deaton To Debate Ahead Of 2024 Election
#ElizabethWarren #JohnDeaton #2024Election #Debates #Cryptocurrency #SEC #Ripple #DigitalAssets #Boston #Springfield #XRP
According to Odaily, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren and Republican candidate John Deaton are scheduled to engage in two debates ahead of the 2024 election. The debates will take place on October 15 and October 17. Specifically, New England Public Media and GBH News will host a debate on October 17 in Springfield, while Warren and Deaton will also debate on October 15 on WSBK-TV in Boston. It remains unclear whether digital assets will be a topic of discussion between the two candidates, as GBH News has stated that it will not share the debate topics in advance.
During her tenure, Warren has been an outspoken critic of cryptocurrencies, often linking digital assets to the funding of illegal activities. On the other hand, Deaton, a lawyer, has been a supporter of Ripple and other cryptocurrency companies facing lawsuits from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Several polls conducted in September indicate that Warren is leading Deaton by more than 20 percentage points in the election, with many expecting the debates to serve as a referendum on cryptocurrency policy. Deaton has criticized the SEC's enforcement actions, accusing the agency of pushing an anti-crypto agenda and has specifically targeted SEC Chairman Gary Gensler in his remarks.#ElizabethWarren #JohnDeaton #2024Election #Debates #Cryptocurrency #SEC #Ripple #DigitalAssets #Boston #Springfield #XRP
🚀 Vitalik Transfers 73 ETH To Charity
#VitalikButerin #ETH #charity #Kanro #PeckShield
According to Odaily, monitoring by PeckShield has revealed that the address vitalik.eth transferred 73 ETH to Kanro, a charity associated with Vitalik Buterin, within the past 14 hours.#VitalikButerin #ETH #charity #Kanro #PeckShield
🚀 Address Spends $502,000 On SUNDOG Tokens
#SUNDOG #TRX #BlockBeats #cryptocurrency #investing #tokenpurchase
According to BlockBeats, on October 8, Lookonchain monitoring revealed that an address spent 3.2 million TRX (equivalent to $502,000) to purchase 1.66 million SUNDOG tokens three hours ago.#SUNDOG #TRX #BlockBeats #cryptocurrency #investing #tokenpurchase
🚀 Epic Games CEO Discusses Future Of Unreal Engine And Digital Asset Market
#EpicGames #UnrealEngine #TimSweeney #Web3 #DigitalAssets #Metaverse #MultiplayerGames #Blockchain #GameDevelopment #Interoperability
According to Odaily, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney recently outlined a long-term vision for Unreal Games and Fortnite, which could potentially create the digital asset market that Web3 players have been dreaming of since the advent of the metaverse. In a recent interview with The Verge, Sweeney discussed the upcoming Unreal Engine 6. Unreal Engine is one of the world's most popular game engines, used by developers globally to create numerous AAA games. Unreal Engine 5 was released in 2022, and given that game engines typically have a lifespan of 7 to 10 years, Unreal Engine 6 is unlikely to be seen before 2030. However, according to Sweeney, Epic seems to have set ambitious goals for its flagship software. Sweeney also believes that the next generation of multiplayer game development will undergo a transformation. He stated in the interview, 'Our view is that players are more inclined towards games they can play with friends, and they are willing to spend more money on digital items they believe they will use for a long time.' Additionally, Sweeney thinks the Epic ecosystem needs to expand from a walled garden to a player-facing metaverse. According to Epic Games, the future development path is well-known to the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and Web3 communities: the commodification of digital assets. Epic Games Executive Vice President Saxs Persson mentioned in an interview that the company's vision for future games is to maintain interoperability regardless of the platform players choose. Analysts point out that, on the surface, this will require blockchain technology to ensure trustless verification between systems without compromising company privacy. Epic Games has yet to comment on this matter.#EpicGames #UnrealEngine #TimSweeney #Web3 #DigitalAssets #Metaverse #MultiplayerGames #Blockchain #GameDevelopment #Interoperability