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* Modularity in Ethereum leads to fragmentation and inefficiency in the ecosystem. * Bitcoin's Lightning Network fosters interoperability and local interactions for financial services. * Nostr protocol on Bitcoin enables social abstraction and open innovation for seamless connectivity. * Projects like Mutiny showcase Bitcoin's modular vision with diverse service integrations.
bank
* Itaú Unibanco opens Bitcoin trading to 60 million customers via Ion app. * Initial crypto trading was limited but strong demand led to wider access. * Ion app surpasses 3.5 million downloads, indicating significant interest in Brazil. * Itaú built its own custody solution for user wallets, ensuring asset segregation. * Bitcoin'
banking
* Bitcoin price stable after Fed keeps interest rates unchanged * Fed aims for 2% inflation target, considers rate cut later in the year * Equities rally post-Fed decision, S&P 500 up 1%, Nasdaq up 1.7% * Gold price rises 0.5% to $2,327.42 per ounce * Bitcoin price at
bitcoin
* Bitcoin miners selling off reserves due to revenue strain post-halving event. * Miners sent 3,000 BTC ($207M) to exchanges, causing 3% price correction. * Large miners resort to selling BTC to offset revenue loss from halving. * Despite revenue challenges, some mining stocks have seen positive performance. * Bitcoin hash rate remains stable
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* 11 U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs had $64.93M outflow, ending 19-day inflow streak. * Grayscale's GBTC led outflows with $40M, followed by Invesco and Galaxy Digital. * Valkyrie's bitcoin ETF saw $16M outflows, Fidelity's FBTC had $3M outflows. * BlackRock's IBIT had $6M inflows,
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* Bitcoin open interest surpasses $1.5 billion, price drops, potential correction looming. * Memecoin market cap down 6% in 24 hours, underperforms broader crypto market. * Top 5 memecoins decline, floki drops 8%, GameStop-inspired tokens fall. * GameStop shares plummet, Roaring Kitty-related tokens like GME, KITTY, ROAR decrease. * The Block is an independent
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* EU report identifies Lightning Network as potential tool for criminal activity. * Privacy coins like Monero and Zcash under regulatory scrutiny. * Tornado Cash developer convicted of money laundering by Dutch court. * Crypto mixers and layer 2 solutions complicate tracing illicit transactions. * EU Innovation Hub highlights challenges in balancing privacy and security
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* Bitcoin's growth phase is marked by marketing over innovation in second-layer projects. * Projects lacking whitepapers and clear design pose security risks in the Bitcoin ecosystem. * Botanix Labs focuses on building a secure protocol on Bitcoin, not marketing gimmicks. * Scrutinizing new Bitcoin projects is crucial for the community'
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* Bitcoin falls below $67,000, down 3.5% in 24 hours. * Ethereum drops over 4% to $3,540, CD20 falls 3.4%. * GameStop shares drop 12%, meme tokens follow suit. * Cardano network to become fully decentralized in June. * ADA token falls 3.4%, in line with CD20. * Investors trade more
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* Analysts predict increased market volatility due to upcoming macroeconomic events. * Crypto market downturn after strong U.S. jobs data impacts meme stocks and alternative tokens. * Bitcoin and ether stable over the weekend with low trading volumes post-leverage flush. * Market volatility expected to return with CPI release, FOMC meeting, and Yellen&
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* Bitcoin led with $1.97B inflows, Ether saw $70M inflows. * Crypto products had $2B inflows, extending 5-week run to $4.3B. * ETH products expected to see continued inflows, potential rally. * SEC approved key filings for ETH ETFs, milestone for crypto. * Traders expect ETH to reach $10,000 in 2024. * ETH
acquisition
* Robinhood to acquire Bitstamp for $200 million in cash. * Deal expected to close in first half of 2025. - * Bitstamp brings institutional and retail customers to Robinhood. * Acquisition aims to expand Robinhood's global reach in crypto. * Robinhood faces SEC scrutiny but sees crypto as growth driver. * Kraken considers