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Ethereum Foundation’s $970 Million Treasury Revealed

Ethereum Foundation’s $970 Million Treasury Revealed

The Ethereum Foundation has published a financial report detailing its assets, which amount to nearly $970 million. Of this, $788.7 million is held in cryptocurrencies, with ETH constituting 99.45% of the portfolio. Approximately $181.5 million is invested in conventional assets and cash reserves.

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Toronto Sees High-Profile Crypto Kidnapping

Toronto Sees High-Profile Crypto Kidnapping

CBC Toronto reported that Dean Skurka, CEO of WonderFi, a Canadian crypto company, was abducted in downtown Toronto. He was forced into a vehicle and taken to an undisclosed site, where kidnappers demanded CAD 1 million (approximately $720,000), threatening his safety.

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Justin Sun Extends a Job Offer to Gary Gensler

Justin Sun Extends a Job Offer to Gary Gensler

Justin Sun, the visionary behind Tron (TRX) and major investor in HTX (Huobi), has proposed a new career path for Gary Gensler, the chair of the U.S. SEC.

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Galaxy Pivots BTC Mining Assets Toward AI Computing

Galaxy Pivots BTC Mining Assets Toward AI Computing

Faced with mounting competition in Bitcoin mining, Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital is redirecting its focus. The company is now eyeing alternatives that could promise higher revenue streams.

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UBS Introduces UBS Digital Cash for Blockchain-Based Transactions

UBS Introduces UBS Digital Cash for Blockchain-Based Transactions

UBS, the prominent Swiss bank, has revealed a successful pilot project for UBS Digital Cash, a blockchain-powered multicurrency payment solution aimed at improving cross-border transactions.

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CZ Weighs Selling His Binance Shares

CZ Weighs Selling His Binance Shares

In a recent interview, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the ex-CEO of Binance, shed light on his present association with the crypto platform and the potential sale of his controlling shares. Learn why the billionaire entrepreneur is not eager to sell now and his thoughts on the updates to social network X.

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Trump’s First 100 Days: A Checklist from Ripple’s CEO

Trump’s First 100 Days: A Checklist from Ripple’s CEO

Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, delivered a distinctive congratulatory message to the new president. In addition to his well-wishes, he proposed key reforms aimed at restructuring the SEC in Trump’s early administration.

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DeFi Tokens Surge 20% on Trump’s Anticipated Election Win

DeFi Tokens Surge 20% on Trump’s Anticipated Election Win

Several DeFi sector cryptocurrencies posted daily gains exceeding 20% after Donald Trump appeared as the clear winner of the U.S. presidential election on November 6. Investors are optimistic that the new White House administration will foster a more favorable climate between regulators and the crypto industry.

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FTX’s Gary Wang Asks the Judge for No Prison Time

FTX’s Gary Wang Asks the Judge for No Prison Time

Gary Wang, co-founder and former Chief Technological Officer of FTX has appealed for no jail time as a key witness in the case.

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Avalanche Buys Back $53 Million in AVAX Tokens from LFG

Avalanche Buys Back $53 Million in AVAX Tokens from LFG

The Avalanche Foundation has finalized the acquisition of 1.97 million AVAX tokens from the liquidated Luna Foundation Guard (LFG). LFG initially acquired these tokens to support the Terra blockchain ecosystem during its active period.

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Brian Armstrong Says Trump’s Win Is a Huge Win for Crypto

Brian Armstrong Says Trump’s Win Is a Huge Win for Crypto

Donald Trump’s comeback as the 47th U.S. president is a huge win for the crypto industry, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter).

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Will France Ban Polymarket? Crypto Betting Faces Crackdown

Will France Ban Polymarket? Crypto Betting Faces Crackdown

Crypto betting platforms now face the threat of prohibition.

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Trump’s Triumph: The Crypto World Responds

Trump’s Triumph: The Crypto World Responds

? How did Trump’s victory impact the crypto industry’s leaders? ? Dive into the reactions of prominent crypto figures and leaders –> detailed on our site.

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Trump’s Victory Ignites a Meme Coin Rally Led by DOGE

Trump’s Victory Ignites a Meme Coin Rally Led by DOGE

On November 6, Dogecoin (DOGE), one of the first and most iconic meme coins, shot up by more than 20% as Donald Trump surged to the front in the U.S. presidential race. DOGE is now poised to challenge XRP for the #7 spot in the crypto market rankings.

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Trump’s Strategy to Weaken the Dollar and Its Crypto Impact

Trump’s Strategy to Weaken the Dollar and Its Crypto Impact

Donald Trump’s post-return agenda to the White House includes measures such as significant import tariff hikes, escalating trade conflicts with China, and aggressive deficit reduction. His determination to weaken the US dollar stands out as particularly significant.

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Crypto Lobby Gains Ground in U.S. Congress – Big Changes Ahead?

Crypto Lobby Gains Ground in U.S. Congress – Big Changes Ahead?

Pro-crypto candidates now hold a majority in both the U.S. House and Senate, according to data from Stand With Crypto, a public initiative backed by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.

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Bitcoin Mailing List Migrates to Google Group

Bitcoin Mailing List Migrates to Google Group

According to Protos, the Linux Foundation has officially ended support for its long-standing Bitcoin Mailing List, which served as a central hub for Bitcoin developers for over a decade.

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99.75% of Crypto Investors in Israel Don’t Pay Taxes

99.75% of Crypto Investors in Israel Don’t Pay Taxes

According to the state comptroller, Israel is losing substantial revenue due to an ineffective tax system for cryptocurrency transactions. Between 2018 and 2022, the country could have collected an additional $250 million annually by taxing digital asset users.

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BTC Hits New ATH Amid Trump Victory and Massive Liquidations

BTC Hits New ATH Amid Trump Victory and Massive Liquidations

The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has reached a new all-time high of $75,000.

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CoinShares Criticizes MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Strategy

CoinShares Criticizes MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Strategy

CoinShares has criticized MicroStrategy’s decision to pursue $42 billion in Bitcoin acquisitions, suggesting that the company should focus more on financial stability and bond attractiveness. MicroStrategy plans to fund the purchases by selling shares steadily over the next three years.

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How the U.S. Election Could Impact the Crypto Market

How the U.S. Election Could Impact the Crypto Market

On November 5, voters across the U.S. will decide their next president in a contest that’s also attracting significant attention from the crypto sector. With Donald Trump and Kamala Harris running neck and neck, early results may be available as soon as the evening of November 6.

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Binance Continues Its Legal Battle with the SEC

Binance Continues Its Legal Battle with the SEC

Binance’s legal counsel has submitted a fresh motion to the court, requesting the dismissal of the SEC’s updated complaint against the exchange.

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The First UK Pension Scheme Announced Investing in Bitcoin

The First UK Pension Scheme Announced Investing in Bitcoin

Cartwright, a large pension advisor in the UK, announced allocating 3% of its assets to Bitcoin. This is a first-of-its-kind Bitcoin investment move by pension specialists in the country.

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Ethereum Devcon Attendee Robbed in Bangkok: Shocking Details

Ethereum Devcon Attendee Robbed in Bangkok: Shocking Details

On November 5, 2024, an attendee of Ethereum Devcon, one of the largest crypto events, was robbed by two criminals in Bangkok.

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Semler Scientific Acquires 47 BTC, Now Holds 1,058 BTC

Semler Scientific Acquires 47 BTC, Now Holds 1,058 BTC

On November 4, 2024, Semler Scientific—a leader in developing and marketing technology solutions for healthcare providers managing chronic conditions—announced its Q3 financial results.

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The Man Who Forgot $240M: A Bitcoin Tragedy for the Ages

The Man Who Forgot $240M: A Bitcoin Tragedy for the Ages

This is perhaps the most iconic crypto loss story of all time. In 2011, Stefan Thomas received 7,002 BTC for making a video. Today, that stash is worth $240 million. But he forgot the password. An entire fortune locked away forever.

Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.