U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced inflows on Wednesday, following two consecutive days of outflows. The 11 ETFs trading in the United States amassed $100.9 million, with Fidelity’s FBTC leading the way. Fidelity’s FBTC Tops Bitcoin ETF Inflows With $51M On Wednesday, spot bitcoin ETFs reversed their two-day outflow trend. The group secured $100.9 […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/us-spot-bitcoin-etfs-reverse-outflows-with-100m-inflows/
Month: June 2024
Terraform Labs ends operations, Terra community takes over
Terraform Labs ceases operations after a $4.47 billion settlement with the SEC, transferring control of the Terra blockchain to the community. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/terraform-labs-shuts-down-community-leads-terra
Cryptocurrency in India – Regulations
While cryptocurrencies are legal in India as of 2024, the regulations are intricate. This article unpacks the details of taxes, mining, and trading regulations—all to help you understand the current and future state of cryptocurrencies in India. Is Cryptocurrency in India Legal or Not? Cryptocurrencies in India have a somewhat complicated legal status. While cryptocurrencies are not officially recognized as…
Zero-knowledge Manta Network launches $50M ecosystem fund
Early-stage projects building on Manta Network can receive up to $50,000 in grants. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/zero-knowledge-manta-network-50-million-ecosystem-fund
Hidden Road partners with Bitfinex after Bybit KYC issues
After halting support for BybBit’s crypto services in May 2024, Citadel-backed Hidden Road inked a new crypto partnership with Bitfinex exchange. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/hidden-road-bitfinex-bybit-restriction
Wu-Tang Clan’s Secret ‘Shaolin’ Album Will Be Sold via $1 NFTs on Base
In a curveball move, PleasrDAO, a crypto collective that collects objects of cultural relevance, announced on Thursday that it will soon begin selling encrypted, on-chain copies of “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,” the one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan record that PleasrDAO acquired in 2021 for $4 million. The encrypted album will be made available today via a dedicated website for $1,…
BNB Chain to support early projects with new incubation alliance
The announcement comes amid a recent surge in BNB’s price, reaching a new all-time high of $717.48 on June 6. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bnb-chain-binance-labs-web3-incubation-alliance
Digital ID Startup Spins off From Polygon Labs, Aims to Mitigate AI-Generated Misinformation Risks
Privado ID, previously known as Polygon ID, has announced its spin-off from Polygon Labs on June 13, 2024. The move aims to meet the global demand for digital identity and reputation solutions that work with both onchain and online data. Privado ID’s technology leverages decentralization and private interaction to reduce cost, complexity, and counterparty risk. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/digital-id-startup-spins-off-from-polygon-labs-aims-to-mitigate-ai-generated-misinformation-risks/
European Commission selects Iota Web3 ID for blockchain sandbox
The European Commission’s selection of Iota’s Web3 ID solution highlights the solution’s potential to revolutionize KYC processes using distributed ledger technology and tokenization on a mass scale. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/eu-commission-selects-iota-web3-id-blockchain-sandbox
Terraform Labs to Dissolve After SEC Settlement, CEO Announces
Following a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Chris Amani, who succeeded Do Kwon as the CEO of Terraform Labs, disclosed that the blockchain firm is set to dissolve. Terraform Labs Set to Close Doors Post-SEC Settlement Blockchain startup Terraform Labs has announced it is ceasing operations following a settlement with the […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/terraform-labs-to-dissolve-after-sec-settlement-ceo-announces/