Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, is often regarded as a digital store of value. However, the concept of Bitcoin programmability has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of BitVM2, a new iteration developed by Robin Linus. This advancement promises to bring more complex functionalities to the Bitcoin network, potentially revolutionizing how Bitcoin can be used in decentralized applications without…
Month: August 2024
Solana’s GambleFi Star Mega Dice Token Raises $1.7M in Trending Presale Event
Mega Dice, the popular Solana-based casino, has just hit a huge milestone. The presale for its native Mega Dice Token (DICE) has now passed $1.7 million – with many early backers believing it could be the next big thing in GambleFi. Mega Dice Casino Passes $1.7M in Presale for DICE Mega Dice is quickly making […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/solanas-gamblefi-star-mega-dice-token-raises-1-7m-in-trending-presale-event/
NYSE, Nasdaq withdraw 3 more requests for crypto ETF options rule changes
Activity keeps heating up around Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF options. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/nyse-nasdaq-withdraw-3-more-requests-crypto-etf-options-rule-changes?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US Financial Services Committee leaders want ‘regulatory sandboxes’ for AI
In a letter signed only by republicans, the committee responded to a request for information sent by the Department of the Treasury. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-financial-services-committee-leaders-want-regulatory-sandboxes-artificial-intelligence?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO to co-lead Trump transition team
The financial services company has managed the Treasury portfolio for stablecoin issuer Tether since 2021. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/cantor-fitzgerald-trump-transition-team-tether?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US Bitcoin ETFs Gain $11M, Ether ETFs Slip by $39M on Thursday
On Thursday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pulled in $11.11 million, while ethereum ETFs faced a different outcome, with losses totaling $39.21 million during the day’s trading session. A Dive Into Thursday’s Crypto ETF Landscape U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs made a slight comeback on Thursday, drawing in $11.11 million in positive inflows. Fidelity’s FBTC […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/us-bitcoin-etfs-gain-11m-ether-etfs-slip-by-39m-on-thursday/
Trump Taps Bitcoin, Tether Bull Howard Lutnick for Transition Team
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has named Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as co-chair of his transition team ahead of the presidential election in November—and Lutnick is a big Bitcoin bull. Trump’s campaign made the announcement Friday, also noting that Linda McMahon—the former administrator of the Small Business Administration—would serve as co-chair alongside Lutnick. Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance will…
Ronin bridge hack caused by error in upgrade deployment script — Verichains
The upgrade deployment script failed to call an important initialization function, leaving the vote threshold at zero and allowing anyone to withdraw “without signature.” Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ronin-bridge-hack-upgrade-script-verichains?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
New P2E Meme Game PlayDoge Raises $6M in Presale – Will PLAY Rally After DEX Listing?
PlayDoge (PLAY) is proving that even in the meme coin world, it’s possible to shake things up. This new Play-to-Earn (P2E) project has just passed the $6 million mark in its presale. But does PlayDoge have what it takes to make a real impact when it hits DEXs later this year? Investors Race to Secure […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/new-p2e-meme-game-playdoge-raises-6m-in-presale-will-play-rally-after-dex-listing/
Bitcoin price stumbles as gold price hits $2.5K for the first time ever
Bitcoin could hardly look less like gold as sideways BTC price moves meet all-time highs. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-stumbles-gold-price-hits-2-5-k-first-time-ever?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound