Tensor, the Solana-based NFT marketplace, teased more details about its latest venture: Vector.fun, a new platform that will blend social engagement with token trading in a mobile-first app across multiple blockchain networks. The company’s founders shared details about the trading platform on social media on Tuesday, emphasizing that its development spun out of NFT fatigue and the market’s attention becoming…
Month: November 2024
FBI Raids Polymarket CEO’s Home, Seizes Devices Amid Trump Bet Controversy
The FBI reportedly raided the Manhattan apartment of Shayne Coplan, CEO of betting platform Polymarket, early Wednesday. The raid followed Polymarket’s accurate prediction of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory, a result that contrasted with traditional polls. FBI agents seized Coplan’s phone and electronic devices, though he was not arrested or charged. A source close to […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/fbi-raids-polymarket-ceos-home-seizes-devices-amid-trump-bet-controversy/
Bitwise Acquires Attestant in Expanding Ethereum Staking Push
Cryptocurrency index fund manager Bitwise Asset Management has acquired Ethereum staking firm Attestant Limited, as locking up ETH for rewards continues to gain traction among holders. Bitwise aims to leverage its acquisition of the Ethereum staking firm—which handles $3.7 billion worth of staked ETH—to build out Bitwise OS, a new on-chain product suite for digital asset investors. The suite will…
Elon Musk Praises Dogecoin Inflation Rate: ‘Feature, Not a Bug’
Elon Musk isn’t backing down when it comes to Dogecoin. The world’s richest man and soon-to-be U.S. government employee said on Twitter (aka X) that the joke cryptocurrency’s inflationary model is a “feature, not a bug.” He was responding to Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus’ tweet explaining to developers how to adjust the asset’s tokenomics. I think the flat inflation of…
Polymarket Founder Raided by FBI After Trump Win, Company Says
Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan was the target of a law enforcement raid Wednesday, the company confirmed to Decrypt, describing him as the victim of “political retribution” after his phone and electronics were seized. The spokesperson claimed that Coplan is being targeted after Polymarket “correctly called the 2024 presidential election,” after bettors on the crypto prediction market platform correctly picked a…
Russia and China Join Forces to Prevent Global Crisis, Experts Say
China-Russia cooperation is helping to stabilize the region and avert a global crisis, according to Zhang Hong, a research fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Zhang emphasized that as permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and Russia are working together to uphold global peace and security through strong mutual trust and […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/russia-and-china-join-forces-to-prevent-global-crisis-experts-say/
FBI raids home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan: Report
The decentralized betting platform CEO was reportedly targeted in an FBI raid, which saw his phone and electronics seized. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/fbi-raids-home-polymarket-ceo-shayne-coplan-report?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Hitting and holding $100K Bitcoin price depends on $11.8B end-of-year BTC options expiry
Bitcoin’s ability to reach and hold the $100,000 level will be influenced by the upcoming $11.8 billion options expiry. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/hitting-and-holding-100-k-bitcoin-price-depends-on-11-8-b-end-of-year-btc-options-expiry?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
How a new SEC chair can boost Ether price and ETF inflows
With Donald Trump’s election, a crypto-friendly regulator may replace SEC Chair Gensler, opening the door for staking rewards on spot ETH ETFs. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-chair-ether-price-etf-inflow?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Cantor-Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick Vying for Treasury Secretary post
Lutnick has become increasingly visible to the crypto community due to his relationship with Tether and his appearance at Bitcoin 2024. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/cantor-fitzgerald-ceo-howard-lutnick-vying-treasury-post?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound