Trump and Biden Tied on Polymarket, Diverging From Polls

Other election contracts show a 35% chance of a Republican sweep of the presidency and both houses of Congress and a 27% chance Democrats control the Senate after the election. дальше »

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VELO Token Skyrockets 358%, Dubbed ‘XRP of Southeast Asia’

VELO, recognized as the "XRP of Southeast Asia," has seen a significant surge, with a 358% increase in value and enhancements in cross-border payments through smart contracts. The post VELO Token Skyrockets 358%, Dubbed ‘XRP of Southeast Asia’ appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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U.S. CFTC Proposes Ban on Political Event Contracts

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) proposed a formal rejection of event contracts that bet on the outcome of political activity in a vote on Friday, beginning an effort to wall off U. дальше »

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Stellar (XLM) Readies for Game-Changing Upgrade: Details

Upgrade comes after successful mainnet launch of Soroban, Stellar's smart contracts platform дальше »

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AI-powered smart contracts could be ‘transformative’ — Ava Labs founder

Imagine if ordinary people could write smart contracts in their native language. It could bring in “billions of new [blockchain] users.” дальше »

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Bitcoin Rebound Has Crypto Options Traders Anticipating $100K

The number of active bitcoin call contracts is significantly higher than puts, indicating bullish market sentiment. дальше »

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Binance to delist several perpetual futures contracts

Binance has warned users that it will remove several perpetual futures contracts from its listing. дальше »

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Bitcoin and Ether options worth $2.4B set to expire May 3, max BTC pain at $61K

Deribit exchange data reveals that the put-to-call ratio for Bitcoin options contracts is currently at 0.50, with a maximum pain point of $61,000. дальше »

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Nearly $2.4 Billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expire Today: What to Expect?

$2.4 billion in combined Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts expire today, potentially impacting prices in the short term. The post Nearly $2.4 Billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expire Today: What to Expect? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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BeL2 – Turn an EVM into a Bitcoin Layer 2

Sasha Mitchell is Head of Operations at BeL2. Imagine if Bitcoin could talk to other blockchains, make deals, execute contracts, and expand its influence without ever compromising its integrity. That's BeL2, the Bitcoin Elastos Layer 2 Protocol. дальше »

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Script State from Lamport Signatures

A breakdown by Andrew Poelstra on how Lamport Signatures, a hash based signature scheme, can be used to create a global state that any Bitcoin transaction can reference to settle smart contracts. дальше »

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How to short Bitcoin on Binance and Coinbase

Shorting Bitcoin on Binance and Coinbase is akin to a high-stakes gamble where mastering margin trading and futures contracts is key to tilting the odds in your favor. дальше »

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Dead protocol leaks crypto funds from hacked pool

Approximately $181,000 worth of crypto assets was drained from Yield Protocol’s strategic contracts present on the Arbitrum blockchain. дальше »

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Cardano’s Mysterious Surge: What’s Behind The $13 Billion Daily Transaction Boom?

Cardano (ADA), the smart contracts platform known for its energy-efficient Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism, has been generating buzz lately. On-chain data reveals a significant uptick in large transactions, hinting at a potential return of the whales – major investors who can significantly impact cryptocurrency prices. дальше »

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Liquid staking on BNB Smart Chain, millions stuck in DeFi bridge contracts: Finance Redefined

Arkham Research notified DeFi wallet owners to look at the addresses and try to retrieve their funds, which have been stuck for months in bridge contracts. дальше »

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Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Crucial Test as $9.26 Billion in Options Expire

Traders anticipate volatility as $9.26 billion in BTC and ETH options contracts expired today. The post Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Crucial Test as $9.26 Billion in Options Expire appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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BNB Chain to enable liquid staking on the BNB Smart Chain

BNB Chain, a decentralised smart contracts network, will soon enable native liquid staking on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC), according to details shared in a blog post today. The move comes as BNB Chain looks to fully transition all functionality from the Beacon Chain via the BNB Chain Fusion. дальше »

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The FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Is Good for the Crypto Industry

Employment contracts that stop free movement of labor conflict with an innovative industry’s open-source ethos, says Linda Jeng, CEO of Digital Self Labs, a Web3 advisory firm. дальше »

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Chainlink announces general availability for its CCIP

Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) is now in general availability (GA). Developer can leverage CCIP permissionlessly for cross-chain token transfers and to send messages to smart contracts. дальше »

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Chainlink debuts new protocol aimed at boosting cross-chain interoperability

The Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol will make cross-chain smart contracts more interoperable across nine blockchain networks. дальше »

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SEC targets Uniswap Labs, raising concerns over open-source code liability

SEC actions have made developers fearful that their code may end in prosecution. Are smart contracts with immutable code the way to protect themselves? дальше »

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Wallets linked to Coinbase and Vitalik Buterin have millions ‘stuck’ in bridge contracts

Arkham Research tagged and notified wallet owners to look at the addresses and retrieve their funds, which have been stuck for months. дальше »

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Bitcoin covenants are coming — OP_CAT gets formally introduced as BIP-420

OP_CAT is now BIP-420, and the arrival of Bitcoin covenants could introduce smart contracts, zk-proofs, and on-chain trading. The post Bitcoin covenants are coming — OP_CAT gets formally introduced as BIP-420 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Millions of dollars in crypto assets lie unclaimed in DeFi bridge contracts: Arkham Intelligence

Arkham Intelligence reveals millions of dollars in unclaimed digital assets in bridge contracts owned by whales and large firms. The post Millions of dollars in crypto assets lie unclaimed in DeFi bridge contracts: Arkham Intelligence appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Why Is Chainlink’s LINK Price Dipping? Is there Hope for Bullish Reversal Near Term?

One project that has caught the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike is Chainlink, known for its decentralized oracle network that enables blockchain-based smart contracts to access off-chain data. дальше »

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European Union’s Data Act effectively outlaws true smart contracts | Opinion

As it currently stands, the EU’s Data Act threatens defi, which relies on public blockchains and smart contracts. дальше »

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BlockDAG Hits $18.5M in Presale, Heightened by Moon Keynote Teaser: Polkadot Price Challenges Cardano Smart Contracts’ Growth

Polkadot price struggles to surpass the $7 threshold, reflecting a wider downturn affected by global issues. Meanwhile, Cardano Smart Contracts show robust growth with over 1,000 new deployments, enhancing its footprint in the decentralised app sector. дальше »

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Top 10 Altcoins With Highest Open Interest Rates Revealed

The cryptocurrency derivatives market is seeing a notable surge in activities, underscored by rising open interest levels in various altcoins. Open interest, a crucial metric, tracks the total unsettled contracts in futures or options, providing key insights into market liquidity and trader engagement. дальше »

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EY launches new blockchain solution to manage business contracts on Ethereum

EY launches OCM, a blockchain solution for efficient contract management on Ethereum, promising enhanced confidentiality and cost savings. The post EY launches new blockchain solution to manage business contracts on Ethereum appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Top 4 accounting firm turns to Ethereum for blockchain-based business contracts

Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young (EY)  unveiled its new service for managing enterprise contracts via blockchain technology called OpsChain Contract Manager (OCM) on April 17. The tool is designed to manage complex, multi-party business agreements with enhanced security and privacy via blockchain technology. дальше »

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Bitcoin: Should you expect more volatility ahead of the halving?

Bitcoin's Implied Volatility saw a surge last weekend. Bearish sentiments overrun the market as the halving nears. The implied volatility for Bitcoin [BTC] options contracts expiring in ApriThe post Bitcoin: Should you expect more volatility ahead of the halving? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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EY launches Ethereum-based blockchain solution to streamline business contracts

Accounting firm EY has launched an Ethereum-based blockchain solution to help businesses execute complex agreements efficiently while cutting costs and bolstering security. On April 17, EY announced the launch of the EY OpsChain Contract Manager (OCM), a blockchain-enabled solution designed… дальше »

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Worldcoin Faces $1.2 Million Fine In Argentina For Law Violations; WLD’s Price Reacts

In recent months, Sam Altman’s open-source protocol Worldcoin (WLD) has faced increasing legal challenges as Portugal and Spain cracked down on its biometric data collection practices. Argentina has joined the list, issuing an indictment against Worldcoin after detecting allegedly abusive clauses in user contracts. дальше »

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Cardano Sees Massive Growth in Smart Contracts as ADA Bulls Target Triumph Over Ethereum

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Ankr and Brevis coChain partner to enhance web3 networks with ZK

Ankr and Brevis coChain join hands to revolutionize Web3 with zero-knowledge technology. Brevis enables smart contracts to utilize blockchain data securely for innovative applications. Ankr’s RaaS platform enhances scalability and interoperability for decentralized services. дальше »

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Bitcoin halving: BTC liquidates over $80 million in crypto with drop below $63,000

Bitcoin price dropped to a low of $62,274 on Monday, liquidating over $70 million in derivatives positions.  Volume of Bitcoin derivatives trades is down 33% five days away from the BTC halving.  Open Interest at $60,000 put, a day before the halving is 1,060 contracts. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s sharp downturn linked to futures liquidations: Bitfinex

Bitcoin's recent price correction is closely tied to futures contracts, with record liquidations and shifts in market open interest The post Bitcoin’s sharp downturn linked to futures liquidations: Bitfinex appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Coinbase seeks interim appeal in SEC case over crypto classification

Coinbase has filed a motion seeking Judge Failla’s permission to seek an interlocutory appeal on her recent order involving investment contracts. дальше »

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Coinbase, XRP, Uniswap v. SEC - How exchange's motion is 'critical' to crypto

Coinbase's legal battle with the SEC highlights tension between crypto platforms and regulators Disagreement over "investment contracts" shapes crypto transaction rules In the wake of the crThe post Coinbase, XRP, Uniswap v. дальше »

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Ex-Amazon engineer sentenced to 3 years in prison for $12m crypto hack

A former Amazon software engineer Shakeeb Ahmed was sentenced to three years in prison for exploiting smart contracts дальше »

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Ethereum and Cardano register gains; analysts’ focus shifts to NUGX token

Ethereum and Cardano remain stable and show growth in the crypto market downturn. NuggetRush token emerges as a promising altcoin with play-to-earn gaming features. Cardano prioritizes security and scalability for smart contracts, while Ethereum faces technical challenges but maintains its commitment to decentralization. дальше »

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Will AVAX crash further? What these metrics tell you...

Smart contracts deployed on the Avalanche network declined significantly over the last few weeks. Activity and DEX volumes on the network also fell, however, TVL remained high. Avalanche [AVThe post Will AVAX crash further? What these metrics tell you... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Pepe Perpetual Futures to Go Live on Coinbase

Coinbase International has announced the listing of perpetual futures contracts for the fourth-biggest meme coin дальше »

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Bearish tilt in Bitcoin futures as open interest contracts

Analyzing the ebb and flow of futures contracts across exchanges can provide invaluable insights into the market’s collective outlook. The state of open interest in Bitcoin futures and the ratio between long and short positions can help us determine whether the market is bullish or bearish and anticipate potential price movements. дальше »

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) Skyrockets into Top Ranks With New Major Index Inclusion

WOO X announces launch of index perpetual contracts, featuring meme coins such as Shiba Inu (SHIB) дальше »

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Trading Dividend Uncertainty

Explore Dividend Index futures and options at CME Group, and learn how traders use these contracts to manage uncertainty along the curve. дальше »

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Grayscale drops Cardano (ADA) from its digital large cap fund

Grayscale has removed Cardano (ADA) from its Digital Large Cap Fund following a quarterly rebalancing. The asset manager also removed Cosmos (ATOM) from its smart contracts fund. Crypto asset manager Grayscale provides quarterly updates for its multi-asset funds Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund, Grayscale DeFi Fund, and the Grayscale Smart Contract Platform Ex-Ethereum Fund. дальше »

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Coinbase International set to list ORDI and WLD perpetual futures

Coinbase’s institutional client-facing subsidiary has revealed plans to list perpetual future contracts for the BRC-20 token Ordinals and Worldcoin on April 11. In an April 5 X post, Coinbase International Exchange said that it would list perpetual futures products for… дальше »

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Trouble Ahead? Binance Coin Futures Market Under Pressure With Negative Funding Rates

The outlook for Binance Coin (BNB) has turned cloudy, with both futures market data and technical indicators flashing bearish signals. Based on our analysis of Coinglass data, negative funding rates and declining open interest in BNB futures contracts paint a picture of growing pessimism among traders. дальше »

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DeFi Architect Andre Cronje Questions If Ethena (USDe) Is the Next TerraUSD

Andre Cronje evaluates Ethena Protocol's USDe for potential risks similar to TerraUSD, highlighting concerns over its perpetual contracts and collateral mechanisms in the volatile DeFi market. The post DeFi Architect Andre Cronje Questions If Ethena (USDe) Is the Next TerraUSD appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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