Dragonfly VC raising $500m in fourth funding round

Dragonfly Capital, a prominent crypto venture capital firm, is raising $500 million for its fourth investment fund, according to Bloomberg.   The fund will focus on early-stage projects in the blockchain space, continuing Dragonfly’s strategy of supporting innovative companies. According to… дальше »

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Chainlink partners with Fireblocks to help banks issue stablecoins

Fireblocks and Chainlink Labs have announced a strategic collaboration to provide banks with a technology solution for issuing and managing regulated stablecoins. Crypto custody and services firm Fireblocks has teamed up with Chainlink Labs to offer a new solution for… дальше »

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Bitcoin Sentiment Spikes After Mild Price Jump: Crowd Too Excited Too Quickly?

Data shows that the positive sentiment around Bitcoin has spiked on social media after BTC’s return above $58,000, implying investors may feel FOMO. Bitcoin Positive Vs. Negative Sentiment Ratio Has Spiked Recently According to data from the analytics firm Santiment, the crowd has recently shown a sudden burst of optimism around Bitcoin. дальше »

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Industry leaders a16z, OpenSea pledge $6 million to shield NFT artists from legal threats

The Stand With Crypto Alliance, a Coinbase-backed non-profit organization, is leading efforts to establish the Creator Defense Fund initiative that has raised $6 million from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and NFT marketplace OpenSea. дальше »

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MicroStrategy buys additional 18,300 BTC for more than $1b

Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy is continuing its Bitcoin allocation strategy, this time acquiring over 18,000 BTC. MicroStrategy, one of the largest corporate crypto holders in the world, announced in a press release on Friday, Sept. 13, that it acquired an… дальше »

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Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Purchased 18.3K More Bitcoins for $1.1B

The firm now holds over 244,800 bitcoin, founder Michael Saylor said in an X post. дальше »

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Cypherpunk Holdings rebrands to Sol Strategies, shifts focus to Solana

Canadian blockchain company Cypherpunk Holdings has rebranded, adopting the new name Sol Strategies as it focuses its investment strategy on Solana. The Toronto-based firm announced on Sept. 12 that Sol Strategies reflects its decision to invest in Solana (SOL), including… дальше »

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Circle reportedly moving HQ to New York ahead of IPO

Stablecoin operator Circle edged closer to going public with plans to redomicile its business on U.S. soil. Crypto payment giant and (USDC) issuer Circle will reportedly announce its new global headquarters in New York on Sept. 13, as the firm… дальше »

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Kalshi Lists Long-Sought Election Contracts After Beating CFTC in Court

The agency plans to appeal the case brought by the trading platform, and could still ask the higher court to stop the firm from listing the contracts. дальше »

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WeWork Founder's Climate Firm Refunds Crypto Token Holders After Failed Launch: Forbes

Flowcarbon, which raised $70 million from investors like Andreessen Horowitz, aims to tokenize carbon credits, but the token never launched. дальше »

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Crypto payments platform MoonPay secures Australian registration

MoonPay has registered with Australia’s regulator to provide crypto exchange services, enabling local payment methods like Osko and PayID for Australian users. Crypto payments firm MoonPay has officially registered with Australia‘s financial intelligence agency — also known as AUSTRAC —… дальше »

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Notcoin (NOT) Holders Return Strong, 60% Rally in Sight

Despite a 30% decline, Notcoin holders are holding firm. On-chain data and technical indicators suggest a potential price rebound soon. The post Notcoin (NOT) Holders Return Strong, 60% Rally in Sight appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto Leaderboard: India Stays On Top As the World’s Leading Hub For Adoption

India has once again emerged as the global leader in cryptocurrency adoption, according to a recent report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. This marks India’s second consecutive year which topped the charts, demonstrating continuous interest among investors who continue to engage with digital assets despite the country’s regulatory environment and high trading taxes. India’s Expanding […] дальше »

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Crypto Hack: Indonesia’s Indodax Goes Offline After Suspected $22M Breach

Indonesian cryptocurrency exchange Indodax is the latest to fall victim to a hack, resulting in the theft of approximately $22 million in digital assets. Indodax Pauses Platform Operations Due To Security Breach According to a post by blockchain security firm SlowMist on X, the hackers stole digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), multiple ERC-20 tokens […] дальше »

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Toncoin (TON) Price Likely to Bounce Back After Minor Rejection

Toncoin's rising OBV and double-bottom pattern signal a potential price rally toward $6.69 if support at $4.95 holds firm. The post Toncoin (TON) Price Likely to Bounce Back After Minor Rejection appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Polymarket user bets $1.2m on Harris to win presidential election 

A user on the Polymarket prediction platform has bet $1.2 million on the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.  The user, known by the wallet address “paragon,” received funds traced back to crypto trading firm QCP Capital, according to Arkham… дальше »

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Doors Open at Prometheum as Much-Disputed Firm Tests Crypto Tokens as Securities

While the broader crypto industry fights with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission about the agency's labeling of most tokens as securities, Prometheum is swinging open its doors for a long-awaited test of its strategy to assume the SEC is right. дальше »

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India and Nigeria Lead the World in Crypto Adoption Again, but Indonesia Is Fastest Growing: Chainalysis

India and Nigeria have maintained the top two positions in the world in terms of grassroots crypto adoption but Indonesia is the fastest growing, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis' annual report released Wednesday. дальше »

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Indodax hit by $20.5M exploit, North Korea link suspected

Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax has reportedly suffered a $20. 5 million exploit, according to blockchain security firm Cyvers. The losses were spread across multiple chains, including a $1. 4 million loss in Bitcoin and a $5 million theft on the TRON and Polygon networks. дальше »

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Atomic Wallet wins dismissal of class suit over $100M hack

A US judge found a Colorado court lacked jurisdiction over the Estonian-based Atomic Wallet, its CEO and a sister software development firm. дальше »

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Japan’s Metaplanet up 6% as Bitcoin stack nears 400 BTC

Metaplanet’s stock has jumped 480% since it unveiled its Bitcoin strategy in April, but the firm is down 13% on its investment.

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TRON, Tether, and blockchain forensic firm TRM Labs launch T3 Financial Crime Unit (FCU)

TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs launch T3 FCU to combat illicit USDT transactions. T3 FCU has frozen $12M in fraudulent USDT and identified 11 suspects. Despite Circle halting USDC minting, TRON minted $19B in USDT this year. дальше »

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ENS Labs partners with PayPal, Venmo to enable ENS name transactions

ENS Labs, the firm behind the ENS protocol, has partnered with traditional payment providers PayPal and Venmo to simplify cryptocurrency transfers. The collaboration will allow users to send digital assets using Ethereum Name Service (ENS) names. This integration seeks to… дальше »

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Second U.S. Firm tZero Said to Become Crypto Broker Dealer Under SEC Oversight

A second company, tZero Group Inc., said it's achieved status as a fully registered U.S. broker dealer under a rule allowing for crypto firms to join those ranks, following a path previously blazed by Prometheum Inc. дальше »

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‘Asia’s MicroStrategy’ Metaplanet Tops Up Bitcoin Portfolio With $2 Million Worth Of BTC

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Blockchain analytics firm Nansen acquires staking provider StakeWithUs

Data analytics platform Nansen has acquired staking service provider StakeWithUs to expand its offerings, enabling users to stake assets directly on-chain. Nansen, a blockchain analytics platform, has acquired staking provider StakeWithUs in a move that would allow its users to… дальше »

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TRON teams up with Chainalysis to monitor USDT transactions

TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs have launched the T3 Financial Crime Unit to collaborate on combating illicit activity related to USDT on the TRON blockchain. Blockchain network TRON, stablecoin issuer Tether, and a blockchain forensic firm TRM Labs have joined… дальше »

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TRON teams up with TRM Labs to monitor USDT transactions

TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs have launched the T3 Financial Crime Unit to collaborate on combating illicit activity related to USDT on the TRON blockchain. Blockchain network TRON, stablecoin issuer Tether, and a blockchain forensic firm TRM Labs have joined… дальше »

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Ethereum Bullish Signal: Adoption Hits Four-Month High Rate

On-chain data shows the Ethereum adoption rate has hit a four-month high, which could be bullish for the cryptocurrency’s price. Ethereum Network Growth Has Shot Up Recently According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, the ETH blockchain has recently created many wallets. дальше »

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Friend.tech Faces Uncertainty As $FRIEND Token Drops 40% Amid Smart Contract Renouncement

Once a top SocialFi project backed by tier 1 venture capital firm Paradigm, Friend. tech $FRIEND is now facing serious challenges. Today, the $FRIEND token experienced a significant drop of 40%, leaving investors increasingly concerned about the future of the project. дальше »

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FTX finalizes settlement with Emergent over $600M Robinhood shares claim

FTX debtors will pay Emergent $14 million to cover administrative expenses in exchange for the firm withdrawing any claims to $600 million in Robinhood shares and cash. дальше »

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Toncoin in downtrend since July: What are the odds of a bullish reversal?

Toncoin technical analysis showed some bullishness. The on-chain and futures market metrics showed firm bearish conviction for the near-term. Toncoin [TON] was beginning to claw back some ofThe post Toncoin in downtrend since July: What are the odds of a bullish reversal? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bernstein analysts predict Bitcoin surge to $90k if Trump wins

Bitcoin could surge to highs of $90k if former US president Donald Trump wins the next election in November, analysts at brokerage and research firm Bernstein predict. Analysts at the brokerage shared the prediction in a note to clients on September 9. дальше »

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Thoma Bravo founder says firm permanently exits crypto post-FTX fiasco

Thoma Bravo's exit from crypto underscores the lasting impact of high-profile failures on investor confidence and market stability. The post Thoma Bravo founder says firm permanently exits crypto post-FTX fiasco appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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VanEck shifts focus to spot Ethereum ETF, phases out futures fund EFUT

Asset management firm VanEck announced plans to close and liquidate its Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) EFUT, according to a Sept. 6 statement. VanEck cited performance, liquidity, assets under management (AUM), and investor interest as factors behind its decision. дальше »

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Atari founder’s new firm partners with Skale Labs for gasless blockchain gaming

According to Web3 gaming firm Moxy, the deal will save the company around $3.5 million in gas fees annually.

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Ripple Seeks To Pause Fines As Legal Battle With The US SEC Continues

In a significant turn of events, a stay of the monetary penalties has been requested by the behemoth payment firm Ripple Labs as its lengthy legal dispute with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to unfold. дальше »

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Crypto Payments Firm BCB Group Has Received Takeover Interest: Sources

The company received takeover interest from a potential investor while conducting a Series B funding round. дальше »

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WazirX hacker launders $10 million through Tornado Cash

The hacker responsible for stealing over $235 million from the Indian crypto exchange WazirX has transferred around $10 million through sanctioned Tornado Cash in the past 24 hours, according to blockchain security firm Cyvers. дальше »

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Ethereum Rockets Forward With 3.3% Network Growth While Bitcoin Goes Stale

On-chain data shows Ethereum has notably outpaced Bitcoin in terms of adoption during the last three months, a sign that could be positive for ETH. Ethereum Has Seen Its Holder Count Go Up By 3.3% In Last Three Months According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, Ethereum has continued to separate itself from […] дальше »

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Andreesen Horowitz closes Miami a16z office due to lack of use

Andreessen Horowitz closes Miami office, raising questions about the city’s crypto future The $43 billion firm, known for its significant investments in technology and crypto, opened the office in 2022, intending to support Miami’s growing reputation as a tech hub.… дальше »

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Binance Hires UK-Based Accounting Firm Grant Thornton to Advise on Audits

Binance has hired U.K.-based Grant Thornton to advise on accounting and tax matters, it announced Wednesday. дальше »

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Bitcoin, XRP See Declining Whale Activity: What It Means

On-chain data shows Bitcoin, XRP, and other top cryptocurrencies have been witnessing notably lesser activity from the whales recently as compared to earlier in the year. Bitcoin, XRP Among Assets Observing A Decline In Whale Transactions In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment has discussed about how the latest trend in the Whale Transaction Count has been looking like for the various top coins in the sector. дальше »

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Terraform Labs moves $62.81M in BTC amid final wind-down steps

On-chain data shows that a crypto wallet linked to the bankrupt Terraform Labs moved 1,075 BTC, valued at approximately $62. 81 million, to a new address (bc1q5) on Sept. 2. While the firm has yet to comment publicly on the transfer, market analysts note that it aligns with Terraform Labs’ plan to wind down operations following […] The post Terraform Labs moves $62. дальше »

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Bitcoin wallet linked to Terraform’s Do Kwon moved $62m

Amid Terraform Labs’ ongoing unwind and the extradition battle involving its founder Do Kwon, a wallet linked to both entities moved $62.8 million worth of Bitcoin. According to data from Arkham, an address associated with the beleaguered blockchain firm Terraform… дальше »

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SEC Charges Crypto Firm for Custody Failures

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Galois Capital hit with SEC charges for failing custody requirements

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged and settled with hedge fund Galois Capital Management LLC over a private fund managed by the firm that primarily invested in crypto, according to a statement published on Sept. дальше »

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SEC accuses Galois Capital of misleading investors, custody failures

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Florida-based Galois Capital with serious compliance failures and investor misrepresentation. The charges relate to the firm’s failure to adhere to required custody practices and misleading information about redemption policies. According to… дальше »

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US SEC charges crypto-advisory that shuttered due to FTX bankruptcy

US SEC disclosed charges against crypto-advisory for failure to comply with custody rules The firm will be paying $225,000 as civil penalty for storing money on now defunct crypto-exchange - FTThe post US SEC charges crypto-advisory that shuttered due to FTX bankruptcy appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ripple to launch smart contracts on XRP Ledger (XRPL), boosting DeFi capabilities and DApps

Prominent cross-border payments firm Ripple is set to introduce smart contracts to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). According to the announcement made by Team Ripple on September 2, this move aims to expand XRPL’s capabilities and attract developers, fostering the creation of new decentralized applications (DApps). дальше »

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