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Matter Labs has laid off 24 employees, over 16% of its workforce, amid market changes. The company is shifting focus from general-purpose scaling to niche applications. Despite layoffs, Matter Labs continues hiring for critical engineering and business roles. Matter Labs, the company behind the Ethereum scaling network ZKsync, has announced the layoff of over 16% […]
Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $5B net inflows while Ether ETFs have seen $500M net outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT leads with over $224M in a single day, currently holding over 350,000 BTC. Ether ETFs are struggling due to liquidity issues and Grayscale’s $2.5B outflows. Recent trends in the cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETF) market have highlighted a significant […]
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced a partnership with SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of financial services behemoth SBI Group. Partnership will help boost Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy, including compliance. Metaplanet has acquired 360 Bitcoin (BTC) as it targets becoming ‘Asia’s MicroStrategy’ In an announcement on Sept. 2, Metaplanet said its collaboration with SBI VC Trade […]
Bitcoin Dogs’ token 0DOG surges after launching a high-APY liquidity pool. Rising Bitcoin interest in the US boosts 0DOG’s value amid broader market trends. Despite a US demand spike, global Bitcoin demand and profits remain weak. The cryptocurrency market is abuzz with recent developments as Bitcoin Dogs’ native token, 0DOG, experiences a dramatic surge amidst […]
Vitalik Buterin clarifies ETH sales were for projects and charity, not profit. He held 325K ETH three years ago but now holds 240K ETH. Buterin has also defended Ethereum’s support for DeFi amid criticisms from some in the space. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has come out to address allegations surrounding his sales of Ether (ETH), […]
Rhodium filed for Chapter 11 with debts of up to $100M and assets of up to $500M. The debtor-in-possession financing plan is offered by Galaxy Digital. Galaxy Digital offers Rhodium a $30M loan or 500 BTC with a 9.5%-14.5% interest. Rhodium Enterprises, a Texas-based Bitcoin mining firm, has recently garnered significant attention following its Chapter […]
Bitcoin fell to lows of $57,700 on Coinbase as prices dipped during the US trading session. Analysts predict further weakness is likely, and here’s what they are saying At the time of writing, Bitcoin (BTC) traded around $58,486 across major crypto exchanges. However, the digital asset’s price had touched lows of $57,700 on US-based crypto […]
Donald Trump aims to make the US the “crypto capital of the planet” if elected. His sons’ World Liberty Financial may involve real-world assets and tokenization. Trump has promised a Bitcoin reserve and to replace SEC chair Gary Gensler. In a bold move that could reshape the landscape of digital assets in the United States, […]
Crypto.com integrates PayPal for US users to simplify crypto purchases. The partnership allows seamless transfers and topping up Crypto.com Visa Cards. The PayPal feature on Crypto.com is currently only available in the US but is expected to expand to more markets in future. Crypto.com has announced a strategic partnership with PayPal, further expanding its offerings […]
BlackRock launches Ethereum ETF (ETHA39) in Brazil via BDR on B3 stock exchange. Initial trading price set between R$40-R$50 with first-year fees halved to 0.12%. Brazil now has 15 crypto-linked ETFs. BlackRock has expanded its cryptocurrency product portfolio in Brazil by launching the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) via a share receipt (BDR) on the B3 […]