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Filecoin Foundation demonstrates IPFS data transmission in space, eyes future off-planet networks
[ad_1] The Filecoin Foundation has successfully executed a groundbreaking mission, sending its digital asset’s whitepaper and an image of its mascot, affectionately known as “Biscuit, the FileCorgi,” into orbit and back to Earth using the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS). As outlined in a Jan. 16 statement, this achievement exemplifies the potential of decentralized technologies in…
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Chainlink and Circle partner to boost USDC’s cross-chain capabilities
[ad_1] Chainlink (LINK), a leading decentralized oracle network, announced the successful integration of its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) with Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP). According to a Jan. 16 statement, this collaboration would enable users to transfer the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin securely and reliably across different blockchain networks. “CCIP’s defense-in-depth infrastructure helps ensure that…
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Grayscale moves $387 million in Bitcoin to Coinbase in possible redemption play
[ad_1] Quick Take Just before the U.S. market opened on Jan. 16, Grayscale, the world’s largest digital currency asset manager, initiated a significant transfer to Coinbase. The transactions involved shifting 9,000 BTC across nine separate transactions, each valued at around $43.7 million, towards a Coinbase Prime hot wallet, for a total of $387 million, according…
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How ETFs affected BTC futures trading in the U.S.
[ad_1] The launch of the spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. marked a watershed moment in the crypto industry. While the impact it could have on the global Bitcoin market, like legitimizing it as an asset class or creating more demand, has been analyzed at length, few have focused on its effects on other regulated…
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Another pro-crypto presidential candidate suspends campaign for office
[ad_1] Pro-crypto presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy has suspended his campaign for office on Jan. 16. In a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Ramaswamy revealed he was suspending his campaign to support former President Donald Trump’s bid to return to the Oval Office, saying: ” I am suspending my campaign and endorsing…
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Tether challenges UN claims of USDT use in illegal activities, advocates for blockchain education
[ad_1] Stablecoin issuer Tether criticized the United Nations report, claiming that its USDT tokens are being used for illegal activities. In a Jan. 16 blog post, Tether said the monitoring its stablecoins attract from regulatory authority surpasses those of the traditional banking systems. The firm furthered that its assets were extensively monitored by global regulatory…
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Timeline set for upcoming Craig Wright trial on Satoshi Nakamoto identity claim
[ad_1] After months of ETF hype and focus, the start of the COPA (Crypto Open Patent Alliance) v. Wright trial on Feb. 5 marks a pivotal juncture in the Bitcoin narrative, challenging the claims of Craig Wright as Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin. Set against the backdrop of the open-source community’s ethos, the…
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Bitcoin’s surging correlation with Nasdaq signals convergence with traditional finance
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Bitcoin accumulation trend hits lowest point since October, signaling widespread distribution shifts
[ad_1] Quick Take The Accumulation Trend Score, a metric that measures the relative strength of Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation by different entity wallet cohorts, has registered a significant shift. Notably, the trend score has plummeted to 0.5, the lowest level since October 2023, just prior to Bitcoin’s monumental rise from $25,000 to $49,000, spurred by the…
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Coinbase Prime hot wallet leads weekly Bitcoin trading with $11.4 billion volume
[ad_1] Coinbase Prime, the crypto platform explicitly designed for institutional investors, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals, has seen a dramatic increase in trading activity following the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs launch. CryptoSlate analysis identified a hot wallet at Coinbase Prime that has surged to the top of the Bitcoin inflow chart over the past week. This…