Category: Latest news
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DeFi landscape shifts as Solana dethrones Ethereum in trading volume
[ad_1] Identifying trends in DeFi requires analyzing activity on decentralized exchanges (DEXs). These DEXs are the cornerstone of the DeFi market, at the center of DeFi activity, and the main driving force of the sector. To understand what drives DeFi, we need to look at the volume, trader activity, and variety of trading pairs on…
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Bitcoin sees correlation with equities as Brazil’s 4-month trading volume hits $6 billion
[ad_1] Kaiko Research said Bitcoin’s (BTC) correlation with equities is rising, with a 90-day correlation rising to 0.17 last week after hitting a multi-year low of 0.01 in March. Meanwhile, Brazil experienced a significant rise in volume and is outpacing the dollar. Bitcoin’s 90-day correlation with equities rose to 0.17 the week of May 5,…
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US senators challenge DOJ’s broad definition of crypto money transmitters
[ad_1] Two US lawmakers have opposed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) attempt to expand the definition of a money-transmitting business. In a May 9 letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland, Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden argued that the DOJ’s broad interpretation could criminalize non-custodial crypto asset software services. According to the lawmakers: “The DOJ’s…
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OpenAI introduces GPT-4o model, promising real-time conversation
[ad_1] OpenAI announced a new model, GPT-4o, which will soon allow real-time conversation with an AI assistant. In a May 13 demo, OpenAI members showed that the model can provide breathing feedback, tell a story, and help solve a math problem, among other applications. Head of Frontiers Research Mark Chen noted that, although users could…
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Uniswap founder says Biden administration’s indifference toward crypto could cost elections
[ad_1] Uniswap founder Hayden Adams criticized President Joe Biden’s approach to crypto regulation and said his administration’s perceived indifference to crypto could be a significant miscalculation in the 2024 election. Adams warned in a May 13 post on social media that the administration is ignoring a key issue for many Americans and compared the decision…
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Vanguard, BlackRock up MSTR holdings, while TradFi firms continue disclosing Bitcoin ETF investments
[ad_1] Vanguard and BlackRock have increased their stakes in MicroStrategy holdings (MSTR) on May 10. Vanguard holds 1.6 million shares of MSTR worth $2.6 billion as of the end of the first quarter, up from 1.2 million shares worth $727.6 million at the end of December 2023. BlackRock now holds 1.2 million shares worth $2.1…
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Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs face record single-day outflows
[ad_1] Mining for the future: Bitcoin industry trends in the aftermath of the halving Andjela Radmilac · 5 hours ago CryptoSlate’s latest market report dives deep into the Hashrate Index Q1 report to determine the current state and future trajectory of Bitcoin mining. [ad_2] Source link
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Crypto investment products see first inflow in weeks despite subdued trading volumes
[ad_1] Crypto-related investment products recorded their first inflow in over a month, totaling $130 million during the past week, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly report. The inflows mark a notable shift in investor sentiment after weeks of negative flows across the crypto market. However, the inflow did not improve investors’ participation in the asset class…
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Layer 1, 2, 3, parachain, sidechain – What’s the difference?
[ad_1] The emergence of various blockchain scaling solutions has sparked discussions about the differences and roles of Layer 1, Layer 2, Layer 3, parachains, and sidechains in the evolving crypto ecosystem. Understanding these concepts is crucial for developers, investors, and users navigating the complex landscape of blockchain technologies – but it’s not always very clear…
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New Hampshire representative proposes Bitcoin ETF investment to address state financial liabilities
[ad_1] New Hampshire State Representative Keith Ammon discussed the potential benefits of the state diversifying its financial reserves into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in a May 12 social media post. The SEC approved trading spot Bitcoin ETFs on US exchanges in January. Since then, the products have generated huge interest, with major financial institutions like…