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12/19/2024 14:31:01
Unicorn Fart Dust Token Reaches $240M Market Cap in 2 Days
In accordance with Altcoinbuzz, the 'Unicorn Fart Dust' ($UFD) token, created by YouTuber Ron Basement, achieved a remarkable $240 million market cap within just two days of its launch. Initially intended as a satirical critique of the speculative nature of the crypto market, $UFD quickly became the...
12/19/2024 14:30:37
Blockaid's Dashboard Reveals 71 Million Prevented Attacks in 2024
Citing Cryptonews, Web3 blockchain security firm Blockaid has launched a new dashboard, State of the Chain, offering insights into 2024 onchain activity and security trends. The tool provides customizable insights into decentralized applications, token activity, and other blockchain trends. Blockaid...
12/19/2024 14:30:21
Skynet Raises $1.2M to Enhance AI Agent Payments Globally
Based on Cryptonews, Skynet, a decentralized protocol, has secured $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to advance its AI agent payment system. The funding round included contributions from angel investors linked to GitHub, Polygon, Veracode, and Monotype. Skynet aims to develop 'The World’s Resource Bl...
12/19/2024 14:17:09
U.S. Q3 GDP Growth at 3.1%, Exceeds Expectations
Derived from @CoinGapeMedia, the U.S. economy showed resilience in the third quarter of 2024, with the Real GDP Growth reaching 3.1%, surpassing the expected 2.8% and the previous quarter's 2.8%. Additionally, the Core PCE Price Index for Q3 was reported at 2.2%, slightly above the anticipated 2.1% ...
12/19/2024 13:46:04
Strike Expands USDT Withdrawals to 8 Countries, Enhancing Global Access
Derived from Altcoinbuzz, Strike, a leading digital payment platform, has announced the launch of USDT deposits and withdrawals in eight new countries: Australia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Philippines, South Africa, South Korea, and UAE. This expansion aims to facilitate easier access and managem...
12/19/2024 13:45:40
MARA Acquires 15,574 BTC for $1.53 Billion at $98,529 Each
Citing @CoinGapeMedia, Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) has made a significant acquisition of 15,574 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $1.53 billion. The purchase was made at an average price of $98,529 per Bitcoin. This move highlights MARA's strategic investment in the cryptocurrency market, reflec...
12/19/2024 13:45:19
SEC Prepares for Potential U.S. Government Shutdown
According to @CoinGapeMedia, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing for a possible government shutdown. The SEC is taking measures to ensure that its systems, including the EDGAR database, continue to operate smoothly despite the potential disruption. This preparation highlig...
12/19/2024 12:16:41
Accenture's Q1 FY'25 Revenue Hits $17.7B, Surpassing Expectations
In accordance with The Tokenist, Accenture reported strong financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, with revenues reaching $17.7 billion, a 9% increase in U.S. dollars. This growth was driven by consulting and managed services, with consulting revenues at $9.0 billion and managed serv...
12/19/2024 12:01:10
Arbitrum Delegator Transfers 3.988 Million ARB to Coinbase Prime
As reported by @wublockchain12, Arkham monitoring has revealed that an Arbitrum Core Governance Delegator transferred 3.988 million ARB tokens, valued at approximately $3.39 million, to a suspected Arbitrum team account at Coinbase Prime. This transaction occurred today at 18:29 UTC+8. The delegator...
12/19/2024 12:00:34
Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin Launches with $1.7M Volume on Dec 17, 2024
Derived from U.Today, Ripple President Monica Long recently provided insights into the newly launched RLUSD stablecoin. The stablecoin, which went live on global exchanges on December 17, 2024, aims to set a new benchmark in the stablecoin market. Issued on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum, RLUSD is...
12/19/2024 12:00:21
Hut 8 Acquires 990 Bitcoins, Total Holdings Reach 10,096 BTC
As reported by @wublockchain12, Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 has announced the purchase of 990 Bitcoins at an average price of $101,710 each, totaling approximately $100 million. This acquisition increases Hut 8's Bitcoin reserves to 10,096 BTC, with a market value of around $1 billion. This positio...
12/19/2024 11:45:45
Jupiter Exchange Launches JupiterZ for Gasless Swaps on Solana
According to Altcoin Buzz, Jupiter Exchange has launched JupiterZ on the Solana blockchain, introducing gasless swaps and 0% slippage. The platform utilizes a unique RFQ model and specialized routing capabilities to ensure users receive the best possible prices for their trades. This development is ...
12/19/2024 11:45:28
10% of Ethereum Validators Support Gas Limit Increase as of December 19
Derived from CoinTelegraph, Ethereum core developer Eric Connor has noted that increasing gas limits could reduce transaction fees by 15% to 33%. As of December 19, 10% of Ethereum validators are signaling support for raising the network's gas limit, a significant increase from just over 1% before D...
12/19/2024 11:45:19
FOMO (FOMO) Listed on KuCoin with Trading Starting December 20, 2024
As per The KuCoin Team, the cryptocurrency exchange is excited to announce the listing of FOMO (FOMO) on its Spot trading platform. Deposits for FOMO are effective immediately via the SOL-SPL network. Trading will commence at 12:00 UTC on December 20, 2024, with the trading pair FOMO/USDT. Withdrawa...
12/19/2024 11:30:38
KuCoin Cross Margin Trading Adds Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) Asset
According to The KuCoin Team, the Cross Margin Trading platform on KuCoin has introduced the Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) asset and its trading pair, PENGU/USDT. The margin coefficient for PENGU is set at 0.97. Margin trading allows users to borrow funds to trade financial assets, potentially increasing p...
12/19/2024 11:16:42
exSat Launches $5M Developer Program and Bitcoin Hackathon for 2025
Derived from CryptoDnes, exSat, a prominent Bitcoin scaling solution, has announced a $5 million developer incentive program aimed at fostering innovation within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The initiative will commence with an Ideathon in January 2025, inviting developers to propose solutions for Bitcoin...
12/19/2024 11:16:17
BTC Dips to $99K, Grayscale's ETF Reaches $4B, Bitwise Launches Solana Staking
In accordance with @CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin's price has dipped to $99,000 following recent news from the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, Grayscale's Mini Trust ETF has quietly reached a valuation of $4 billion. Additionally, the crypto community's rally has led to the blocking of SEC's Crenshaw. In Europ...
12/19/2024 11:00:21
EYWA (EYWA) Listed on KuCoin with Trading Starting December 20, 2024
As reported by The KuCoin Team, EYWA (EYWA) is set to be listed on KuCoin's Spot trading platform. Deposits for EYWA are effective immediately via the ARB-ERC20 network. Trading will commence at 11:00 UTC on December 20, 2024, with withdrawals available from 10:00 UTC on December 21, 2024. The tradi...
12/19/2024 10:45:44
Stock Market Loses $1.5 Trillion Amid Federal Reserve Announcements
Derived from Finbold, on December 18, the stock market experienced a significant downturn, losing approximately $1.5 trillion in value. Major indices like the S&P 500 and Russell 2,000 saw substantial declines, erasing post-election gains. The cryptocurrency market also faced losses, with Bitcoin ex...
12/19/2024 10:45:21
KuCoin Launches $465,000 Christmas Giveaway Campaign
Derived from The KuCoin Team, KuCoin is celebrating Christmas with a giveaway campaign featuring a $465,000 prize pool. The campaign runs from December 19, 2024, to December 31, 2024, offering various opportunities for users to win prizes. Participants can engage in activities such as predicting coi...