TREE NEWS update: Data shows that the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols on Robinhood Chain has reached approximately $680 million, marking a 17.78% increase over the past week. This growth highlights the expanding DeFi ecosystem on the platform.
TREE NEWS update: Serenity criticizes Sivers Photonics for focusing too much on the Swedish market, arguing that US investors would better appreciate its growth potential and order economics. The firm highlights that US analysts would focus on wafer capacity, revenue implications, and partnerships, while local concerns bog down management. Serenity warns that continued Swedish focus will trap Sivers’ valuation.
TREE NEWS update: The Taliban government in Afghanistan has issued a ban on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading. This move is part of broader restrictions on digital assets in the country.
TREE NEWS reports: Arthur Hayes advises buying Bitcoin, predicting sustained monetary expansion could drive it to $250,000. He cites ongoing central bank liquidity as a key bullish factor for the crypto market.
TREE NEWS reports: GoPlus has revealed that the initial funds for the GOLD token developer can be traced back to KuCoin, and the same developer also deployed a malicious token named PLATINUM. This raises concerns about potential nefarious activities within the crypto ecosystem.
TREE NEWS update: The total market capitalization of stablecoins has regained upward momentum, increasing by 0.48% over the past week. This indicates renewed investor confidence and capital inflows into the crypto market.
TREE NEWS reports: Bloomberg’s chief economist predicts next week’s nonfarm payrolls data may be weak, potentially reducing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike. This could impact market expectations for monetary policy.
TREE NEWS update: A trader identified as James Wynn has opened a 20x leveraged short position on Bitcoin, with a size of 1.33 BTC. The move indicates a bearish outlook on the cryptocurrency’s near-term price.
TREE NEWS update: Starkware announced the successful completion of a quantum-resistant transaction on the Bitcoin mainnet, achieved without requiring a soft fork. This milestone demonstrates the potential for advanced cryptographic techniques to enhance Bitcoin’s security against future quantum threats.
TREE NEWS reports: Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau transferred 500 BTC, valued at approximately $38 million. The move is part of an ongoing asset seizure related to criminal activities.
TREE NEWS reports: Polygon Labs has released an urgent client upgrade notice following the Austin and Kyoto hard forks. The upgrade addresses critical issues and is mandatory for network participants to ensure stability and security.
TREE NEWS update: Liquid Capital founder Yi Lihua stated that if Bitcoin corrects to around $75,500, it would present a new buying opportunity. He believes the current market conditions offer a favorable entry point for long-term investors.
TREE NEWS reports: Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization on the Stellar blockchain has surpassed $3 billion, significantly outpacing its DeFi market size. This highlights Stellar’s growing focus on asset tokenization over decentralized finance.
TREE NEWS reports: The market capitalization of microduck has exceeded $20 million, setting a new all-time high. This milestone reflects growing interest in the project within the crypto space.
TREE NEWS reports: Real Trump Coins promoted GOLD on social media before deleting related posts, while wallets linked to the team sold 224.5 million tokens as the market value plunged about 99%. The incident highlights the risks of celebrity-endorsed crypto tokens.
TREE NEWS update: PONS token’s market capitalization briefly touched $200 million, setting a new all-time high. The surge reflects strong market momentum for the asset.
TREE NEWS reports: SK Telecom is spinning off its AI data center business into a new entity, SK Horizon, and plans to attract $2.2 billion in external investment. The move aims to bolster its AI infrastructure capabilities.
TREE NEWS update: Ajna Protocol suffered an exploit resulting in a loss of approximately $775,000. The team is investigating the incident and urging users to take necessary precautions.
TREE NEWS reports: Jiang Zhuoer, a prominent Chinese crypto investor, stated that Bitcoin is facing its first major test since the current rally began. He revealed that he has sold 50% of his ETH spot position, signaling caution amid market volatility.
TREE NEWS update: ORO has completed a $3 million strategic funding round co-led by MH Ventures and others. The funds will be used to expand its operations in the RWA tokenization space.
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