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SEC delays decision on Bitwise's proposed crypto index fund conversion to an ETF

The SEC has delayed its decision on converting Bitwise's crypto index fund into an ETF, while Osprey Funds plans to convert OBTC into an ETF after terminating an asset agreement.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 10:51 AM

Anticipated Avalanche9000 upgrade goes live, reducing costs and making it easier to launch Avalanche subnets

Avalanche launched its Avalanche9000 upgrade, reducing L1 deployment costs by 99.9%, allowing subnet blockchains, and lowering smart contract fees, aiming for increased network usage and launches.

theblock.co • 16/12/2024 - 21:21 PM

The Daily: BlackRock recommends 1-2% bitcoin allocation, Step Finance plans tokenized stocks on Solana and more

BlackRock suggests 2% bitcoin allocation, Step Finance targets tokenized stocks on Solana, Avalanche raises $250M, and more developments in crypto and blockchain technologies.

theblock.co • 12/12/2024 - 19:08 PM

Avalanche raises $250 million locked token sale led by Galaxy Digital, Dragonfly and ParaFi Capital

Avalanche raised $250 million for its Avalanche9000 upgrade, enhancing scalability and supporting various projects in decentralized finance and tokenization, aiming to lead blockchain adoption.

theblock.co • 12/12/2024 - 14:16 PM

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Uplink launches as first DePIN on Layer 1 blockchain Avalanche

Uplink launches as the first DePIN platform on Avalanche, aiming to decentralize internet connectivity via community engagement and incentives while developing a new app and token.

theblock.co • 12/12/2024 - 13:05 PM

Avant, Ethena-like DeFi protocol, raises $6.5 million in seed funding

Avant, a crypto yield protocol, raised $6.5 million in seed funding to expand its DeFi offerings, including a stable-value token, avUSD, with plans for governance token AVANT.

theblock.co • 27/11/2024 - 18:55 PM

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Avalanche9000 launches on testnet, over $40 million offered in retroactive rewards

Avalanche9000 includes numerous technical improvements aimed at reducing the cost of chain deployment by 99.9%. Retro9000, a $40 million grant program to reward builders developing Layer 1 blockchains and other tools on the Avalanche9000 testnet, also launches Monday.

theblock.co • 25/11/2024 - 18:00 PM

Franklin Templeton expands tokenized money market fund to Ethereum

Franklin Templeton expands trading of its FOBXX tokenized fund to Ethereum, reflecting growth in tokenized securities and significant market presence alongside BlackRock's BUIDL fund.

theblock.co • 14/11/2024 - 15:46 PM

DeFi platform Folks Finance raises $3.2 million Series A at $75 million valuation

Folks Finance raised $3.2 million in Series A funding led by Borderless Capital, exceeding expectations and indicating future token plans for its cross-chain DeFi platform.

theblock.co • 14/11/2024 - 13:00 PM

The Daily: Trump says 'DOGE' to be led by Musk and Ramaswamy as Dogecoin soars, Bitwise CIO makes the case for $500K bitcoin and more

President-elect Donald Trump appointed Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Strive Enterprises co-founder Vivek Ramaswamy to lead his new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In a note to clients late Tuesday, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan made the case for a $500,000 bitcoin price before the cryptocurrency’s early stage comes to an end and the asset “matures.” Zero Gravity Labs (0G Labs or 0GL), a crypto-AI startup developing infrastructure for a decentralized AI operating system, has secured $290 million in funding, including a $40 million seed round and a $250 million token purchase commitment. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 13/11/2024 - 18:52 PM

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