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ETH-to-BTC price ratio drops to lowest since March 2021 as bitcoin surpasses $97,700

The ether-to-bitcoin price ratio dropped to 0.032, a level last seen in March 2021. Bitcoin has been rewriting record-high prices, currently trading at around $97,770. Ether has been underperforming amid the rise of Bitcoin and Solana this year.

theblock.co • 21/11/2024 - 05:37 AM

Coinbase to delist wBTC as Justin Sun gains influence over protocol, launches its own wrapped bitcoin token

Coinbase will suspend trading of wBTC on December 19, 2024, amid changes in the wBTC protocol influenced by Justin Sun and following BitGo's new custody arrangements.

theblock.co • 19/11/2024 - 18:02 PM

A16z-backed Forta launches Firewall to help prevent smart contract exploits

Forta has launched Firewall, a product designed to detect and prevent smart contract exploits, using machine learning to enhance security for the decentralized finance ecosystem.

theblock.co • 19/11/2024 - 15:23 PM

BlackRock's BUIDL token first to go live on Securitize's new platform for minting 'synthetic dollars' while still earning RWA yield

Securitize launches sToken, allowing liquidity from real-world assets while retaining yields, facilitated by collaboration with Elixir for DeFi integration through deUSD.

theblock.co • 19/11/2024 - 13:01 PM

JPMorgan eyes six potential crypto market changes under Trump

Following the U.S. election, JPMorgan analysts predict significant changes in crypto regulations and market dynamics under Trump and a Republican Congress, impacting legislation, bank involvement, and investment opportunities.

theblock.co • 15/11/2024 - 13:16 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

US spot bitcoin ETFs top half a trillion dollars in cumulative trading volume less than a year after launch

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs surpassed $500 billion in trading volume, led by BlackRock's IBIT. Bitcoin prices surged over $90,000, reflecting a significant growth in the crypto market.

theblock.co • 14/11/2024 - 10:33 AM

Ethereum researchers unveil 'smart transactions' to make the World Computer a reality

Vlad Zamfir's Smart Transactions project aims to enable hybrid applications by allowing smart contracts to consider dynamic future conditions, enhancing Ethereum's ecosystem and user experience.

theblock.co • 13/11/2024 - 20:30 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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