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2 weeks ago | 
decrypt.co | Mat Di Salvo
In briefCoinbase has released two new "wrapped" tokens for its Ethereum layer-2 network, Base. The assets will allow users to use their XRP and Dogecoin holdings as collateral. The prominent American crypto exchange did this to help boost DeFi compatibility on Base. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENEAmerica's biggest crypto exchange Coinbase introduced two new "wrapped" tokens this week, allowing traders to use XRP and Dogecoin on DeFi protocols.
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3 weeks ago | 
decrypt.co | Mat Di Salvo
In briefFeds last year shut down the Bitcoin mixing service, Samourai Wallet, with the developers arrested. The defendants are now arguing that the case should be dismissed—and have backing from crypto advocacy groups. A judge this week declined to admit amicus curiae briefs from the groups. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub.
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3 weeks ago | 
decrypt.co | Mat Di Salvo
In briefJapanese Bitcoin treasury Metaplanet said it will raise $5.3 billion to buy more of the asset. The Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed firm already holds 8,888 BTC worth $934 million. Metaplanet already holds 8,888 Bitcoin. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENEJapanese Bitcoin treasury Metaplanet has introduced a plan to add to its already significant holdings of the asset, part of a recent surge of companies that are increasing their totals.
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3 weeks ago | 
decrypt.co | Mat Di Salvo
Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENECrypto exchange Gemini announced that it's planning to go public. The New York-based company said in a press release Friday that it confidentially filed a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering.
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3 weeks ago | 
decrypt.co | Mat Di Salvo
In briefA Bitcoin miner bagged a reward of 3.151 BTC—or $326,337 at today's prices But skeptics on social media said the miner received extra hashrate. Bitcoin mining has grown increasingly competitive. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENEA Bitcoin miner bagged a big reward of 3.151 BTC—or $326,337 at today's prices—after solving a block alone, according to blockchain data. Block 899,826 was processed by a "solo miner"—something that rarely happens.
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3 weeks ago | 
decrypt.co | André Beganski |Mat Di Salvo
In briefNasdaq-listed Semler Scientific spent $20 million on 185 Bitcoin in May and June. The medical device company now has 4,450 BTC worth nearly $472 million. A number of publicly traded companies are buying Bitcoin to get shareholders better value for money. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub.
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3 weeks ago | 
decrypt.co | Mat Di Salvo
Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENETrump Media & Technology Group is moving forward with plans to launch cryptocurrency-based exchange traded funds, starting with a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States. NYSE Arca filed paperwork Tuesday seeking a rule change to list the "Truth Social Bitcoin ETF" from Yorkville America Digital, the product of an April partnership between the firm, President Trump's Trump Media, and Crypto.com.
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3 weeks ago | 
decrypt.co | Mat Di Salvo
In briefClassover joins a growing list of publicly traded companies to announce a crypto treasury strategy. But the online educational platform is buying Solana not Bitcoin. It has already purchased 6,472 SOL worth approximately $1 million. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENEA Nasdaq-listed online education platform has announced a crypto-buying strategy—but will snap up SOL, the sixth biggest digital coin, and not Bitcoin.
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3 weeks ago | 
decrypt.co | Mat Di Salvo
In briefEthereum has long struggled to keep up with demand, leading to congestion during peak moments. The blockchain's co-founder Vitalik Buterin said at ETHGlobal Prague conference that its problems are being solved. He believes Ethereum should scale by tenfold over the next year or so to safely address its faults. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENEEthereum's blockchain capabilities should grow tenfold over the next year, the network's co-founder Vitalik Buterin said.
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3 weeks ago | 
decrypt.co | Mat Di Salvo
In briefHong Kong-based Reitar Logtech has said it wants to buy 15,000 BTC. The plan is to create a Bitcoin treasury, the Nasdaq-listed company said. Reitar is the latest publicly-traded firm to announce such plans. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENENasdaq-listed Reitar Logtech is planning to buy $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin, according to a Monday U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The Hong Kong-based (RITR) said it was aiming to buy 15,000 BTC.
