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$10.04 Billion Crypto Investment in 2024: DeFi Growth, Bridge Buyout, and More

According to RootData statistics, 1,530 publicly disclosed crypto venture capitalist (VC) investment rounds occurred in 2024, a whopping 25.1% increase from the previous year. Total fundraising this year reached $10.04 billion, a 7.59% increase from 2023. A Healthy Surge in Crypto Investment Venture capital investment activity is an important metric regarding the crypto industry’s health, and current levels paint an optimistic picture. Initially, the strongest fundraising activity took place in...

Bitwise Prepares for Ethereum ETFs with Mintable NFT Commercial 

With Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) expected to hit the market this year, Bitwise, a leading crypto asset manager, has begun advertising these upcoming investment products in anticipation of their official debut. On June 20, Bitwise released its first-ever commercial for the new investment offerings, which are still awaiting final approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the company, the ads can be minted as a non-fungible...

Mint Blockchain Secures $1.35 Million Grant From Optimism Governance

Mint Blockchain, an Ethereum layer two (L2) network focused on non-fungible token (NFT) advancements, has been awarded 750,000 OP tokens ($1.35 million) in the 28th cycle of Optimism Governance grants. This funding aims to accelerate innovation within the NFT space and onboard new users to the platform. Optimism Awards Mint Blockchain $1.35 Million to Support NFT Advancements According to the governance update, the grant will support Mint Blockchain’s ongoing mission...

AUD/USD plummets to fresh four-month lows below 0.6400

The US Dollar strengthened ahead of the weekly close on the back of mixed data. The Reserve Bank of Australia will announce its decision on monetary policy next week. AUD/USD fell to its lowest since August, maintaining the bearish pressure. The US Dollar (USD) soared in the last trading session of the week, with the AUD/USD pair falling towards 0.6380, a level last seen in August. Without data releases in...

SEC signals it would reject spot Solana ETF filings and pause new crypto ETF approvals

SEC's cautious stance raises uncertainties for Solana-focused investment products and broader digital asset ETFs. Key Takeaways The SEC plans to reject spot Solana ETF applications and pause new crypto ETF approvals. The SEC's decision impacts multiple asset managers seeking to offer Solana-based investment products. According to FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, the SEC has informed at least two prospective ETF issuers that it will reject their applications for a spot...

90 Days to Big Profits with This Ecosystem and Altcoins

According to the host of The House of Crypto, the time has come for a particular cryptocurrency ecosystem to experience major growth. In the previous bull market, Bitcoin saw a 232% rally in a few weeks. However, the biggest gains were not for Bitcoin holders, but for those invested in a specific ecosystem. This time, the focus is on a different ecosystem. During the last bull market, after Bitcoin surpassed...

Dev's Defection Highlights Ethereum's Growing Solana Problem

"There's just so much more possibility and potential energy in Solana," Max Resnick told CoinDesk after quitting his Consensys job for a job at Anza. Updated Dec 10, 2024, 3:46 a.m. UTC Published Dec 9, 2024, 10:18 p.m. UTC Ethereum's place near the top of the crypto market is unquestioned from the perspective of market cap. But beneath the surface – at the product, developer and decision-making levels – the...

Uniswap A Retailer’s Hub? Average Trade Sizes Fall From $30,000 to $1,000 In 2 Years

Crypto and some key sub-sectors, like decentralized finance (DeFi) or non-fungible token (NFT) trading or minting, remain dynamic. While activity is highly influenced by price, other changes are settled not by how prices gyrate but by time. Uniswap Users Are Increasingly Posting Small Trade Sizes Events in Uniswap, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) on Ethereum, draw the interest of Token Terminal, a blockchain analytics platform. According to Token Terminal ,...

AIOZ price prediction 2025: Will the crypto continue its upward trend?

contributor Posted: December 17, 2024 Share this article AIOZ breaks key resistance at $1.08, consolidating near $1.20 with bullish momentum. Rising active addresses and derivatives data signal strong investor confidence in AIOZ. The AIOZ Network [AIOZ] token has shown impressive resilience and strength, maintaining an upward trend despite fluctuating market conditions and increasing competition. At press time, AIOZ was trading at $1.09, reflecting a 1.38% increase over the past 24...

Blake Lively's 'It Ends With Us' press tour proves she's still one of the best method dressers

Aug 9, 2024, 11:31 PM GMT+2 Read in app Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. Blake Lively has been embracing florals to promote "It Ends With Us." Dave Benett/WireImage/GC Images/Gotham/Getty Images Blake Lively has been wearing floral outfits to promote "It Ends With Us" throughout the summer. The looks were inspired by Lively's character in the film, Lily Bloom, who owns a flower...