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Nostra expands to Ethereum-compatible Monad following community vote

Nostra leverages Monad's EVM parallelization for broader DeFi applications. Key Takeaways Nostra's community voted 43.3% in favor of expanding to Monad. Monad's EVM parallelization will support Nostra's DeFi and payment apps. Nostra, a Starknet-based decentralized finance (DeFi) project, announced today its plans to deploy on Monad, an Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 blockchain. This move marks Nostra’s expansion into the EVM-compatible space, following a community-driven decision process. The decision to partner with...

Gensler gone, Lutnick Tether’d, ‘crypto’ enters its Romanov phase

Homepage > News > Business > Gensler gone, Lutnick Tether’d, ‘crypto’ enters its Romanov phase Gary Gensler is officially out as America’s securities regulator, but Tether’s bestest Wall Street buddy blew his play to become the next Treasury chairman. On November 21, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Gensler would resign as chairman effective at noon on January 20, 2025, the day that Donald Trump will be sworn...

Marathon Digital Spends $1.1 Billion on Bitcoin, Following Purchasing Trends

Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) purchased 11,774 Bitcoin, spending around $1.1 billion. This purchase signifies a further commitment to the firm’s extended strategy of BTC purchases. It joins firms like MicroStrategy and Riot Platforms in buying huge amounts of Bitcoin. Marathon Digital Buys More Bitcoin This purchase was first announced via social media post. Although Marathon Digital is one of the best-performing Bitcoin miners in the US, the firm has also...