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Bena Ilyas
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Crypto Startups Funding Hits $100B Mark since 2014
By Bena Ilyas
• 2 mins read
The first quarter of 2024 proved to be a strong period for crypto fundraising, with a total of $2.4 billion secured across 518 deals, marking a 40.3% increase from the previous quarter.
Bitcoin Consolidates between $60K and $70K, Analysts Wary of Potential Drop
By Bena Ilyas
• 2 mins read
Analysts suggest Bitcoin’s current consolidation phase could be beneficial for the bull run.
Bitcoin ETFs See $226M Outflow, BlackRock Only Fund with Inflows
By Bena Ilyas
• 2 mins read
Fidelity’s FBTC, the once-hot ETF, bore the brunt of the selling pressure, seeing its second-largest net outflow day ever with $106 million leaving the fund.
Polygon Labs Spins Out Polygon ID, Rebrands as Privado ID to Expand Reach
By Bena Ilyas
• 2 mins read
Privado ID is partnering with established institutions and collaborating with multinational banks and financial service companies to develop interoperable and compliant identity frameworks.
Bitcoin ETFs See $101M Net Inflows amid Flat CPI Report
By Bena Ilyas
• 2 mins read
Even with positive inflation data, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to keep the federal funds rate target range at 5.25% to 5.50% during their June meeting.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $200M Outflow before FOMC Meeting
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
The upcoming FOMC meeting and the release of actual CPI data could significantly impact investor confidence and influence the net flow trend for Bitcoin ETFs.
PancakeSwap Integrates Zyfi for Gas-Free Transactions on zkSync Era
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Gas-free transactions remove a major hurdle for new DeFi users and simplify the trading process.
Bitcoin Slips Below $68K amid Thin Bid Liquidity, Analysts Warn of Further Decline
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
While prices might drop to $60,000, some analysts are optimistic. They believe large traders’ “spot absorption” and swift sell order removals at $72,000 indicate strategic market manipulation by whales, preventing further decline.
Ripple Launches XRPL Fund to Drive Blockchain Innovation in Japan, South Korea
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
The launch of the fund is a testament to Ripple’s strong belief in the potential of Japan and Korea as pivotal regional hubs for blockchain innovation.
Apple Plans to Unveil iPhone AI Features, Aims to Rival Google and Samsung
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
There are also rumors that Apple might team up with OpenAI or Google to incorporate their AI technologies to enhance it’s AI capabilities and keep its products competitive.