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BlackRock and Fidelity Bought Half of Billion Dollars in Ethereum
The two biggest exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers, BlackRock and Fidelity, bought over $500 million in Ether in the past two days.
According to Arkham Intelligence X’s post on Dec. 12, BlackRock and Fidelity acquired more than half of a billion dollars in Ethereum (ETH) in the past two days. This transaction was made through Coinbase Prime.
“PAST 48 HOURS: BLACKROCK AND FIDELITY BOUGHT OVER HALF A BILLION USD OF ETH,”
Sports Illustrated Tickets and New York Red Bulls Partner to Launch Blockchain-powered Ticketing
The New York Red Bulls announced a 13-year blockchain-related partnership with Sports Illustrated Tickets, rebranding their home venue in Harrison, New Jersey, as “Sports Illustrated Stadium.”
At the heart of the partnership is Sports Illustrated Tickets’ blockchain-powered platform, Box Office, which was developed in collaboration with Ava Labs, according to a press release shared with crypto.news.
This technology will use the Avalanche (AVAX) blockchain to create a secure and interactive ti
Arbitrum, Ubisoft Announce Launch Date for Captain Laserhawk: the G.A.M.E.
Arbitrum Foundation and Ubisoft have announced that the web3 shooter game Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. will launch on Dec. 18.
Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. is a multiplayer shooter inspired by the animated Netflix series Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix. The game will go live on Arbitrum (ARB) and integrate web3 wallet solution Sequence.
The Sequence team is supported by notable backers such as Take-Two Interactive, Brevan Howard, Ubisoft, and Coinbase.
Shiba Inu Success Reimagined: Discover the Token Projected for 20,000% Growth
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A new token with 20,000% growth potential aims to surpass Shiba Inu’s success.
After Shiba Inu’s meteoric rise captivated the crypto world, a new token is emerging with even greater ambitions. Could this be the next digital asset to take the market by storm? Early predictions hint at an astounding potential growth of 20,000%. Dive into the details of
Chainlink Vs. Lightchain AI: a Race to Redefine the Blockchain Landscape
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Blockchain is evolving rapidly, with DeFi, AI, and new consensus mechanisms shaping 2025. Can Lightchain AI rival Chainlink?
Change is happening fast in the world of blockchain. Between decentralized finance (DeFi) innovations, new consensus mechanisms, and the rise of AI integration, it’s becoming clear that 2025 will be a pivotal year for the indus
Marinade Finance Offers New Governance Proposal to Tackle Oversized Role of MEV
Solana DeFi platform Marinade Finance has offered a series of governance proposals aimed at tackling unchecked MEV to ensure decentralization and safety in the ecosystem.
Marinade Finance posted its governance proposal titled “Tackling Malicious Validators and Democratizing MEV on Solana” on the Marinade community forum on Dec. 11. The Solana (SOL) -based non-custodial liquid staking protocol asked for feedback from its community regarding its set of proposals aimed at managing MEV.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged three Nigerian nationals with defrauding investors of $2.9 million in Bitcoin.
According to the SEC, the individuals used fake websites, social media, and voice-altering software to impersonate legitimate financial professionals, targeting at least 28 victims.
The defendants — Chibuzo Augustine Onyeachonam, Stanley Chidubem Asiegbu, and Chukwuebuka Martin Nweke-Eze — allegedly posed as brokers and advisers from well-known U.S. firms.
Andrew Sorrell, Alabama State Auditor General, joined a growing cast of figures calling for strategic Bitcoin reserves in the U.S.
The Alabama State Auditor suggested creating a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve as federal and state legislators flocked toward the idea after Donald Trump’s Nov. 6 victory. “The debate over whether crypto will succeed has ended,” Sorrell said, speaking to 1819 News about the reasons for his supporting BTC.
Sorrell asserted that establishing a strategic BTC reserve would help
Balancer, a decentralized exchange and automated portfolio management protocol, has announced that its v3 upgrade is now live.
The Balancer (BAL) team said v3 is an upgrade designed to drive the next growth chapter of its decentralized finance ecosystem, with key focus being liquidity optimization and to incentivize developers.
Balancer v3 introduces 100% boosted pools and includes a major partnership with DeFi behemoth Aave (AAVE).
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Pastor Ran Crypto Scam Preying on Congregation, CFTC Sues
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a civil enforcement action against Washington State pastor Francier Obando Pinillo for allegedly operating a fraudulent multilevel marketing scheme involving digital assets.
The scheme, run through entities under the ‘Solanofi’ name, targeted over 1,500 individuals, primarily Spanish-speaking members of the pastor’s church in Pasco, Washington.
Valued at $5.9 million, the scheme reportedly promised customers guaranteed profits of up to 34.9% m
Aave to Debut on Linea Following Fork Rival ZeroLend’s Controversy
Aave is about to launch its protocol on Linea following a community vote, months after its forked rival faced scrutiny on the same network.
The Aave (AAVE) community has given the green light to proposal #5ae27, which suggests deploying the Aave V3 protocol on Linea, a zk-rollup network supported by Consensys. The proposal, first submitted on Nov. 19, saw overwhelming support, with more than 636,000 AAVE tokens cast in favour, signalling a strong push for Aave to broaden its reach in decentrali