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Solv Protocol has launched the SolvBTC DeFi Vault, a tool that allows users to maximize their returns through automated strategies in the DeFi ecosystem.

The Vault offers features such as auto-compounding, which automatically reinvests the rewards generated for exponential asset growth.

The platform will facilitate access to new strategies as opportunities arise, allowing investors to continuously take advantage of the most profitable options.

Solv Protocol has launched a new solution

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In 2024, 59% of the crypto tokens launched were malicious, with “rug-pull scams” representing 27% of these frauds.

The rise of “memecoins,” with 10 reaching a market capitalization of over a billion dollars, has fueled the proliferation of scams.

Despite the increase in malicious cryptocurrencies, losses from frauds and hacks decreased significantly, from $5.6 billion in 2023 to $1.4 billion in 2024.

In 2024, the number of malicious crypto tokens launched on the marke

Zug, Switzerland, December 19th, 2024, Chainwire

Acurast, a leader in decentralized confidential cloud computing, announces the launch of Acurast Processor Lite for iOS, now available on the Apple App Store. This application allows iPhone users to share their device’s computing power with Acurast’s decentralized confidential cloud network, offering an opportunity to earn rewards in return.

By harnessing the advanced processors in mobile devices, Acurast makes it possible for regular phones to

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Michael Egorov, founder of Curve Finance, suffered an $882,000 liquidation in CRV due to a 12% drop in its price in 24 hours.

This liquidation adds to a history of losses, including a $140 million liquidation in June, related to an attack on the UwU Lend platform.

Despite the drop, CRV has grown 116% in the last month, demonstrating its long-term potential despite market volatility.

Michael Egorov, founder of Curve Finance, has been once again affected by a liquidation, this time for a

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MARA Holdings has acquired 15,574 BTC for $1.53 billion, raising its total holdings to 44,394 BTC, valued at $4.45 billion.

The company follows a “HODL” strategy, holding all its acquired Bitcoin and betting on its growing importance in its business model.

With a return of 60.9%, MARA is positioned as the second public company with the largest Bitcoin reserves, just behind MicroStrategy.

MARA Holdings continues to advance in its Bitcoin investment strategy, as the firm has just acquire

Singapore, Singapore, December 19th, 2024, Chainwire

Mira Network, a pioneer in trustless AI systems, announced that its highly anticipated Node Delegator Program’s Drop 1 reached its full capacity of $250,000 in contributions within a few hours of launch, demonstrating market interest in decentralized AI infrastructure.

The program, which opened for whitelist participants on December 17, 24 at 8:00 AM PST and later expanded to public access at 11:00 AM PST, attracted thousands of participants

Camana Bay,, Cayman Islands, December 19th, 2024, Chainwire

Story publishes a whitepaper in collaboration with leading AI Agent Frameworks introducing a standard protocol for agent-to-agent transactions

Story, the world’s IP blockchain, has developed the Agent Transaction Control Protocol for Intellectual Property (Agent TCP/IP). Agent TCI/IP empowers AI agents to autonomously exchange and monetize their IP with other agents.

This framework was developed with contributions and feedback from l

Fuel Network has taken a significant step in its development by officially launching its native token, $FUEL. This milestone marks a major achievement for the network and its community, offering users a more equitable and verifiable experience on the Internet, similar to Web 2.0, but without fees or centralized intermediaries.

Eligible participants for the Fuel Genesis Drop can now claim their $FUEL tokens through the platform set up by the company. Additionally, $FUEL will be available on cent

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Hut 8 acquired 990 BTC for $100 million, raising its strategic reserves to 10,096 BTC with a market value of $1 billion.

The company plans to use its Bitcoin reserve for financial strategies and expansion projects, including infrastructure development and a more efficient mining fleet.

With a historical cost of $24,485 per BTC, the firm combines low-cost mining with strategic purchases.

Hut 8, one of the leading Bitcoin miners in North America, announced the acquisition of 990 BTC for

London, UK, December 19th, 2024, Chainwire

Harbour, in partnership with Velocity Labs, announces the launch of their stablecoin payment system “Magic Ramp”, connecting SEPA Instant payment rails with Polkadot. This collaboration seamlessly integrates TradFi banking systems into Web3, providing efficient, low-cost payment solutions.

Magic Ramp allows Euros to be sent from any bank account and received as USDC on-chain in less than 30 seconds, with minimal fees while funds held in Web3 wallets c

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Sky accelerates the migration from Maker to SKY as part of its rebranding to consolidate the new token and eliminate confusion.

SubDAOs, referred to as “Stars,” will be introduced to provide operational flexibility and autonomy within the ecosystem.

The transition faces controversies, particularly due to the freeze function in USDS, though Sky continues to focus on decentralization.

Sky, formerly known as Maker, has intensified the transition from its MKR token to the new SKY token as

Victoria, Seychelles, December 19th, 2024, Chainwire

BETY.com is enhancing the online gaming and betting landscape by integrating blockchain technology and hash algorithms to create a transparent, secure, and open gaming experience. The platform addresses long-standing challenges in traditional casinos, such as fairness and credibility, by providing a decentralized and verifiable gaming ecosystem.

Bety.com’s Blockchain Technology Application

BETY.com’s core innovation lies in its blockchain-b

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Binance’s global user survey revealed that AI tokens are expected to lead the market’s growth in 2025, with 23.9% of participants predicting their dominance.

Nearly 45% of respondents joined the crypto space in 2024, with many actively trading and allocating a cautious portion of their wealth to crypto assets.

The survey also highlighted expectations for increased crypto regulations, greater participation from traditional financial institutions, and wider implementation of blockchain te

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Michael Saylor’s “intelligent leverage” strategy aims to enhance MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings by optimizing the company’s capital structure and leveraging assets to acquire more Bitcoin.

MicroStrategy’s aggressive approach has significantly boosted its stock price by nearly 500% this year, outpacing Bitcoin’s 150% gains, and has positioned the company for inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 Index.

Despite debates about long-term sustainability and risks, Saylor remains confident, emphasizin

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The crypto market experienced a significant downturn following the Federal Reserve’s recent hawkish stance on monetary policy, leading to substantial declines in Bitcoin and major altcoins.

Bitcoin fell below the crucial $100,000 mark, trading as low as $98,900 before recovering slightly, while major altcoins like Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP, ADA, and Solana saw significant declines.

Despite the current turbulence, some market analysts remain optimistic about the future of cryptocurrencies,

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MetaMask has launched a limited pilot program for its new crypto payment card in the US, allowing users to spend digital assets at physical stores and online.

The MetaMask Card functions like a crypto debit card, converting cryptocurrency into local fiat currencies at the time of payment, and is accepted anywhere Mastercard is.

MetaMask partnered with Crypto Life to issue the card, which is already available in the EU, UK, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, with plans for a broader rollout b

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Kraken’s Layer-2 blockchain solution, Ink, launched ahead of schedule, driven by strong community support and developer enthusiasm.

Ink integrates deeply with Optimism’s Superchain, expected to drive Ethereum scaling and bolster both platforms’ growth and ecosystem synergy.

Moving forward, Ink will progress toward Stage 1 decentralization with permissionless fault proofs in January 2025, enhancing accountability and attracting more developers and users to the platform.

Kraken’s Layer-2

Singapore, Singapore, December 19th, 2024, Chainwire

Succinct alliance establishes Mantle Network as highest-TVL ZK validity rollup

Mantle Network, an Ethereum layer 2 (L2) known for its modular design and being the first adopter of EigenLayer’s EigenDA, today announced its architectural transition to a zero-knowledge (ZK) validity rollup through an industry-first alliance with Succinct. Combining its modular architecture, data availability solutions through EigenDA, and now zero-knowledge pro

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 19th, 2024, Chainwire

Marinade Finance Makes Strategic Investment in SuperSol to Boost Solana’s Growth and Enhance Layer-2 Capabilities. 

The Solana ecosystem has been witnessing rapid growth and evolution, with demand for scalability, performance, and real-time capabilities reaching new heights. This growth is driven not only by traditional decentralized finance (DeFi) applications but also by the rise of emerging sectors like GameFi (gaming on blockchain

London, UK, December 19th, 2024, Chainwire

As cryptocurrency adoption expands, so do the associated risks, including physical threats targeting crypto holders. Traditional wallets often lack safeguards to address real-world coercion scenarios. Addressing this challenge, Deus Wallet introduces a new feature: Duress Mode.

This technology, integrated into Deus’s non-custodial framework, provides an added layer of security to help safeguard cryptocurrency assets and user safety in high-risk situat