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Goldman Sachs plans to spin off its digital assets platform into a new company to improve the trading and settlement of assets using blockchain.

The new entity, expected to be launched in 12 to 18 months, will focus on technological innovation to streamline the trading of traditional assets such as bonds and cash.

Goldman Sachs will partner with Tradeweb Markets to develop blockchain solutions and improve liquidity in private markets.

Goldman Sachs recently announced plans to separate

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dYdX launches Unlimited, an update that allows the instant creation of perpetual futures markets without the need for governance approvals.

The new MegaVault feature provides immediate liquidity to new markets, allowing users to earn passive yields by depositing USDC.

A rewards program for traders and an Affiliates Program have been launched, offering commissions of up to $3,000 per month for referrals.

This November, dYdX launches Unlimited, one of the most important updates in the pl

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MicroStrategy has acquired 51,780 BTC for approximately $4.6 billion, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 331,200 BTC, with a current value exceeding $29.7 billion.

The company remains the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, and its long-term focus on the cryptocurrency remains steadfast.

MicroStrategy plans to spend an additional $42 billion on acquiring more Bitcoin over the next three years.

MicroStrategy has announced a new Bitcoin acquisition, continuing to solidify its positi

Valletta, Malta, November 18th, 2024, Chainwire

LaunchPunks has officially launched, introducing a gamified and community-centric approach to the crypto launchpad landscape. Built on Bitcoin via the TAP Protocol, the platform emphasizes fairness, transparency, and scalability while challenging traditional launchpad models.

Ghosty Cash “Spooky” – Supernatural Utility

Leading the charge with them is Ghosty Cash. Ghosty Cash represents an innovative approach to anonymous, cross-chain swaps, desi

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MARA Holdings, Inc. announces a private offering of $700 million in senior convertible notes due in 2030, aimed at qualified institutional buyers.

The company will use up to $200 million of the proceeds to repurchase existing 2026 notes, while the remainder will be used for Bitcoin acquisition and other corporate purposes.

Noteholders will have the option to convert the notes into cash, company shares, or a combination of both.

MARA Holdings, Inc., one of the largest Bitcoin mining com

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XY Oracle (XYO) validates geospatial data in a decentralized manner, protecting users’ privacy by allowing them to control their location.

Beldex (BDX) ensures anonymous transactions through ring signatures and stealth addresses, protecting users’ financial identity.

OriginTrail (TRAC) optimizes data exchange in supply chains, ensuring that sensitive information is protected and handled with transparency.

XY Oracle (XYO), Beldex (BDX), and OriginTrail (TRAC) are projects that address u

Austin, United States, November 18th, 2024, Chainwire

Big Time Studios, a Web3 gaming trailblazer and creator of the Open Loot platform and hit game Big Time, which has already processed a half billion dollars in total transaction volume, is making waves again. Active users of the Open Loot platform will soon be able to collect $OL, the marketplace’s first utility token, which will become the cornerstone of the Open Loot.

“We’re flipping the script on token launches. Instead of the usual fundr

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Investment flows into digital assets hit $2.2 billion last week, marking a record $33.5 billion in inflows so far this year.

Bitcoin’s record price drove both positive inflows and outflows, with $866 million in divestments by the end of the week.

Ethereum showed signs of recovery, with inflows of US$646 million, driven by the proposed improvements to its network.

Over the past week, digital assets have seen a significant surge in investment flows, reaching a total of US$2.2 billion.

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Metaplanet Inc. issues third series of secured ordinary bonds for ¥1,750,000,000.

The funds raised will be used to purchase Bitcoin.

The guarantee is backed by Simon Gerovich, the company’s representative director, and a property of the subsidiary Wen Tokyo Inc.

Metaplanet Inc. has announced the issuance of the third series of ordinary secured bonds for a total amount of ¥1,750,000,000.

The resolution was taken at a meeting of the board of directors held on November 18, 2024, and the

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Solana sees record surge in fees and revenue due to memecoin boom.

Five of the top ten protocols by fees generated in the past 24 hours are on the Solana blockchain.

Solana (SOL) price hits highest level since November 2021, fueled by speculation and memecoins.

The rise of memecoins has generated a flurry of activity on the Solana blockchain, resulting in a record surge in fees and generating unprecedented revenue for its decentralized applications (DApps).

According to decentralized

London, United Kingdom, November 18th, 2024, Chainwire

Plutus, a pioneer in tokenized loyalty rewards, is implementing strategic upgrades to enhance platform integrity and ensure long-term sustainability. Guided by community feedback, with 67% of users expressing support, the company is rolling out initiatives aligned with its whitepaper, including offering rewards of up to 10% on debit card payments, positioning itself as a competitive alternative to traditional cashback and credit card progra

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Jupiter (JUP), Solana’s leading DEX aggregator, has surpassed $2 billion in TVL, highlighting its growing importance in the DeFi space, with total transaction volume exceeding $374 billion.

Bullish technical indicators, including a breakout from a descending triangle pattern, rising Bollinger Bands, and a high RSI, signal strong upward momentum for JUP.

Increased social dominance and significant liquidation data suggest growing confidence and sustained demand for Jupiter, positioning it

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Starknet is set to enhance transaction speed and reduce fees, aiming to increase TPS fourfold and reduce fees fivefold within three months, making it the cheapest Layer-2 solution.

The upgrades will enable Starknet to surpass 1,000 TPS, directly competing with top Layer-2 solutions like Solana, and attract more users and developers to the platform.

Starknet plans to integrate Bitcoin transactions, supporting native settlements on both Bitcoin and Ethereum, creating a more unified and ef

Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis, November 18th, 2024, Chainwire

WeFi, the next-generation financial platform dedicated to reimagining access to global financial tools, successfully holded the highly anticipated Token Generation Event for its native $WFI token on Friday, November 15th. Following the TGE, $WFI debuted on Bitmart on November 18th, opening up new avenues for participation and interaction within the WeFi ecosystem.

The $WFI token is the lifeblood of WeFi’s ecosystem, which seeks

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Bitcoin ETFs now hold 5.33% of the total mined Bitcoin supply, up from 3.15% in January 2024, reflecting a surge in demand for physically-backed Bitcoin ETFs.

The accumulation of Bitcoin by spot ETFs has shown a strong correlation with Bitcoin’s price movements, with significant inflows driving price peaks in March and November 2024.

Recent regulatory approvals by the SEC and CFTC have enhanced the legitimacy of Bitcoin ETFs, driving institutional adoption and capital inflows.

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Dutch fintech company Quantoz Payments has partnered with Tether to launch MiCA-compliant stablecoins USDQ and EURQ, pegged to the U.S. dollar and euro, respectively.

USDQ and EURQ are fully backed by fiat reserves and licensed as e-money tokens by the Dutch Central Bank, meeting MiCA’s stringent requirements.

The stablecoins will be listed on Kraken and Bitfinex on November 21, 2024, facilitating faster, cheaper, and more transparent transactions, marking a significant development.

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Barcelona, Spain, November 18th, 2024, Chainwire

In conjunction with its token listing on centralized exchanges (MEXC, Bit2Me), Polkadot parachain LAOS Network is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Sequence, the all-in-one development platform for integrating web3 into games, to bring Free-2-Play game mechanics to blockchain gaming, now achievable at an unprecedented scale.

By leveraging Sequence’s robust web3 technology stack, LAOS Network addresses key challenges in blockchain

HO CHI MINH, Vietnam, November 13th, 2024, Chainwire

Recently, CoinList conducted a poll asking users, “What category of projects do you want to see most on CoinList?” underscoring growing interest in decentralized infrastructure solutions. Following this, CoinList announced an exciting partnership with U2U Network, a DePIN-focused Layer 1, for an exclusive pre-listing campaign.

DePIN – More than just a trend

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) is emerging as a technology ai

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Blockchain technology is changing the rules of the game in the music industry, providing innovative solutions to the industry’s longstanding problems.

It offers a secure and transparent way to manage copyright and intellectual property.

It gives artists full control over their work and earnings.

Blockchain technology is starting to play an increasingly relevant role in the music industry, offering an interesting and potentially disruptive alternative to traditional distribution and mon

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Cronos (CRO) is the native cryptocurrency token for the Crypto.com chain, a decentralized and open-source blockchain created by Crypto.com, known for its payment, trading, and financial services.

CRO aims to power the next generation of decentralized crypto assets and applications, enabling real-time, low-cost transactions globally.

Price predictions for Cronos (CRO) from 2024 to 2030 suggest a mix of potential downtrends and significant growth opportunities, with various forecasts indi