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Consensys-incubated Layer 2 Linea plans token launch in Q1 2025
Consensys-incubated Layer 2 Linea plans token launch in Q1 2025

Quick Take Consensys-incubated Linea has introduced the Linea Association in the latest step toward decentralizing the network. The Linea Association plans a LINEA token launch in Q1 2025. Consensys also develops the popular non-custodial web3 wallet MetaMask but is yet to confirm any token launch plans for that project.

The Block·2024/11/12 16:00
Spot bitcoin ETFs continue strong inflows of $817 million, BTC dips 3.4%
Spot bitcoin ETFs continue strong inflows of $817 million, BTC dips 3.4%

Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. drew in $817.5 million in daily net inflows amid a broader crypto market rally on Tuesday, which has since paused.Bitcoin fell 3.4% in the past 24 hours to currently trade at $86,855, potentially indicating some profit-taking by investors, according to a BRN analyst.

The Block·2024/11/13 11:22
Trump confirms ‘DOGE’ efficiency dept. will be led by Musk and Ramaswamy as Dogecoin’s market cap swells
Trump confirms ‘DOGE’ efficiency dept. will be led by Musk and Ramaswamy as Dogecoin’s market cap swells

President elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Strive co-founder Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency, or “DOGE.”Dogecoin’s market capitalization has soared recently to $60 billion.

The Block·2024/11/13 11:22
AltLayer unveils 'Autonome,' a platform to create and deploy autonomous AI agents
AltLayer unveils 'Autonome,' a platform to create and deploy autonomous AI agents

AltLayer has announced the upcoming launch of “Autonome” to accelerate the “Verifiable Agentic Web.”The platform is designed to facilitate the creation, deployment, discovery and distribution of autonomous AI agents.

The Block·2024/11/13 11:22
Marc Andreessen-funded AI bot becomes a millionaire after 'Fartcoin' holdings rally
Marc Andreessen-funded AI bot becomes a millionaire after 'Fartcoin' holdings rally

AI bot Truth Terminal became a crypto millionaire after its holdings in the Fartcoin meme token jumped in value.Its largest position is GOAT, a token inspired by the disturbing rectal meme.

The Block·2024/10/18 17:06
Coinbase launches COIN50 index, tradable as a perpetual future with up to 20x leverage
Coinbase launches COIN50 index, tradable as a perpetual future with up to 20x leverage

Coinbase has launched a new index representing the top 50 digital assets listed on its exchange that meet the index’s fundamental criteria for inclusion.The COIN50 index is also available to trade as a perpetual future with up to 20x leverage.

The Block·2024/11/13 00:33
MARA misses Q3 revenue expectations, increases reserves to 26,747 BTC
MARA misses Q3 revenue expectations, increases reserves to 26,747 BTC

The company, formerly known as Marathon Digital, reported third-quarter earnings that came in below expectations.MARA mined 2,070 BTC and purchased 6,210 BTC during the quarter.

The Block·2024/11/13 00:33
The German government missed out on $1.6 billion by selling its bitcoin early
The German government missed out on $1.6 billion by selling its bitcoin early

The German government sold 50,000 bitcoin just four months ago — right before a major rally in the asset’s price.This pales in comparison to the amount of value the U.S. government has missed out on from its 11 bitcoin auctions.

The Block·2024/11/13 00:33
Bitcoin futures basis yields at multi-month highs may signal potential leverage unwind risk: analysts
Bitcoin futures basis yields at multi-month highs may signal potential leverage unwind risk: analysts

Bitcoin futures basis yields have surged to 7-month highs, raising concerns over market leverage, QCP Capital analysts say.However, the analysts noted strong demand for high-strike call options, signaling investors’ anticipation of further breakout potential.

The Block·2024/11/13 00:33
Zerion's 'fee-free' Ethereum Layer 2 ZERO Network goes live
Zerion's 'fee-free' Ethereum Layer 2 ZERO Network goes live

Quick Take ZERO Network has launched, allowing Zerion Wallet users to trade, mint, swap and bridge without paying gas fees. It uses native account abstraction with Smart Accounts and Paymasters to sponsor free transactions for Zerion Wallet users. Zerion also announced an undisclosed amount of funding from angel investors.

The Block·2024/11/11 16:00