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Japan’s Metaplanet buys additional $2 million in bitcoin, raising total holdings to $26 million
Japan’s Metaplanet buys additional $2 million in bitcoin, raising total holdings to $26 million

The Tokyo-listed firm said that it bought an additional 38.4 bitcoin.This purchase brings its total bitcoin holdings to 398.8 BTC.

The Block·2024/09/10 05:15
Animoca Brands Research claims Polymarket users likely to stick around after US election
Animoca Brands Research claims Polymarket users likely to stick around after US election

Analysts at Animoca Brands Research claim that Polymarket users will likely stick with the platform after its biggest draw — the U.S. presidential election — has concluded.

The Block·2024/11/05 23:55
How to monitor what 'smart money' is doing in crypto on US Election Day
How to monitor what 'smart money' is doing in crypto on US Election Day

Observing key crypto metrics on major platforms provides insight into what “smart money” is doing amid the U.S. election, according to Kaiko.Analysts predict big crypto price swings in either direction, depending on the outcome, as the presidential race draws to a close.

The Block·2024/11/05 23:55
Bitcoin could see 3.5% election night price movement, analysts say
Bitcoin could see 3.5% election night price movement, analysts say

Traders expect a 3.5% swing in bitcoin prices on U.S. election night — though analysts warn that markets may be underestimating potential post-election volatility if results face delays or disputes.Analysts added that Bitcoin dominance has surged above 60% ahead of today’s elections as capital flows increasingly favor the foremost cryptocurrency over altcoins like Ethereum and Solana.

The Block·2024/11/05 23:55
Spot bitcoin ETFs see $541 million in outflows, largest daily negative flow since May
Spot bitcoin ETFs see $541 million in outflows, largest daily negative flow since May

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs reported $541 million in net outflows on Monday, following one of their largest streaks of net inflows last week.The price of bitcoin has been fluctuating around the $68,000 level over the past day as the market awaits the result of the U.S. presidential election.

The Block·2024/11/05 23:55
If Trump wins and fulfills his promises, Ross Ulbricht will be free and Gary Gensler out of a job
If Trump wins and fulfills his promises, Ross Ulbricht will be free and Gary Gensler out of a job

Quick Take A Trump victory could see Ross Ulbricht pardoned and Gary Gensler fired. The impact of a Harris win is less clear, although she has promised to protect Black men who invest in crypto.

The Block·2024/11/04 16:00
Bitcoin mining difficulty breaks through 100 trillion for the first time
Bitcoin mining difficulty breaks through 100 trillion for the first time

Quick Take Bitcoin mining difficulty jumped 6.2% to hit an all-time high of more than 100 trillion on Tuesday. The positive adjustment comes after the Bitcoin network reached a record seven-day moving average hash rate of over 750 EH/s last week.

The Block·2024/11/04 16:00
Top Daos.fun 'memefunds' see market caps tank with 'ai16z' dropping 80% in the past seven days
Top Daos.fun 'memefunds' see market caps tank with 'ai16z' dropping 80% in the past seven days

Quick Take The market capitalizations of Daos.fun’s major memefunds, such as ai16z and Norm Capital, have plunged by over 80% in the past seven days. The discrepancies between memefund market cap and actual net asset values suggest potential liquidity issues for holders.

The Block·2024/11/04 16:00
Reduced daily bitcoin inflows on US Election Day may point to lower sell pressure: CryptoQuant
Reduced daily bitcoin inflows on US Election Day may point to lower sell pressure: CryptoQuant

Quick Take Daily bitcoin inflows to centralized exchanges are lower today than on previous U.S. Election Days, suggesting potentially reduced selling pressure around the event, according to CryptoQuant analysis. Short-term holders have increased their bitcoin holdings by 343,000 BTC since early October, reaching 4.25 million BTC, indicating renewed interest in the digital asset ahead of today’s election, according to an analyst.

The Block·2024/11/04 16:00