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Lightning Labs CTO Conducts First Mainnet Multi-Hop Asset Payment via Taproot Asset Channels

Olaoluwa Osuntokun, co-founder and CTO of Lightning Labs, recently executed the first successful mainnet multi-hop asset payment using Taproot Asset channels, marking a new development in asset transfer capabilities over the Lightning Network…

GBTC’s Heavy Withdrawals Result in Net $11.3M Outflow in US Bitcoin ETFs

The U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed an outflow of $11.3 million during Thursday’s trading sessions, following an inflow of $11.5 million on Wednesday. Although the majority of funds experienced inflows on Thursday…

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Blockfi Enlists Coinbase to Distribute Crypto Payouts 

The now-defunct crypto lender Blockfi is officially shutting down the firm’s web portal this month according to an update from the firm. Blockfi said that it has partnered with Coinbase to help facilitate the execution of withdrawals to eligible…

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Bulls Seek to Regain Upward Momentum

As of May 10, 2024, bitcoin exhibits a promising recovery trajectory, albeit amidst mixed market signals across various technical frameworks. Following an intraday fluctuation ranging from $60,954 to $63,388, at present, bitcoin is coasting along…

Ripple and XRPL Labs Join Alliance to Develop Blockchain Recovery Standards

Ripple and XRPL Labs have become founding members of the Derec Alliance, which aims to create an interoperable recovery standard for digital assets. This initiative is expected to simplify the recovery process and encourage widespread adoption by…

Swing State Voters Highlight Cryptocurrency as a Key Issue for 2024 Elections, Survey Finds

A recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Digital Currency Group (DCG) reveals that cryptocurrency is emerging as a critical issue among voters in key swing states. Over 20% of respondents from states like Michigan, Ohio, and…

BTC Price Down 2%, Triggering Liquidation of Over $34M in Bitcoin Longs in Derivatives Shake-Up

On May 9, 2024, bitcoin’s value faced a decline, hitting an intraday low of $60,634 at approximately 7 a.m. EDT. The latest downturn has led to the liquidation of about $34.79 million in bitcoin long positions across various derivatives…

House Approves Resolution to Overturn SEC’s Crypto Rules — Biden Threatens to Veto

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.J. Res. 109, a resolution aimed at overturning the Securities and Exchange Commission’s SAB 121 regulations on digital assets. The resolution seeks to reduce regulatory burdens and promote safer…