Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is making major changes to Pershing Square Capital Management’s portfolio. Pershing Square just purchased 25.9 million shares of the alternative asset management firm Brookfield Corporation, reports The Motley Fool. That represents an increase in the Pershing’s Brookfield stake by about 378%. The move makes Brookfield one of the largest …
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November 28, 2024 – Hong Kong Moongate has officially launched its native token, MGT, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to reshape brand-consumer engagement and redefine the value of user attention. Moongate is the first attention asset protocol for real-world activations. Launched in 2022, Moongate Protocol is actively utilized by over 3,800 brands …
Popular crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa is warning that Ethereum (ETH) may have a steep correction in its Bitcoin pair (ETH/BTC). The pseudonymous trader tells his 233,100 followers on the social media platform X that ETH/BTC could decline more than 35% from its current value. “ETH: I don’t know if this bottoms until 0.024 BTC ish, …
Russia’s Federation Council has approved sweeping amendments to the nation’s Tax Code, formalizing the taxation framework for digital currencies like Bitcoin (BTC). The legislation, adopted on Nov. 27, represents a critical step toward regulating the rapidly growing crypto sector while ensuring compliance with tax laws. Comprehensive tax laws The new law, titled “On Amendments to …
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On November 28, 2024, during the festive spirit of Thanksgiving, Eric He, LBank’s community angel officer and risk control adviser, announced on social media that LBank has officially reached 15 million registered users, and shared the thanksgiving for users’ support. Meanwhile, the LBank’s Gratitude Week is in full swing, inviting users to share their personal …
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Ethereum’s DeFi sector is experiencing a revival, fueled by renewed market enthusiasm following Donald Trump’s election victory. The total value locked (TVL) in Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem has surged past $80 billion, marking its highest level in over two years. These numbers come as key players like Aave and Uniswap have also achieved significant milestones during …
Celo, a prominent Layer-1 blockchain, has seen its native token dump 5% after its upcoming transition to an Ethereum Layer-2 network within Optimism’s Superchain ecosystem turned “contentious.” On Nov. 27, Coinbase, the largest US-based crypto exchange, announced that it would not support Celo’s migration into a Layer 2 network. In contrast, Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino …
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Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet plans to raise 9.5 billion yen (approximately $62 million) to strengthen its Bitcoin portfolio. In a Nov. 28 statement, the company revealed that the funds will be raised through its 12th Series Moving Strike Stock Acquisition Rights. These rights will be allocated to EVO FUND via third-party allotment between Dec. 17, 2024, …
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According to a Standard Chartered report, stablecoins are shifting from initial use in crypto exchanges to broader applications in global finance. The study indicates that stablecoins are increasingly used for purposes akin to traditional finance, such as saving and transacting in U.S. dollars and facilitating cross-border payments. Standard Chartered comments on how stablecoins’ dominant use …
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XT Exchange has suspended all coin withdrawals after it confirmed the “abnormal transfer of assets” from its platform. In a Nov. 28 announcement, the firm revealed that about $1 million worth of assets in 12 different currencies was affected. It stated: “[We] identified an abnormal transfer of assets from the platform wallet with the on-chain …
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Thanksgiving is a fascinating period for bitcoin (BTC), often showcasing wild price swings and headline-grabbing moments. Feast or Famine in 2024? Bitcoin’s Thanksgiving History Leaves Investors Guessing Over the last five years, bitcoin’s holiday behavior has piqued the curiosity of investors and analysts. From dramatic tumbles to meteoric climbs, Thanksgiving has consistently spotlighted the currency’s …
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The massive hype around Chill Guy (CHILLGUY) from last week is dying down. CHILLGUY has taken another 12% hit in the past 24 hours as legal troubles mount over its use of the “chill guy” character. But while this token stumbles, Catslap (SLAP) continues to go from strength to strength – with some predicting it …
The 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had a standout Wednesday, capitalizing on BTC’s latest price climb. Collectively, these funds attracted $103.09 million in inflows, pushing their cumulative net inflows since Jan. 11 to an impressive $30.38 billion. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Combined $193M Inflows on Wednesday Leading the charge, Bitwise’s BITB pulled in …
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The stablecoin economy has grown substantially, surpassing its previous peak recorded just before Terra’s stablecoin collapsed in May 2022. Stablecoin Market Sees Triple-Digit Growth as Tether’s Market Cap Hits $132B Data reveals that the crypto economy is currently valued at $3.33 trillion, with stablecoins making up anywhere between 5.70% and 6.02% of the total, depending …
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Marc Andreessen’s chat with Joe Rogan set off a viral response from the crypto world, with many industry enthusiasts and startup founders recounting their own run-ins with being debanked by financial institutions. This exchange quickly became a focal point for the community, sparking shared experiences and fresh debates around access and fairness in traditional banking. …
