Telegram launches “Telegram Stars” to facilitate in-app payments
Telegram announced the launch of “Telegram Stars,” a new in-app
token intended for purchasing digital goods and services. Pavel
Durov, the company’s CEO, highlighted that the token allows
simplified transactions in mini-apps, with the possibility of
conversion to Toncoin (COIN:TONCOINUSD). Additionally, developers
can use Stars to promote their apps within Telegram. Durov also
revealed that Telegram will subsidize paid ads with Stars,
economically encouraging developers to reinvest in the
platform.
Semler Scientific expands Bitcoin investment and plans $150 million
fundraising
Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:SMLR), a medical device manufacturer,
announced the purchase of an additional 247 bitcoins for $17
million, totaling 828 BTC in reserves. The company also revealed
plans to raise $150 million to expand its Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD)
assets. This strategy follows the example of MicroStrategy
(NASDAQ:MSTR), a pioneer in adopting Bitcoin as a corporate reserve
asset. CEO Doug Murphy-Chutorian reaffirmed Semler’s commitment to
diversifying its expansion and investment strategies, emphasizing
protection against inflation and global instability as key
motivations.
Crypto market falls after surprise in US jobs report
Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) fell below $70,000, or about 2.5%,
following the release of the US non-farm payrolls report, which
showed an unexpected increase of 272,000 jobs in May, surpassing
the forecast of 180,000. The surprise led to a widespread drop in
the crypto market, with Ethereum (COIN:ETHUSD) down 3.6% and other
tokens also losing value.
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF hits milestone with accumulation of 302,534
BTC
On June 6, US spot Bitcoin ETFs continued their impressive climb
with 18 consecutive days of net inflows, totaling $217.7 million.
For the week, funds have amassed nearly $1.7 billion in inflows.
BlackRock’s ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT) led the day with $349.9 million in
inflows, while Grayscale’s (AMEX:GBTC) recorded outflows of $37.6
million. With approximately 4,920 BTC in net inflows yesterday,
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF has accumulated 302,534 BTC, according to
its fund page.
Approval of Ether spot ETFs in the US depends on issuers’ response
Gary Gensler, SEC chairman, stated that the approval of Ether
spot ETFs in the US depends on the issuers’ responsiveness to the
commission’s comments. Although the SEC has approved listings for
these ETFs, trading will only begin after additional approvals.
Gensler emphasized that issuers’ responsiveness is crucial,
dispelling concerns about possible deliberate delays by the
SEC.
Kraken aims for IPO in 2025 after final $100 million funding round
According to Bloomberg reports, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken
seeks to raise $100 million by the end of this year in a decisive
funding round, aiming for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025.
The company is currently negotiating to incorporate a prominent
member into its board to help organize and conduct the IPO. The
exchange is expected to register its IPO with the SEC, which is
currently litigating against the company for alleged illegal
operation as an unregistered exchange and broker. Discussions are
still in the early stages without formalization.
Coinbase launches h index to improve on-chain adoption analysis
Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) introduced the h index, a new
metric designed to enhance the tracking of on-chain cryptocurrency
adoption. This metric aims to overcome distortions caused by
activities such as airdrops and Sybil attacks. The h index
highlights the relationship between sending and receiving
addresses, promoting a more accurate analysis of growth and
activity in blockchain networks.
Base ascends to top Layer 2 chains by deposits
Base, the Layer 2 Ethereum network incubated by Coinbase,
reached a milestone by achieving $1.7 billion in total value
locked, placing it among the top three chains by deposits. This 20%
growth since May propelled Base to surpass the OP Mainnet and
establish itself behind only Arbitrum and Blast. Decentralized
exchanges Aerodrome and Uniswap contributed to this success.
Cake Wallet integrates Lightning and boosts Bitcoin usability
In a significant update, Cake Wallet incorporated Lightning
Network technology, expanding Bitcoin’s potential for everyday
transactions. This innovation ensures faster and more
cost-effective operations while maintaining high security and
privacy. Roy Sheinfeld, CEO of Breez, highlighted that this
integration could catalyze wider Bitcoin adoption, making it more
accessible. The collaboration also involves incorporating Breez’s
SDK into Cake Wallet, enriching its functionalities and
strengthening an open crypto ecosystem. The feature is expected to
be available to the public in July 2024, facilitating efficient and
practical Bitcoin transactions for users.
Zilliqa announces 2.0 upgrade aiming for improvements and
cross-chain integration
Zilliqa (COIN:ZILUSD) revealed details of its highly anticipated
2.0 upgrade, scheduled for release in late 2024. The new version
promises significant advances in speed and efficiency, featuring
x-shards, which allows customization of blockchain experiences.
Additionally, the transition to a proof-of-stake consensus system
and compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) aim to
make the network more sustainable and integrated. The upgrade also
introduces tokenomics improvements, fostering a more robust economy
and reducing inflation.
Sky Mavis recovers $5.7 million with Norwegian government aid after
exploitation
Sky Mavis, creator of the game Axie Infinity, announced the
successful recovery of approximately $5.7 million stolen in the
Ronin Bridge exploitation. This achievement was aided crucially by
the Norwegian government, with the Norwegian National Authority for
Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime
(Økokrim) playing a decisive role in freezing and returning the
assets.
CoinGecko suffers data breach through third-party email tool
CoinGecko faced a significant data breach via GetResponse, its
third-party email marketing tool, on June 5. A cyberattack
compromised 2 million contacts and allowed the sending of 23,723
phishing emails. CoinGecko assures that user passwords and accounts
were not affected. However, emails, IPs, and location data were
exposed. The company is updating its security measures and advises
users to be cautious of suspicious emails related to airdrops.
Twetch platform ceases operations, complicating NFT access
Twetch, a blockchain-based social media platform on Bitcoin SV
and a rival to X, abruptly ceased operations on June 6, leaving
users without access to NFT withdrawals and virtual collections.
The company responded to investor concerns by stating that it is
working on the issue. Despite the shutdown, the Twetch mobile app
is still available for download. The platform also considers
releasing its source code, allowing others to develop alternative
versions of Twetch.
NY Attorney General files lawsuit over $1 billion crypto fraud
Letitia James, New York Attorney General, filed a lawsuit
against AWS Mining and NovaTech for operating alleged pyramid
schemes that defrauded more than $1 billion from Haitian-American
investors and at least 11,000 New Yorkers. According to the
accusation, the defendants, including Cynthia and Eddy Petion,
lured investors with promises of high returns, using marketing
strategies focused on vulnerable communities. The accused fled to
Panama in 2022 after the fraud began to collapse.
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