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π Bitcoin Drops After Silk Road BTC Transfer
About 4k bitcoin had been seized from narcotics trafficker Banmeet Singh at his January 2024 trial.
Crypto Roundup - June 26
Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline after the U.S. government transferred $240 million worth of Silk Road-related BTC to Coinbase, leading to market uncertainty and heightened selling pressure. This movement spurred concerns among investors about potential large-scale liquidations. In another significant development, Blast issued 17 billion tokens in an airdrop, with 35% of the allocations claimed within hours, highlighting strong demand and robust community engagement. The rapid uptake indicates high interest and confidence in the token's future utility and value. Additionally, Mark Cuban shared his views on market volume and emphasized the potential of Konami and Avalanche in the NFT space, noting their innovative contributions and strategic advancements. Cuban's insights suggest a growing recognition of the importance of unique digital assets and blockchain technology in reshaping traditional markets.
Top Stories:
Bitcoin drops after U.S. transfers $240M Silk Road BTC to Coinbase, causing market uncertainty and investor concerns about large-scale liquidations.
Blast's airdrop sees 35% of 17 billion tokens claimed quickly, demonstrating strong demand and robust community engagement within hours of launch.
Mark Cuban highlights Konami and Avalanche's potential in NFTs, emphasizing their innovative contributions and strategic advancements in the digital asset space.
TOP STORIES
FUNDRAISES
ORA is excited to announce a $20M fundraise from top backers:
@polychain
@HF0Residency
@HashKey_Capital
@SevenXVenturesand more π
β ORA βΊοΈ (@OraProtocol)
3:07 PM β’ Jun 26, 2024
Crossover Markets, a execution-only trading platform for crypto, has raised a $12 million Series A led by Illuminate Financial and DRW Venture Capital. By @IanAllison123.
β CoinDesk (@CoinDesk)
7:02 AM β’ Jun 26, 2024
Redacted just raised $10 million for its Web3 entertainment and gamification ecosystem.
β GamesBeat (@GamesBeat)
2:00 PM β’ Jun 26, 2024
OTHER HEADLINES
CRYPTO TWITTER (X)
Historically, Falling #Bitcoin Price in June Means Double-Digit Gains in July
A thread 𧡠x.com/i/web/status/1β¦
β Laura Shin (@laurashin)
1:08 PM β’ Jun 26, 2024
1/ Ethereum ETPs will attract $15 billion in net flows in their first 18 months on the market.
A thread on how I get to this estimate.
β Matt Hougan (@Matt_Hougan)
12:31 PM β’ Jun 26, 2024
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