North Carolina Passes Bill to Block State Participation in Federal CBDC Testing

The General Assembly of the U.S. state of North Carolina has approved a bill that prevents the state from participating in the Federal Reserve’s testing of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The General Assembly is North Carolina’s legislative body, comprising two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The bill passed with significant […] Source CryptoX Portal

Yield App Suspends Operations Ahead of Liquidation

Yield App, a platform for earning interest, buying, and swapping cryptocurrencies, announced on social media platform X Friday the suspension of all activities in preparation for liquidation proceedings. The Seychelles-based company halted operations due to significant portfolio losses from third-party hedge fund managers on the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, which are currently under litigation. To […] Source CryptoX Portal

21shares Files to Launch Solana ETF With SEC

21shares has filed a registration statement for a solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The ETF will trade on the Cboe BZX Exchange and will utilize Coinbase Custody Trust Company for secure custody of SOL. Vaneck also recently filed a registration statement with the SEC to launch a solana […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

CleanSpark’s acquisition of GRIID reiterates CLSK as a Buy

Analysts at H.C. Wainright are bullish on CleanSpark’s most recent acquisition, projecting upside potential to $27. On Thursday, CleanSpark (CLSK) entered a definitive agreement to acquire GRIID Infrastructure (GRDI) in an all-stock deal valued at $155 million.  The final terms are still pending, but initial estimates by H.C. Wainright suggest CleanSpark might pay around $86 million, aligning with GRIID’s market cap as of June 27. This acquisition will require CleanSpark to issue 5.2 million shares, approximately 2.5% of its total shares, assuming a share price of $16.587. Analysts at H.C.…

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Draw $11.8M Thursday, Bitwise’s BITB Led the Pack With $8M

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $11.8 million on Thursday, marking the third consecutive day of inflows. Bitwise’s BITB fund topped the list, bringing in $8 million during the trading sessions. Demand for Bitcoin ETFs Continues Since Jan. 11, 2024, the 11 spot bitcoin ETFs have accumulated $14.45 billion in total net inflows, including […] Source CryptoX Portal

Ethereum price could go parabolic soon, analysts say

Ethereum price has held relatively well in the past few days as the odds of spot ETF approvals rose. ETH token was trading at $3,455 on Friday, a few points above this week’s low of $3,233. It remains in a correction zone after falling by 13% from its highest point this month. The main catalyst for Ethereum is the anticipated spot Ethereum ETF approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As we reported on Thursday, there is a rising possibility that spot Ethereum ETFs will start trading soon. The…

Egyptian Fintech Startup Connect Money Secures $8 Million Seed Funding

Connect Money, an Egyptian fintech startup, recently secured $8 million in seed funding. The company plans to launch new business verticals using this investment. Connect Money aims to become the go-to platform for businesses seeking seamless banking services. Successful Capital Raise Demonstrates Investors’ Confidence in Connect Money Egyptian banking-as-a-service fintech startup Connect Money recently closed […] Source CryptoX Portal

39% Chance of Dropping Out — Joe Biden’s Debate Stumbles Fuel Prediction Market Betting

Following the initial 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate, prediction market wagers on whether incumbent Joe Biden will withdraw have seen a significant increase in activity. The likelihood of Biden stepping down and being substituted has risen notably. Betting Markets React to Joe Biden’s Unintelligible Statements and Performance On Thursday, CNN broadcasted the 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate […] Source CryptoX Portal