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• Jul 16, 2:10 PM Coindesk

  Trump campaign receives $3m in crypto donations during Q2 fundraising

  Former President Trump's campaign raised $3m in crypto out of $331m total in Q2. About 100 donors contributed crypto, including industry figures like the Winklevoss twins and Jesse Powell. The campaign's crypto-friendly stance has attracted high-profile supporters from the sector. Trump aims to make US crypto regulations more favorable if elected. Despite being a small portion of total funds raised, crypto donations have garnered significant media attention.

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• Jul 16, 2:08 PM Crypto Briefing

  DEX trading volume rises 15.7% in Q2 while CEX activity drops

  DEX spot trading volume increased 15.7% to $370.7 billion in Q2 2024, while CEX volume declined 12.2% to $3.4 trillion. Uniswap maintained 48% DEX market share. Thruster and Aerodrome saw significant growth. Binance held top CEX position with 45% market share. DEX growth attributed to meme coins and airdrops. Experts cite DEX advantages like privacy and self-custody as drivers for shift from CeFi to DeFi. Solana supports over 33% of daily DEX volume across all blockchains.

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• Jul 16, 1:22 PM Crypto Briefing

  LI.FI protocol warns users of potential exploit with $10 million drained

  LI.FI, an interoperability protocol, advised users to avoid interacting with apps using their infrastructure due to a possible exploit. Nearly $10 million has been drained from the protocol. Users who manually set infinite approvals are at risk. The exploit may be a "call injection" attack. Popular applications like Rabby wallet and Jumper Exchange use LI.FI services. Users are urged to revoke approvals for specific contract addresses. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the crypto space.

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• Jul 16, 6:46 AM Crypto Briefing

  Mt Gox wallet transfers small amount of Bitcoin as repayment process begins

  A Mt Gox-linked wallet transferred 0.021 Bitcoin, worth $1,300, to an unknown address. This small move, possibly a test transaction, coincided with Bitcoin dropping below $64,000. Mt Gox's trustee confirmed the start of the repayment process on July 5. Some users reported receiving Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash from Mt Gox via Bitbank. The refund is being sent to designated exchanges, not directly to holders. The Mt Gox wallet currently holds over 138,900 BTC, valued at $8.8 billion.

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• Jul 15, 11:30 PM Cryptoslate

  Coinbase, Ripple, and a16z to attend national conventions for pro-crypto policy

  Coinbase, Ripple, and a16z plan to attend the RNC and DNC to advocate for crypto-friendly policies. The GOP has added crypto issues to its 2024 platform, opposing CBDCs and supporting mining and self-custody rights. Democrats' draft platform doesn't mention crypto. These firms are part of the Fairshake super PAC, which has spent $70.9 million in the 2024 election cycle to support pro-crypto candidates across party lines. The move highlights crypto's growing importance in US politics.

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• Jul 15, 9:06 PM Coindesk

  SEC tells Ethereum ETF issuers funds can start trading July 23

  According to sources familiar with the matter, the SEC has informed issuers of spot ETH ETFs that they can begin trading next Tuesday, July 23. The SEC reportedly told issuers that it had no further comments on recently submitted S-1 documents and requested final versions to be submitted by Wednesday.

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• Jul 15, 7:43 PM Crypto Briefing

  Bloomberg analyst says Ethereum ETFs to launch July 23

  Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas predicts spot Ethereum ETF trading in the US to start July 23. SEC is asking issuers to submit final S-1 forms by July 17. Most issuers left fees out of initial filings, likely to gauge competition. The launch coincides with the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville. Bitwise CIO forecasts $15 billion in inflows for Ethereum ETPs by end of 2025. This development paves the way for potential approval of other crypto ETFs, with VanEck and 21Shares already filing for Solana ETFs.

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• Jul 15, 4:06 PM Crypto Briefing

  BlackRock CEO declares Bitcoin a legitimate financial instrument

  BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, once a Bitcoin skeptic, now endorses it as a legitimate financial instrument. Fink views Bitcoin as digital gold with industrial uses, offering uncorrelated returns and financial control in uncertain times. BlackRock's involvement was crucial in approving Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs in the US. The firm has also entered the tokenization space with its BUIDL fund, which has over $524 million in tokenized US Treasuries on Ethereum.

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• Jul 15, 3:40 PM Decrypt

  US district court judge delays Tornado Cash co-founder's trial

  A US judge delayed Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm's money laundering trial by three months. The defense cited complex legal issues and extensive documentation needing translation. Key arguments revolve around whether a decentralized service can be controlled by founders. The case highlights ongoing debates about crypto mixers' legality and use. Storm's co-developer, Alexey Pertsev, was recently convicted in the Netherlands, impacting privacy-focused crypto services globally.

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• Jul 15, 5:02 AM Cointelegraph

  Lazarus group moves millions from DMM Bitcoin hack

  Hackers linked to the Lazarus group have laundered over $35 million from the $305 million DMM Bitcoin hack through a Cambodian marketplace. The funds were mixed, bridged to other chains, and converted to USDT before transfer. Tether blacklisted a wallet address, blocking $28.2 million. This hack is part of a trend targeting centralized exchanges, with over $1.4 billion in crypto stolen in 2024 so far.

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• Jul 12, 6:45 PM Cointelegraph

  XRP shows potential for 30% gain against Bitcoin as triple bottom forms

  XRP is poised for a comeback against Bitcoin, with a triple bottom pattern indicating a potential 30% rebound. The XRP/BTC pair is testing neckline support at 793 satoshis, with an RSI of 36 suggesting XRP is undervalued. Bitcoin's recent sell-off, driven by German government sales and Mt. Gox reimbursements, has benefited XRP. Bitcoin dominance has dropped, hinting at a rotation into altcoins. XRP's weekly RSI is rebounding from a two-year low, historically signaling significant rallies. The potential for an XRP ETF adds to its bullish outlook.

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• Jul 12, 5:38 PM Cointelegraph

  Bitcoin bounces off $56,500 support as institutional investors add 100k BTC

  Bitcoin rebounded from $56,500, showing demand at lower levels. Institutional investors bought 100,000 BTC in a week, viewing dips as buying opportunities. The German government's Bitcoin selling is mostly complete, but traders are watching potential selling by Mt. Gox creditors. Altcoins' recovery has slowed due to Bitcoin's weak performance, but bulls are holding positions. The crypto market remains cautious as selling pressure persists.

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• Jul 12, 4:43 PM Coindesk

  MakerDAO announces $1B tokenized treasury investment plan

  MakerDAO plans to invest $1B of its reserves in tokenized US Treasury products. BlackRock's BUIDL, Ondo Finance, and Superstate are set to apply for the open competition starting next month. This move signals a major shift in MakerDAO's reserve strategy and could boost the $1.85B tokenized real-world asset space by 55%. The investment will be funded by redirecting $500-$500M from existing vaults. This initiative follows ArbitrumDAO's recent $27M allocation to tokenized offerings.

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• Jul 12, 1:20 PM Cointelegraph

  EU continues support for blockchain-based sustainability solutions

  The EU has extended its partnership with ChromaWay to develop blockchain-based sustainability solutions. ChromaWay showcased advancements in decentralized apps for Digital Product Passports and IP rights. Their relational blockchain technology combines relational database flexibility with blockchain security. Chromia, a public layer-1 platform, will launch its mainnet on July 16. The EU's positive assessment aligns with its strategy to integrate blockchain solutions across sectors. Further evaluations and workshops are planned for 2024 and 2025.

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• Jul 12, 12:25 PM DeFi Llama News

  Dutch court rejects bail for Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev

  A Dutch court denied bail for Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev, convicted of money laundering $2.2 billion in crypto. Pertsev's lawyers argued he wasn't a flight risk and needed internet access for his appeal. The court rejected these claims, upholding his 64-month sentence. This case has sparked concerns in the open-source community about developer liability for user actions, especially regarding privacy tools. Fellow dev Roman Storm faces similar charges in the US.

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