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  • TON Foundation to Launch New Governance Model Society DAO

    TON Foundation to Launch New Governance Model Society DAO

    The Open Network Foundation, in partnership with the TON Society, has announced the launch of Society DAO, a new management model aimed at driving more user engagement in the TON Blockchain ecosystem. The announcement comes during the TON Gateway 2024 event held in Dubai to celebrate the TON Ecosystem and reveal significant updates.

    A decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) is a self-governing, blockchain-based organization that operates without central authority. DAOs enable decentralized decision-making, transparency, and community-driven management. Some existing ones include JupiterDAO and Sky (formerly Maker DAO).

    Why Launch Society DAO?

    TON Foundation argued that blockchain ecosystems usually face governance challenges because direction and support are sourced from a central body. It further noted that this centralized model becomes restrictive, making it difficult for projects to succeed without official backing. This stifles competition and innovation, resulting in operational inefficiencies.

    To overcome this, the foundation highlighted the need for decentralized and community-driven governance models to distribute resources efficiently. It claims these models ensure the ecosystem’s long-term health and resilience. TON Foundation believes Society DAO is the right instrument that will enable the blockchain to support diverse projects and contributors.

    How Society DAO Works

    Society DAO will serve as the organizing body for TON’s core ecosystem functions and enable collaborative growth. It will publish ecosystem goals, allowing members to propose strategies and critical results. Specialized working groups will then evaluate these proposals.

    The TON Foundation will support it by providing resources, ensuring compliance, and reporting on goals and strategies. After the approved proposals receive funding from the foundation, the teams responsible for them will execute them as planned. 

    In 2025, Society DAO will launch its public debate and voting platform that will utilize TON Society on-chain badges, earned by over 3.6 million users, as a reputation marker. Active community members will have a voice in decision-making to foster collective engagement.

    As the DAO grows, it will expand to include other community teams and welcome contributors from various fields, such as marketing, app development, technology, stablecoin integration, DeFi, and community growth. The TON Foundation hopes this decentralized model will empower the community to become key stakeholders in TON’s development and adoption.

  • Tether Records $2.5 Billion Profit in Q3 2024

    Tether Records $2.5 Billion Profit in Q3 2024

    USDT issuer Tether Holdings Limited released its Q3 2024 financial reports on Thursday, revealing a massive $2.5 billion in profits realized between July and September 2024. 

    Tether has achieved significant business success and surpassed previous milestones amidst growing market confidence and stability. It reported a record-breaking quarter with all-time high values.

    Tether’s Q3 All-time Highs

    According to the company’s release, it achieved a 2024 nine-month consolidated profit of $7.7 billion and a group equity of $14.2 billion. Further, its total assets reached a new all-time high of $134.4 billion.

    A significant part of the company’s success is its USDT’s growth, which reached a new milestone of over $120 billion market capitalization for the first time, a 30% growth in USDT tokens issued in 2024 year-to-date.

    This massive rise in market cap was driven by increasing demand for stablecoins amid the unstable crypto market in Q3 2024, leading Tether to mint over $1.3 billion USDT in August. 

    Also in August, Tether partnered with Phoenix Group PLC to debut its UAE Dirham-pegged (AED) Stablecoin. This coin allows users to access AED benefits while surfing the crypto ecosystem as crypto adoption in the region continues to rise. 

    Tether on Top 18 U.S. Treasury Holders 

    Concluding Q3 2024, Tether grew to join the top 18 U.S. treasury holders with about $102.5 billion in direct and indirect exposures to U.S. Treasuries, ranking above Germany, Australia, and UAE. 

    Additionally, it recorded massive growth in its reserve assets, with a new all-time high of over $105 billion in cash and cash equivalents.

    Moreover, Tether increased its excess reserves to over $6 billion to reach a 15% non-annualized growth rate over nine months. 

    As revealed by the stablecoin issuer, its investment arm holds about $7.7 billion, not included in USDT reserves. The company diversifies its investments into Bitcoin mining, Artificial intelligence, and telecommunications to drive global innovation. 

    Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, commented, “Tether’s performance in Q3 2024 showcases our relentless commitment to transparency, liquidity, and responsible risk management. Reaching the $120 billion USD₮ milestone and reporting $102.5 billion in U.S. Treasury exposure highlights the company’s unparalleled financial strength. By increasing our reserve buffer to over $6 billion and maintaining a focus on strategic investments, Tether is once again setting the standard for stability in the financial space.”

    Meanwhile, Tether is also on the list of companies promoting institutional Bitcoin adoption, as its investment arm now holds about 7,100 BTC.

  • Bitcoin and Ethereum Sees Masssive Decline. Will it Affect November?

    Bitcoin and Ethereum Sees Masssive Decline. Will it Affect November?

    Bitcoin is down by over 3% at the time of this writing. It is unable to continue the uptrend, and investors have become increasingly bearish.

    Onchain data shows massive wallet movement from wallets over the last 24 hours. The slight increase in exchange reserves tells about the ongoing sentiment. These trading platforms also recorded a notable rise in coins deposited during this period, indicating a growing selling pressure.

    A look at the unrealized profit and loss shows a vast number of wallets in profit. As the market anticipates more selloffs from these wallets, fears of further declines increase. Others are trading off their bags as the aSOPR shows massive profit-taking.

    The asset also sees massive outflows from critical regions. One such is the United States. It was one of the leading regions in the previous short burst but is bearish at the time of writing. The Coinbase premium is negative; traders dump their assets. This is the same sentiment in the Asian market as they take profit, resulting in a negative Korean premium.

    Miners joined the frenzy with a notable hike in trading volume. The selling pressure resulted in the liquidation of over 56 million long positions, which amounted to over $60 million. Selling sentiment remains dominant in the derivative markets as more sell orders are fulfilled.

    Nonetheless, bullish traders expect a rebound anytime soon as they strengthen their positions to avoid liquidations. Others opened new trades, and the open interest surged by over 92% in the last 24 hours. Funding rates increased due to increased activity in the market.

    Bitcoin May Drop to $66k

    Bitcoin prints bearish signals on the 0ne-day chart. Indicators like the moving average convergence divergence are negative at the time of writing. The 12-day EMA is on the decline following its previous surge. Previous declines resulted in an interception with the 26-day EMA, and it may play out the same way this time.

    The Bollinger bands explain the reason for the ongoing declines. BTC peaked above the upper SMA on Tuesday and ended the day above it. When an asset attains this feat, price declines are bound to follow, and the unfolding downtrends are a result. Currently trading at $70k, it is closer to the middle band and may rebound soon.

    The relative strength index is declining as selling pressure mounts. The accumulation/distribution mirrors this movement as accumulation decreases. ADX is on the decline as the uptrend hits brick and loses momentum.

    Bitcoin recently tested the 38% Fibonacci retracement level at $69,400 but rebounded. Previous price movement shows the apex almost certainly tested the middle Bollinger band after breaking above the upper. If that plays out this time, it may drop to the 50% fib level at 68k. Nonetheless, it may slightly slip below it, putting the 61% level at $66,600 in view.

    A surge during the first half of November is almost inevitable, as the one-week chart is mostly bullish. MACD on this timeframe showed a positive divergence a few weeks ago. The latest event is significant as the previous bearish interception resulted in losses exceeding 24%.

    Three weeks ago, the apex coin gained over 9%. It broke out from a downward channel that started in March. Such a breakout will spell further price increases in the coming days, and November may be more bullish than the present.

    Considering the 24% increase during the previous interception, a new all-time in November is almost inevitable.

    Ethereum Flips Bearish

    According to onchain data, there has been a significant amount of wallet movement over the past 24 hours. The slight rise in exchange reserves provides insight into the current mood. Coin deposits on these trading sites also increased noticeably around this time, suggesting that selling pressure was intensifying.

    There are also significant withdrawals from impessentialcations from the asset. The United States is one example. Although it was among the top locations during the last brief surge, it is currently bearish. Traders dump their assets because of the negative Coinbase premium. The Asian market shares this opinion as they profit, which causes the Korea premium to decline.

    At the time of writing, exchange-traded funds are experiencing massive outflows, exceeding $5 million, which has resulted in the fund premium becoming negative. Nonetheless, over 41 million long positions totaling more than $30 million were liquidated due to selling pressure. As more sell orders are fulfilled, selling sentiment continues to dominate the derivative markets.

    Ethereum is currently trading down by almost 6%. It started the day at $2,658 but saw massive corrections following a failed attempt at surging. It lost the $2,600 barrier but rebounded at $2,500.

    ETH Will Recover

    The current price mimicked Friday’s. ETH fell further, falling below $2,500 once more but reaching a new low. It gained support at $2,379 after momentarily losing $2,400. The bulls attempted buybacks but were unable to raise prices beyond the opening price, leading to a nearly 4% loss at the close.

    The RSI dropped to 41 on Friday and surged to 46 the next day. Nevertheless, despite the continuous buyback attempts, the average directional index continued falling. According to Bollinger Bands, the altcoin was making significant strides as it got closer to rising over the middle band.

    Nonetheless, after that massive dip, price action showed that the apex altcoin recovered and gained over 10% over the next five days.

    One key highlight happened during the previous intraday session. ETH printed a green candle amid the increasing selloff in the cryptocurrency market. It began the day at $2,638 and dropped slightly to $2,598 before rising again and surpassing the $2,700 mark.

    Indicators are currently negative and show that the downtrend may continue during the first three days of November before significant increases.

  • Asset Manager Canary Capital Files For Spot Solana ETF

    Asset Manager Canary Capital Files For Spot Solana ETF

    Crypto asset management firm Canary Capital has filed for a spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

    According to the filing, the proposed Solana ETF will track SOL market value via the Chicago Mercantile Exchange CF Solana index — a live price benchmark tool. 

    Canary to Reduce Risk in Holding SOL 

    The asset manager also noted that the spot Solana ETF offers investors a pathway to engage with the Solana market through a traditional brokerage account, bypassing the risks associated with directly holding the digital asset. 

    Canary Capital has not revealed the custodian for the spot Solana ETF or specified the ticker symbol under which the fund will be listed. 

    Nonetheless, the asset manager believes that Solana has significantly surpassed both Ethereum and Binance Chain in active address market share, even when accounting for layer 2 chains.

    Experts anticipate that Solana will be the next cryptocurrency to gain SEC approval for a spot ETF, following Bitcoin and Ether, which were approved in January and July. 

    Asset Managers Filing for Solana ETF

    Canary Capital is not the only asset manager to have filed for a US spot ETF. On June 27, crypto asset management firm VanEck announced on X that it had filed for a Solana ETF with the US Securities regulator. 

    Similarly, on June 28, 21Shares filed a spot Solana ETF with the US securities regulator. The firm aims to address the growing market demand for crypto-focused investments. 

    Franklin Templeton, one of the first firms to issue a spot Bitcoin ETF in the US, also revealed plans for a potential Solana ETF.

  • Here is How XRP May Trade After This Critical Breakout

    Here is How XRP May Trade After This Critical Breakout

    XRP has registered massive declines since the start of the week. A closer look at the one-day chart shows it started with notable declines on Monday, following a failed attempt to continue the bullish trend it had on Sunday.

    Although the decline was insignificant, it set the precedent for the rest of the session, as the downtrend continued the next day. It lost the $0.54 support and dropped to a low of $0.52. Following a slight recovery, it lost over 2%. XRP sank lower on Wednesday, breaking below the Bollinger bands but rebounding at $0.51. It lost almost 2% amidst the buybacks.

    Nonetheless, it had one of its most significant single-day declines during the previous intraday session. It opened trading at $0.53 but retraced as the asset saw a substantial rise in selling pressure. The altcoin lost the $0.50 support, hitting a low of $0.48 before rebounding. However, the hike was short-lived, as it ended with losses of almost 6%. ‘

    Several factors contributed to the massive decline. One such is a shift in investors following recent actions by the Ripple CEO. A few weeks ago, he donated over $1 million to Kamala Harris’ campaign, now sparking controversy amongst top players in the crypto space. Many blame him for supporting the candidate against the crypto-favorite Donald Trump.

    Tensions in the Middle East also contributed to the massive declines. The impact of the recent escalation rang through the crypto market as its total valuation dropped by over 3%. It was also responsible for XRP’s massive decline during the previous intraday session.

    However, the dip has set the altcoin up for a possible change in price trajectory.

    Breaking Below the Bollinger Band

    The seventh-largest cryptocurrency recently slipped out of the Bollinger bands. The breakout happened during the previous intraday session, as it lost the $0.50 support and hit a low of $0.48. This is not the first time the asset has dropped below the lower band this week; the first took place on Wednesday.

    The latest event may mean the end of the downtrend. On several occasions, an asset dropping below the lower SMA signifies an impending uptrend, which may play out with XRP.

    Other metrics, like the average directional index and relative strength, support this claim. The ADX is rising as traders are gradually building momentum. A closer look shows that the ongoing trend is occurring amidst the coin’s bearish performance this week.

    RSI was at 33 on Friday but is at 38 now, indicating ongoing buyback attempts by the buyers. Data from the Cryptocurrenciestowatch price tracker shows that the asset slightly increased in trading volume over the last 24 hours.

    However, the moving average convergence divergence still prints sell signals. It is yet to recover from its previous bearish divergence as the 12-day EMA continues downwards and shows no hints of halting its downhill movement.

    When Will XRP Recover?

    The recovery is underway, as the top asset is on its second consecutive green. Although not massive, the small gains see it gradually resume trading inside the Bollinger band. It will look to continue the trend after gaining over 2% during the previous intraday session.

    Although starting off slow, further increases in trading volume may send the price above the first pivot support at $0.52. The Fibonacci retracement level supports this claim as XRP previously bounced off the 78% retracement level and continues upwards until it flips the 61%.

    Previous price movement shows that the key to retesting $0.56 is regaining control above the S1. The altcoin traded between the mark and the $0.54 barrier before breaking out.

    Other crypto assets may also resume their uptrend following Friday’s decline. However, unlike two weeks ago, there will be no significant push this month.

  • Crypto Exchange Kraken in Plans to Launch Its Own Blockchain In 2025

    Crypto Exchange Kraken in Plans to Launch Its Own Blockchain In 2025

    Kraken, an American crypto exchange, plans to launch its blockchain, Ink, in early 2025. According to a Bloomberg report, Ink will be not just a digital ledger but also an eco-friendly network supporting decentralized applications in its ecosystem.

    Kraken to Launch Own Blockchain

    Kraken’s new blockchain will be built as a layer-2 network on Ethereum and will utilize Optimism’s super chain technology, the same provider powering Coinbase’s Base network and Uniswap’s Unichain, launched recently.

    According to Andrew Koller, Ink’s founder, the developer testnet is slated to launch later this year, with a full rollout to retail and institutional users expected in Q1 2025. Developers can build decentralized applications to trade, borrow, and lend tokens without intermediaries.

    At launch, Ink will feature several apps, including decentralized exchanges and aggregators. Future plans include expanding to real-world assets and advanced lending applications.

    Why Ink Blockchain?

    Kraken claims it aims to democratize decentralized finance (DeFi) by making it more accessible and user-friendly. It noted that DeFi apps have been considered too complex for the average person despite being around for years. The exchange believes Ink will simplify the experience, reduce costs, and enhance intuitiveness.

    Koller stated that Ink’s apps will be integrated into the Kraken Wallet app to enhance user experience. He further claimed the interface will resemble Apple’s sleek design, making it easy for users to navigate. The blockchain founder said the move will create a harmonious coexistence between centralized and decentralized ecosystems.

    Overall, Kraken hopes this move will position it to have a share in the growing DeFi market, offering its users a comprehensive platform for earning yield and exploring other decentralized features.

    Kraken’s Plans for Ink Blockchain

    Kraken claims a dedicated team of approximately 40 professionals is developing Ink. To foster growth, the exchange is organizing developer events, including a presence at Devcon in Thailand this November.

    Initially, Kraken will serve as Ink’s sequencer, generating revenue by organizing and managing network transactions. However, the company plans to decentralize this function in the future, distributing it among multiple parties.

    Meanwhile, the trend of creating blockchains continues to gain momentum, with Uniswap and Coinbase joining the ranks. This trend was pioneered by Binance, the world’s largest exchange, which launched Binance Chain and its native token, BNB. This underscores the importance of decentralized infrastructure and its increasing interest among crypto users.

  • Pump.fun Fee Account Sells 40,000 SOL Valued at $6.68M

    Pump.fun Fee Account Sells 40,000 SOL Valued at $6.68M

    The Solana-based platform Pump.fun fee wallet recently offloaded 40,000 SOL tokens worth $6.68 million.

    Pump.fun is a user-friendly memecoin generator on the Solana blockchain that allows anyone to create and distribute tokens, primarily memecoins.

    According to blockchain analytics tool Lookonchain, the Solana-based memecoin platform has generated total revenue of 969,945 SOL ($162 million), selling 503,343 SOL ($78.7 million) at an average price of $156.4, making it one of the most profitable protocols this year.

    Pump.fun’s success has helped boost its reputation in the Solana ecosystem, attracting interest for its memecoin launch strategy.

    While SOL has been one of the top-performing altcoins over the past year, the asset has experienced market declines.

    The price of SOL has increased by over 9.3% on the weekly chart. The world’s fifth-largest cryptocurrency rose 0.34%, changing hands at $166.20.

    Is Pump.fun Pressuring Solana’s Price?

    According to data from Solscan, the memecoin launch platform could introduce selling pressure, as its fee account currently holds an additional $47.9 million worth of SOL. Although, the sales did not affect the price of the crypto asset.

    Popular crypto trader and podcast host Luke Martin noted that the rally of the Solana token stalled and became stagnant once users began launching meme tokens on Pump.fun.

    According to a chart shared by crypto trader Satoshi Flipper in an X post, Solana’s next significant target may be the $200 level.

    Kendrick Predicts a 5X Solana

    In recent times, analysts have predicted the price of SOL. For instance, Geoffrey Kendrick, Global Head of Digital Assets Research at the British multinational Standard Chartered, says Solana could increase by 5X by the end of 2025 if Donald Trump wins the United States presidential election.

    Kendrick further noted that Solana could also outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum upon Trump’s emergence as president of the U.S. since his economic policies and administration will create a conducive environment for Solana’s expansion, potentially leading to a significant price increase.

  • Avalanche Foundation Launches New Visa Card for Crypto Payments

    Avalanche Foundation Launches New Visa Card for Crypto Payments

    Layer-1 blockchain developer Avalanche Foundation recently launched its new Visa card. This move aims to bridge the gap between crypto and traditional finance, making digital assets more accessible and usable.

    Avalanche Launches Visa Card

    The Avalanche team noted that Rain Liquidity, a financial technology company, offers the card and is FDIC-insured, ensuring deposit protection. The card is available in physical and virtual formats, providing flexibility and convenience.

    Even though the card functions like a credit card, users can utilize it without impacting their credit score, as there are no credit checks or reports to credit bureaus. The team believes the card is ideal for crypto holders seeking easy spending solutions without traditional credit card constraints.

    According to the official announcement, the Avalanche Card currently supports three crypto assets: Wrapped AVAX (WAVAX), USD Coin (USDC), and Staked AVAX (sAVAX). The team hopes to support more assets in the future.

    Notably, the card will be initially available to residents of Latin America and the Caribbean, but certain countries and regions are excluded due to regulatory restrictions.

    How Avalanche’s Crypto Card Works

    The card supports instant crypto-to-fiat conversion, enabling users to effortlessly make purchases anywhere Visa is accepted. This eliminates the need for manual conversions and processing delays.

    The Avalanche team claims the card will offer a secure crypto spending experience. As the cards are rolled out to users on the waitlist, they will receive a self-custody wallet with unique addresses for each crypto asset.

    The official website highlights that the card features customizable security controls. Users can set up spending alerts to track transactions in real-time, freeze the card instantly if it is lost or stolen, and change their PIN at any time.

    The team further assured users that any queries or concerns about the card would be addressed promptly via dedicated customer support. Additionally, users can enjoy spending with zero fees.

    Traditional Institutions Embrace Crypto

    The crypto industry keeps growing as more financial institutions embrace crypto. Recently, payment processing firm Stripe finalized its acquisition of stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1 billion. This massive deal marks the fintech’s largest acquisition to date and shows the growing importance of stablecoins in global payment ecosystems.

    Mastercard also partnered with Mercuryo, a European crypto payment company, to create a euro-denominated crypto debit card. Similar to Avalanche, the card enables users to spend crypto from their self-custodial wallets at millions of merchants globally, expanding the reach of digital assets in everyday transactions.

  • Sui Foundation Refutes $400M Insider Sale Amid Price Rally

    Sui Foundation Refutes $400M Insider Sale Amid Price Rally

    The Sui Foundation, a non-profit firm supporting the Sui blockchain, has openly refuted allegations of insider selling of $400 million worth of its native coin, SUI, during the recent price surge. It attributes the sale to an infrastructure partner who has held the tokens under a lockup schedule for a long while.

    Analyst Accuses Sui Foundation

    Famous crypto analyst Light revealed on Monday that wallets linked to Sui Network’s initial coin offering (ICO) concluded May 2023 had sold about $400 million worth of SUI during the recent price surge that took the token to its all-time high of $2.368.

    After analyzing the price movement, Light stated that an insider must have made the sale. He claimed that insiders who know the token’s best value are offloading hundreds of millions, leaving uninformed retail investors in the game.

    “Something I think few know — insiders (including what is likely a large foundation wallet) have sold $400 million in tokens throughout this run-up (Ex 2), had already begun selling material amounts at much lower prices, and are even accelerating their selling at these more elevated levels (Ex 3),” he said.

    Sui Foundation Responds

    Following the allegations, the Sui Foundation promptly released a statement on X to clarify its position on the $400 million transaction.

    The firm stressed that no employee or co-founder of Sui Foundation or Mysten Labs has sold $400 million worth of SUI during the price rally period, either individually or collectively, adding that no insiders have been involved in violation of the network’s lockup and circulating supply schedule.

    The foundation stated further that the wallet involved in the transaction may be owned by an infrastructure partner whose tokens have been locked over time. He most likely sold the tokens following a recent unlocking.

    Strengthening its network users’ and SUI investors’ confidence in its blockchain system and projects, the foundation added that “all token lockups are enforced by qualified custodians and continuously monitored by Sui Foundation, and this partner is in compliance.”

    According to live price data from CryptocurrenciesToWatch, SUI trades at $2.23, an increase of over 11% within the past seven days. Some hours ago, the coin unlocked an all-time high (ATH) of $2.35.

  • SUI Price Rally Triggers Allegations of $400M Insider Selling

    SUI Price Rally Triggers Allegations of $400M Insider Selling

    SUI, the native token of the Sui blockchain, saw a dramatic surge in its price over the past week, triggering concerns about potential insider trading.

    Pseudonymous crypto analyst Light noted that wallets linked to the wallet SUI initial coin offering (ICO) have allegedly sold over $400 million worth of tokens during the rally.

    “insiders (including what is likely a large foundation wallet) have sold $400 million in tokens throughout this run-up, had already begun selling material amounts at much lower prices, and are even accelerating their selling at these more elevated levels,” Light said.  

    Can SUI Rally Continue Despite the Selling?

    While the Sui token could continue in its bullish momentum, Light noted that it is unsettling that the individuals developing the Sui ecosystem, who arguably understand the token’s actual value better than anyone, are offloading hundreds of millions of dollars worth of tokens to less informed buyers driven by market hype.   

    “As some of us have learned, whether now or later, as with most of these games where retail buys from insiders, there is only one ending,” the crypto analyst said. 

    Insiders can heavily influence their price when controlling a large portion of a crypto circulating supply. If these holders sell large amounts, it can create downward pressure on the token’s value.

    Can the Sui Network Meet the Expectations?

    Analysts also believe the Sui Network could potentially be a significant competitor to Solana and rise as a top Layer-1 blockchain due to 50% of the SUI supply, which is locked until 2030 and unallocated, unlike SOL, which is inflationary.

    The analyst further noted that Sui Network on-chain TVL has been exploding and is on track to overtake Solana TVL sooner than most think.  

    Meanwhile, the recent surge in the price of SUI underscores upward momentum. At the time of writing, SUI has risen by over 1.85% to $2.24 in the last 24 hours, boosting its market capitalization to over $6.1 billion with daily trading volumes exceeding $727 million. The asset is up over 15% in the past week.