💥Bankman-Fried's FTX, parents bought Bahamas property worth $121 million
Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX, his parents and senior executives of the failed cryptocurrency exchange bought at least 19 properties worth nearly $121 million in the Bahamas over the past two years, official property records show.
Most of FTX's purchases were luxury beachfront homes, including seven condominiums in an expensive resort community called Albany, costing almost $72 million. The deeds show these properties, bought by a unit of FTX, were to be used as "residence for key personnel" of the company.
The documents for another home with beach access in Old Fort Bay -- a gated community that was once home to a British colonial fort built in the 1700s to protect against pirates -- show Bankman-Fried's parents, Stanford University law professors Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried
FTX Property Holdings Ltd, an FTX unit, bought 15 properties worth nearly $100 million in 2021 and 2022.
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Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX, his parents and senior executives of the failed cryptocurrency exchange bought at least 19 properties worth nearly $121 million in the Bahamas over the past two years, official property records show.
Most of FTX's purchases were luxury beachfront homes, including seven condominiums in an expensive resort community called Albany, costing almost $72 million. The deeds show these properties, bought by a unit of FTX, were to be used as "residence for key personnel" of the company.
The documents for another home with beach access in Old Fort Bay -- a gated community that was once home to a British colonial fort built in the 1700s to protect against pirates -- show Bankman-Fried's parents, Stanford University law professors Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried
FTX Property Holdings Ltd, an FTX unit, bought 15 properties worth nearly $100 million in 2021 and 2022.
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🔥Introducing the Hooked Protocol (HOOK) Token Sale on Binance Launchpad!
Binance is excited to announce the 29th project on Binance Launchpad - Hooked Protocol (HOOK). The token sale for Hooked Protocol will follow the Launchpad subnoscription format, with the recording of user BNB balances starting at 2022-11-24 00:00 (UTC).
HOOK Token Sale Details:
- Token Name: Hooked Protocol (HOOK)
- Launchpad Hard Cap: 2,500,000 USD
- Hard Cap Per User: 15,000 USD (150,000 HOOK)
- Total Token Supply: 500,000,000 HOOK
- Total Tokens Allocated to Binance
- Launchpad: 25,000,000 HOOK (5% of Total Token Supply)
- Public Sale Token Price: 1 HOOK = 0.1 USD (price in BNB will be determined prior to subnoscription)
- Token Sale Format: Subnoscription
Supported Sessions: BNB only
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/introducing-the-hooked-protocol-hook-token-sale-on-binance-launchpad-6491cd5c4a9548cc9f8f5a40a31f1ec6
Binance is excited to announce the 29th project on Binance Launchpad - Hooked Protocol (HOOK). The token sale for Hooked Protocol will follow the Launchpad subnoscription format, with the recording of user BNB balances starting at 2022-11-24 00:00 (UTC).
HOOK Token Sale Details:
- Token Name: Hooked Protocol (HOOK)
- Launchpad Hard Cap: 2,500,000 USD
- Hard Cap Per User: 15,000 USD (150,000 HOOK)
- Total Token Supply: 500,000,000 HOOK
- Total Tokens Allocated to Binance
- Launchpad: 25,000,000 HOOK (5% of Total Token Supply)
- Public Sale Token Price: 1 HOOK = 0.1 USD (price in BNB will be determined prior to subnoscription)
- Token Sale Format: Subnoscription
Supported Sessions: BNB only
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/introducing-the-hooked-protocol-hook-token-sale-on-binance-launchpad-6491cd5c4a9548cc9f8f5a40a31f1ec6
🍏Apple nearing deal to turn Michael Lewis book on FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried into feature film
Apple could be one of the first to transform the story of the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried and his FTX crypto company into a feature film. Deadline reports that Apple is in the lead for a deal to turn an upcoming book from Michael Lewis into a film, but the company is facing intense competition from Netflix and Amazon.
The streaming rights to Lewis’ upcoming book are highly sought after. The deal is reportedly set to be valued in the “mid seven-figure range.” Deadline says that its sources indicate that Apple is “near to a deal” and plans to turn the story into a feature film. Apple has reportedly beat out “considerable competition” from Amazon and Netflix.
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Apple could be one of the first to transform the story of the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried and his FTX crypto company into a feature film. Deadline reports that Apple is in the lead for a deal to turn an upcoming book from Michael Lewis into a film, but the company is facing intense competition from Netflix and Amazon.
The streaming rights to Lewis’ upcoming book are highly sought after. The deal is reportedly set to be valued in the “mid seven-figure range.” Deadline says that its sources indicate that Apple is “near to a deal” and plans to turn the story into a feature film. Apple has reportedly beat out “considerable competition” from Amazon and Netflix.
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🩸The realized loss of bitcoin investors caused by the collapse of FTX reached $1.9 billion last Friday, Glassnode reported.
Daily losses yielded only to:
▫️ collapse of LUNA ($2 billion),
▫️ corrections on the eve of ATH in June 2021 ($2.2 billion),
▫️ correction in June 2022, when bitcoin fell below $20,000 ($2.5 billion).
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Daily losses yielded only to:
▫️ collapse of LUNA ($2 billion),
▫️ corrections on the eve of ATH in June 2021 ($2.2 billion),
▫️ correction in June 2022, when bitcoin fell below $20,000 ($2.5 billion).
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Large Ethereum whales recently amassed over 947K ETH tokens worth $1B+ in a single day – the fifth-largest daily accumulation in the past year.
“Ethereum’s large whales (holding $10.9M to $1.09B) have added 947,940 more ETH yesterday worth ~$1.03B. This is the 5th largest single day add in the past year,” Santiment highlighted in a tweet Tuesday.
The ETH tokens accumulated by these whale addresses represent 1.8% of the total ETH supply
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“Ethereum’s large whales (holding $10.9M to $1.09B) have added 947,940 more ETH yesterday worth ~$1.03B. This is the 5th largest single day add in the past year,” Santiment highlighted in a tweet Tuesday.
The ETH tokens accumulated by these whale addresses represent 1.8% of the total ETH supply
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🐳Ancient Bitcoin Whale Awakens by Moving Part of $160 Million BTC
A massive Bitcoin whale who held 10,000 BTC since 2015 up until this moment surprised investors, considering the nature of the coins acquired by this type of holder: each and every BTC in the wallet was acquired with the help of illicit activities.
Back in 2014, a large portion of Bitcoin's volume was provided by criminals, money laundering services or citizens who used the cryptocurrency for anonymous payments. A particular part of the criminal volume was stolen or hacked Bitcoins. The whale who moved 10,000 BTC today is related to the 2014 Mt.Gox hack.
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A massive Bitcoin whale who held 10,000 BTC since 2015 up until this moment surprised investors, considering the nature of the coins acquired by this type of holder: each and every BTC in the wallet was acquired with the help of illicit activities.
Back in 2014, a large portion of Bitcoin's volume was provided by criminals, money laundering services or citizens who used the cryptocurrency for anonymous payments. A particular part of the criminal volume was stolen or hacked Bitcoins. The whale who moved 10,000 BTC today is related to the 2014 Mt.Gox hack.
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💳Russia Embeds Crypto Into Its Financial Strategy
Lawmakers in Russia are working on changing legislation to allow a national crypto exchange
In an article on Coin Telegraph, Sergey Altuhov, a member of the Duma Committee of Economic Policy, was quoted as saying:
“It makes no sense to deny the existence of cryptocurrencies, the problem is they circulate in a large stream outside of state regulation. These are billions of tax rubles of lost tax revenues to the federal budget.“
The Russian warming to cryptocurrencies is very likely not because of their ability to give freedom to its citizens, but because this freedom to transact will potentially give it a way of circumnavigating the sanctions put in place on its banking system.
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Lawmakers in Russia are working on changing legislation to allow a national crypto exchange
In an article on Coin Telegraph, Sergey Altuhov, a member of the Duma Committee of Economic Policy, was quoted as saying:
“It makes no sense to deny the existence of cryptocurrencies, the problem is they circulate in a large stream outside of state regulation. These are billions of tax rubles of lost tax revenues to the federal budget.“
The Russian warming to cryptocurrencies is very likely not because of their ability to give freedom to its citizens, but because this freedom to transact will potentially give it a way of circumnavigating the sanctions put in place on its banking system.
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❌Starling Bank restricts crypto-related transfers
UK-based Starling Bank has blocked all card payments to crypto merchants and restrict other outgoing and incoming crypto-related bank transfers.
The main reason for the move is the high-risk levels that crypto activity involves, as the company sees it. Therefore, the company has taken the decision to prevent all card payments to crypto merchants and to implement further restrictions on outgoing and incoming transfers.
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UK-based Starling Bank has blocked all card payments to crypto merchants and restrict other outgoing and incoming crypto-related bank transfers.
The main reason for the move is the high-risk levels that crypto activity involves, as the company sees it. Therefore, the company has taken the decision to prevent all card payments to crypto merchants and to implement further restrictions on outgoing and incoming transfers.
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🏆🔝Top 5 crypto wallets for NFTs
Top 5 crypto wallets for NFTs which provide NFT users with verifiable proof of ownership and authenticity within blockchains
1️⃣Metamask
Metamask is not just a crypto wallet, it is your gateway to blockchain apps and to web3 sites such as NFT marketplaces also, in the simplest yet most secure way to connect. Trusted by over 21 million users worldwide, Metamask is available as a browser extension and as a mobile app, MetaMask equips you with a key vault, secure login, token wallet, and token exchange— basically, everything you need to manage your digital assets online.
Also, it provides users with insights, trends, and opinions from the world of data-driven technologies. Additionally, Metamask makes it simple to create multiple addresses, allowing you to hold your NFTs at a different address from your cryptocurrency or create a single address for each NFT you buy.
If you need to swap currencies in order to purchase an NFT, Metamask has a built-in swap feature. You can also limit how much you pay in gas fees, though there is a chance that the transaction will fail. If you need to use a different blockchain, Metamask supports other platforms.
2️⃣Trust Wallet
Trust Wallet, known as the most trusted and secure crypto wallet, allows you to benefit from a great trading experience while also keeping your crypto safe from hackers and scammers.
Also, no forms or selfies are required for this wallet, and you can trade cryptocurrency in under five minutes. With support for 53 blockchains and over 1 million assets. Trust Wallet, like other wallets, includes a dApp browser for finding NFT marketplaces, making it simple to buy NFTs within the wallet. It also has an exchange feature built in that allows users to easily swap currencies so that they have the necessary token to exchange for the NFTs they want to purchase.
3️⃣Binance Wallet
The Binance NFT wallet can be installed as a browser extension. It has a simple and straightforward interface. Your token wallet is where you can exchange your cryptocurrency assets. It securely connects your bank account to gain access to its NFT wallet offer.
Binance is one of the most secure wallets, and a user's lost password can be quickly recovered by entering their email address and phone number. It is the best NFT wallet for smart contracts and dApp integration. If you already use Binance, you can switch to its NFT platform with a single click.
4️⃣Crypto.com
Crypto.com is a sophisticated NFT platform with a wide range of NFT art. It is the best NFT wallet, with a dedicated NFT gallery where users can view digital assets from the market. NFTs from Ethereum and Crypto.org are supported by Crypto.com.
NFTs can be received and sent on Ethereum. Crypto.com allows you to earn money from your NFT by opening a savings account that earns interest based on the deal and length of time you choose, cementing its position as one of the best NFT wallets in 2022. It includes a social media extension that allows you to generate images and share them on your preferred platforms.
5️⃣Ledger Nano X
Considered one of the best affordable wallets on the list, Ledger Nano X is the most secure wallet to HODL crypto as well as NFTs. It supports a wider variety of coins with the biggest capacity among other wallets – you can install up to 100 apps at the same time: including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and more than 1,800 different tokens.
Nano X is very mobile friendly also making it the perfect hardware wallet for managing your crypto on the go. It connects to your phone with Bluetooth and has a large screen for ease of use. Ledger markets allow you to trade the best NFT collectibles and cryptocurrencies.
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Top 5 crypto wallets for NFTs which provide NFT users with verifiable proof of ownership and authenticity within blockchains
1️⃣Metamask
Metamask is not just a crypto wallet, it is your gateway to blockchain apps and to web3 sites such as NFT marketplaces also, in the simplest yet most secure way to connect. Trusted by over 21 million users worldwide, Metamask is available as a browser extension and as a mobile app, MetaMask equips you with a key vault, secure login, token wallet, and token exchange— basically, everything you need to manage your digital assets online.
Also, it provides users with insights, trends, and opinions from the world of data-driven technologies. Additionally, Metamask makes it simple to create multiple addresses, allowing you to hold your NFTs at a different address from your cryptocurrency or create a single address for each NFT you buy.
If you need to swap currencies in order to purchase an NFT, Metamask has a built-in swap feature. You can also limit how much you pay in gas fees, though there is a chance that the transaction will fail. If you need to use a different blockchain, Metamask supports other platforms.
2️⃣Trust Wallet
Trust Wallet, known as the most trusted and secure crypto wallet, allows you to benefit from a great trading experience while also keeping your crypto safe from hackers and scammers.
Also, no forms or selfies are required for this wallet, and you can trade cryptocurrency in under five minutes. With support for 53 blockchains and over 1 million assets. Trust Wallet, like other wallets, includes a dApp browser for finding NFT marketplaces, making it simple to buy NFTs within the wallet. It also has an exchange feature built in that allows users to easily swap currencies so that they have the necessary token to exchange for the NFTs they want to purchase.
3️⃣Binance Wallet
The Binance NFT wallet can be installed as a browser extension. It has a simple and straightforward interface. Your token wallet is where you can exchange your cryptocurrency assets. It securely connects your bank account to gain access to its NFT wallet offer.
Binance is one of the most secure wallets, and a user's lost password can be quickly recovered by entering their email address and phone number. It is the best NFT wallet for smart contracts and dApp integration. If you already use Binance, you can switch to its NFT platform with a single click.
4️⃣Crypto.com
Crypto.com is a sophisticated NFT platform with a wide range of NFT art. It is the best NFT wallet, with a dedicated NFT gallery where users can view digital assets from the market. NFTs from Ethereum and Crypto.org are supported by Crypto.com.
NFTs can be received and sent on Ethereum. Crypto.com allows you to earn money from your NFT by opening a savings account that earns interest based on the deal and length of time you choose, cementing its position as one of the best NFT wallets in 2022. It includes a social media extension that allows you to generate images and share them on your preferred platforms.
5️⃣Ledger Nano X
Considered one of the best affordable wallets on the list, Ledger Nano X is the most secure wallet to HODL crypto as well as NFTs. It supports a wider variety of coins with the biggest capacity among other wallets – you can install up to 100 apps at the same time: including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and more than 1,800 different tokens.
Nano X is very mobile friendly also making it the perfect hardware wallet for managing your crypto on the go. It connects to your phone with Bluetooth and has a large screen for ease of use. Ledger markets allow you to trade the best NFT collectibles and cryptocurrencies.
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💳El Salvador's First National Bitcoin Office Opens
El Salvador has created its new National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC), which will oversee all initiatives involving the first and largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin.
The new agency will serve as a specialized administrative division with functional and technical autonomy within the office of the president.
The entity was established by Decree No. 49, signed by El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and the Minister of Tourism and was published in the Official Gazette on Nov. 17.
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El Salvador has created its new National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC), which will oversee all initiatives involving the first and largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin.
The new agency will serve as a specialized administrative division with functional and technical autonomy within the office of the president.
The entity was established by Decree No. 49, signed by El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and the Minister of Tourism and was published in the Official Gazette on Nov. 17.
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👀Wrapped Bitcoin ( WBTC ) has been losing its peg to BTC for about 2 weeks in a row
Tradingview data shows Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) has been losing value for over a week now. According to the chart, WBTC lost parity with Bitcoin (BTC) on November 13th when it fell to 0.9990.
Wrapped Bitcoin is an ERC-20 token. This is a 1:1 representation of BTC on the Ethereum blockchain network.
Depeg puts 235,000 WBTC at risk as arbitrageurs could take advantage of the situation.
At the moment, WBTC is trading around $16,539 and BTC is trading at $16,585.
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Tradingview data shows Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) has been losing value for over a week now. According to the chart, WBTC lost parity with Bitcoin (BTC) on November 13th when it fell to 0.9990.
Wrapped Bitcoin is an ERC-20 token. This is a 1:1 representation of BTC on the Ethereum blockchain network.
Depeg puts 235,000 WBTC at risk as arbitrageurs could take advantage of the situation.
At the moment, WBTC is trading around $16,539 and BTC is trading at $16,585.
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📈REN price jumped 50% after Binance acquisition rumors
Rumors that Binance wants to acquire the Ren multi-chain protocol led to the native REN protocol token rising 50% from $0.10 to $0.15.
REN received quarterly funding from Alameda Research from early 2021 until Alameda filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.
The failure of Alameda left it with insufficient funds to continue operations beyond the fourth quarter of 2022.
At the moment, the price of REN has already rolled back a little to $0.12.
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Rumors that Binance wants to acquire the Ren multi-chain protocol led to the native REN protocol token rising 50% from $0.10 to $0.15.
REN received quarterly funding from Alameda Research from early 2021 until Alameda filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.
The failure of Alameda left it with insufficient funds to continue operations beyond the fourth quarter of 2022.
At the moment, the price of REN has already rolled back a little to $0.12.
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📊179,000 bitcoins have been withdrawn from exchanges in the last 30 days
According to Glassnode (https://twitter.com/DylanLeClair_/status/1596345377154007041) , Bitcoin exchange churn has hit an all-time high (ATH). In total, 179,250 bitcoins have left crypto exchanges over the past 30 days.
According to reports, BTC is leaking from exchanges at a rate of over 172,000 per month. This surpassed the previous high set after the June 2022 sell-off.
Glassnode also reported that the number of wallets holding more than 1 BTC has reached 951,823, the new ATH.
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According to Glassnode (https://twitter.com/DylanLeClair_/status/1596345377154007041) , Bitcoin exchange churn has hit an all-time high (ATH). In total, 179,250 bitcoins have left crypto exchanges over the past 30 days.
According to reports, BTC is leaking from exchanges at a rate of over 172,000 per month. This surpassed the previous high set after the June 2022 sell-off.
Glassnode also reported that the number of wallets holding more than 1 BTC has reached 951,823, the new ATH.
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⚖️The entire DeFi industry is dominated by just two applications
The first place is occupied by the largest decentralized platform DAO Maker. However, the TVL of the protocol did not reach such a high number only because of the decentralized stablecoin. More than 400 apps and services have integrated the decentralized stablecoin, which is the main reason behind the massive $6.63 billion TVL.
The second place in the DeFi market is occupied by the Lido Finance protocol. Lido Finance allows users to increase the liquidity of their assets by exchanging cryptocurrencies such as ETH for stETH tokens. Since the lock-up period for Ethereum remains undisclosed, investors are choosing Lido to be able to manage their ETH while it remains staked.
Despite the dominance of the aforementioned projects in the market, they can hardly be called centralized or dangerous for the stability of the decentralized finance industry.
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The first place is occupied by the largest decentralized platform DAO Maker. However, the TVL of the protocol did not reach such a high number only because of the decentralized stablecoin. More than 400 apps and services have integrated the decentralized stablecoin, which is the main reason behind the massive $6.63 billion TVL.
The second place in the DeFi market is occupied by the Lido Finance protocol. Lido Finance allows users to increase the liquidity of their assets by exchanging cryptocurrencies such as ETH for stETH tokens. Since the lock-up period for Ethereum remains undisclosed, investors are choosing Lido to be able to manage their ETH while it remains staked.
Despite the dominance of the aforementioned projects in the market, they can hardly be called centralized or dangerous for the stability of the decentralized finance industry.
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💰Bankman-Fried gave $1 million to Senate Republicans 15 days before FTX collapsed
12 days before the midterm elections, FTX US, FTX's US subsidiary, donated $1 million to the Super-PAC Senate Leadership Fund, according to a filing with the Federal Election Commission.
The donation was made by West Realm Shires Services Inc, a trademark of FTX US.
FTX US also contributed $750,000 to the Congressional Leadership Fund and $150,000 to the American Patriots PAC. Two PACs supported Republican candidates in the House of Representatives.
He also donated $100,000 to the Alabama Conservative Foundation.
These donations come amid growing calls for strict regulation of the crypto industry.
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12 days before the midterm elections, FTX US, FTX's US subsidiary, donated $1 million to the Super-PAC Senate Leadership Fund, according to a filing with the Federal Election Commission.
The donation was made by West Realm Shires Services Inc, a trademark of FTX US.
FTX US also contributed $750,000 to the Congressional Leadership Fund and $150,000 to the American Patriots PAC. Two PACs supported Republican candidates in the House of Representatives.
He also donated $100,000 to the Alabama Conservative Foundation.
These donations come amid growing calls for strict regulation of the crypto industry.
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👀📉Some news troubles around Solana: SOL price will be affected ?
According to Solana Compass, 48.6 million SOL are still in possession of the infamous crypto trading firm Alameda Research.
The figure of 48.6 million SOL is not the final known size of the position of the defunct trading firm. Nevertheless, it alone represents 65.1% of all SOL blocked in staking.
The probability that Alameda's Solana tokens blocked in staking will be released in the near future is small. This assumption is justified by the fact that FTX and affiliated structures are in bankruptcy and a liquidation process, and such cases can last up to 10 years.
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According to Solana Compass, 48.6 million SOL are still in possession of the infamous crypto trading firm Alameda Research.
The figure of 48.6 million SOL is not the final known size of the position of the defunct trading firm. Nevertheless, it alone represents 65.1% of all SOL blocked in staking.
The probability that Alameda's Solana tokens blocked in staking will be released in the near future is small. This assumption is justified by the fact that FTX and affiliated structures are in bankruptcy and a liquidation process, and such cases can last up to 10 years.
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💥USDC and Tether: The market capitalization is down more than 20%
With the rate hike cycles initiated by the Fed, more investors moved from sophisticated blockchain-based currencies toward traditional treasury bills that generate a significant profit and remain safer in comparison to any decentralized passive income solution.
After the plummeting of the DeFi industry, the average APR of the yield dropped to 1-2%, while remaining risky, unstable and vulnerable to hackers and scammers. With the increasing key rate, institutional and large retail investors shifted their attention toward treasuries, removing almost 20% of the market capitalization of stables like Tether or USDC.
A large portion of investors moved away from crypto completely, exchanging stablecoins for US dollars, despite the inconvenience and fees they have to pay.
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With the rate hike cycles initiated by the Fed, more investors moved from sophisticated blockchain-based currencies toward traditional treasury bills that generate a significant profit and remain safer in comparison to any decentralized passive income solution.
After the plummeting of the DeFi industry, the average APR of the yield dropped to 1-2%, while remaining risky, unstable and vulnerable to hackers and scammers. With the increasing key rate, institutional and large retail investors shifted their attention toward treasuries, removing almost 20% of the market capitalization of stables like Tether or USDC.
A large portion of investors moved away from crypto completely, exchanging stablecoins for US dollars, despite the inconvenience and fees they have to pay.
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