Over 70% of crypto investors view digital assets as key to wealth building. 64% of retail investors are in digital assets, with 69% planning to increase holdings. Over 70% of crypto investors consider this asset class as a key component of their wealth-building strategy, according to an EY-Parthenon survey. Prashant Kher, Digital Assets Strategy and Transactions Leader at EY, shared with Crypto Briefing that this is an important indicator of the blockchain industry’s evolution.

Crypto is now integral to investors’ wealth strategy, says EY executive

South Korea’s National Pension Service now owns more than $32 million worth of MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares after investing in the Bitcoin (BTC)-friendly US firm earlier this year. The Pension Service, which reportedly manages $764.8 billion worth of assets at the end of 2023, has accumulated 24,500 MSTR shares as...

South Korean Pension Fund Invests $32,500,000 in MicroStrategy As the US Firm Continues To Gobble Up Bitcoin

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan highlighted a notable increase in institutional investments in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during the second quarter despite BTC value declining 12% over the three months. Hougan highlighted the increased interest in his latest Aug. 20 note to investors, where he stated:. “Bitcoin’s price fell 12% in...

Bitcoin ETFs see 14% growth in institutional interest during Q2 despite downturn

Market sentiment is quickly turning bullish and euphoric, with a buying spree unfolding. Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson recently announced a $1 million challenge to anyone who could hack the Lace Paper Wallet, thus contributing to securing the platform. Meanwhile, leading projects like Ripple (XRP) maintain bullish momentum. With market...

Cardano Founder Launches $1M Challenge; XRP Approaches $1 as Intel Markets Gets Hailed as a Game-Changer

VanEck's Head of Digital Assets Research, Matthew Sigel, along with members of the firm's investment team, have shared their latest market observations and analysis on cryptocurrencies and digital asset technologies, according to VanEck. Market Observations. In their recent publication, the VanEck team highlighted significant trends and shifts in the digital...

VanEck's Insights on Digital Assets: Market Observations and Analysis

Cathie Wood believes Bitcoin can reach as high as $3.8 million by 2030. This is unlikely and relies on some pie-in-the-sky reasoning. Bitcoin is likely to offer major returns nonetheless. That might seem like it's too good to be true, and it probably is. Ark Invest's Cathie Wood has made...

1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 6,200%, According to Cathie Wood of Ark Invest

BlackRock’s Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) has reached approximately $1 billion in net inflows, underscoring its lead among rival ETF ETFs, according to data from fund researcher Morningstar shared with Cointelegraph. According to Morningstar, the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) has pulled in $992 million in net inflows, putting the fund...

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust approaches $1B in net inflows — Morningstar

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Bitcoin could soar in price over the next decade. But that's not the only reason billionaires are buying Bitcoin.

Billionaires Are Buying This Cryptocurrency That Could Soar 20,000%, According to MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor

In a massive security breach, a crypto whale has reportedly lost $55.47 million in DAI due to a sophisticated phishing attack. The incident, detailed by blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain and cyber security firm Certik, involves the unauthorized transfer of ownership of a Maker vault containing substantial DAI holdings to a malicious entity.

Crypto Whale Loses $55 Million In Massive Hack: Details

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

BlackRock’s ETHA exchange-traded fund (ETF) is the first Ethereum fund to cross $1 billion in cumulative net inflows. This underscores ETHA’s lead among other rival issuers that were greenlighted to trade spot ether ETFs in the United States. BlackRock’s ETHA Clinches New Milestone. According to data from...

BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF Shatters $1 Billion Net Inflows Milestone

A new wave of digital currencies aims to challenge Solana’s dominance. Leading crypto analysts have identified promising contenders that could yield massive returns. These emerging coins are set to capture investor attention, promising potential gains of up to 5000%. Discover which cryptocurrencies are poised for explosive growth in the near future.

Crypto Experts Unveil the Next Solana-Killers: 5000% Returns Expected

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KKR said Monday afternoon it had acquired a portfolio of six well-located, Class A industrial logistics properties in major U.S. gateway and Sunbelt markets for approximately $377 million. The New York City-based investment firm didn’t disclose the seller or sellers. The portfolio is 100% leased to a high-quality tenant...

KKR Snaps Up National Industrial Portfolio for $377M

Fidelity actively participates with 176,626 BTC held, emphasizing strong institutional engagement in the cryptocurrency market. Predictions suggest Bitcoin ETFs might hold more than Nakamoto as early as October 2024 due to rapid acquisition rates. U.S.-based Bitcoin ETFs are approaching a pivotal moment where they might soon hold more Bitcoin than...

BlackRock and Fidelity Are Hoarding Bitcoin: Could They Control the Future of Crypto?

In the latest episode of the Public Key podcast, John Randles, CEO of Siren, joins Chainalysis’s CMO Ian Andrews to discuss how Siren’s investigative platform is revolutionizing the fight against transnational crypto crime, according to Chainalysis. Unifying the Digital Battlefield. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by...

Siren's Role in Combating Transnational Crypto Crime on Public Key Podcast

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A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

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The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

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With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

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GAMEE Secures Investment from Pantera Capital to Boost TON Ecosystem Presence

GAMEE, the mobile gaming platform behind the viral game WatBird and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has announced a significant investment from Pantera Capital. This funding...

GAMEE Secures Investment from Pantera Capital to Boost TON Ecosystem Presence

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