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SSV Labs CEO Alon Muroch assures staking community following Ethereum validator slashing incidents. The concerns arising from security of SSV protocol involves incidents with Ankr-operated validators and an Allnodes migrated cluster. Investigations revealed incidents due to external factors related to validator key management. SSV network, an Ethereum staking infrastructure, minimizes downtime and double-signing risks, pointing out the significance of strict validator key management. The SSV protocol remains fully operational despite the incidents.

KuCoin ventures into sports sponsorship by naming golf icon Adam Scott as its global brand ambassador, marking a surge in crypto-sports engagement. This deal correlates with a 20% year-on-year increase in crypto sports sponsorship to $565 million, led by Crypto.com, Coinbase, and OKX. Signal for crypto making significant inroads in sports sponsorship.

Japanese Bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet, plans to raise a net of 204.1 billion yen in a global share sale to boost its Bitcoin holdings. Already owning 20,136 BTC, the firm plans to use most of the proceeds for more Bitcoin purchases. Nakamoto Holdings, founded by David Bailey, commits to buying $30 million of the new shares.

Explore the latest trends on Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, BNB, Solana’s SOL, and Dogecoin as they move in tight ranges. Delve into the implications of potential U.S. data and central bank decisions on the crypto-market. Insights from notable professionals highlight thoughts on positioning, market behavior, effects of macros and expected market volatility.

Bitcoin fluctuates around $111,500 with investors weighing macro catalysts, while standouts include Ether, XRP, BNB, Solana’s SOL, and Dogecoin. Augustine Fan of SignalPlus discusses the soft buying in digital asset trusts and centralized exchanges, advising a defensive position due to the uncertainty. Market analyst Lukman Otunuga highlights the upcoming central bank decisions and how they may influence crypto markets, while Justin dAnethan of Poly Max Investment observes the dilemma faced by investors. Key factors to watch include the CPI and PPI for policy direction, the dollar for risk appetite, and the DAT premium for potential selling into redemptions.

Nasdaq’s potential launch of tokenized stocks signals a major shift in Wall Street trading, introducing blockchain-based settlement to existing U.S. regulatory systems. However, experts caution the implementation could be complex and costly. The initiative, pending SEC approval, would mark the first time tokenized securities are listed on a major U.S. exchange. The move is both exciting and daunting, as it paves the way for integrating blockchain networks into the traditional financial system, posing new kinds of challenges.

Blockchain-based lending firm Figure Technology Solutions upsizes its IPO to potentially reach $800 million. The fintech firm offers 26.6 million shares of Class A common stock at a revised rate of $20 to $22 per share while existing shareholders offer an additional 4.85 million shares. The total IPO size includes both primary and secondary shares. Proceeds drawn from the primary sale will be invested in strengthening its blockchain ecosystem, expanding digital asset marketplaces, and repaying debt.

South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, launches Giwa Network – an Ethereum layer-2 chain leveraging Ethereum to secure transactions while ensuring faster speeds. The network will feature one-second block times and EVM compatibility. The Giwa wallet, as well as a developer sandbox, were also introduced to support the network. Upbit holds 73.4% of South Korea’s crypto market trading volume.

Ledgers CTO says a major supply-chain attack on the Node Package Manager ecosystem luckily failed with almost no victims, thanks to rapid detection. The incident, which started with a phishing campaign, allowed hackers to push malicious JavaScript package updates. The attack targeted Ethereum, Solana, and other chains, but implementation errors led to a swift discovery. Although the immediate danger has passed, the threat remains, prompting users to use hardware wallets and clear signing protections. With many in the crypto industry spared, this serves as a stark reminder of the power and increasing threat of software supply chain compromises.

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange, has enlisted Nasdaq as a strategic investor for its upcoming IPO. Nasdaq intends to purchase $50 million in shares during the private placement phase. The collaboration will allow Nasdaq’s clients to utilize Gemini’s staking and custody services, while Gemini’s clients can leverage Nasdaq’s Calypso platform. Gemini proposes to launch on Nasdaq under the ticker ‘GEMI,’ becoming the third publicly traded crypto exchange in the U.S.

Nebius Group’s shares see a 47% surge in pre-market trading after signing a $17.4 billion deal to supply Microsoft with GPUs over a five-year period. The contract value may rise to $19.4 billion as Microsoft looks to acquire additional services capacity. Other AI computing companies also see growth amidst speculation of more partnerships.

Ant Group’s unit, Ant Digital Technologies, is tokenizing over $8 billion worth of energy infrastructure on its AntChain blockchain. This process includes monitoring energy output from numerous devices across China and raising funds for clean energy projects. The firm also plans to issue tokens linked to these assets, potentially creating additional liquidity. This move exemplifies the potential of asset tokenization to provide benefits such as reduced costs and faster funding access.